Farm Bureau Notes and Crop Advice for Roberts County Picnic
A Roberts County picnic is planned for June 26 at Hartford Beach on Bigstone Lake with the Roberts County Breeders Association meeting and morning group sessions. The program includes speakers Director Larsen from Brookings College and possibly Governor Norbeck, with further details to come. Also included are insect control tips, including kerosene emulsion, arsenates, Bordeaux mixture, and lime sulfur for tree pests, plus notes on binding twine treatment to deter crickets and corn silage feeding for beef gains based on South Dakota Experiment Station findings.
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When You Meet a Stranger You Learn His True History
A proverb notes that initial charm masks character. It warns that a stranger’s smooth talk can conceal hidden motives, and genuine insight comes from observing actions after the conversation ends.
Child dies after eye stab by rusty pitchfork at Hills home
Clifford Hills, twenty months old, died from spinal meningitis linked to a pitchfork injury at his home. The mishap occurred while children played near the barn. causes and exact moment of injury remain unclear due to young siblings. The accident led to rapid decline, with the family grieving the tragedy.
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Clifford Shorten Hills
Jas. Hills
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Lessons From A New Driver On Open Roads
A cautious guide warns about the dangers faced by automobile learners amid spring sales and increasing street traffic. It stresses that beginners misjudge speed, encounter sudden obstacles, and may have near misses or accidents, urging careful driving and immediate stopping ability.
Broke Soldier Reflects on Liberty Loan Struggle
Returning soldiers face meager wages and wartime prices, unable to save. They recall brief pay and high costs in cantonments, many in debt, while peers at home earned more, fueling blue moods among the ranks.
Local Prairie Rainshore Nostalgia Reflected in County Humors
Bradley Globe reflects on heavy rain and mud in Clark county with humor. The piece recalls times when showers seemed rich and birds traveled to Lake Kampeska for water, while men fetching beer to prime pumps from Watertown or Henry.
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Farmers Picnic At Nergaard Farm In Grant Township
A Farmers Picnic will be held on the J. H. Nergaard farm in Grant township one and a half miles north and four miles east of Sisseton. The program features speakers from the Society of Equity and the Non Partisan League. Bring lunch and spend the day meeting neighbors. Speaking at 1 30 PM.
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J. H. Nergaard
Grant Township
Sisseton
Society of Equity
League
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