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The Mellette County Pioneer

Location

Wood, South Dakota, United States of America

Date

Jan 04, 1924

Page

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Indian Lands 510 at December Sale Prices

A partial list from the December sale records the Pu fin owners and buyers with prices paid for numerous horses and cattle. Names include Wounded Foot bought by M. P. Dougherty for 9726 dollars and Red Cow bought by Wao Cones Pierce for 1620 dollars, among many others from Norris, Winner, Carter, and Dallas.

Descripon M. P Dougherty Sei Jelle C. Anderson Norris James W. O'Neill John A. Graham Bear Cat Joseph CC Vnggl Valentine Eagle White Cow Mary Ladau Ltarry Good Bird Weaver Paul Eagle Feather Frank Krogman Witte Jennie Kiite Lena I. Becht Sam S. E. Sibley Sion City Iewa Julia Larvie W. I. Wilkinson Harry Flying Horse Thomas Drabek Red Cow Wao Cones Pierce Nebr Swift Hawk Anni Kilgore F. Thomas Carter Mary Catharine Bunton Martington Neb Leading Hawk Frank Kirsch Herrick Frank Herman Frank Herman, Nw4 25-959-70, Andrew Jensen, Dallas, $5300, Charles P. Loader John Bachelor Crazy Hawk J. C. Good Colome N. D. Bureh Dall Fugenia Stars A. F. Glasser Gasinl & Munson Yellow Horse C. A. Rothleuther Ixi Gore Lucy hWite Frank McDermott Stuart M. P. Dougherty Levi Quick Bear Plenty Prothers Hans Hemeyer Corsica Mary Weeds Father Stella Jonason Plenty White Cow Fred Harris Gregory H. C. Spragg Belle White Crane T. B. Holland Crane King H. B. Skeen Cody Nebr Sarah Eagle Horse Jordan Filipek Witten Rosco L. Rice Creighton Little White Cow Mary Withee Lakeview Lizzie White Cow G. F. Matousek Red Cane Foot Bull Knut Hagenson Presho Dick Fool Bull Larry E. Miller Walnut Nelli Frank Blue Haired Horse John C. Connell Mary Josephine Watking Hague L. Chocholouek Nellie Pony Henry C. Snuikford Anna James Winter L. W. Komer

Real Winter Arrives With Snow Coverage and Subzero Temperatures

Last Saturday brought real winter as six inches of snow fell, a cold snap followed with temperatures dropping to 16 below and then 28 below by Monday night. New Year’s Day stayed near the vero mark and fell to 20 below again, with winds making conditions harsh and uncomfortable. The period is described as genuine winter weather likely beneficial for the country in the long run.

Mercury

Weather Recap of 1923 Marks Cool Summer and Varied Precipitation

The year 1923 saw total precipitation of 21.20 inches with June as the wettest month at 5.57 inches and February the driest at 0.08 inch. First quarter rainfall was 1.44 inches, 168 sunny days, 110 partly cloudy, and 70 cloudy. A baby girl born to Mrs. J L Hoy in Tripp County gets noted in local news.

Milk as daily staple urged for children and adults

A column extols milk as essential for growth and health, advising children to drink a quart daily and adults a cup, while recommending cream soups to blend milk into meals. It notes ice-making by Jess Burns and Dug Burgess and profiles J A Houseman proposing repeal or reform of the Rich ards primary law amid political debate.

Eeney Meeney Miney Mo J. A. Husemani Mellette Houseman Murdo Coyote

A Worthy Farm Relief Measure

Congress considers a $50,000,000 revolving loan fund to aid farmers in the northwest. Loans up to $1000 for dairy cattle beef cattle sheep hogs and poultry purchases with livestock as collateral. Interest capped at six percent to help tenants start diversified farming and become profitable.

Congress Northwest

Indian payment expected for Rosebud Indians

Negotiations opened between the Rosebud Indians Council and Senator Sterling and Congressman Williamson for a bill in the new Congress to issue an Indian payment from the Indian fund tied to Mellette county lands. Estimated at 160000 dollars, about 30 dollars per Rosebud on the roll, awaiting congressional release. Collice Gallineauux of Wood interviewed the lawmakers in December, who agreed to cooperate, signaling likely early passage.

Council of the Rosebud Indians Sterling Williamson Congress Mellette County Rosebud Collice Gallineauux Wood Rosehend Council Tripp County

Bank Ad Praises Mellette County Institution

The Mellette County State Bank of White River runs a half page ad to reveal the bank’s true condition. A Pioneer commentator lauds the display as one of the best ads carried, calling the showing remarkable amid tough state banking conditions and commending the bank management.

Pioneer Mellette

South Dakota State College bulletin on farming and poultry

A South Dakota State College bulletin from its agricultural station urges improved farming practices. It discusses pasture improvement, lighting for poultry, brood sow vigor, and disease resistance, plus storage and ventilation tips for vegetables and the need to dispose of decayed produce. Geddes in Charles Mix County is mentioned in context.

South Dakota The Agricultural Experiment Station State College

W. J. Arnold Booster Speech Planned in Wood

South Dakota Development Association secretary W. J. Arnold will speak in Wood on Wednesday January 9 at 2:00 p m. His message titled South Dakota for Everybody aims to promote state pride and growth. Local women will provide doughnuts and hot coffee for attendees expected to gather for the booster talk.

W. J. Arnold South Dakota Development Association Wood Arnold South Dakota

Mellette County Students At State College

Mellette county is represented by two students at South Dakota State College this year. The agricultural college is a state institution with 64 counties represented except Bennett and Jackson. Fourteen other states are represented, led by Minnesota with 48 students, plus Bolivia Greece Norway Syria and Denmark.

Mellette South Dakota Nebraska North Dakota New York Ohio Texas Wisconsin Wyoming Bolivia Greece Norway Syria Denmark

Candidacy Filings Spark Local Ballot Action

A Republican minority filed names of L. W. Burton and Roy King for sheriff and county commissioner second district. Also listed as independents are J. L. Seall for register of deeds, C. H. Van Schaack for commissioner second district, and Mrs. W. H. Beannan for register of deeds in White River.

L. W. Burton White River Roy King J. L. Seall Whiteiver C. H. van Schaack W. H. Beannan

Winter Weather and Local News From South Dakota

Weather turns wintry as residents report cold snaps. A funeral cortege for Cornelius Amundsen from Belvidere passed through Wood to Bonesteel for burial, with a 63 year old death from stomach cancer noted. Edgar S. Goffs cites 1923 SD vehicle registrations totaling 121,452 cars and 10,555 trucks. N. E. Knight announces 1923 school and public lands funding of 1,545,180 allocated across counties, a slight drop from 1922 due to population rise.

South Dakota Cording Edgar S. Goffs Chieflerk Automobile Department Ierre Claude McDonald Jumnineville Gotlob Porlentein Eagle Butte S. D Caroline Amundson Zim Amundon Belvidere Wood Cornelius Amundsen Pleaant Valley

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Dicenber Sale Lizzie High Dog Weley B. Rathbun Edward Lingquist W. Ei. Chamberlain Ideal Lizzie Running Bear Elva M. Larsen Mary White Cloud John Morty, Jr Eter C Peterson, Valentine, Hoey I. Ly Motyger Parmale Red Goose Matias Weis Dallas N. &. Brown Didacius Eagle Man Bachelor Kate Neck Huntine Phillip Kil Parmalee Louise Hand L. H. Hewitt Valit Baptist Good Peter Nelson White Hiawk Walter ?. Karney Philip Buffalo F. M. Brock Dal Little W. Rice I Gindes Brave Bird Prank Edelstein Peter Brave Bird Rank Edelstein O. H. Daniel Spencer Lucy Ann Weeds O. W. Rice Esli Bailey Boneeel Francis Fred W. Larsen Co- Loco Charles Brown Ducks U. Gray Omaha Hetitie White Horse Hooey Batterman Delmont Isie Roan Burkley Maha Os Shiel Ds Him Charles M. St. Clair John Black Bear W Rice Winnie Turkey Simon P. Bloom Norfolk John J. White Lance Julia Six Toes J. A. Burns J. L. Hoy Jess Burns Burgess Washington Congrey South Dakota State College Geddes Charles Mix K. G. Sherman Colone Jessie Sinkler
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