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Sisseton Weekly Standard

Location

Sisseton, South Dakota, United States of America

Date

Aug 06, 1920

Page

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North Dakota Farmers Urge Labor Aid in Moving Crops

North Dakota farmers call on organized labor to withdraw surplus funds from private banks and deposit in the Bank of North Dakota to secure financing for a record wheat crop. The piece highlights state ownership, labor support, and political figures visiting industrial centers to enlist aid against private bankers and “Big Business.”

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Andylockhart Lectures On Leavenworth In City Tonight

Prominent writer Andrew Francis Lockhart slated to speak at the Unique Theatre Monday evening about prison conditions at Leavenworth Federal Prison. The talk, paired with a showing of the prison film, aims to expose social and political issues tied to the convict system and its wider impact.

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Threshermen discuss wage problem at Roberta county meeting

A Liseton gathering on July 24 set expected fall wages around 50 cents per hour for labor with engineers and separator work likely near last year's, while urging threshers to register for help. The Farm Bureau notes insurance duties, urging owners with payrolls to carry Workmen's Comp and urging threshers to obtain affordable cooperative insurance to cover injuries on site.

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Richards Files for the U.S. Senate

Pierre July 31. R. O. Richards filed his petition as an independent candidate for United States senator at the November election. This leaves four candidates in the field for the full race.

Sisseton Standard and Circulation Figures From American Press

A clipped notice from the AlgeriGig Press summarises newspaper circulation in the country. It lists Sisseton Standard among leading weeklies and shows various city papers with circulation figures and advertising rates, noting the average swap and reduced prices within a space-limited excerpt.

Sisseton Standard American Press Holon Alijeyiekn Press Sunder America American Press Association AlgeriGig Press Standarch Alexmidrid Heruli Armour Chronicl Belvidere Beresford Republic Brookings

Farmer-Labor candidate Christensen to tour South Dakota

P J Christensen of Salt Lake City plans a five day August tour across South Dakota lines up five speeches to open the Nonpartisan League campaign. Itinerary includes Aberdeen August 24 Watertown 25 Sioux Falls 26 Mitchell 27 Rapid City 28. Mayor Aldrich secured Aldrich Park for the Aberdeen address amid fears of Bolshevik propaganda.

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North Dakota Anti-Leaguers for Democrats Grand Forks

A secret 24 hour session of the Committee of Twenty One representing Nonpartisan League farmers discussed backing the Democratic ticket. Langer supporters push for his run, while both national parties seek North Dakota electoral votes, prompting bitter reactions amid the party jockeying.

Grand Forks N. D Tuen -One Interes Nonpartisan League Langer Fyzier North Dakar

Mitchell McCoy Wedding in Eden Prairie Minn 1921

The marriage of Edith Mitchell of Eden Prairie Minnesota to Alonzo McCoy took place at the bride’s parents home with Rev Howard Mitchell performing the ceremony. Attending guests included Margaret McCoy Nichols and Harold Vian Hook of St Paul plus Ralph Mitchell family and Browns Valley residents. The couple will live in Browns Valley after August 15 and their friends wish them a happy life.

Edith Mitchell Eden Prairi Minn Alonzo McCoy Nelson J. Mitchell Howard Mitchell Margaret McCoy Miss Nichols Minneapoli Harold Vian Hook St Paul Ralph Mitchell

Parsons Declines Socialist Nomination for Governor

Parsons of this city says he declines the Socialist nomination for governor to best serve the common people. He has been a Socialist for over 12 years and urges workers to engage in class conscious politics. The note suggests the socialist ticket may not run in opposition to the Farmer Labor party. Continued on Page Eight.

Moneapolis Ming Parsons Parner Tle Socialist Party Minnesota

Two Women Eloped with Separate Partners, Marshall County Note

Authorities search for two men and a SouNE Woman of Marshall County after Aliss Marguerite Mick is believed to have eloped not with one man but with two. William Mick of Cayieu filed complaint as officials learn the pair crossed the county line into North Dakota following a road route near Luiele.

Alarshall Conny Marshall Mownts Aliss Marguerite Mick Willian Miick Cayiei

Disappearing American Sail Ship Cited in Exam Confusion

A noisy fragment claims an American sailing ship has vanished from the high seas. It notes that only about half of naval cadets at a Marine Corps training facility can name the seven masts and rigging terms, reflecting confusion over a seven masted Schooner era.

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Dakotans In Quake Zone Return From Pacific Coast

A Aberdeen group led by Mrs Burnette and Miss Lena Schwartz returned this week from California after experiencing a strong quake on the Pacific coast. They recall the terrifying shocks that rattled Los Angeles a fortnight ago and describe the sudden dancing of furniture and dishes during the tremor. The group, including ex Aberdeen resident BP Rouse, attended a social event in the Investment Building when the quake struck and joined in singing America to calm fears.

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Farmers Suffer Wide Hail Damage in Roberts County Storm

A major hailstorm struck the Veblen Fairmount line south of Claire City New Effington and HamMer causing extensive loss to farms. Named farmers Dave Johnson Almond Coffa Otto Olson Charley McGee S Hultberg Paul Trelaad Leonard Ruckdaschal reported heavy grain damage while others faced partial losses. Another Day county storm caused similar damage.

Roberts County Veblen-Fairmont R. R Claire City New Effington Hammer Dave Johnson Almond Coffa Otto Olson Charley McGee S. Hultberg Paul Trelaad Leonard Ruckdaschal Strom Day County

Nonpartisan League to Hold State Conferences in South Dakota

The Nonpartisan League divides the state into six districts to hold state conference meetings where members will decide party stance toward the National Farmer-Labor party. Speaker Christensen will attend and address audiences in Aberdeen Watertown Sioux Falls Mitchell Huron Rapid City, inviting public attendance to learn remedies for industrial and economic state affairs.

Nonpartisan League Party South Dakota Mic Gael Diethich Wem Minbers AUT Parley PD Christense Farmer-Labor Party Christensen Aberdeen Watertown Sioux Falls Mitchell Huron Rapid City League Nave

Sisseton Sees Big Band Program Spark Interest

Sisseton residents hailed a new band after a widely read article sparked town pride. A Saturday concert at 8 PM featured a program with music, speeches, and singing, as locals rally behind the band effort.

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Sisseton Tops Lake City 3-2 in Sunday Baseball

Sisseton defeated Lake City 3 to 2 in a close game. Battery of Jim Davis and Melvin Christiansen sparkled for Sisseton while both teams showed strong fielding. H Mosier starred for baserunning, drawing praise for stealing bases.

Sisseton Lake City Jim Davis Melvin Christiansen Ty Cobb H. Mosier

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