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Sisseton Weekly Standard

Location

Sisseton, South Dakota, United States of America

Date

Apr 15, 1921

Page

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Recall protests threaten North Dakota state enterprises

Tom Ayres argues that a recall drive against the governor attorney general and agriculture commissioner backed by I V A factions aims to destroy North Dakota state enterprises and bond sales. He claims organized political gamblers and Minneapolis banks seek to regain control from the Nonpartisan League and warns of a coordinated campaign to wreck finances and mislead the public.

North Dakota North Dakota Industrial Commission League Minneapolis N. Daktoa Bank of North Dakota North Dakot South Dakota America Minnesota Devils Lake Nonpartisan League Judge Spaulding Fargo Congress Nelson A. B. Jackson Bovey-Shute Lumber Company Chicago Mt 14 Lew Bneleee Tom Ayres Mitchil Republican

Surprise Birthday Ends With Cash Gifts for O T Ellison

Friends hosted a Saturday surprise for O T Ellison, presenting a cigar box containing 133 dollars and a list of donors from 25 cents to 5 dollars. Ellison recovered from the shock, thanked everyone, and the evening continued with whist into the night.

O. T. Ellison

Card of Thanks for Baby Sadie Sweetcorn

The Sweetcorn family thanks friends and neighbors for kindnesses and help during the illness and death of their baby Sadie. They assure all who assisted they will not be forgotten. Mr and Mrs Sweetcorn

Sadie Sweetcorn Mrease Sweetcorn

Clean-up Week Set for April 18 23 Urges City Action

A call to residents to clean yards streets basements and outbuildings to reduce fire and disease risk. Emphasis on removing rubbish oily rags paper and old furniture and to fix chimneys and openings. Community groups and clubs urged to form clean-up squads and lead by example.

Sparke

Notice of Nomination for Sisseton April 19 1921

Notice lists candidates for mayor and aldermen in the 1921 municipal election to be held April 19. It also notes a proposed levy of one mill to fund free musical concerts and asks voters to approve the measure. B A Senstegard City Auditor.

Bunde Arron Arrowsmith Fat O. B. Lien City of Sisseton B. A. Senstegard

Lack of Help Forces Page With Missing Operator

Local paper laments reduced four page edition due to absent machine operator. Editors explain they improvised through Wires to Minneapolis and other points but could not avoid leaving readers with incomplete content. Readers urged to bear with them as they fix the staffing issue and resume normal production next week.

Here Minneapolis Wargo Devil

Aker Defeats La Batte in 50 Minutes at Unaie Theatre

Emil Aker dominated Sidney La Batte Monday night at the Unaie theatre winning in 50 minutes. No fall for La Batte. Aker secured two falls with armlock and bat toss as a sizable crowd watched, sending Peever fans to cheer. La Batte, though skilled, proved outclassed.

la Batte Aker Unaie Theatre Emil Aker Sidney la Batte Emil Peever

City Election Notice for Sisseton April 19 1921

Notice of municipal election in Sisseton South Dakota on Tuesday April 19 1921. Voters elect mayor and three ward aldermen for two year terms and decide a tax levy for free musical concerts. Polling places include Roberts County court house north room Ward 1, Waletich Plat store Ward 2, and city hall Ward 3. Polls open 8 am to 5 pm. Dated April 5 1921. B A Sonstegard.

Sisseton Dakota Roberts County Court House S Dakota Waletich & Plat General S. Dakota South Dakota B. A. Sonstegard

Three Billion Dollar Fund Fight Unions

Ted Mercer reports a pool of 3 billion dollars formed to crush unionism. Mercer, a New York businessman tied to Judge Gary, claims the fund is organized to oppose labor movements, speaking nightly at Gethsemane cathedral with strong audiences. He notes his rise from wealth to advocacy for workers through church outreach.

Ted Mercer New York Gethsemane Cathedral Mercer Gary Steel Trust Fame Mr. Mercer White House A. Arthur East Jerry McAuley

Notice of Leasing Hay Land in Sisseton

The city of Sisseton will lease hay land on the spring forty to the highest bidder. Bids open at the council meeting Monday night May 2 1921 at 8 p m. Council may reject any or all bids. Send printing to the Standard office for prompt attention.

Sisseton B. A. Sonstegard

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THE NO. Dak O.T. Ellison Thos.s. Osman J. M. Swanberg H. J.fagerland Wilmot Ramona Porter Cecil’ Slick Evelyn Caméron Leyina Warberg Bobby Shafto Dora Crocker Eunice Munro Bernice Christenson Ralph O'Conner Laura Swenson Bernice Christen Evelyn Camer Naughty Zell Salvig Olson Object of Love Bessle Ger Vera Foss Grandpa Hecler Tutsanda Hes Lin Lucila Dubble Margaret Hart Matilda Blodwin Howell Turfanda Heglin Miss Robinson Gathesmane Cathedral Sora the Carlberg CO Sisseton, South Dakota
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