South Dakota's Wealth Fueled by Farmers and Banks
Dispatch from Pierre notes South Dakota deposits exceed 250 million dollars, nearly three times three years prior. The state leans on agriculture and livestock with robust purebred cattle and draft horses, strong hogs, and growing corn and alfalfa production. Bankers actively support farming, extending credit to boost livestock and crop yields.
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Farrier and Breede
Pierre
S. D
Union
South Dakota
American Shorthorn Breeders’ Association
Vital Statistics and Loyal Welcome Home Customs
The report recounts returning from France with questions from 150 people about gold stripes and 500 about German appearance. It notes 8946 inquiries on entangling alliances with French maidens and 48560 on whether the experience was wonderful. A reader praises home and a farmer, Louie Pistorius, delivers a herd valued at 2800 dollars. Roberts County deems him a progressive stockman.
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Archy
State Politics Warming Up for 1920 Campaign
The open candidacy of Lieutenant Governor McMasters and Carl Gunderson signals the start of 1920 political activity in South Dakota. Others like Representative Dalthorpe of Volga may join, with candidates chosen under the Richards primary law. The new system moves campaigns to begin over a year in advance, making it a continuous effort across factions and tickets.
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McMasters
Yankton
Carl Gunderson
Mitchell
Representative Dalthorp
Volga
Richards
Counties Adopt Compensation Laws Amid Statewide Shift
Counties move to compensation statutes as the majority of jurisdictions begin to implement state reforms. The effort reflects a broad push across the state to standardize benefits and protections for affected workers and residents.
Shipping Association and workmen compensation note
The attorney general's ruling keeps counties and state divisions within the workmen compensation law. Many counties carry insurer protection for employee injuries, while others self insure. The Sisseton Equity Shipping Association ships livestock weekly with manager Wm. Peter available by phone for shipments and post shipment checks.
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France
Louie Pistorius
Roberts County
Lalley Light and Power
Lalley
Alfred Olson
Fullerton
Neb
Ays
Olson
Louis Rolfe
Seattle
Wash
Theo.baum
Lalley. Light. Corporation
Detroit, Michigan, U.S. A
Surance
Sisseton Produce Company
A. Markle
Sisseton, S. D
Peel
Peterson Clothing Company
First National Bank
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