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Newspaper
Sisseton Weekly Standard
Location
Sisseton, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1921
Page
4
A fragmented reminiscence mocks a local character named Bill Jeeter whose wartime bravado faded. The text then pivots to explain Mendelian heredity with a humorous revision of a joke, asserting hereditary traits flow through generations, as supported by breeders and scientists.
A New Jersey senator denounces coal operators and bolshevism as he warns of a winter struggle. He cites Pennsylvania control of anthracite and claims coal barons robbed Americans of vast sums. The floor exchange notes lobbying influence and resistance to regulation amid rising tensions in the coal industry.
A humor column critiques a joke about genetics and heredity. The piece notes that the joke relies on misused science and fails to land, urging more careful science in jokes from the paper's humor writers.
On page 5 of The Republican a Collier's Weekly diagnosis says the United States economy is on an upturn, led by farmers receiving better prices for their goods. The National City Bank bulletin notes the core issue is unequal value among goods and services, with farm producers still earning less for cloth and other items. Collier's suggests rising farm product prices will boost purchases and overall business, urging farm communities to unite for fairer prices. Russell Longstreth and Donald Osman begin a 26 mile hike to Pickerel Lake, with Ben Dahlin meeting relatives in Ortonville and others visiting Pickerel Lake.
Kathlee Norris, famed American novelist, presents a California redwoods romance seen as her best yet. The Standard previews the upcoming serial story and promises it will appeal to readers, urging them to follow it in the next and subsequent issues.
Claire City families and friends crowded house visits from Fargo to Hammer and Sisseton. Visitors included the Andersons and Linquists with children, plus many young folks at a Lake Elsie dance.
A busy midweek in the Lidgerwood region with Mr. and Mrs. John Gumo returning from Watertown, and numerous locals including Mrs. Twite and Agnes aiding threshing. Visitors from Sisseton, Fairmount, and nearby towns called at homes of Wenschlag, Brandell, and others, while several residents made business trips to Lidgerwood, Sisseton, and Veblen.
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