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Newspaper
Sisseton Weekly Standard
Location
Sisseton, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1921
Page
1
The commercial club plans a major post harvest festival in Sisseton on August 20 featuring a flying circus and Indian barbecue. The day will include high quality amusements, an Indian troupe display, a public address, and a large barbecue with plentiful steer as the main event.
The third biennial conference of the Public Ownership League in Chicago November 19 21 will feature expert talks on public rail ownership nationalization of mines and public banks. Prominent figures including Warren Stone Timothy Shes and John Lewis will join discussions and invitations extend to Supreme Court Justice Louis D Brandeis and Bank of North Dakota officials.
Judge and Mrs J J Batterton returned Wednesday from an extended auto trip through northern Minnesota to the Canadian border. They covered twelve hundred miles with no mishap, camping along the way. The judge praised the region as wonderful with a bright future and said crops looked fine while locals did not appear to face hard times or tight money.
A Montreal dispatch reports the Russian Soviet government has placed a 2 million dollar order with Canadian Car and Foundry for 50 ton tank cars. Work on the order has begun.
In Dubuque Iowa a farmer asked a banker for a loan saying he had shipped corn but had almost nothing left after deductions. He joked that the ducks kept the money, tracing how freight, elevator charges, husking, hauling, and wages whittled 52 cents down to five cents.
United States Steel Corporation alleges more than 60 million dollars of its 1917 war profits are being withheld from the government. If taxes are disallowed the impact could add about 11.80 to every outstanding share. The company says it raised questions on about 60 million dollars of taxes in 1917 and 1918 returns. Judge Gary’s office notes no decision yet and timing is unclear. Over a billion dollars in taxes are being held by other corporations, with a Supreme Court showdown anticipated.
W C Sheehan superintendent of Wolff Packing Co Topeka Kansas discharged four employees for testifying at a wage hearing before the Kansas Industrial Court. The court ordered Sheehan arrested and it may pursue the case with vigor similar to actions against Kansas mine workers.
The Atlantic Coast Shipbuilders Association announced wage reductions effective August 1 across Atlantic seaboard and Gulf districts. A complete reclassification of labor and wage scales is planned, with owners deeming the moment ripe for a “scumlete overhaul” of workers.
City ordinance enforcement warns residents against watering gardens or lawns with hose outside the allowed window from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Violators will be prosecuted and water service turned off. A. C. Bunde, Mayor.
The Roberts county bonus office reports most ex-service men have been informed of the need to file for their bonus. County bonus officer W S Leigstreth says work is nearly complete and urges any remaining applicants to come in promptly to finish the process.
Graverson becomes proprietor again of the Sisseton creamery after closing Aug 1. He had sold machinery to Buchmiller of Cannon Falls a year earlier but kept the building, then pursued truck farming and dairy work. Buchmiller plans travel through Minnesota and Wisconsin and may relocate.
A shortage of brides in June is noted with a 600 figure in Chicago and similar shrinkages in other cities. The piece ties the trend to a lack of jobs and housing, suggesting couples should live as cheaply as four did formerly and stressing thrift and headwork.
Vern Carlberg, longtime member of the Carlberg Co. here since its formation, withdrew from the company last week and will pursue other lines. He has not yet decided what path to take.
Charles J. Brand of Pittsburgh warned the joint congressional inquiry that current freight rates threaten the nation’s agriculture, stock raising, and fruit industries. He cited rail charges rising from 2.5 to 4 million dollars yearly for the same business and demonstrated how farmers lose while retailers overcharge. He urged possible licensing of retailers if prices stay high. Garl Vrooman urged foreign credit to absorb surplus and relieve the crisis.
Hazel St Peter of Turton 8 D underwent an operation at Powell hospital Monday Rosa Troutner had her tonsils and adenoids removed at Powell hospital Monday Phylis Aker operated on for tonsils and adenoids Tuesday Mr and Mrs J Sauer rejoice over arrival of a nine pound girl at Powell hospital Sunday Ruby Beacon had her tonsils removed at Powell hospital Saturday Harold Hagen had his tonsils removed at Powell hospital Friday Mary Jane Williams submitted to a tonsil operation at Powell hospital Thursday Minerva Torvick had her tonsils removed at Powell hospital Thursday
Edward Barnett fourteen year old son of Mr and Mrs Earl Barnett of Hot Springs died in an elevator shaft fall while on summer work as a bell boy at a Hot Springs hotel. Funeral held Monday August 1 at Wilmot with many Sisseton attendees. Survived by parents and one brother.
The South Dakota Library association compiles an annual list of new books for readers. Highlights include The New Industrial Crisis by R S Baker and Creative Chemistry by H H S, both aimed at engaging general readers. Also featured are The Rising Tide of Color by Lathrop Stoddard and American Painting and its Tradition by J Van Dyke, plus Barrie’s The Admirable Christian and White Shadows of The South Sea by Frederick O Brien. Keynes Economic Consequences of The Peace offers sharp critique of the Versailles treaty.
The Labor Department notes a small 0.3 percent drop in average family food costs from May to June. Declines appear across staples such as sugar, beef, cheese, butter, and bread, with minor reductions in canned goods and dairy.
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