Seeds and grain markets amid budget cut and bootlegging case
The appropriations committee cut funding for free seeds distribution, saving 289000. Farmers in Charles Mix county saw corn prices fall from 45 to 60 cents due to prior contracts to ship east. with contracts filled, prices dropped to about 30 cents per bushel. Aberdeen reports Otto C. Huber of Yankton arrested for bootlegging. three quarts found, pled guilty, fined 1000 dollars and 60 days in county jail. Haber who recovered a diamond ring lost on the Jim river months earlier is noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Mix County
Pacific Coast
Aberdeen
Otto C. Huber
Yanktop
Huber
Jsle
Haber
Jim River
Ruby Parr
Kaylor
Collins Safety Razor stockholders plan reorganization in bankruptcy
The Collins Safety Razor company of Chicago filed for bankruptcy but a judge kept the case open after finding assets exceed liabilities. Stockholders, many from South Dakota especially Bon Homme county, will meet in Sioux Falls on February 16 to discuss reorganizing and continuing the business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Collins Safety Razor Company of
Chicago
South Dakota
Bon Homme County
Sioux Falls
River channel plan proposed to prevent Yankton flood risk
Representative Larson of Yankton county introduces a bill to improve the Jim river channel to protect land along the river bottoms with costs borne by landowners. A separate bill seeks to straighten the river from the North Dakota line to Ashton, warning that straightening upstream could worsen conditions at the mouth. The preferred approach favors beginning improvements at the mouth and working upstream.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larson
Yankton County
Jim River
North Dakota Line
Ashton
New Law Requires Oath Before Teaching in State
A new legislative act mandates teachers take an oath of allegiance to both state and federal constitutions before certification. Refusal bars applicants from teaching. supporters say every teacher should be allowed only if willing to swear the oath, while opponents offer no objections to the measure.
Doane Robinson backs hydro electric act with state bonds plan
Doane Robinson submits to the Argus Leader a program for legislature guiding hydroelectric development. He urges forty year bonds at 5 percent to be redeemed from plant net earnings and advance contracts for current sales to assure enterprise success, urging safeguards before pledging state redemption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doane Robinson
Argus Leader
Robinson
Thick settlement gap delays hail insurance progress
The report notes 1920 hail losses in the state reached 969168.48, with premiums totaling 1,309,658.71, leaving over 840,000 in hail land. County Auditor Kramar estimates county costs at about 2000 and other counties likely share similar expenses, delaying action until wealthier backers are found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kramar
Legislature vetoes bill to supervise new school building sites
The legislature killed a proposal to add state supervision over school building locations. Rep Hagg of Carson County delivered the decisive vote, citing a widow with eight children who remarried a widow with fourteen, and years of moving the schoolhouse as families relocated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hagg
Carson County
Allied council fixes 226 billion gold marks reparations
The allied council sets reparations for Germany at 226 billion gold marks about fifty billion dollars to be paid over 42 years. Some argue the guilty party should bear the cost, while concerns rise over burdening future generations and the ex-kaiser’s property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allied Council
Germany
Language bill urged to strengthen English instruction in public schools
The measure requires English language instruction through seventh grade and compulsory attendance to age 18 or until grade level. Proponents cite widespread misrepresentation by four North Dakota men over 40 and one around 60 who protested, arguing education in English is essential and that literacy would prevent such opposition.
State College Extension Report on Gibberella root rot
Dr Arthur T Evans, agronomy authority at State College, notes Gibberella saubinettii damages corn root rot and also attacks wheat oats rye and barley. The organism has caused significant losses in the Dakotas and Minnesota, with Marquis wheat showing notable damage last summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur T. Evans
State College
Dakotas
Minnesota
Wheat Scab Affects Wheat More Than Oats and Clover
The article explains that farmers call the disease wheat blight while scientists refer to it as wheat scab. Wheat, rye and barley suffer severely, oats are less affected, and rotating to corn or clover can reduce future wheat risk. It notes the disease overwinters in root beds when crop rotation is incorrect.
Foot and Mouth Disease May No Longer Be Feared
Dr C C Lipp of State College cites French scientists’ serum as a potential cure to prevent foot and mouth disease in cattle. He notes past US outbreaks caused great losses and that earlier control relied on slaughter and disinfection of infected premises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. C.lipp
State College
Estate Animal Health Laboratory
United States
Norwegian language leaves Mitchell pulpit becomes First English Lutheran
Mitchell S D January 27 The Norwegian language will no longer be heard in the pulpit of the Norwegian Lutheran church in Mitchell It has been replaced by English and will in the future be known as the First English Lutheran church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchell, S. D
Mitchell
Czerney Maries Martinee at Lake Andes Church
Henry H. Czerney and Clara L. Martinee were married at the Roman Catholic church at 6 am on Wednesday by Rev Father S J McCawliff. They left by auto for a visit with Mrs Czerney’s mother in Lesterville. Czerney is a longtime local businessman in Lake Andes and Martinee is the eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs J J Martinec. The Courier extends best wishes for a long happy married life and expects they will reside in Lake Andes where the groom works in mercantile business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. J. McCawliff
Henry H. Czerney
Clara L. Martinee
Auto
Charles
Mix County
Lake Andes
Mix Courier
Emil Gall installs telephone links with neighbors and towns
Emil Gall put a telephone in his new home last week and now connects with neighbors and nearby cities via Scotland. The Plumb Grein & Stock Co. held its annual meeting at Plumb South Dakota on June 25. Saver Haase was elected president, Emil Magstadt vice president and treasurer, Emanuel Gemar secretary, and Wm Huieman and Jacob Jenner directors. Wm Berkel and Albina Kulish were married at the Catholic church Wednesday morning Jan 25 by Father Cavanagh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yankton
Emil Gall
Scotland
Plumb Grein & Stock Co
Wm. Berkel
Albina Kulish
Father Cavanagh
Trnda Register Notes Return to Scotland Visit
A. C. Hanson returned to Scotland on Wednesday after visiting her daughter Mrs. Joe Schneider here. Five month old Toney William Stekv, son of Mr and Mrs Toney A Stekv, died Sunday evening and was buried Tuesday at Bohemian cemetery. The infant was in good health until Sunday morning when he fell ill at three and died at five that afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trnda Register
A. C. Hanson
Scotland
Joe Schneider
Toney William
Toney A. Stekv
Bohemian
Ledger Notes From Wisconsin Timberlands And Local Move
From La dysmith Wisconsin CG Wittmayer writes the Tripp Ledger to say their Ledger is nicely located in timber country with good fisting and deer hunting. Dr J Warne Deputy State Veterinarian arrived in Tripp to stay after years at Herlane where he had a lucrative practice. Uncle Jane Manderson came from town to visit family at the Raymond hotel for a time. Uncle Jon spent most of the winter where a team heat is mentioned and a house improvement is hoped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tripp Ledger
F. Wittmayer
Ladysmith
Wis
J. Warne
Tripp
Herlane
Jane Manderson
Tow
Sis
Raymond
Jon
Poland China sales and farm market notes from Springfield Times
Springfield Times reports two Poland China sale catalogs for February events in Scotland and Cor-sica with breeders selling in heated pavilions and a note on the $15,000 Improvement herd. Also referenced is a plan for farmers to unite to cut fruit prices, inspired by a Florida grower’s tale and a Michigan apple producer’s response to high prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Times
Poland
Scotland
Philip Becker
Tom Voy
Thramum & Son
Hane Larson
Chicago
Florida
Michigan
Cows to Germany Fund Tied to Local Meeting
Rev Schroeder reports 204 cows valued at 5881.00 to be sent to Germany. Helpers named include Martin Weigt Albert Sheurer Albert Wagner and Otto Trottnow. He spoke Monday night at city hall explaining the foreign language bill to Menno residents and a committee was formed to circulate petitions opposing its passage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hutchinson Herald
Schroeder
Germany
Martin Weigt
Albert Sheurer
Albert Wagner
Otto Trottnow
Karl Schroeder
Tyndall News Briefs Include Health Official Visit
Dr Leighton of the County Board of Health was in Tyndall on official business this morning. Miss Mae Dame of Scotland visited friend Alma Ptak for the weekend. L A Eads has returned from Missouri fully recovered and ready to resume work as an auctioneer. Tyndall and Scotland pool teams split games with Tyndall beating Scotland at home and Scotland defeating Tyndall on the road. Highway Superintendent J W Wallace reports federal notice that the Washington Highway toward the western Bon Homme county line will be graveled next year. The grading contract for this road was awarded last fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leighton
County Board of Health
Tyndall
L A. Eads
Missouri
Pool Sharks
Scotland
J. W. Wallace
Washington Highway
Bon Homme County
Beatrices life inspired Thackerays Beatrice character
The Beatrice in Thackeray is drawn from Col Thomas Chudleighs daughter later Elizabeth duchess of Kingston. She married Augustus Mervey earl of Bristol after a secret wedding. Her beauty sparked duels scandals and a tumultuous life with many lovers and lavish lifestyle. She remained in high society until death at sixty eight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thackeray
Dawn
Col
Thomas Chudleigh
Elizabeth, Duchess of
Kingston
Augustus Mervey
Earl of
Bristol
London
Mural Forces
Ealier
Duke of
Tunis
Medallion sale aids 1825 inauguration costs
A historic note recalls the inauguration of John Quincy Adams in 1825 when an inaugural committee sold medallions for five dollars to defray expenses. The medallion granted special ceremony consideration, with some pieces mislaid or passed to others over time, including a claimed 15 person transfer and ties to a policeman at police headquarters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Quincy Adins
United States
Limick
Miston
poUce
Dams
Acrich
Vents Peo
Edward Mur
Medal inscription sparks recall of Adams inauguration witness
Fragmentary reminiscence notes a witness to Adams inauguration as original purchaser of a commemorative medal. Larrick, a first precinct politician, and Meady, an aged bookkeeper, are cited in a puzzling memory about the medallion bearing the motto Science Brings Peace and American Plenty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adams
Larrick
Meady
Choe Wife by Her Fist and Scout Walk Clues
A Continental Edition excerpt cites Sir Robert Baden-Fowell praising a wife as the best ever, while a Boy Scouts secretary offers footstep examples. Observations describe various walking styles signaling temperament, including a cautious stepper and a tall flatfooted person, with waiter H VY L Ross offering wary commentary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Choe
Robert Baden-Fowell
Boy Scouts
H. VY. L. Ross
Gondin Mall
Growth of Y W G A in United States
The present mombership of the Y W G A in the United States is 659 815, up about 300 000 in five years. There are 1 212 association centers, with 351 in communities over 25 000 population and 75 in colleges. Excludes work by Americas association in eight European countries and in India, Japan, China, South America and Honolulu.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
The
Americas Association
India
Japan
China
South America
Honolulu
An Important Decision by a Celebrated Novelist
A famous author describes his morning struggle at the typewriter with no words. He recalls sitting two hours before writing a single word, a memory cited by the Birmingham Age Herald.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham Age-Herald
Also Mentioned on This Page
Appropriations Committee
State College Agricultural Extension Report
Springfield
A. C. Warner
Henry Pipar
P. Dykema
Holland
Tyndall Tringne
Beatrice
Meat Market
James J. Cisar
Prop
J. W. Cisar & Son
W. F. Hanson
Brown Block
van Ferney
Hou
Wicks & Quinn
Dak
James L. Meighen
FFICE
Becker Birtk ScoTnand
Dax
J.J. Cass
Pnor
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!