Wood alcohol debate drives 1915 public health action
A 1915 progress report highlights dangers of wood alcohol and calls for labeling to protect the public. The National Association of Retail Druggists adopts a resolution against its use in meds for humans, while New Hampshire and South Dakota pass laws restricting sales and mandating warnings.
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South Dakota
Public Wealth
New Iampshire
South Dapta
South Oth Tuy
Itv
Uae
New York
Chicago
Amontclair
Missouri River Erodes Farms Near Wakonda District
An OCR excerpt shows the Missouri River cutting into farms near Wakonda with land loss along the riverbank. It notes farming operations, livestock impacts, and the river’s encroachment on fields, while listing local names, dates, and a ceremonial context about Episcopal Women Workers.
Weather fuels record hay crop in South Dakota
In South Dakota favorable weather across the state over the past two weeks has produced widespread growth in crops. Rains distributed evenly from the eastern to western areas, boosting hay and grain yields. Officials estimate conditions are ideal for a bumper harvest, with western regions expected to yield the largest crop in state history.
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South Dakota
Sioux Valle SD
South Dalou
Waundayy
Black Mills
Southakota
Dakou
Turtle Farm Promoter Seeks Bride at White Lake
A man named Ivor Hansen, living near White Lake, posted a marriage advert seeking a wife with a $200 dowry and claimed wealth of $200 himself. He would invest $400 to return to White Lake and start a mud turf farm, turning away eight applicants who lacked the required 20.
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White Lake
Miike
Ivor Hanven
Roy
Hansen
Boy's Skull Fracture Ends Tree Climb Fatality
Sioux Malls S. D. June 14 Robert Buchholz 18 son of Mr and Mrs H F Buchholz near Brandon east of Sioux Palla was found dead suspended head downward high in a tree after his feet slipped his head struck a knot fracturing his skull. Council Rules Against Municipal Saloon in HES Ele Point Ek Point SD June 14 City council rejected plan to operate a municipal saloon despite some support from citizens and a petition from local businessmen opposing the move under licenses to three saloon operators for another year starting July 1.
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H. F. Buchhols
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Ele Point
Bik Paint
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Yankton Shahexp
Garden ‘T
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Yankton
Mutchell
South Dakota
Holiness Association
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Atticala
Rey. A. C. Zeppa
Upland
Ind
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Bradley
van Voorhis
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Portal
Ni Freeman
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Richard Creek
Montana
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Woman and Child Escape Injury In Auto Rollover
Mrs. Erfie Mueck of Wearrovoe lost control while driving into town and the car toppled into a ditch, rolling over. She and her 3-year-old child were not fatally hurt. the child had a bruise and glass injuries to the mother’s arm and leg. Onlookers aided her as she continued toward town despite injuries.
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Kroes
Toxether
Wither
Erfie Mueck
Maine
Alsliom
Coxette Brower
South Dakotans push illuminated highway project
A Mitchell led effort advances an electric wiring scheme to illuminate a highway linking Letcher to Mitchell and extending toward Huron Redfield and Aberdeen with Yankton and Sioux City to the south. Proposals include lighting the route for farming use and marketing during the state fair week in Huron and the Mitchell corn palace festival.
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South
Leteher
Mitchell
Huron
Official ruling on school treasurers and vacancies
The attorney general rules that when a treasurer in an independent school district is appointed by the board to fill a vacancy, he serves for the unexpired term, not just until the next election. The note discusses statutory provisions affecting board member vacancies and general application to other roles.
Richards Campaign Spending Reported In State
The secretary of state is receiving expense statements from gubernatorial and congressional candidates after the recent primary. R O Richards lists 3931.17 in expenses while Julius J Johnson shows 1 6 in campaign spending, mainly for printing. Locals report varied small items and business notes across towns.
Milwaukee train wreck injures three on freight run
Engineer Perry L. Gray suffered serious scalding. Fireman Levi Crull badly scalded leg. Brakeman Ed Johnson hurt back and shoulder when locomotive struck a broken tail and toppled over near Sethey South Dakota. Nine cars derailed, traffic delayed for hours, no fatalities. Aberdeen reported June 10. South Dakota Masons hold sessions at Sioux Falls with grand lodge and auxiliary gatherings. Peter Petersen named speaker for annual G A R meeting in Watertown.
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Aberdeen
Perry L. Gray
Levi Crull
Ed Johnson
Milwaukee Railroad
Sethy
Gray
South Dakota
Sioux Falls
Siobs Pang
Dune
Eastern Star Order
Ciry
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Masonic Temple
Order of the Basten Star
Sauk Koti
NO BOOTLEGGING PROOF SOME PERJURY PROSPECTS
Milbank and Poot 1A pawns and Dan Fheaiming faced charges but no verdicts reached. Testimony was incomplete and observers noted issues securing evidence. Several witnesses testified about plans and shipments, while a key witness was unavailable and another recanted. The record shows uncertainty over involvement and proof.
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Dan
Verigne Joraons Neel
Preparedness Parade Planned in Sioux Falls
Sioux Falls residents held a meeting at the Commoere rooms and adopted a resolution backing a July preparedness parade. A committee led by Tint 1A con mitten of 100 residents will organize, inviting nearby towns to join in the march with Sioux Falls as host. Laura Bird dies from mercury poisoning at Ark of Refuge after ingesting bichloride of mercury. a man is under arrest over his suspected role in providing the poison.
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Cottess
Imygias
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Destine Tor
Trine
Ryder
Tall Wave
India
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Cherry
Idaho
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Delegates Count Shows Johnson Coffey Faction Narrow Margin
June 10 report from Pierre notes the Johnson Coffey faction loses one delegate Edelstein who was defeated on the slate. The Beck Lee ticket picks up 3, Valenti 5,179 for Mee the Johnson Coffey candidate. Local results list McNamee Walsh Leigh Donnell and 4174 7,301 7,141 6,731 6,297 6,782 6,840 for various candidates on the Democratic slate. Twin Brooks rural letter carriers organize Grant county unit with officers and delegates named for Canton convention July 11 12. Angie McCormick dies in Newell after self immolating with gasoline. Five counties plan joint teacher institutes starting June 12. Seventh District Medical Society meeting set for June 1 at Carpenter hotel Sioux Falls.
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eHows
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Walsh
A. 1Leigh
Donnell
Johnson-Grundy
Grant County
Ation
Henry K. Kampen
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Frank McKernan
Surhank
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Troy
F. BE
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Canton
New County Association
Milbank
Larbor
Angie McCormick
Newell
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Kingsbury
Miner
Moody
Roosevelt Expected to Endorse Hughes for President
New York reports Theodore Roosevelt may decline his own nomination yet back Charles Evans Hughes. The dispatch quotes Hughes as accepting the race, urging national unity and a strong Americanism while warning against weak diplomacy and calling for preparedness, industry and fair tariff reform.
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Charles Evans Hughes
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Oyster Bay Statesman
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Charles E. Hagness
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