Practical seed talks travel via special train across plains
A seed specialist train led by J J Quinn of the Tri State Grain Dealers association toured South and North Dakota from Sisseton to various towns January 30 to February 7. Professors Bull Parker Wheeler Wickes and others lectured on seed selection and disease control. The program features seed corn and wheat sessions with a formaldehyde remedy for wheat smut.
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Sisseton
S. D
Milbank
J. J. Quinn
Tri-State Grain Dealers’ Association
C. P. Bull
C. Parker
Minnesota Agricultural School
W. A. Wheeler
South Dakota
Summit
Webster
Bristol
Britton
Coggswell
N. D
Groton
Aberdeen
Edgeley
Ellendale
Wrederick
Iswich
Roscoe
Orient
Bowdle
Prriday
Linton
Boycott Fails as Howard Merchants Regret Milwaukee Victory
Sioux Falls February 1 Howard merchants had begun a boycott against the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railroad to shift freight to the Chicago and Northwestern. An order from wholesalers resulted in goods being shipped over the Milwaukee line through Howard and Vilas, forcing team hauling back to Howard and sparking anger over the failed boycott victory.
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Sioux Falls
S. D
Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Railroad Company
Howard
Chicago and Northwestern Railroad
Vilas
Northwestern Road
Mercchants
Northwestern
Milwaukee Road
Howard Vilas
Milwaukee Company
Indian Elopement Ends in Police Rescue
A Sioux Falls report tells of Moses Elk Whistle of the Rosebud reservation and a Cheyenne woman eloping toward Rosebud to marry. Indian police halted them in the ceded Sioux lands between the Missouri River and the Black Hills, arresting Elk Whistle and returning the woman to her Cheyenne relatives. The incident stirred Sioux society as a remarkable event.
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Sioux Falls
Moses Elk Whistle
Rosebud Reservation
Cheyenne
Jas
Elk Whistle
Missouri River
Black Hills
Mennonites Prosper in South Dakota Rosedale Colony
Alexandria South Dakota February 1 The Rosedale Mennonite colony near the city is among the most progressive in the region It already features modern improvements and now plans a new mill to grind flour for colonists The mill will be operated by R B Flenniken of Osterdock Iowa who has built several mills in this area.
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Alexandria
S. D
South Dakota
Rosedale
R. B. Flenniken
Osterdock
French driver Demogeot claims world speed crown at Daytona
Victor Demogeot of France won the two mile speed trial on Daytona Beach in 58.4.5 seconds at an average 123 mph, beating rival Marriott in a dramatic bonus round. Referee Merrill ordered re-trials before Demogeot finally set the record and earned the laurel wreath as thousands cheered.
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Demogeot
Ormonde
Daytona Beach
Pln
Victor Demogeot
France
Daytona Sands
Mariott
Merrill
Florida Times Union
America
Mary Simrall
Ormond
Fla
Stamp the babies
A London note cites a Family Doctor column urging mothers to tattoo a newborn for identification if needed. It claims a few drops of Indian ink can mark a child with no more pain than a vaccination, noting parents sometimes regretted abandoning infants and that facial features change quickly.
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London
Three Killed in Burlington Mine Explosion
Pittsburg Kan Feb 1 Three men were killed by a gun explosion last night in the Burlington mine two miles west of the city. The dead are Claire Billington Marion Billington and Linden Hume shot firers who entered the mine to fire shots. They were found by rescuers after failing to report to chief engineer Claire Billington. The Billingtons owned the mine and were prominent in mining circles.
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Pittsburg
Kan
Burlington
Claire Billington
Marion Billington
Linden Hume
Hume
Billingtons
Sioux City Live Stock Prices Reported
Market reports from Sioux City, Chicago, and South Omaha show hogs firm to high, cattle mixed, and sheep weak. Heavy hogs quoted $5.30 to $5.60 at Sioux City. Chicago prices similar with hogs at $5.15 to $5.60 and cattle steady to higher. South Omaha notes cattle steady to easier, hogs 2c lower, and lambs $6.75 to $7.10 at top end.
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Sioux City
Chicago
South Omaha
Grain Markets Cash Quotations Reported in Chicago and Minneapolis
Chicago cash quotations show steady flour, varying wheat and corn prices, oats and rye ranges, with barley and flax seeds listed. Minneapolis prices include No 1 hard and northern wheats, No 3 yellow corn, oats, rye, flax, and barley figures for nearby delivery.
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Minneapolis
USD to Debate Iowa State Creighton and Dakota Wesleyan
South Dakota will take part in three spring debates against Iowa State University Creighton University and Dakota Wesleyan University. Preliminary rounds are February 24 and 28 with USD teams choosing sides for each topic.
State Census Reports Gain in Several Counties
Doane Robinson reports for Yenkton South Dakota that Todd County population reaches 13126, a gain of 1800 since 1900. Males outnumber females by about 700, with 4106 school age and 3587 voters. In statewide city gains Letcher leads at 153 percent, followed by Belle Fourche Western Springs and Vienna with 126 to 117 percent gains.
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Yenkton
Doane Robinson
Pierre
Charles Mix
Letcher
Belle Fourche
Wessington Springs
Vienna
Irene South Dakota Town Straddles Three Counties in Census
The town of Irene lies in Yankton, Turner, and Clay counties. Census figures show 16 residents in Yankton, 144 in Clay, and 204 in Turner, with the three counties totaling 364 inhabitants.
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Irene
South Dakota
Yankton
S. D
Little Berg
Turner and
Clay
Yankton County
Turner County
Biggest Fruit Farm Sold Near Hurley Iowa
George Ray her and son of Ocheyedan Iowa have purchased the Alder man Prosser fruit farm near Hurley and will take possession March 1. The orchard is the largest in the state northwest, yielding over 30000 bushels of apples in the last two years. The new owners plan to expand and keep the apple orchard at the forefront of the region.
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Iowa
Hurley
George Ray
Ocheyedan
Northwest
Qceyedan
Black Hills Mining Board Opposes Broad Homestead Extension
Deadwood South Dakota January 30 The Black Hills Mining Association accepts a committee report on homestead laws amid farmer mining disputes. The group opposes broad general extensions and backs only current forest reserve occupants with a $2.50 acre entry price. a tax study on unproductive mining land is ordered. The Homebuilders Protective Association formed by ranchers seeks rights to enter agricultural lands on government lands.
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Deadwood
M. D
Black Hills Mining Association
Black Hills
Homebuilders’ Protective Association
Mining Association
New South Dakota Live Stock Commission Firm Formed
Armour & D reports formation of the South Dakota Live Stock Commission Company in Sioux City with headquarters here. John Fish of Parkston serves as president James Cralow Armour secretary Le Roy Gopher James Hanskutt of Armour and J M Doyle of Delmont are directors. The firm is incorporated for 10000 dollars and joins the Sioux City stock exchange seat acquired from J B Ryan. W L Nelson of Armour named manager.
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Armour, &. D
Sioux City Commission
Sioux City
John Fish
Parkston
James Cralow
Armour
Leroy Gopher
James Hanskutt
J. M. Doyle
Waterworks project halted for winter in Parkston
Parkston South Dakota work on a new municipal water system stops for winter after about one mile of mains laid. A tank powered by a 15 horsepower gasoline engine serves 2000 barrels with twelve hour fill time and 45 to 50 psi, promising strong fire protection for the town of 862 residents once the remainder is completed.
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Parkston
Fort Pierre Grants Street Railway Franchise
The Fort Pierre city council has granted a street railway franchise to Noah Newbanks and I G Fischer. The same parties seek a joint system in another city, with objections noting a thirty year street use without city return. The council will consider the matter at the next meeting.
Streams Well Stocked Black Hills Trout and Hatchery Plans
Black Hills streams are well stocked with trout and thousands more will be sent from the Spearfish hatchery across the Hills. Applications for fish are pouring in to Washington. Spearfish creek Whitewood Castle creek Little Rapid and French creek will gain fish. Rainbow brook and salmon trout have been stocked. the Black Hills become a popular fishing destination.
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Black Hills
Lead
S. D
Rice
Washington
Spearfish Creek
Whitewood
Castle Creek
Little Rapid
French Creek
Ifrom
Lake Preston Creamery elects officers for year
At the Lake Preston Creamery annual meeting I A Keith is elected president Join Werner as vice president P J Langlie secretary and manager L J Bates treasurer The annual report says the creamery is in good condition with rising cream receipts and plans for several cream routes in the coming season.
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Lake Preston
Norn Creamery Adopts New Ice Handling Method
Alcester South Dakota managers unveil a novel ice control plan to beat cold snaps. The ice room will freeze into a solid block, forming the creamery's ice supply for the season.
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Alcester
S. D
Norn Creamery
Ft’ Creamery
Tals Dea Romini Sprix
Wreck Victim ID Found Near Cape Geal
Victoria B C Jan 29 The body of Ifred Erickson of Oelwein Ia a Valencia disaster victim was found two miles east of Cape Geal His purse held 80 and an identification card was in his pocket
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Lowen
Victoria
B. C
Ifred Erickson
Oelwein
Valencia
Cape Geal
Livestock Men Convene in Mitchell for State Meeting
Mitchell South Dakota January 26 President Marson and Secretary Wilson have prepared the program for the South Dakota Improved Livestock Association annual meeting in Mitchell January 30 February 1 and 2. The event features the dedication of a new stock pavilion costing 5000 dollars funded by state appropriation with Governor Elrod to speak.
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Association
Mitchell
S. D
Marson
Wilson
Brookings
South Dakota Improved Livestock Association
Samuel H. Elrod
Sule Pavilion
Elrod
Iby J. M. Elion
Forestburg
A. Bran
Artesian
George Mc Sathron
Huron
South Dakota
A. E. Chamberlain
Howard
O. L. Branson
Harmer
J. N. Crow
M. F. Greeley
Gary
Yankton to Host Democratic State Convention in June
Sioux Falls Jan 26 Yankton was chosen to host the state convention for nominating the congressional and state ticket. The June 5 date is set by law with 496 delegates. Cream was chosen as ballot color. A resolution denounces the new caucus law and seeks court testing of its constitutionality.
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Sioux Hall
Democratic State Committee
Yankton
Cream
John W. Martin
State Committee
France insists on full satisfaction from Venezuela
Paris reports say French officials deny hesitation over the Venezuelan question and pledge to act on its own timing to defend national rights. They deny any blockade order and affirm France will not act under others' bidding.
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Paris
France
Foreign Office
Venezuela
Castro
Carlisle guard Dillon stricken with pneumonia
Carlisle Pennsylvania January 24 Dillon the famed guard on the Carlisle Indian School team is critically ill with pneumonia in the hospital His marriage to Miss La Farge planned for today is postponed with hopes the wedding may be held within the week if he improves
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Carlisle
Dillon
The Wrong Amen From The London Chronicle
A dispute over organist payments in Shelton Notts led to a Bing ham county court case. Miss Charlotte Aspinall refused the rector Rev W Walker orders and clashed over playing Amens, boarding the church organ duties and salary.
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London Chronicle
Shelton Church
Notts
Bingham County
Charlotte Aspinall
Shelton
W. Walker
Lauznter
Cinderella of Russia Duchess Marie at Fifteen
The Grand Duchess Marie of Russia at age fifteen captivates court with noted sweetness and gentleness earning her nickname Cinderella among princesses.
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Marie
Russia
Poultry Industry Returns Bring $6000 to Woonsocket Farmers
In Woonsocket South Dakota a local poultry house bought about twenty four tons of dressed poultry including fourteen tons of ducks and chickens and ten tons of turkeys. The transaction distributed roughly $6000 among nearby farmers for the winter sale. This practice provides cash at a lean income season.
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Woonsocket
S. D
Alo House
Viborg and Center Point Telephone upgrades expand connectives
Viborg South Dakota Jan 29 extensive improvements advance the Viborg and Center Point Telephone system. A full metallic circuit now links Viborg Irene and Centerville, with a through line to connect rural Hurley exchanges. The network now serves hundreds of farmers direct to market points.
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Viborg
S. D
Center Poin
Irene
Centerville
Hurley Exchange
Wildcat Kill Highlights South Dakota Region East of Missouri
S D Chamberlain January 29 report notes rare sighting of a large wildcat east of the Missouri River. L G C Jeffrey of Charles Mix County killed the animal near Platte Creek mouth, likely a recent migrant from canyons on the river's west side.
South Dakota Debaters Set Spring Contests With Iowa State Creighton
University of South Dakota announces three spring debates with Iowa State, Dakota Wesleyan, and Creighton. Preliminary rounds Feb 23 24 decide sides on free elections for undergrad study and compulsory workmen’s insurance. Debates: Iowa City in April Mitchell between April 15 and May 15 Vermillion for Creighton between May 1 and May 15.
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Vermillion
State University of South Dakota
Iowa State University
Creighton University
Dakota Wesleyan
University of South Dakota
Iowa
Creighton
University of South Dakota Board of Control
Dakota
Dakota Wesleyans
United States
Iowa City
Mitchell
Attempt on Meckling editor’s life with dynamite
From Meckling Meckling South Dakota report of an assassination attempt on editor D G West of the Meckling Mail. Dynamite was placed near his hotel building and exploded but failed to injure him. He has since sold the hotel and will devote himself to running the newspaper.
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Vermillion
S. D
Meckling
D. G. West
Meckling Mail
Seed grain special train arrives for lectures
Mitchell South Dakota January 23 The Omaha line seed grain train carrying Professors Bull and Boss of Minnesota Agricultural College and Professor Wheeler of South Dakota College arrived on schedule. They spoke in towns between Sioux Falls and Mitchell to farmers and business leaders. In Mitchell about 100 farmers and 50 businesspeople watched a test to destroy smut in seed wheat at city hall before the train headed to Minnesota points. The Milwaukee railroad train departs Minneapolis on January 23 and will stop in the Dakotas February 3 and 4.
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Mitchell
S. D
Omaha
Bull
Boss
Minnesota Agricultural ’ College
Wheeler
South “Dakota
Minnesota
Milwauk Railway
Minneapolis
South Dakota
Woman Scalded in Local Explosion at Clark S D
Mrs Platt of this place was badly scorched by a blast from a 2 gallon can with a tied fitting cover while she was holling potatoes. For a time she would lose her sight, but her eyesight is improving and may be restored.
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Clark,s. D
Platt
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