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Newspaper
Sisseton Weekly Standard
Location
Sisseton, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1909
Page
5
The text references official printing and a court house session in September. A quirky note mentions a person mistaking a car for a flying machine, jumping a grade, and ending in a slough, with bystander humor about a duck-like likeness. Nels Olhere is described as misperceiving his vehicle during a rainstorm near Browns Valley.
An article by Margaret I. Sangster in the Christian Herald argues for organized protection of young girls amid immigrant influx and global perils. It urges vigilant communities, parental duty, and government awareness to shield innocence and prevent abductions, deaths, and slavery risks.
A comical notice describes a dog of dubious breed likely a Spitz cross with coyote and jackrabbit traits. The animal is said to be salacious and retiring, recalling its owner when called and displaying peculiar vocal quirks at night. The ad seeks someone willing to adopt this eccentric hound.
A humorous neighborhood scene follows dogs joining a chorus likened to a sy mphony, while a story recalls L Z Onstad's bird dog euthanized after a tail injury at the Reservation Bank. Marty Spackman accidentally stepped on the dog, provoking a bite incident leading to vet diagnosis and brain examination for rabies.
The Model T Ford completed a 4106 mile journey in 20 days and 59 minutes, winning across mud, sand, and mountains. Drivers Bert Scout and James Smith drove a stock car to first place, proving lightweight quality beat heavier rivals at every stage from Kansas City to Seattle. Touring Car priced at $860, Roadster $825, Landaulet $950, Town Car $1,000.
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