Standard of Americanism by Meredith Nicholson
The piece argues democracy and literacy as core to Americanism. It cites eight and a half million literate Americans and five and a half million illiterate, urging universal reading ability. Abraham Lincoln is presented as the ideal standard, with education framed as essential to national unity and the preservation of democracy through a fully American populace.
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United States
America
Abraham Lincoln
A Growing Country in Pierre District Debate Over Animal Welfare
A Pierre Capital-Journal piece notes a drought era exodus moved residents away from the river valley, reports booster towns thriving east of the Missouri, and questions a plan to reopen the region. It condemns cruelty in animal acts used for public entertainment and urges opposition to a proposed roundup event.
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Pierre
Capital-Journal
Missouri
Black Hills
Jimwall
Roundups provoke protest over inhumane treatment of animals
A Sioux Argus Leader reader, calling himself a lover and defender of animals, condemns wild west shows and roundups as inhumane. He questions the amusement at county fairs and similar celebrations, stating the practice harms dumb animals and should cease.
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Rip
Notice to patrons about credits counting for courses
A fragmented notice informs patrons and students that high school credits will count toward both seam and high course programs. It urges subscription to THE REVIEW for further details and guidance on credit applicability.
Fearful Race Riot in Omaha
In Omaha a violent racial melee erupted as whites attacked city officials seeking to enforce law. A nine teen year old white girl was assaulted by William Brown, a Black man who was lynched and burned. One killed and fifty six wounded as police fired on the mob at the county courthouse which burned. Mayor Edward P. Smith was seized, a rope attached to his neck. police rescued him and he was hospitalized in critical condition. Federal troops were sent in as martial law was imposed.
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Omaha
William Brown
Edward P. Smith
Brown
Jury List for October Term Opens Oct 21 in City
The jury list for the October term to convene in this city on October 21 includes Harley 8 Berry L T Singleton Frank Grannis Halvor J Slenga William Besaw Fred R Jarman A E Stinson Joseph L Carr Charles Roger Co E Murray EB H Noack Daniel Kelehner John E Sohl Orrin J Gee W A Brown Horace Westbrook Ivan Swisher Nathan Butler Perry Evans Arnold Iselie Forrest Humbert James Q Dantel John Powell Edward Hondi Roy A Emerson William Budh Charies Shank Harry W Johnson Andreas Hoidxh Emil Berry Fred C Sellmeier Albert J Peterson Bryan M Dalrymple James Otto Peterson Gustav M Johnson Clarence A McPeek
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Harley
Berry L. T. Singleton
Frank Grannis Halvor J
Slenga
William Besaw
Fred R. Jarman
A. E. Stinson
Joseph L. Carr Charles Roger Co. E. Murray
EB. H. Noack
Daniel Kelehner
John E. Sohl
Orrin J, Gee
W. A. Brown
Horace Westbrook
Ivan Swisher
Nathan Butler Perry
Evans Arnold
Farmer’s long workdays spark talk of six hour day
Beresford News notes that a farmer who labors twelve to sixteen hours daily could unsettle the nation by striking for a six hour day, while trades would resist such a change. The remark highlights tensions between farming labor burdens and potential shifts in work norms.
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Beresford News
Haakon County Teachers Institute Next Week
The Haakon county teachers institute will be held in Philip on October 8 9 and 10. All county schools will be closed for attendance with instructors L G Atherton Madison conductor Mrs Grace Reed Porter Fort Pierre Miss Faith Powell Spearfish on hand to lead inner writing methods music and other work. Two or three lectures are planned and a state department representative will explain the vitalized agriculture movement and discuss the Junior Red Cross.
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Haakon County
Philip
L. G. Atherton
Madison
Grace Reed Porter
Fort Pierre
Faith Powell
Spearfish
Victrola Company
State Department
Red Cross
Red Cross News Haakon County Plans and Elections
Miss Nell Peterson, state director of nursing for South Dakota, delays persist for her county visit. Haakon county Red Cross outlines October officer elections in Philip with two o clock start, delegates by membership, and future work plus magazine policy. Local chapters urged to support subscriptions and aid for national goals while county nurse plan remains under legislative cooperation.
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Nell Peterson
South Dakota
Nooa
Gem Theatre
Philip
Red Cross
Salvation Army
Haakon County
Cross
Impossibly Difficult Nurse Recruitment Amid Demand
A fragment notes inability to recruit nurses to meet demand, highlighting staffing shortages. The brief implies strain on healthcare facilities and potential policy or wage considerations without detailing locations or organizations.
Presbyterian Church Sees Altered Services During Synod Meeting
The Presbyterian congregation announces Sunday services on October 6 with preaching by an absent pastor due to his attendance at the South Dakota Synod meeting in Watertown. Church groups report officers for the Christian Endeavor and note planned harvest events and upcoming fundraisers at Williams’ store.
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C. H. Grube
Watertown
Synod South Dakota
Christina Endeavor Buss
Oren Lamb
Irene Coyner
G. Williams
Laura West
Ladies’ Aid
N. W. May
R. A. Bielaki
Igi
Williams
Christian Endeavor
Mosex
Dimmer Law Enforced Report From State Sharpe Office
Fragmentary reads indicate state sheriff’s office reporting on enforcement actions tied to a dimmer law. Details are unclear but reference to Pierre and local agencies suggest regional compliance checks or regulatory steps.
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JURY
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Sioux Falls
Mee
T. J. McGuire
National
Clarence M. Sageser
Union
Will R. Walpole Haakon County
Presbyterian Church
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