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Newspaper
The Lemmon Herald
Location
Lemmon, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1915
Page
8
A government announcement lists civil service exams for numerous departments including Health, Postal, Navy, and Indian Service. It notes October 13 exam dates, salary entry points from 40 to 50 dollars, and requirements such as prior state residence and one year in state or territory before examination.
Application forms and full information for the named examinations are obtainable by contacting the U S Civil Service Commission in Washington or the Secretary of the Board of Examiners at post offices and havens in Boston Philadelphia Atlanta Cincinnati Chicago St Paul Seattle San Francisco New York New Orleans St Louis Old Customhouse. Inquiries about positions in post offices custom houses and other local services should be directed to the secretary of the board at any listed location.
A famed ensemble from Watertown SD, the Fourth Regiment Band, traveled to the state fair and delivered a series of concerts en route to the coast. Reported by multiple papers, the 30-piece group drew praise for Sousa-like performance, uniforms, and public receptions in cities including Mankato, Salt Lake City, and Los Angeles.
The educational department of the State Fair will use its own concrete and stucco building for the first time. Nearly $600 in premiums await school displays. Teachers and boards urged to enter, aiming for everyday results and collective exhibits from both country and city schools. Huron event dates are September 13 to 17, 1916.
Seventeen counties reserved space for South Dakota's 1918 State Fair as of July 25, with Spink County entering a non competitive exhibit. The Indian School and Tribal displays, approved by Commissioner Cato Sells, will occupy half the horticultural hall, featuring products from farms and the Lower Brule Agency. The Board of Agriculture has advanced plans over years, aiming to showcase Indian agriculture and diverse state farming efforts across counties including Brookings Vermilion and others, with emphasis on Indigenous exhibits and improved livestock and dairy displays.
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