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Harding County growth and new town plans emerge in opening gambits
The piece notes rapid street regrading in Fort Pierre, a new town forming at the heart of Harding County with hopes to become its seat within six weeks, and plans by Peter Olson to convert his homestead into a thriving farm. It also reports Kadoka area deals including Radke buying the W. A. Porch ranch, a proposed White River farm purchase, and local insurance coverage enabling a fresh start for E. J. Lacy.
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Harding
F. W. Radke
W. A. Porch
White River
E. J. Lacy
Lacey
Milwaukee
Milwaukee Road
Chamberlain
Stamford
Kadoka
Lemmon
Mexican Creek
Ash Creek
Cheyenne River
Philip
North Fork
Kakoka
Northwestern
Midland
Pierre