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Sisseton Weekly Standard

Location

Sisseton, South Dakota, United States of America

Date

Dec 15, 1916

Page

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Farmers Dedicate New Terminal Elevator

The Equity Co operative exchange opened a $200000 terminal elevator near Upper Levee in St Paul after a noon session of its third annual convention. More than 5000 people watched as J M Anderson and others spoke, a Mississippi River water christening followed, and a downtown parade ended with a bonfire and celebrations.

St. Paul Equity Co-operative Exchate Equity Cooperative Exchange Robert Bridges Port of Seattle Commission Minnesota Exchange Mississippi J. M. Anderson Equit Co-operative Exchange Iit Anderson Henry McCally McCall Mississippi River Equity North Dakota South Dakota Montana Magnus Johnson Kimball Minn Molt Bridges Canada California Lousiana First National Bank Monted Loop District Jungset Wid St. Peter Tris

Child Conservation League Meeting Program Summary

The Child Conservation League met with Mrs Swedlurd on Thursday December 7. Roll Call Maxims on Self Control and papers on physical conditions and self control were presented by Mrs Irwin and Mrs Cottingham. Music featured Mozart and Miss Mickleson led a discussion on replacing don't with come do. Next meeting at Mrs Emerson’s home on December 21.

Child Conservation League Swedlurd Thur Irwin J. Cottingham Mozart Opheim

Masonic Officers Installed Last Wednesday Night

Masonic officers were installed in the regu lar meeting with W W Harry Mortis as Warden S W Dr Longstreth J W George McDonald Sec J A Rickert Treas H D Massingham 8 D C B Jorgenson J D Geo Crosby S S W F Miller J8 C E Lien Tiler F E Parker N J Pryor returned Friday from North Dakota where he spent a week visiting relatives.

Masonic Order W. W Harry Mortis S. W Dr. Longstreth J. W George McDonald J. A. Rickert Treas H. D. Massingham C. B. Jorgenson J. D.geo. Crosby S.S W. F. Miller C. E. Lien Tiler F. E. Parker N. J. Pryor North Dakota

New Postoffice Established at Dakomin

A new postoffice is established at Dakomin on a three month trial to gauge revenue. J E Litin is named carrier with daily trips from Wheaton to the new office, serving about twenty five to thirty rural families who currently lack permanent rural route service.

Dakomin J E. Litin Hyas Iheen Sas Cateler Wheaton Byidke Whicaton Gazette

Important Decision on Tax Credits by State Supreme Court

The state Supreme Court in Pietre-An opinion by Judge Smith holds all money and credits must be listed for taxation under the constitution. The case Weaver affirms the lower court in Myde county as to assessment returns missing about 33,000 certificates of the position for assessment. Residents who fail to list money and credits face penalties if sued.

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Subscriptions Stand Steady as Paper Costs Rise

The Rosholt Review notes the Standard keeps its subscription price steady while paper costs triple. Readers are urged to pay arrears and advance for a year, by calling or mailing checks. Also reported are Soo company adjustments for hay fire losses and Rudolph Miller’s appointment as Rosholt postmaster with bonds approved.

The Standard Soo Company Rudolph Miller Rosholt Mr. Ridell Rosholt Review

State 10 Adopt Commission Form for South Dakota

A proposed reform seeks to replace the state legislature with a commission form. Robert Haimeth Dowdell of Artesian pushes a one member per judicial district council for four year terms with recall. Supporters argue concise lawmaking and focus on public needs amid Diamond townspeople fading commerce.

South Daleota Robert Haimeth Dowdell Artesian Stile Senate Dundell South Dakota United Dowdell

Minnesota flood project foes pledge broad support

Farmers from Minnesota North and South Dakota backed a flood control plan linking Lakes Biz Stone Trwerse and Las Que Parle. The project would create a 70 mile navigable canal and reclaim 8000 acres, with Congress to authorize 50 percent state funding and 50 percent farmer share.

Biz Stone Trwerse Las Que Parle Minnesota Red River Villeys Congress North South Dakota TriState Flood Association All Minnesota Developement Association

Smooth Graft by Hawaiian Entertainers at City Hall

A report from Watertown describes a nighttime scam by a troupe calling themselves Hawaiian Entertainers. They used a two service scheme with drinks and dances to extract dollars from young men, claiming big take in one night. Similar to a carnival graft, the group allegedly fleeced strangers and left town with pocketfuls of money.

Bny Watertown Sis

Lodges Elect Officers in Year End Installations

Reading from a local fraternal lodge list, officers are named including Venerable Consul B. Hinson and Worthy Advisor George Crosby with multiple roles such as Clerk M. EB Crockett and Sentry Emmett Kennedy. Additional officers, grand lodge candidates, entertainers and dates appear through December to February with various shows and ads for jewelry and music events.

B. Hinson George Crosby Rinker E. W. Erickson M. EB Crockett Henry Hanson Emmett Kennedy Jacob Casanova Rob Lang H. L. Allingham Alo Parker Wai. DeArmet A. J. Monnie G.O. Kirley J. O. Swelluinson

Beatrice Stephany Concert Company at Lyceum

The Beatrice Stephany Concert Company presents an 8 15 performance on December 15. Admission is 25 to 35 cents with reserved seats available at Red Cross Drug Store.

Beatrice Stephany Concert Company Red Cross Drug Store

Lutheran Church Notes and Local Bowling Victory

Lutheran church notes show morning services at 10 o clock and Sunday School at 11 45. Lutheran League meets at 6 45. In the bowling match between Sisseton and Milbank at the local alley, the locals won by 156 pins on Wednesday.

Lutheran League Sisseton Milbank

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Bie Northwest Chamber of Commerce Mr. Johnson R.O. Richards M. W. Boody North Dakota State Equity Union A. Bennett Great Falls Diamond Lindquist Brothers Lake Traverse Ortonville All Minesole Association Washington Fred Halls Henry Bailey Ford Jack McCoy American Automobile Association Halls Bailey Jack Peerless Chalier Onionville Journal Hanson B. M. Hanson Our City Dry Wood Decorah Town Albert Coffel Dos Wis Mitchell Nhe Parit Wiis Oll Comiel Gi Vdahl Oracle Mayme Butterberry Alma Stevens Prudence Judkins Margaret Lowery S. Lola Robinson S. Maude McGee Vinnie Lien Drs. Peterson Quinnell Katherine Wolff Mary Croal Flaming Sword Sealed Valley High Road Ximas Miss Dorothy Bible Rice Stephany Concert Co Mits Marie McAloo Beatrice Stephany Beatrice Stephany Concert Co Lutheran Church Notes
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