Teachers Institute to Convene in Roberts County High School
The Teachers Institute for Roberts County opens in the High School on Wednesday June 16 at 3 a m and runs through Saturday June 26 at noon. County superintendent praises the faculty and the lineup led by Hon. M M Ramer who has long served South Dakota schools and will guide ten days of talks and classroom inspiration.
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Roberts County
M. M. Ramer
South Dakota
Big Stone City
Milbank
Grant County
Elrod
Pierre
Capital Supply Co
Northwest
Opposition to Hilltop townsite near Fairmount line
Farmers near Hilltop along the Fairmount and Veblen railroad urged a siding to ship trains. After landowners signed an agreement restricting land platting for three years to shield investors, plans to plat a townsite at Hilltop are reportedly underway, with warnings of prosecutions if carried out.
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Veblen
Hilltop
Fairmount & Veblen
Auto Accidents Hit West Lake Valley Farmers
August Johnson, a prominent West Lake Valley farmer, survived a crash when his car plunged off a bank after attempting to pass another vehicle near White Rock. His wife suffered minor injuries, while August sustained two broken ribs and internal injuries but is expected to fully recover. A Decoration Day incident on Broadway near Lig Stone Lake saw Mrs. Roupp’s Ford straying onto the sidewalk, injuring two women, Mrs. A. Bangle and Mrs. L. Ashbaugh, who are recovering. A meditation on public opinion follows, urging civility and reform through kindness rather than confrontation. W R. DeArmot won the interior work contract for the Court House. he and Olander Brantsag have formed a partnership to ensure quality work starting next week.
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August Johnson
West Lake Valley
White Rock
Mr. Johnson
August
Wheaton Gazette
Ed. Roupp
Bailey Farm
Lig Stone Lake
O.C. Hanson & Sons
A. Bangle
L. Ashbaugh
Browns Valley Tribune
W R. DeArmot
Court House
Mr. DeArmot
Olander Brantsag
Sisseton Chautauqua set to open June 29
Chautauqua in Sisseton will begin Wednesday June 29 with advance notices from White Meyers Co noting a top tier program of lecturers musicians and entertainers. A children's chautauqua supervised by a specialist will run in forenoons, alongside acts by Miles Castelucci Duncan Kilties Handel Choir and more. Tickets promise broad value for farmers and residents with a full list to follow. Maj. C. B. Jackson travels to Chateau Montana for summer visits. Ben Sonstegard departs for Sisseton after resigning as buyer for the Farmers Elevator Co.
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Sisseton
Robert Parker Miles
Miles
Castelucci
Dunstan
Kilties
Old Scoutland
Handel Choir
Ouy O« Doors
Farmers Elevator Co. of
Peever
Ben Sonstegard
New Railroad Now Certainty In North Dakota Plan
Bradley plans show a likely Huron and Northwestern railroad expansion from Huron north to Hankinson North Dakota. The line would run north of Huron to Clark and Bradley Webster, then to Roslyn where it would join the Fairmount and Veblen line. Promoters say funds are ready and construction could start at once with trains running before snow.
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Bradley
Huron & Northwestern Railroad
Huron
Hankinson
N. D
Sear
Clark
Bradley and
Webster
Roslyn
Fairmount & Veblen
Sisseton
Effington
F. W. Henderson
Walter Peham
Charles Wolfe
Frank Burack
Lights on the Buggy and Road Safety Call
Deadwood Times urges stricter night lighting for horse buggies and other vehicles as auto traffic grows. Authorities and riders must adopt lights to prevent crashes and tragedies, noting riders’ near-misses and evasive maneuvers in darkness.
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Tt Ioust
Iife
Deadwood Times
Knocker and booster clubs contrasted in local talk
A local letter praises boosters for pride and service to their town while condemning critics who belong to a knockers club. It argues a knocker lacks self respect and openly demeans the community, urging individuals to uphold town pride rather than undermine it.
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Ile
Roberts County Farmers Predict Excellent Crops This Season
Old residents report Roberts County shows strong crop prospects despite late season. Ground is in good shape and hot winds are unlikely. Rain and cold slowed corn planting but yields should average near last year. One farmer made around 1000 dollars from alfalfa.
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Roberts County
Corp
Smu
Patel
New Baggage Valuation Rules Set After June First
A new ruling requires travelers leaving the city on extended trips to file baggage valuations with local road authorities after June 1. Railroad officials expect instructions soon on how to handle valuations, with the plan potentially charging for valuations above the existing 100 dollar limit and retaining the old rule for values under 100 dollars.
Keep The Hunting Dog Tied Up
Complaints rise about dogs running loose during May and June violating state game laws. Warnings urge owners to keep dogs tied or the state game department will seize and dispose of them. Prairie chickens expected this fall but disturbed nests ruin hatchings and reduce flocks.
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State Game Department
Rooms to Let and Boarding for Teachers Institute
Notice seeks contact from anyone with rooms to let or offers to board for the Teachers Institute. Respond by Monday June 14, via phone after office hours, providing number of rooms and price details.
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Loving Teachers Institute
Graduating Exercises for Class of 1915 Held at Opera House
The class of 1915 commencement at the Opera House drew crowded crowds of relatives and friends. Supt Guthrie and Dr J A Robertson led the graduates to the platform as Gladys Lewis played, with Helen Ward delivering the salutatory and oration, Ruth Minder presenting America's Need, and Anna Palmer offering Legends and Traditions about Indians. Anna Mikelson gave the valedictory, praising staff and parents and urging future effort under the motto Dun Vivimus Vivamus. Pearl Matteson performed Mountain Spring, and J A Robinson handed out diplomas. The program closed with Carmena sung by Miss Boyd and the Sisseton business meeting inviting locals to the upcoming Chautauqua June 22 to 27 with season tickets at 1 and 2 dollars. Miss Hay and Mrs Ingerson and J Willard Thomas traveled to Lake City Monday. Supt Ford noted.
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Opera House
Supt. Guthrie
J. A. Robertson
Gladys Lewis
Miss Boyd
Henry Hanson
Helen Ward
Ruth Minder
America
India
Anna Palmer
Anna
Anna Mikelson
Pearl Matteson
Sisseton
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Hets' Institute
NEW Town
Giaint
Maj
C. B. Jackson
Chateau, Mont
Huron & Northwest
Sisseton High
Supt
Guthrie
J. A. Robinson Wade
Lys
Carmena
Miss Hay
Ingerson J. Willard Thomas
Lake City
Ford
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