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Newspaper
Sisseton Weekly Standard
Location
Sisseton, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1921
Page
8
Morning Worship at 10:30 AM and Bible School at 11:35 AM are planned at the Presbyterian church with an Evening Service at 8:00 PM in the Methodist church. All church members are invited to attend these services.
Senators argue over Norris and Kellogg farm relief proposals amid administration pressure. Critics call Kellogg a bankers’ aid while supporters cite drought relief and government aid plans. The debate signals a split in the agrarian bloc as conservatives drift toward the Kellogg substitute with banker safeguards. A side note reports A C Swenson returning from Chariton, Ia with relatives, and local attendances at Pepper and Bonanza events.
Arrangements completed for a community celebration featuring a Ten Men Relay Race between Indians and Whites, Spoon and Egg races with prizes, a Sack Race, Slow Bicycle races for boys and girls, Tug of War, a band concert from 1:30 to 2:30, a ball game Peayer vs Roskolt at 2:30, Flying Circus at the ball grounds, an evening band concert from 7:30 to 8:30, and a dance at the American Legion Hall 8:30. Come early stay late and have a good time.
The author attacks Progressives in Congress demanding worker and farmer representation on governing boards while criticizing Administration control by bankers. He praises Williams for exposing behind the scenes at the Federal Reserve and criticizes the Fordney tariff bill as harmful to imports, trade, and independent firms. The piece notes business opposition to American valuation and Senate prospects for a revised bill, commending Representatives Sincair and Keller for voting against the measure. Millionaires shifting taxes is hinted from interviews.
South Dakota Roberts County Easter Township School District invites sealed bids to build and furnish a school facility. Bids due August 10 1924 at 2:00 am. Plans and specs available at the clerk’s office. Bids publicly opened. Easter Township Clerk Elmer Currence notes bidding rights reserved.
The notice states that a teachers' examinations for all grades of certificates will occur in Sisseton on August 18 19 and 20 1921. It outlines requirements for second and first grade certificates including weeks of normal training and teaching experience. Pearl F Robinson is noted as Co Supt.
President Harding and top lawmakers plan a revenue bill to repeal the excess profits tax and reduce high income surcharges by over half, while preserving most taxes including a new automobile levy. The move would slash government revenue by about half a billion dollars, shifting burden to poorer citizens, with critics calling the plan partisan and harmful to the public.
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