Old Parties Ignore Welfare of Ex Servicemen Platforms Alike
In the 1920 conventions both major parties show tepid regard for veterans. Republicans vow liberal care for the disabled and home aid while Democrats favor pensions but omit firm commitments on adjusted compensation. The piece notes the same soft tone toward soldiers from Chicago and San Francisco.
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Republian
Bryan
G, O
America
Jefferson
Jackson
Congress
Chicago
San Francisco
Senator Lodge
Republic
Homer
Cummings
The Fall of Babylon
A compact meditation on Babylon as a once mighty yet morally perilous empire. The piece argues power without responsibility leads to downfall, noting Babylon’s culture wealth and military strength as warnings for any nation or person.
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Babylon
Christ
Belr
Legion Receives Flag at Sisseton Gathering
Local business leaders presented a flag to Edward Otto at the American Legion post meeting in M. W. hall. Mayor Hunde and others spoke. Turney Canfield recalled G A R ties. Ladies Auxiliary planned the event with music, speeches, and refreshments. a six piece orchestra performed as attendees praised fellowship and the new Nag.
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Edward Otto Post
American Legion
Pather Cun
Rey
Irwin
Hunde
H. Morris
Robertson
Turney Canfield
G A. A
Legion
Sisseton
Reidercil Visie
Business Men Fund Band for Sisseton City Concerts
A Bingeton Commercial Club meeting funded a new Sisseton band with a $400 starter pledge. A campaign committee was elected to raise money and organize weekly concerts on main street through fall weather permitting. About twenty musicians will form the group, with the first full band concert next Saturday evening. Local and visiting music lovers invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bingeton
Commercial Club
Sisseton
Dana Babcock
Tn Rails
Tivid Misic
Will Establish New Firm in Sisseton
Hans Fagerland resigns from Farmers Elevator and forms a new partnership with Peter Greenfield to operate in Sisseton. The firm will buy grain and handle flour and feed, leveraging years of local business experience and strong farmer reputation to gain support.
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Sisseton
Hans Fagerland
Mr. Pagerland
Peter ‘.Greenfield
Busness
Siseton
Robbers Loot Cooke Garage Cash Register
Thieves smashed the Cooke garage cash register in this city and escaped with $15 in cash after entering through a rear window. Later that evening the McConnell Lumber office was entered but nothing of value was stolen.
Pilgrim Fathers Protest and Memorial Fund Controversy
A historical piece argues against monopolist propaganda and outlines a tercentenary memorial fund led by figures like Pierpont Morgan and others. It recounts Pilgrim labor terms, London merchants' control, and a call to defend liberty against assaults on law and order. Clarence Anderbere returns from Minnesota law studies seeking work locations.
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Pierpont Morgan
Judge Gary
Henry Cabot Lodge
W. Murray Cravy
Charles Deering
London
Gary
Lockhart Lecture Draws Crowd in South Dakota Tour
A good sized audience attended Lockhart's lecture on the Gray Brotherhood as he tours the region. The event included a screening of the first movie taken inside Leavenworth Federal Prison, filmed during his imprisonment to illustrate inmate life and conditions.
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wAnds
Lockkhart
The
Gray Brotherhood
Andy
Legion Post Plans Large Delegation to State Convention
The American Legion post aims to send a large delegation to the State Convention in Watertown on August 24 25 and 26. Dr W S Longstreth commander seeks strong attendance from Roberts County and to bring Indians in costume and a county Legion band to lead the contingent. He plans county post collaboration and will confer with Wilmot and other posts in the coming days.
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American Legion
Watertown
W. S. Longstreth
Roberts County
Custum
Legion
Longstreth
Wilmot
Barn Fire Destroys Ringlex Farm Killing Four Horses
A barn on the Joseph Ringlex farm near Parker burned, killing four horses. The blaze destroyed hay and grain. Miller, harvesting nearby, learned of the fire as it nearly consumed the barn. The cause remains unknown with no one nearby for hours.
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Parker
Joseph Ringlex
Chris Miller
Miller
Real Estate Man Plans Land Buying Excursion to Sackatchewan
Local real estate man Mr Swedlund plans a recruiting trip for men of all ages to Saskatchewan Canada to locate them on lands there. He aims to help small means farmers overcome high farm land prices by offering cheaper land options and opportunities to start farming. The effort responds to widespread inquiries seeking affordable land and promises to aid those seeking a fresh start in life.
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England
Bradford
Plymouth
London
Plymouth Colony
Pilgrim Fathers
London Chamber of Commerce
Gary
Morvan
United States
Wii
Swedland
Sackatchewan
Canada
Swedlund
Alon
Sweedlund
Swedfund
Transfusion Attempt in Madison Seeks to Save Woman
J. B. Cole of Madison donated a pint and a half of blood to his sister-in-law Mrs. Hol McKim at a Chamberlain sanitarium to combat anemia. Her condition remains serious despite the transfusion.
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Madison
J. B. Cole
Bank of North Dakota Report Shows Fine Growth
The report highlights rising deposits and improved gains at state owned financials with outsiders contributing to higher figures. Authorities note steady expansion driven by community backing and favorable lending conditions across regions.
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Bank OF N. D
Dairy Cow Law Praised In Bank Bulletin For Farmers
The Bank of North Dakota bulletin lauds the dairy cow law enacted by the 1915 legislature, noting its foundation for agricultural cooperation. It describes cooperative dairy associations, county bond provisions, member duties, liability, and the aim of financing cattle to support soil conservation and farm prosperity.
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Bank of North Dakota Bulletin
Farmers’ Legislature
North Dakota
Dairy Association
Wolsey Block Swept by Fire
A blaze in Walkey Aug. 7 caused an estimated $100,000 loss. The Midway hotel burned after 6 pm along with most of the south block, despite incoming water pressure from Wessington Springs and Huron. The Dakota Central Telephone building cafe general store barber shop pool hall and real estate office also burned. hotel loss about $25,000.
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Walkey
Midway Hotel
Wolsey
Wessington Springs
Huron
Dakota Central Telephone
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Rixey Smaith
Legion Weekly
Mr. Smith
Father Christ
Mayflower
Victor
Leyden
Clarence Anderbere
Minneapolia
Clarence
Law College
University of Minnesota
Lockhart
Legion Post
Bank of North Dakota
Pat
Bulletin of the Bank
Fricmdes
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