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Sisseton Weekly Standard

Location

Sisseton, South Dakota, United States of America

Date

Apr 30, 1920

Page

8

Local Notes and Arts In Sisseton Weekly Recap

Lillian Greenland visited her parents near New Ellington Thursday. The play A Tale of Two Cities will be shown at Unique Theatre May 6-7. J N Spackman returned from international work for International Harvester Co. Dirt removal continues on post office basement and Pease & Flora building. Maynard of Mergenthaler Linotype Co. spent the week tuning Brandarpt and Courier machines. County road work expands with more labor. Norwegian Nightingales entertained at Unique Theatre Wednesday night to strong praise. Adele Ko i University Farm urges modern farm homes for up-to-date efficiency.

Unique J. N. Spackman International Worvester Co Pease & Ilora M. Maynard Mergenthaler Linotype Co Chicago Sisseton

Modern Home Aid to Better Farming Initiative

The Zimmerman couple of Waseca County Farm Bureau praise installing a four water system in farm homes to boost overall farm efficiency. Women in Waseca County lead the home convenience project with help from Minnesota College of Agriculture extension. they aim to save time and add appeal while improving household efficiency.

Lewis Zimmerman Waseca County Minnesota College of Agriculture

Detectives Clash With Prohibition-Era Thieves

A noted Plain Dealer detective argues that prohibition has sharpened thieves while provoking questions about parallel effects on investigators. The remark frames a broader debate on law enforcement during the era.

Cleveland Plain Dealer

School Board Votes for Superintendent and Hen House

The consolidated school board in Nemadji Minnesota approves paying $1,600 yearly for a school superintendent and plans a 16 by 40 foot hen house to shelter 200 chickens. The Barnum district notes the project as a boost to the schoolmaster’s income.

Consolidated School Board Nemadji Minnesota Barnum

Roberts County Auditor and Treasurer Exhibit 1920 Quarter

The exhibit presents receipts and disbursements for Roberts County for the quarter ending March 1920. It itemizes funds received from taxes fines licenses and miscellaneous sources and lists expenditures by department and purpose with totals and balances.

County of Roberts

Treasurer Exhibit South Dakota Roberts County Statement

C E Lien treasurer swears this exhibit correctly summarizes the financial condition of Roberts County. The document notes the sworn statement was subscribed and sworn before the magistrate on April 22, 1920, and bears official verification.

Roberts c C. E. Lien Robertble Books H.C. Richart Roberts County Richert Syorn

Former Congressman Urges Wearing Old Clothes

J Adam Bede, former Minnesota congressman, advocates wearing old clothing to curb the high cost of living. The Butte bulletin notes readers should read the Standard for full context as many people are affected.

J. Adam Bede Minnesota

Practice of secrecy keeps husband trusted in Detroit

In a brief exchange, a man explains he maintains trust with his wife by choosing not to share much. The Detroit Free Press notes the humorous assertion that a spouse believes what is told, while the husband minimizes information to preserve the illusion of honesty.

Detroit Free Prees

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