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Newspaper
Sisseton Weekly Standard
Location
Sisseton, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1913
Page
4
An editorial from the Argus Leader notes predicted beef cuts could reach 50 cents per pound due to dry weather in cattle states. It claims the Crawford Byrne machine aims to influence Republican primaries through broad voter registration, warning that opponents must register to compete while cautioning that general registration could alter election outcomes.
R O Richards of Huron spent Saturday in the city meeting old friends and making new ones. A Huron special says he is an avowed candidate for the Republican nomination for governor and will run as a reformer. The Standard did not confirm this but notes his push to ensure voters register for the spring primary. Richards claims county commissioners can lawfully pay enrolling clerks per day or per name, despite the attorney general’s contrary view.
Governor Byrne seeks to reassure the public that he is not hindering Republican voter registration for the March primaries. He had previously given an authorized interview stating she would stay away from the meeting, a remark now stirring debate about political influence and turnout.
The text notes public sentiment backing the Sioux Falls movement and the Crawford-Byrne machine potentially steering the state GOP. It mentions Governor’s effort to distance, and the risk of the machine gaining easy sailing if able to register supporters while others overlook it. Local notices include P Larson in Sisseton, Moe's grain, Emma Loe returning home, Inga Loe visiting, and social visits at P Largen's with Claire City music.
A large crowd attended a sale at Claire City last Wednesday. Melvin Satre traveled to Sisseton after delivering a load for Mr. Sandsmark. Pete Nepstad bought another threshing outfit for fall work around Sisseton. A basket social at the school house last Saturday netted 32.60 for Mr. Johanneson. Melvin Satre and Tom Sandsmark shopped in Veblen last Thursday. Eddy beat Vig 22 to 13 at Peters Vig’s field last Sunday. T. A. Gunnarson’s family visited Brockstad, Mat Smith visited relatives nearby. Next Sunday promises another ball game at Satre’s and a temperance society meeting at A. Rohn’s at nine with all welcome.
Next Sunday morning services begin at 10 30 with speaker Will Steven son of the Goodwill Mission sharing experiences for all ages. Sunday school follows church. Midweek services are at 8 on Thursday. Evening topic is California and the Pacific Coast. A meeting on August 26 by Miss Abby H Upham of the Women Board of Home Missions is planned.
The church outlines a Bible study on Acts chapter seven for next Tuesday evening and notes the course runs seven weeks with two sessions remaining. Miss Inez Otto will lead the midweek service next Thursday August 21. The young peoples chorus meets Friday at 7 30 and both morning and evening services are planned for Sunday with Sunday school at 11 45 and League at 7 00.
Last Sunday's Epworth League service was conducted by Emma Schmidt with the topic Our neglected neighbors. The lesson was well taken by the leader Emelia Bloomquist will lead next Sunday's service on Books that have helped me urging the young to attend.
Deputy U S Marshall Mc Veigh passed through the city Friday night en route to Aberdeen with three Indians from the Sisseton reservation. Henry Woitte, long-time resident, died at midnight Monday August 11 1913 after seven months of chronic nephritis aged 84 years 4 months 6 days. A G Lender claims his 15 ft 6 in base cottonwood is Grant county’s largest tree, planted 32 years ago. W J Guthrie new Sisseton superintendent paused here Saturday en route to Sisseton after shipping household goods from Watertown nine days earlier. Prof T F McDonald former Sisseton superintendent journeys to Sisseton to organize next year’s chau tauqua circuit. he recently resigned. E W Munson National bank examiner for South Dakota praises Sioux Falls Business College class of 3 D graduates.
The Standard invites readers to submit every local event by hand or phone. Community notices include small and large happenings across the county. Submit details promptly to ensure coverage in upcoming editions.
The United States has not coined silver dollars since 1905, amid a large silver hoard. Treasury records show 478 million silver dollars held, 72.5 million in circulation, and 144 million in subsidiary silver coins in use. In 1912 minting produced about 12 million silver coins in smaller denominations. The government buys silver on the open market for coinage.
Milbank South Dakota resident Mrs William Cleveland reports lasting relief after using Doan's Kidney Pills for years of back pain dizziness and irregular kidney action. She credits several boxes with restoring kidney function and urges others to use the product. Sold by all dealers at 50 cents. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY as U S sale agents. Remember the name Dean's.
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