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Newspaper
Sisseton Weekly Standard
Location
Sisseton, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1909
Page
11
City merchants report immense stocks of merchandise for the holiday season with displays described as beautiful. A reporter checked stores and found unprecedented selection and low prices, urging shoppers to consult ads and buy locally.
The governor voices a generally favorable view of President Taft s recent message. He praises cost reductions in the army and navy, support for a tariff board, Sherman Anti Trust and postal savings banks, and notes concern over the white slave traffic plus river improvements for the Mississippi valley.
Sisseton vicinity reports Felix Hill from Eddy, next Tuesday December 21 marks the year’s shortest day. Ads note clothing at cost, men’s wool suits at 3.75, and bargains on hand painted china at Golden Rule Jewelry. Residents including Otto Oleson of Lien and Maldaner feature dolls, candy, and local trades. several townsfolk travel between cities and farms, with updates on shoppers, moves, and enterprises.
A notice details a birthday party hosted by Hilda Schneidereit for friends at her home on 12 May. It mentions a lost gent’s gold watch with engraving and offers a reward. Additional lines reference clothing, a club meeting postponed, and a social gathering at Frank Parker’s home with refreshments by Mrs L V Warring.
Washington December 17 The Standard Oil appeal from the recent ordinal decision will go to the US Supreme Court by month end. Government pursues change in case with hopes for hearing in March. Train and Street Gar Crash details reported from Terre Haute Indianapolis area. Vandalia line car wreck near Astroneer Sixth Avenue injuries. Dr WW Stark killed instantly and others injured in crash.
A local notice says buyers planning to order Howard Lake Nursery stock should hold orders until they meet with the sender. Signed by Dee and Hans Harsen, respectful request to patrons and friends to await direct contact for print delivery and future purchases.
A work team harness and wide tired wagon are offered for sale by Henry GorBEL. The seller indicates negotiable terms and willingness to provide some years of time for payment.
Bred Gleason Sam Satre John Bolvin and J H Sifert were Eddyites who took advantage of the fine weather Monday to market some of their produce. The Cadwell teacher has taken a months vacation which she will spend at her home near Sioux Falls. Ottis Carveth came up from Ortonville Tuesday.
The Sisseton council convened in regular and special sessions to discuss waterworks repairs and management, set water shutoff for a delinquent lead, and regulate auctioneers. Council members Votersan, Mead, Paterson, and Hatterberry observed. The auditor was instructed to contact Chicago firms about water system management, and city funds were allocated toward the library. An ordinance mandating a yearly auctioneer license of twenty five dollars was approved.
A Mr Preston of Charles Preston promotes the Oliver No 5 typewriter as the best option with visible writer, complete attachments, standard keyboard, easy operation and maintenance.
South Dakota filed certificate shows Northwestern Life Insurance Company, incorporated Nov 25 1907, began business Jan 2 1908, with premium income 8007.12 and total income 8007.76. Statement lists commissions, agency expenses, taxes, and other costs. non ledgers show gross assets 3487.99 and agent debits 19804. Preceded by state official certification of authority to transact life insurance in South Dakota through Dec 31 1909.
An ad pitches a first class repair shop with 30 by 40 foot cement floor facility and skilled mechanics. It promises to take cars apart wash bearings replace worn parts and set engines to run in first class condition. Ford cars will be given priority.
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