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Newspaper
Sisseton Weekly Standard
Location
Sisseton, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1909
Page
8
A promotional note urges businesses to advertise in the paper to attract more customers. It stresses frequent, clear messaging and invites readers to visit the office for guidance on effective advertising. The text reflects a pushy sales pitch typical of early local newspaper pages.
Sisseton shoppers see sales on suits coats and furs at Stavig Bros Ellefson Forsberg and the Racket store. Local residents travel to Minneapolis and Takua Montana while others seek clothing at half price. Community events include church supper at the opera house and Royal Neighbors officers to be elected. Weather mentions a blizzard and car travellers, with school easing for holidays and notes on local businesses and services.
Notice announces the annual meeting of Roberts County district school officers and teachers to be held at the opera house in Sisseton on Saturday December 18 1909 starting at 10 o clock a m. All teachers able to attend are urged to participate. A Prestwick countyupt.
City treasurer L J Onstad announces the call of all warrants of Sisseton up to October 1 1908 with interest closed on that date. Also notes a dance at the opera house on December 17 and holiday goods at wholesale prices at Borsbera 8 in Peever.
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