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Newspaper
Sisseton Weekly Standard
Location
Sisseton, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1920
Page
7
A farm worker cited by Hank’s Hired Man says many papers praise profiteering by city workers, signaling farmer frustration with urban labor costs and newspaper rhetoric. The remark reflects rural-urban tension in the period.
The speaker warns about paying for rival sellers' advertising and jokes about chasing illusions if he does not know where his bread is buttered best. It captures a local dialect voice and a caution about fair competition in commerce.
A British government official who toured Spain reports long-term risk of nationalizing railways before a republic. He notes widespread strikes, heavy government action against leaders, and a belief among Spanish business leaders to fund large projects, signaling confidence despite inflation and unrest.
London reports an admiralty official and expert musician identified the note played by a submarine as it moved beneath the sea. Sir Richard Paget, stripped to the waist, was lowered head down and returned humming the submarine’s note. The finding led to sound detectors that saved lives and helped sink many U boats.
Pottsville agents claim cows hair cloth will rival wool cheviot in appearance and cost. They say hair can be harvested from slaughtered cattle, enabling widespread supply to clothe half of America’s men.
In LaGrange Kentucky a bank alarm system triggered by the bank door opening worked automatically but the midnight test caused fear and then proved false as no crime occurred. Local men were mobilized but the alarm did not result in any action or theft.
Grant news brief notes several residents: Miss Clara Steen returns after a five week Brookings visit. Miss Julia Beege ends school term. Miss Selma Beege cares for Mrs Pete Holmberg. Esther Rohan held 7th and 8th grade exams. Helmina Hagen sews at Claire City. Oscar Holmberg visits his ailing mother from Corinth and departs with Knute Kaibak. Read the Standard ads for best news line offers.
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