Work on Tate Highway near Stanley County approved
A county commission resolution authorized a contract for State Highway cross Stanley County on the Black and Yellow Trail. The initial 23 miles west end will cost about 84 863 26 with Stanley County funding 19 000 and the rest from state and federal appropriations. The west road, to be built at $1000 a mile with half the cost borne by the county and half by the state, will start next week under H L Jeffries supervision. The road will be standard in width, grade and culverts with minor temporary bridges. The project aims to complete the road this year.
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Thewonniy Commissioners
Stanley County
H. L. Jeffries
Willy
State Highway Commission
Fort Pierre
Bennett County Sees First Murder Verdict Spark Arrest
An out of town attorney returned and voiced dissatisfaction with the coroner's verdict, ordering the arrest of a woman who was held without bail. The case marks Bennett county's first murder in history.
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Martin
Mis
Joseph C. Booth
Tris
Circuit Court
Bennett County
Milner
Booth
Theory and Practice In Parson Johnson's View
Gap Johnson of Rumpus Ridge argues that mild persuasion fails and practical discipline works better. He claims gentle exhortation and clear reasons for obedience are less effective than firm physical enforcement.
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Brother Johnson
Cer
Gap Johnson
Rumpus Ridge
Turtle
Kansas City Star
Felicity a Necessity From Ruskin on Habitable Lands
A compact reflection cites Ruskin on wisdom and felicity guiding humans toward habitable zones. It likens the desert as a defined realm with relentless forces, while distant lands between endure as livable spaces where human dwelling remains bright.
Question of Opinion at Booth Meeting
A Salvation Army meeting led by General Booth ran long. A reporter left his seat in the aisle and Booth warned that anyone who exited would be damned by God. The reporter retorted that if he stayed he’d be damned by the city editor. Booth replied God is above the city editor, and the reporter agreed city editors are not.
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General Booth
the Salvation Ariy
Chateau Thierry Fireworks At State Fair
A dramatic display at the South Dakota State Fair will depict the Chateau Thierry battle scene in a high impact pyrotechnic production. Trained military directors and skilled artists promise a true to life portrayal with thunderous effects and startling scenery September 8 to 13.
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Chateau Thierry
Pershing
Marshal Foch
Cateau Thierry
South Dakota
Queau Thierry
New Features At The South Dakota Fair in 1919
The State Fair runs September 8 to 13 with materially higher premiums in the State Pair department. New Milking Shorthorns class joins cattle exhibits. Swine sections add Futurities including Poland China Justor Yearling and Chester White Futuritica, plus Spotted Poland China class. Eleven sheep breeds offered. breeders encouraged to showcase diversified farming work. Plenty of attractive premiums from swine associations.
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Department of the State
Poland
China
South Dakota
Boys State Fair Camp Guides County Youths at State Fair
Under Paul J Scarbro of Brookings ninety boys from across the state will spend a week at the State Fair as guests of the State Board of Agriculture. They are selected by demonstration to study field crops and livestock and gain instruction from leading farmers and stock breeders. Daily lessons cover farm crops, live stock, military drill, health and sanitation. Judging teams will exhibit crops and stock records, with championship banners for top county teams. An All State Team will represent South Dakota at the International Livestock Exposition in Chicago.
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Paul J Scarbro
Brookings
State Board of Agriculture
Eames
South Dakota
Chicago
State Fair Board
Horse Show Promises Premiums for American Breeders
The war reduced Old World livestock by about 200 million, with horse numbers crashing as many stables were wiped out. American breeders eye the South Dakota State Fair September 8 to 13, where premium incentives rival former years. Percheron and other breeds attract strong interest as special premiums and attendants’ classes draw attention to heroic stock. Exhibits and premiums from American, British, and Belgian societies promise renewed activity in the breed world.
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South Dakota
America
Percheron Society
FO Ameria
Vermont Story Reveals Rep Frank Green Personal Roots
Representative Frank Green of Vermont tours the state during recess and tells a village elder his family claims roots there. The encounter highlights local hospitality as Green notes relatives born in the area and recalls family roles from quarrying to livery stable work. The account mixes light political brag with fond regional lore from New England.
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Frank Green
Vermont
Congress
Green
Ory
Joao
New
The Noisy Minority and the Paper House Idea
A Minneapolis Journal note contrasts quiet majorities with a vociferous minority and mentions lumber price rises fueling talk of paper houses, implying speculative or absurd housing ideas. It reflects urban commentary on economic trends and public sentiment.
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United States
Minneapolis Journal
Chicago Daily News: Preserve Heat Stroke Warnings Amid Ads
A compact Chicago Daily News item urges careful health messaging while prompting readers to seek reliable job printing services. The note blends public health caution with an advertisement pitch for quality, rapid delivery, and professional print work.
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Chicago Daily News
Leagues of Nations
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