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Newspaper
Sisseton Weekly Standard
Location
Sisseton, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1920
Page
6
A large number of Birhirly family members hosted a farewell surprise at their home south of town Sunday afternoon. Haye Birhirly bought a home at Big Stone City Minnesota and will move this fall. The community will miss them. after supper guests gave a purse of money and offered best wishes for happiness in their new home.
A badly decomposed body found in the Missouri river three miles east of Fullerville has been identified as Hiram Douglas. He disappeared from his Crofton Nebraska home about a week earlier. The remains were sent to Crofton for interment. he left a son at Pollock, South Dakota.
Claire City Garage announces overhaul of Ford motors with a 1 satisfaction guarantee. The shop emphasizes reliable service and customer assurance, inviting local drivers to experience certified workmanship and warranty protection.
South Dakota agronomists urge September seed corn sal l ies to save half a million bushels for 1919 planting. October and November are discussed for spoilage risk. Emphasizes selecting sound seed from sturdy stalks, avoiding diseased ears, and organizing local farm bureau events to share seed with other states.
Gas bubbles were encountered in the Otey dome drilling on Battle Mountain about 1000 feet above Hot Springs. The signs are favorable. In a separate field south of itown the appearance is also encouraging. Drill crews are about 600 feet and 800 feet deep respectively.
Residents plan to relocate this fall to a new home in Wapheton while the community invites bids for a modern school building project. District officials specify latest design and up-to-date equipment for the new tech school.
Alfred Andlind visited to buy a team of horses from Andrew Anderson. Mrs Ald entertained at the John Aherin home. Many residents traveled to Sisseton for dental work and family news includes a new baby girl born August 16 at Lidgerwood hospital. Various visits, threshing, and social events noted with neighbors.
An analysis notes Chicago sits now effectively twice as far from New York as in 1914 due to freight-rate increases. It argues that miles are not the measure of distance, but transportation costs, and cites rising charges from McAdoo orders and bureau estimates. It compares U S waterways use with Europe and calls for inland waterways expansion.
Mabel Olson and Amy Uistad traveled to Lidgerwood on Friday. A variety of locals spent days with relatives in Harmon, Sisseton, Hankinson, and Aberdeen areas. Residents helped with chores and attended a Lake Elsiv dance while planning additions and Sunday gatherings with family and friends.
The Church Next Sunday ter Cliten will conduct svivks in the Presbyterian cities Sunday, September 5 at foelorh io the German Language Sunday School at half pase ten Nort Sundus. No prowching servet.
Sunday church services announced for 11 00 led by Reverend Chris Insbn with Uthy conduct noted.
Local Civic League takes up the project to improve the city park and convert it into a playground area. A Brookings landscape gardener was hired to design the grounds.
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