Farmers Excursion Boosts Brookings Attendance
A large farm excursion to Brookings drew about 1,200 visitors on Thursday and another similar count on Friday. Trains from Huron Redfield Watertown Lake Preston and the C M and St P lines carried the crowds, with Trainmaster Foote guiding 677 to Brookings. The event aimed to engage young farmers and improve agriculture in South Dakota.
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Regent Brookings
Huron
Redfield
Gettysburg
Watertown
Brookings
Foote
Lake Preston
South Dakota
Syracuse
Castle Hall
Iola Lodge
Dayton
Ohio
Seattle
Busy Dakota Division Superintendent Manages Constant Rail Ops
The Dakota division of the North Western, led by Superintendent Moulton and assistants, oversees train movement ballast hiring and customer demands. Sunday work mirrors weekdays with 2000 excursionists routed to Brookings from diverse cities and farms. Extra trips on Thursday and Saturday linked to Texas cattle shipments and agricultural college visits.
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Dakota Division
North-Western
Moulton
Texas
le Beau
Brookings
Neola
Gettysburg
Groton
Redfield
Agricultural College
Lake Preston
Milwaukee
Arlington
Dakota Central
Huron
Yankton
Centerville
Old Soldier Tries to Board Moving Train. Narrowly Escapes
An 80 year old Rapid City veteran attempted to catch an east bound train Friday morning, failing as the car pulled away. Bystanders rushed to help but the man could not reach the hand extended from the platform and the train sped off. He later admitted the effort foolish given his weak heart, while engineers recall dangers of boarding moving trains. The incident highlights risks at stations lacking barriers and the need for public restraint and safety.
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Iroquois
Brookings
Rapid City
Red Cross Society
Organize Motherhood Urged for Huronthe Women
A call to form a Womanhood organization to support motherhood invites Huronthe women to a Friday 7:30 PM gathering at the Baptist church lecture room. Mrs Notestein's paper inspires the effort and W C T U members back the plan for a social uplift group.
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The
Baptist Church
WLC. T.U
Gambling Raid Leads to Arrests in Whalen Block
Police entered rooms in the Whalen block Saturday and arrested several suspected gamblers. Tuesday in police court E N Vogle was convicted of running a gambling area, fined $25 and costs, and appealed to the circuit court. Seven others faced postponed trials due to missing witnesses, with further delays until Friday morning.
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Whalen
E. N. Vogle
Postmaster Salaries Rise Across South Dakota
Washington announces annual postmaster salary adjustments nationwide with South Dakota offices receiving increases from 100 to 3,300 dollars. Towns like Yankton Mitchell Aberdeen Sioux Falls and Deadwood show notable raises reflecting state growth and prosperity.
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South Dakota
United States
Washington
Gary
Lake Andes
Alcester
Blunt
Condo
Lennox
Letcher Mellette
Montrose
White Lake
Bridgewater
Doland
Hurley
Bryant
Cartlewood
Clear Lake
Waubay
Phillip
Wagner
Alexandria
Centerville
Parkston
Plankington
Platte
Salem
Tyndall
Wessington
Springs
de Smet
Ellis Point
Gregory
Belle Fourche
Bereaford
Chamberlain
Milbank
Accident at Pierre Kills Brakeman and Spurs Horses
A serious collision between the Dinky engine and a switch engine in East Pierre injures George O Connell a young brakeman. He loses a leg and is severely injured as three head of horses die and property is damaged. The cause remains unknown.
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Pierre
George O'Connell
Fort Pierre
East Pierre
St. Mary's Hospital
Cooking School Lectures Offer Domestic Science Lessons
Mrs. Rorer's second week of lectures closed with the largest class yet. A schedule for June 7 to June 12 lists topics on meat cookery roasting beef and leftovers, salads and serving eggs. Mrs. Rorer, a renowned domestic science lecturer, is praised for practical knowledge and engaging delivery.
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Ijgram
Stanley
Breslau
Huron
Rover
Missionary Visit Recorded by T H Hagen
T H Hagen traveled to Canning on Thursday morning to perform missionary work and spread religious outreach in the community.
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T. H. Hagen
Canning
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Notestein
Cooking
Knights of Pythias of
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Twin Cities
Minneapolis
Uniform Bank and Bands
West Hotel
Tola
Jola Guards
Damon
Pythias
Ola
Tracy R. Bangs
Jalan
Order
Pons
Forsberg & Hinman
Windherst & Company
John Gund Brewing Co
W.od. Miller
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