Jailed man escapes with outside help from county jail
Morris Leonard was arrested near the Security Bank corner for carrying and having concealed weapons. He attempted to use a gun during transport to the jail, escaped with outside help, and remains at large as officers investigate complicity. The case may be turned over to state authorities for prosecution.
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Morris Leonard
Spivan
Adel
Lyons
Leonard
Burr
Winner Journal
Moonshine poured into gutter at Burke transfer
Burke's state attorney J. F. Frame turned over office records to successor Preehal amid a raid haul. Several gallons of moonshine captured in raids were destroyed by pouring into the gutter with both old and new sheriffs present.
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J. F. Frame
Burke
Preehal
Gregory Times-Advoecate
Rosebud Mutual Fire Insurance Joins Farmers Union
The Rosebud Mutual Fire Insurance Company based in Burke is merged into a Farmers' Union formed entity. The consolidation aims to create a larger fire insurer for farmers, the sole risk group it serves, with many Rosebud policyholders and steady stockholder gains. Win C. Abourezk visited town en route to his farm to arrange corn transport to market.
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Rosebud Mutual Fire Insurance Company
Burke
Farmers’ Union of
Rosebud
Era of Cheap Land Gone Forever in United States
The article asserts that cheap land is a thing of the past due to land scarcity and cultivation costs. It cites U.S. Department of Agriculture figures: 40 million acres of desert, 270 million acres forest, 600 million semi arid land. It notes cheap lands exist only in cut over areas at 10 to 50 dollars per acre but require 435 to 200 dollars per acre to clear and farm. Drainage costs for 91 million acres are prohibitive.
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United States
America
United States Department of Agriculture
Whole Wheat Brans Oatmeal Bread And Kitchen Tips
This excerpt offers a whole wheat bread recipe with bran and oatmeal variations and suggests using dried yeast, oatmeal, and various flours. It also gives quick kitchen tips like warming candles, cleaning wood with steel wool, preventing apple browning with a silver knife, and using cracker crumbs to thicken soups. The final note praises the early-bird boy.
True Corn Club Story of Warren Simpson’s Rise
Warren W. Simpson, once crippled by infantile paralysis, built a 105 bushel per acre corn crop on a Northfield Minnesota farm in 1912 by crawling through the corn. He used prize money to expand his farm, finished an agricultural course at the University of Minnesota, and now teaches agriculture in Lewiston Minnesota while leading 4-H and county club work. His junior livestock team won Minnesota’s state title in 1922 and placed fourth at the International Livestock Exposition. He aims to inspire others as a club leader.
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Minnesota
Lewiston
Warren W. Simpson
Northfield
Corn Club
University of Minnesota
Waren
W_ Simpson
Minn
Better Lives Better Stock Campaign Promotes Purebred Seeds
A county agent or state college contact promotes the Better Lives Better Stock campaign to improve livestock care and breeding. It warns against lice and urges using approved crude oil treatments, recommends South Dakota crown alfalfa seed, and notes new imports from South America.
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State College
United States Department of Agriculture
Town Needs a Living Newspaper to Survive
A lively town relies on a functioning newspaper to stay informed and connected. Community support and local reporting are essential to keep residents aware of events, issues, and opportunities shaping daily life.
Alfalfa Ali Warns on Farm Partnerships and Breeding Trends
Alfalfa Ali remarks that partnerships with sons can lead to future departures from farming. He notes four percent of beef cattle and three and a half percent of cows in the United States are purebred, arguing this does not signal early danger to expand purebred breeding.
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United States
More silos in state increase milk output
South Dakota nears a silo per 20 cows from 119, promising higher milk per cow. Extension dairy expert Horace M. Jones notes current averages show state cows yield 2339 pounds, far below Wisconsin 4016 and national 3412, while silos per cow rise in Wisconsin and the U.S. The article urges many more silos statewide as the farm dairy trend grows.
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South Dakota
Horace M. Jones
State College
Towa
Wisconsin
United States
Ashvy
South Yakota
Annual Wood Community Church Meeting Highlights Budget and Appointments
The Wood Community Church at the Legion Hall reported a successful annual meeting with a $1265 past budget and a planned $1100 budget for next year. Officers elected include Mrs. A. J. Sinfler to the Board of Trustees, G. B. Moore as junior deacon, Mrs. G. B. Moore as deaconess, Mrs. J. B. Brown as secretary, and Mrs. Floyd Wood as treasurer. Regular resident minister expected by April 1, with interim services by nearby ministers. Ladies Aid elected President Mrs. F. S. Richardson, Vice President Mrs. A. S. Sinkler, and Secretary-Treasurer Mrs. E. S. Cleaver.
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Wood Comunity Church
Legion Hall
Wood Community Church
Wood Church
South Dakota
A. J. Sinfler
G. B. Moore
J. B. Brown
Floyd Wood
Ladies Aid Society
F. 8S. Richardson
A. S. Sinkler
E. 8S. Cleaver
Mysterious East Financier Swindles In Chamberlain
A transient high finisher named Wim OLeary arrived in the city last Friday and fooled locals into backing a ranch deal. He issued checks drawn on a Pittsburgh bank, netting at least 200 and possibly more before fugitives were traced to Wisconsin for car theft. Paulson and Smith flagged the scheme. OLeary fled after pressing his partner to join him, leaving debts and questions about the cattle purchases and ranch ownership.
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Wim
O’leary
John Sullivan
Zaulson
Oacoma
Pittsburg
Pennsylvania
Mr. Paulson
Smith
Paulson
Jose
Stone
Dr. Keenfield
Avon
Chamberlain Register
Barber Optimist as Ford Coupes Parade in Town
The barber proclaims unwavering optimism while noting a five minute wait cap. Harlen Danter owns a new Ford coupe and shares pride in his purchase.
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Barber
Tie
Harlen Danter
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Beraks
C. Abourezk
Wood
Here
Todd County Tribune
Club Bove
Iead
Warren Simpson
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Alfalfa Ali
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