Descriptive Overview of South Dakota in Early Statehood
The article outlines South Dakota after statehood in 1889 detailing population growth from 370000 to a larger 1900s influx, land area at 76 850 square miles, and 49 184 000 acres. It notes railways, high per capita mileage, and a population that is 80 percent native born with 20 percent foreign born, mainly Germans and Scandinavians, plus strong educational features.
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Son of States
Spain
Russia
Paris
Germany
Orth
London
Dakota
Chicago, Milwaukee, & St. Paul
Chicago & Northwestern
Burlington
Great Northern
Burlington, Cedar Rapids
Northern
Illinois
South Dakota's Growing Wealth Through Endowment and Industry
South Dakota funds public schools via land endowment yielding long term interest for school expenses. The state highlights booming creameries and hog farming as major industries. Growth in land values, mining in the Black Hills, and a welcoming invitation to eastern investors bolster the state's financial future.
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New York
Elgin
South Dakota
Black Hills
The Population of Towns and Still Growing
The article notes South Dakota’s western counties show a large number of progressive towns with rising populations as communities expand and develop.
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South Dakota
South Dakota's Growth and Resources in Early 1900s
The region features three major rivers, expansive cattle and sheep industries, and growing creamery enterprises. It highlights climate, education facilities, and numerous towns expanding with new streets and residences, signaling state prosperity and development.
Growth of cement sidewalks sparks local improvements
The era of growth continues as towns expand cement sidewalks produced in Yankton. They cost little, rival plank walks, and improve town appearance. Builders plan numerous new structures and statewide improvements, signaling strong local faith in the economy.
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Yankton
Great Corn Belt Exposition to Open in Mitchell South Dakota
South Dakota promotes its corn belt with a three week exposition in Mitchell from September 2 to 28 in the corn palace. The show showcases county displays and aims to dispel eastern stereotypes about the state while highlighting prosperous farming and rising land values.
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Union
Mitchell
Corn Palace
Chicago
Dakota
Northwest
Middle West
Iowa
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