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Newspaper
Sisseton Weekly Standard
Location
Sisseton, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1916
Page
2
The Official Paper outlines Panburgzo League leaders pushing for a nationwide embargo during the December term to curb high living costs. It argues for federal price controls, investigation of food production costs, and municipal, state, and national action, with a broad call for public support and legality.
A fragmented report discusses prohibition referendums and the legislature’s actions. It notes saloon interests delaying votes, potential influences from public figures, and the contentious path toward enacted prohibition. The piece weighs local resistance and calls for sensible, enforceable measures amid broader state tensions. It hints at economic angles with corn selling offers from Sisseton Feed Mill.
The Sisseton county board met to review election expenses for numerous individuals and townships. Members WR Metcalf M L Satern Sam Satre were present and approved bills before adjourning to November 14.
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