Senator Ernst backs Coolidge renomination and win
Senator Richard P. Ernst of Kentucky advocates Coolidge at Cleveland and in November, citing unified support across states, tariff action on wheat, farmer empathy, and Democratic papers favoring Mellon tax reductions as signals of broad GOP strength. He notes many Democrats plan to vote Republican to keep the country safe in Coolidge’s hands.
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Richard P. Ernst
Kentucky
United States
Calvin Coolidge
Harding
Today
Cleveland
Ernst
Coolidge
Virginia
Middle West
Iowa
Kansas
Colorado
Rocky Mountain
Coolddge
White House
Mellon
Alfalfa Essay Contest Closes with Seventy Nine Submissions
The Farm Bureau and Mrs Frndy county schools superintendent conclude an alfalfa essay contest with 79 entries. Judges from State College Brookings will assess both composition and content. The featured essay number 32 extols alfalfa as a root soil conditioner and high protein forage, urging a five acre expansion and county agent support in Mellette county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farm Bureau
Frndy
C. L. Starr
Turner Wright
Lorshbough
State College
Brookings
Boarding School Wins Both Cup and Banner
The Boarding School near Mission hosted a basketball tourney, winning both the cup and banner after five games. Witten, Lakeview, Mission, St. Francis, Wood, and Mission High School competed on a large floor, with the Boarding School posting strong defensive play and hospitality noted for visiting teams. A fund table lists small donations from Chas Abourezk, Miss Guthrie, Mrs Stahl, and others to help Wood attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mission
Lakeview
Witten
Wood
St. Francis
Mission High School
Mission High
Chas. Abourezk
Miss Guthrie
Mrs. Stahl
Miss Hango
J. B. Brown
A. J. Sinkler
G. Ek. Hoover
F. S. Sinkler
Mr. Gibson
Mr. Michel
Correction notice for Christmas Seal sale results
A correction states Wood and White River schools sold 1342 and 2914 seals respectively, not 9870 and 29140. The second prize was miscalculated due to assuming only Miss Hauge’s fourteen pupils sold seals. The correct per pupil rate uses thirty four pupils, reducing Wood’s share. the five dollar prize is rescinded and awarded to Rankin school in Berkley district with per capita sale of sixty two cents. Helen M. Fridy.
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Wood
White River
Rankin School
Berkley
Helen M. Fridy
Five Year Deadline for War Disability Claims Noted
The notice warns veterans that compensation applications must be filed within five years of discharge or of death or disability after discharge. It lists requirements for service connection, mentions past claim totals, reinstatement steps for government insurance, and notesHospitals 72 in Helena and 68 in Minneapolis now serve tuberculosis cases with about 350 beds each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S. Veterans Bureau
Helena
Montana
Minneapolis
Minnesota
Church Notice at Wood and Cody on March 23
Regular services will be held at Wood and Cody on Sunday March 23 with the sermon theme Seeing and Hearing. The pastor P J Kussman invites all to attend and share in earnest seeking of life’s vital questions for spiritual growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wood and Cody
P. J. Kussman
Primary election clash over South Dakota Senate seat
The piece argues before next Tuesday’s primary voters should back Sterling over Governor McMaster. It cites Sterling’s senate tenure and committee roles, notes McMaster’s opposition to a West River railroad bill, and urges voters to consider railroad development and investor confidence when choosing the party’s United States Senate nominee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Sterling
Senate
Committee of Post Offices
Post Roads
McMaster
Mellette County
Covey
West River Country
River Country
South Dakota
United States Senate
W. H. Finley
C. & N. W. Railway
Finley
Boxing Night Fights Produce Knockouts and Draws
In Winner the boxing exhibition at the American Legion Post drew a good crowd. Ed Downs of White River broke his right arm in the fourth round against George Leibreast of Herrick. Leibreast won the decision. Robbie Strange of Colome defeated Dean Likens of Bassett after a foul in the second round. Jack Prokesh of Witten and Art Larsen of Ideal fought to a draw in four rounds. Billy Day of White River beat Young Day in a three round bout. Gene Schliessman and Toby Dailey of Winner drew after three rounds. Voters are reminded to vote Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Downs
White River
George Leibreast
Herrick
Leibreast
Robbie Strange
Colome
Dean Likens
Bassett
Strange
Likens
Jack Prokesh
Witten
Art Larsen
Ideal
Farmers Short Course Draws Good Crowd Despite Weather
The Farmers Short Course held in Masonic Hall drew a large turnout from Wood and surrounding areas. Rev P J Kussman spoke on county opportunities, C L Starr on a balanced farm program, Mrs Helen Lorshbough demonstrated crafts with a dolls project, and livestock specialist Turner Wright stressed buying during price slumps. Starr urged continuing county agent funding at the upcoming primary vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masonic Hall
P. J. Kussman
C. L. Starr
State College
Helen D. Lorshbough
State Extension Force
Turner Wright
South Dakota
Brown's Big Birthday Cake Draws Local Crowds
Mrs. J. B. Brown baked a grand four layer pyramid cake weighing in effort and time. The cake, exhibited at Brown's store all week, will be cut Saturday at three o'clock with twenty pieces offering extra prizes to holders.
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J. B. Brown
Brown
Farm Loan Association Formed By Farm Bureau
The Mellette County Farm Bureau forms a Farm Loan Association with the Federal Land Bank in Omaha Nebraska. It will loan up to one half the appraised value plus twenty percent of permanent improvements to qualified farmers. County agents accept applications, especially for loans due in six months, at the White River courthouse on Saturdays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farm Loan Association
Mellette County Farm Bureau
Federal Land Bank
Omaha
Nebr
Nee
Court House
White River
South Dakota farmers urged to cash in on corn seed crop
South Dakota, once noted as a top corn producer, matured a crop ideal for seed purposes last year. The article urges farmers to take advantage this spring, noting the crop's suitability and potential profits. It also mentions societal diversions among youth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Dakota
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Alfalfa
Spain
Asia
Growers Association
Rapid City
Mellette
Buddy
Downs
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