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Newspaper
Sisseton Weekly Standard
Location
Sisseton, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1920
Page
4
The Sisseton Standard Nonpartisan notes J F Bowers as manager and editor James Hanson as associate editor with post office distribution in Sisseton Dakota. It lists foreign advertising through The American Press Association and option pricing at $2.00 per year.
A historic state ticket slate lists candidates for statewide offices in Perkins County including United States Senate with Tom Ayres. Congress first district E J Holter Canton. Congress second Frank Whalen Aberdeen. Governor M oP Tat county Trent. Secretary of State William Nielson Huron. Auditor Hi H Anderson. Treasurer J J Fritz Minnesota county. Attorney General O M Tur dpagers canny. Superintendent Miss Alice J Daley Madison Normal. Railroad Commissioners J Anderson Aberdeen and Fred Jennewein Timberlake. County candidates include Senator Ben Reisdorf and Representative J M W Sanders with 92, H M Fedb aun oc M Ponder. Clerk of Courts J C Johnson. Sheriff H H Waker. County Commissioner H L Twite Farnham Sanborn.
The article reports Lester P. Barlow’s return to South Dakota and his pledge to campaign against the Nonpartisan League. It notes his resilience after setbacks from the Chicago convention and frames his effort as defending property, justice, and the Farmer-Labor platform.
A correction notice clarifies a misprint in the previous issue about renewing subscriptions. It states the first of September as the renewal start, sets October 1 as the price change date, and notes the standard yearly rate will be $8.50 beginning October 1 192. The notice aims to give subscribers sixty days to renew at the old price and directs readers to contact the paper for renewal details.
In Roberts county the harvest recess delays progress as stock sites focus on farm work. R. Kelly pauses for about two weeks before resuming tasks. Campaign stock sales have been steady, with expectations that nearly all stock will be sold by the end of September depending on miners and farmer support for the YeNL Movement.
A North Dakota tone notes farmers must push their own plan for fairness in marketing. It defends a state warehouse system and federal help while attacking existing wool buyers and “legitimate business.” The piece praises the league members and calls for active subscription and support.
In Windsor Canada sugar sells for 10 cents a pound while Detroit pays between 30 and 32 cents. The Canadian government is blamed for tainting the market with socialist policies that curb profiteers.
A damaged clipping notes Aberdeen’s American News becoming a 13 paper cont ination after August 1. The Sunday edition will merge with Americas Will iene to form a combined issue and the Monday morning paper. Subscriptions stay prepaid with the extra issue at no charge.
A fragmented poemlike piece questions sedition, labor strikes, and justice in a courthouse setting. It parodies trials, officials, and spies while riffing on conspiracy themes and social divisions amid a chaotic, satirical tone. A Turner Weekly reference hints at broader mock news commentary.
A reflective piece on advertising explains it aims to capture attention and spark interest. It argues ads persuade and remind, guiding consumers toward better happiness at lower costs through clear messaging and value.
The Northwestern Appeal proclaims 100 percent American loyalty and readiness to battle critics over ex service men affairs. It condemns Townley as an imposter, attacks Bar lad and the World War Vets, and warns that Barlow remains active with the League, despite the Appeal’s claims.
Editor G G Warn of Gregory questions the case and distribution of the pie in a clipped exchange regarding marriage plans. Dana and Cox and Harding are cited as movers, with name fragments indicating a local, uncertain discussion on an upcoming union.
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