South Dakota Corn Output Tops Eight States in 1923
South Dakota produced 145,176,000 bushels of corn in 1923 securing eighth in total output and seventh in merchantable corn. The state led the Midwest in merchantable corn with 1,945.1 bushels per farm, while Nebraska topped in merchantable share. Population density and settlement age tied to corn growth, and farm values rose sharply from 1923 to 1928, underscoring lucrative farm lands. Prairie dog poison program offered by county to curb losses, with A. B. Plumner coordinating treatments March for maximum effect.
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A. B. Plummer
Hale
Wanblee Items Report Quiet Dance Crowd and Local Happenings
The Wanblee notes describe a muddy but enjoyable dance on the 2nd and a started piano fund. Several residents visited towns, delivered corn, or stayed for social visits. The Hisle area sees movers arriving, local errands, and community club meetings noting a productive H P C Club session.
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Father Mormon
M. Arment
T. E. Landis
Tom DeWit
Ray Woodard
Wanklee
Frank Young
Bob Allen
Floyd Russell
Norris
Hisle News
W.S. Armstrong
Kadoka
John Bostrom
Interior
Rapid City
Mitchell
Willard Woods
Tuthill
Spring Creek
Jack Britton
W. A. Porch
Hisle
Harry Green
Mrs. Green
Roy Parks
Vern
Percy Black
Larmers
Morgan Williams
Hazel Roberts
Roberts
Larmer
Gilbert Lafferty
la Creek
Skibinski
Vern Anderson
Pine Ridge
Olen Larmer
Ladies Aid Society Elects Officers
A social meeting at Mrs. Walter Vice’s home on Thursday the 6th re elected officers for the coming year. Ida B. Decker is president Hazel J. Fowler Lecy vice president and Myrtle Pease treasurer. Missionary Dept reports all obligations met and a balanced treasury. Work Committee notes progress and active workers.
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Ladies Aid Society
Aid Society
Walter
H. P. Dean
John Brugman
Ida B. Decker
Hazel J. Fowler Lecy
Treas
Myrtle Pease
Brockelsby
Missionary Dept
Sharon
County Officials Attend State Auditor Conference
Miss Anna Dithmer county auditor and Miss Clarice DeWeert register of deeds left Tuesday for Pierre to attend a conference of state auditors.
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Anna Dithmer
Clarice DeWeert
Register of Deeds
Pierre
Helm Praises Sterling in South Dakota Campaign
Attorney Percy Helm traveled from Hot Springs to address voters in support of Sterling. He defended Sterling’s votes on Newberry, the bonus bill, immigration, farm issues, tariffs, grain grading, education and prohibition, accusing the McMaster camp of coercion and record-covering. Local notes cover Brady Township news and continued Coolidge support in South Dakota for the March primary.
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Percy Helm
Hot Springs
Sterling
M.K. Easthouse
Newberry
Helm
McNarn
McMaster
Standard Oil
Pierre
Murdo
Brady Township
Court Adjudication and Verdicts Reported in Local Term
Last Saturday the court adjourned after settling several cases and carrying others forward. The Interior State Bank vs. estate of James H Weber dominated the docket with a $340 verdict for the bank after a long trial over cattle left with Weber to satisfy a mortgage. The mandamus case of Washahaugh highway board vs. Jackson County treasurer was held, with a decision pending. Other matters included the Minneapolis Paper Co. vs. J W Crips, two bootlegger cases with fines and jail time, and a school transport dispute raised by Mr. Kemper. Community notes also mention Mrs. George McDonald and Mrs. Lars Rugh poultry successes and local road improvements, including a protective shed for the water main.
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Interior State Bank
James H. Weber
Bank
Pepereceae
Harod P. Christ
Weber
Rudesill
Rapid City
Gilchrist
Harold
Farly Risers
Harold Gilchrist
Mandamus
Washahaugh Hiway Board
Jackson County
A. G. Granger
Gilchrst
Highway Board
Bertine
Minneapolis Paper Company
J. W. Crips
Belvidere
Gameshoe
Jones County
Royal Arch Masons Hold Splendid Banquet in Local Temple
About sixty members from Cottonwood Philip Interior Delvidere and Kadoka gathered for a banquet in the local Masonic temple Tuesday night. The Eastern Star ladies supervised the event with notable culinary skill. After the feast the group moved to the work room where Decrees were conferred on Lars Nolan George Emerson McKillop Rosenberger Heones Morris Williams and J V Drips.
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Royal Arch Masons
Cottonwood
Philip
Interior
Delvidere
Kadoka
Order
Masonic Temple
Eastern Star Organization
Royal Archers
Lars Nolan
George Emerson
McKillop and
Rosenberger
Héones
Morris Williams
J. V Drips
Belvidere
Weta News Recaps Local Visits and School Notes
Mr and Mrs Nick Connor returned from Salt Lake City and plan to live near White River south of Weta. Freemole spent Sunday with family. Mr and Mrs H A Miller hosted cards, Etta Doss visited Chamberlain. Students prepare for exams as a school week ends with a March 14 program and new High School song.
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Weta
Nick Connor
Salt Lake City
Utah
White River
Id Freemole
H. A. Miller
Jay Smith
Etta Doss
Chamberlain
H. J. Buckmaster
Interior
E. J. Solon
Simm Brothers
Bert Doty
Wm. King
Mr. King
Creston
Anna May King
Elmer Uhlir
Clifford Schillinger
Stanley Uhlir
Clarence Freemore
David Peterson
Albin Peterson
Abner Prichard
Milo Uhlir
Maurine Miller
Helen Peterson
Lucile Reitel
Doris Prichard
Clarence Reitel
Death closes life of Clarence Fees at twenty one
The west end of the county mourns Clarence Fees age twenty one son of Mr and Mrs Howard Fees He fell ill with a flu that developed into meningitis and died Friday night Funeral services were held Tuesday with burial in Cottonwood cemetery
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Clarence Fees
Howard Fees
Cottonwood Cemetery
Don't Give Up The Ship in South Dakota Politics
A South Dakota public letter condemns Senators Sterling and Norbeck for missing duties while supporting Hiram Johnson and Coolidge. It praises Congressman Williamson for staying at his post amid election pressure and urges voters to mark the ballot in his favor.
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Congress
Northwest
Sout Dakota
Sterling
Washington
Peter Norbeck
Kadoka
Hiram Johnson
Coolidge
Norbeck
South Dakota
Royal C. Johnson
Hiram
Thomas G. Wall
Newell
Williamson
Mr. Vater
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Joe Barth
W. W. Lawrence
Jud Pepper
Gregory
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Gordon Stout
East District
Stout School
Calvin Coolridge
Bartine
Interior Bank
Weber Fstate
F. C. Kemper
Indian Creek School
Kemper
George McDonald
Lars Rugh
McDonald
A. E. Butler
Johnson
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