Mellette County Parties Form Full Ballot for November
Mellette county Democrats finally assemble a complete slate for county offices. Republicans and independent candidates are listed with names for representative, treasurer, auditor, register of deeds, sheriff, clerk of courts, county superintendent, states attorney, county assessor, coroner, county surveyor, and two commissioner districts. Bouza and Green are noted as likely elected with no opposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meilette
Mellette
Republican
Jotvs Te
Repupticca
B. A. Qison
A. I. Stata
Don E. Terpin
Register of Deeds
J. G. Cordell
Chris Bullin
M. J. Strain
Ilelen MM
Pridy
Green
Prairie Fire Burns Eight Miles Square Near Jordan
A Monday night prairie fire in Tripp county, about eight miles square, scorched hay, pasture and corn near Jordan. Dry conditions and lack of rain fed the blaze as volunteer crews from Winner, Witten and Carter fought the flames into Tuesday morning.
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Jordan
Tripp
Winner
Witten
Carter
Firefighter Dies Fighting Prairie Blaze Near Jordan
L N Kennedy of Witten died of heart failure after being overcome by heat and smoke while battling a prairie fire two miles north and half a mile east of Jordan in Tripp County. A longtime hardware dealer, he leaves a wife and family. Details were not fully learned.
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Jordan
Tripp
L. N. Kennedy
Witten
Kennedy
Mail Carrier Injured in Rural Road Accident Near Carter
Roy Atwood, a rural mail carrier from Carter, was badly injured Tuesday morning when his team bolted from his wagon after a collision with an automobile. He was thrown into a wire fence, bleeding heavily but stabilized. doctors hold hope for recovery.
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Roy Atwood
Carter
Mr. Atwood
Wealth That Counts in a Land of Endless Growth
The piece contrasts gold seeking with sustainable wealth from farming and livestock. It argues true riches come from yearly productive wealth like crops and dairy, citing Minnesota butter production and vast coal, iron, and copper mines while urging enduring, inexhaustible wealth over finite gold. It notes the Sioux City Journal.
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Coturbus
New World
Arope
America
Minnesota
Alaska
Recow
Sioux City Journal
Calls Watch the Spot and Dig the Sprout
A terse notice urges vigilance over a garden task to remove a barberry plant entirely. It emphasizes inspecting the area and ensuring no sprouts remain to prevent regrowth.
Fall seeding of forage crops shows strong establishment promise
Early fall seeding aids forage crops by developing a robust root system, increasing survival and vigor. Proper timing allows roots to establish before cold weather, supporting later growth.
Preventing Weevil and Bran Bug Infestation in Grain Bins
Farmers advised to ensure grain bins are thoroughly cleaned before filling with new crop to avoid pests. Clean storage aids in preventing weevil and bran bug contamination and protects grain quality.
Hog breeder laments loss and value of purebreds
Nathan Bogs vows his hogs keep him steady and notes his black and red purebreds would bring twice their cost, stating he would be lost without them.
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Nathan Bogs
No boosting articles left in state press would dull papers
The writer argues removing all booster content would strip newspapers of vigor and make exchanges dull like a village cemetery. He asserts boosters add life and local interest to reporting.
Milk and cattle ratios spark growth in nations
A U S claim highlights stark dairy statistics comparing the United States with Japan, noting one cow per four people in the U S and one cow per 1 114 people in Japan. The quote stresses milk as vital for growth and development.
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United States
Japan
Jessie Tloover
Grandma Kent Dies After Paralysis Stroke at Cedar Rapids
Mrs J E Kent of White River died at her daughter's Cedar Rapids home last Friday after a stroke the day prior. About 75 years old, she and her husband visited a daughter in Cedar Rapids this summer. he returned home while she stayed longer. She had been active in church Eastern Star and Masonic circles. Funeral services were held by the Eastern Star at the family home and she is survived by her husband four sons and two daughters. The body was laid to rest in White River cemetery Wednesday around two o clock.
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J. E. Kent
White River
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Grandma’’ Kent
Grandma
Mellette County
Eastern Star
Masonic
Excellent Chance at Fairs to Study Good Livestock
The USDA reports county and state fairs will feature unusually attractive livestock and poultry exhibits. Breeders and farmers note improvements due to cod feed and care, with emphasis on studying breeds, conformation, and market versus breeding stock. Attendees gain information and enthusiasm from exchanges with others in superior breeding and feeding methods. Animals may be purchased at fairs or from breeders, though home purchases are often wiser.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Department of Agriculture
Tairs
Tourist Park Fenced After Community Work
A small turnout last Friday completed fencing for the tourist park and camp grounds. The writer urges continued fall and spring work to finish the park and to build wells and a dam on Butte Creek for drinking water and bathing. Donations are welcome to cover expenses.
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Butte Creek
Regional Fairs Planned This Week Across South Dakota
Jones County Fair continues in Murdo Gregory County hosts its Fair in Bonesteel and the Indian Fair runs this week at Rosebud. Local crowds attend events, contests and exhibits in each location as weekend parades and midway activities draw visitors.
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Jones County
Murdo
Gregory County
Bonesteel
Rosebud
Rainy Wednesday Drench Delivers 0.12 Inch
A late week shower soaked the area on Wednesday with precipitation measured at 0.12 inch. The light rain brought cooler air and damp streets across the region.
Darning Wool with Hair Hints From State College
Mary Ann Gray advises using long black or brown human hair to mend a tear in woolen material. After darning, press with a hot iron to conceal the repair effectively.
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State College
Mary Ann Gray
Young Lady Turns Worn Wardrobe scraps into Teddy Bears
A young woman inventoried her wardrobe and repurposed worn silk dresses crepe de chine and satin by cutting out good pieces to craft teddy bears trimmed with plain or checked gingham.
Making Plum Butter From Fresh Plums
Prepare plums with a splash of water in a preserving kettle and simmer until soft. Remove skins and pits by rubbing pulp through a sieve. For freestone plums dip in boiling then cold water to slip skins. Drain juice if very juicy and boil down. For each pulp portion use half to three quarters sugar and simmer until butter thick. Add cinnamon allspice cloves to taste after cooking.
September Term of Court Adjourned in White River
Judge Bureh adjourned the September circuit court term at White River due to irregular jury drawing. The court will reconvene in two to three weeks at earliest, possibly not until November, to allow officials to assemble a new jury.
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Bureh
White River
Wood High School Readies for Record Enrolment and New Courses
The high school opens Friday with regular classes starting Monday September 11. A larger Wood School attendance tops previous years as new agriculture courses and supplementary credits for unaccredited students are planned. If enough boys enroll, football and basketball teams may form. New books desks and cleaned facilities accompany hiring of Mr Craten from Dakota Wesleyan University to lead the high school toward an accredited one year program. Miss Sinkler teaches primary with about twenty pupils and Mrs Stahl oversees the middle grades with around twenty students.
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Wood
Ysse
Craten
Dakota Wesleyan University
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A man mocks advice before acting, yet accepts help afterward. It is a poor man’s comfort that his family will remember him for who he was, not for his wealth. While money lasts, fools seek company, but no one will shun them.
Back in School Again A Community Duty To Protect Children
The passage argues that returning children to classrooms is not enough. Teachers guide students in school, but guardians must shield them from street pitfalls and seemingly innocent pastimes. It emphasizes the heavier, enduring responsibility of the wider community to safeguard youth.
County youths head to State Fair for judging contests
Russell Weller Andy Smith and Ralph Harn will represent Mellette County livestock clubs at the State Fair in Huron next week. George Keller was named alternate. County Agent Gamble chose the team after a beef cattle and bees judging contest. Cedar Butte Sewing Club will showcase buttonhole utility with Othel Beard Evelyn Halligan and leader Mrs Th A White. Decaybutte Yonans club demonstration led by Mrs Southerland and Mrs Guy Smith departs Saturday for competition with state teams. The overall winner takes a trip to Chicago International Stock Show.
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Russel Weller
Andy Smith
Ralph Harn
Mellette County
Huron
Geeorge Keller
Gamble
Jones County
Cedarbutte
Othel Beard
Evelyn Halligan
Th. A. White
Yvonan
Decayvbutte
Southerland
Guy Smith
Chicago
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Tripp County
Horace
LOE
Kent
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