Nonpartisan league weighing constitutional convention
Bismarck December 28 State ownership of public utilities tops the Nonpartisan league agenda as it weighs a constitutional convention to enable rapid adoption of multiple amendments including state owned packing plants and flour mills. Townley argues for unity to secure state enterprises in Fargo Grand Forks Minot Bismarck and Mandan as caucus action is slowed by a storm.
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Bismarck
N. D
League
A. C. Townley
Fargo
Grand Forks
Minot
Mandan
Downley
Nonpartisan League
Taxes on State Income Jump by 87 Million
A 1906 audit shows South Dakota public purse use rising sharply. Public improvements and schools absorbed funds, with state taxes increasing overall by 87 million, while county, school, and radii sectors also reflect sizable rises.
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South Da‘ila
Sears
Perkins County Dads Open Annual Commissioner Session
Perkins County commissioners meet for a two week or longer session to approve bonds for new officials, appoint upcoming year papers, and contract bridges while continuing road projects. A new member, C N Settle, replaces R W Scott, with C N Hubbard likely to be chairman, as the oldest member.
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Perkins County
Herald
Board of Commissioners
Chas. N. Settle
R. W. Scott
C. N. Hubbard
Daly Auto Co Sells Hettinger Interests
The Daly Auto Co disposed of its local garage, equipment and goodwill to H. C. Monstad and son W. L. Monstad. The firm will operate at the present Hettinger Auditorium location and plan a new 50x140 foot fireproof building on lower Main St. They will continue Ford and Overland autos with W. L. Monstad managing.
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Hettinger
Daly Auto Co
H. C. Monstad
Ford
Overland
W. L. Monstad
Messrs. Daly and
Nelson
Iso
Adams County Record
Cowland ofen ed with valuable cow in South Dakota
A Western South Dakota cow is described as important and valuable. Belle Fourche resident Mr Smiley is offered 15000 dollars for one. The passage notes historic open range grazing and cattle fattening near watercourses in the region.
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South Dakota
Smiley F
Belle Fourche
When the Knockers Knock Keep Pushing Through Mockery
Poem fragment urges perseverance amid doubt and mockery. It counsels rolling up sleeves and staying tasks focused to win. The speaker notes skeptics and jeers as normal, counting the knockers as a healthy sign of effort and progress.
Seven Eclipses In 1917 Record Year For Sky Show
A naval observatory memorandum from December 30 1916 notes seven eclipses in 1917 the most in any year since the 19th century. A total lunar eclipse occurs January 8 visible across the United States from 12:50 am to 4:39 am eastern standard time with totality between 2 and 3 29 am ET.
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Naval Observatory
United States
Newspap ers Credited For Fame By Chaplin Praise
Charles Chaplin praises newspapers and editors as essential to a performer s rise, asserting publicity fuels fame. He notes the press as a chief publicity medium and lauds its role in heralding productions and keeping the public accurately informed.
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Charles Chaplin
First Arrest Under New PGI Law
Iver Johnson becomes the first person cited under the new PGI law taking effect earlier this month after ordering a shipment of liquor in his name and sharing costs with others. The practice, long hidden by sellers and buyers, faces Sheriff Norem’s close scrutiny. Johnson was jailed briefly and released on own recognizance pending a preliminary hearing before Justice Gowden.
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Iver Johnson
Johnson
John
John Oon
Norem
Owiden
Bowman
New Officials Take Oath of Office in Orking County
This week the newly elected officers take their oath while retiring officials cease to draw pay. A sleigh party carried in new county leaders toward the county seat fifty miles away, due to bad roads. Elected officers include C. G. Wrell state’s attorney, W. F. Rady juvenile judge, Arthur A. Hale school superintendent, John Woke sheriff, and Chas. N. Beth county commissioner. The rest of the county officers are re-elected for another term.
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Orking County
Wly
C. G. Wrell
Tate
W. F. Rady
Vung
Arthur A. Hale
Sehoola
John Woke
Chas. N. Beth
Local Corn Growers Win Pour Prizes in Adams County
Adams County wins lead prizes at the First National Corn Show held December 1. Siedschlag family achieved multiple honors with a 3 bushel per acre average and an 80 bushel acre yield on one plot. Winners include CTL Stedseblag and youths Oliver Admiral Charlton, gaining district and state recognition.
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UN CH. Sheedsetylaw
Northwest
Hiethpepsone
Ind
Adams County
Siedschlag
Herald
CTL Stedseblag
North Dakota
Oliver
Admiral
Charlton
How A Farmer May Follow The Farm Loan Act
The farmer’s role under the Farm Loan Act is limited to joining a local Federal Farm Loan Association and applying for a loan. A minimum of ten farmers must form or join an association, with officers and directors guiding operations. Members must be borrowers and buy shares, aggregating at least $20 to $50 to begin, with shares financed by cash or deducted from the loan.
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Federal Farm Loan
State Agricultural Experiment Station
Land Bank
Supreme Court Entrusts Election Contest in Axtell Case
The contest over an election in South Dakota, involving AL Axtell, moves to the Supreme Court after a lower court's ruling. The piece notes doubts about legal technicalities, mentions a possible recount, and reflects on Axtell’s campaign actions and the political stakes as the case proceeds toward trial.
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AL A Axtell
Sheri
Berains County
Supreme Court
South Dakota
Herneye
South Dakota Cows Set World Dairy Records
Two Seth Linketa Meleteun fences hold world records for combined milk and butterfat. Me ta Titie Kornedyke No Vai owned by MF Sruley of Helle Frarehe produced 620 panne Ms mille and 172 pounderf in seven days. Ormsley Jane Bowie Aaeuin No 190048 of Pinehuret Parte, Vm College Belle Wayne, helped South Dakota State Cottonons to fame by producing the world's hottest combined yield of milk and butterfat in the thirty day period, totaling 3 499 pounds of milk and 146 pounds of butterfat.
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Seth Linketa
Meleteun Tewe
MF Sruley
Helle Frarehe
Ormsley
Jane Bowie
Pinehuret Parte
Vm College
Belle Wayne Rivert
South Dakota
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