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Newspaper
Sisseton Weekly Standard
Location
Sisseton, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1916
Page
2
A Sisseton Weekly Standard editorial warns that federal wage and price fixing for railroads and public utilities push the nation toward socialism. It criticizes discussions of government control after January and questions the erosion of free market standards amid political pressure.
Local merchants emphasize early holiday shopping to avoid last minute crowds. They caution about crowded stores, potential stockouts, and reduced customer attention if purchases are postponed. Early shopping is urged as prudent and beneficial for both shoppers and retailers.
Taunt by opponents and Democratic pressure hint at a looming clash in Congress. Western lawmakers push for embargo measures if food products export rules fail to pass, signaling a high stakes political confrontation.
Obituary notes Errick Hilberg a Nishiri south of town farmer born July 19 1907 Sweden who died after an appendicitis operation in New Risington Hospital. He married Miss Kaus Prulson November 18 1867 and leaves seven children Albin Esther Theodore Walter Abi Agnes and Ann. Funeral at Betaniad church south of town.
The ad promotes durable guaranteed underwear as a top Christmas gift and features a selection from leading mills. It highlights single garments and Union Suits with suspenders as affordable options priced from 25c to 50c.
Our furnishings department offers plain and fancy initial handkerchiefs in various qualities and prices. Prices vary by box quantity. The upcoming holiday season and weather drive demand for stylish dress gloves for men, and our lines in leather colors and styles have been increased. Prices range from 31 cents to 3 dollars.
An advertisement pitches a box of black hose in fine cotton mercerized isle or silk as a gift idea for father or brother, priced at 25 cents and up.
Christmas season prompts gift ideas with stylish shirt patterns and sizes. The store highlights collars cuffs cuff buttons and jewelry in season boxes. Aimed at men, the selection includes mercerized and silk umbrellas and Christmas gift boxes to suit any budget.
A local department store advertises a wide selection of merchandise at economical prices. They claim the stock is complete today and suitable for father son brother uncle or cousin with each purchase pleasing any recipient.
Health and comfort come first in gift giving. A box of men’s night robes or a set of pajamas offers practical warmth at very reasonable prices.
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