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Newspaper
Sisseton Weekly Standard
Location
Sisseton, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1919
Page
1
Judge Anderson spoke on Americanism at the Presbyterian church last Sunday, praising unity since the Revolution but warning of internal foes seeking mob rule. Rev Inwin announced next week’s student-led White Christmas exercises and the Men's Brotherhood introduced the speaker.
The article explains the ten year census system since 1790 and how districts are organized in South Dakota. It notes White River businessmen securing mailing facilities to keep the district headquarters, with Yankton hosting the first district. It urges citizens to obtain blank schedules at Sisseton headquarters to prefill data for enumerators.
A list of individuals and firms pledged support for twelve months or made substantial contributions to the Red Urys Christmas seals health drive. Included are M. B. Urovisat, Security Bank, Brow-Men's Brotherhood, Nace Klein, F. P. Maldaner, Citizens National, H. Knight, H. Morris, and Wm Swedlund.
Clerks at La Sisseton stores may sell Red Cross Seals to customers buying goods for mailing. A cash prize awaits the clerk selling the most seals over the four days before Christmas. Sale begins Saturday Dec 20. Orders for supplies available from J. H. Irwin.
The Standard extends Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year as it pledges to defend Nonpartisan league principles while promoting community welfare. It calls for cooperation between farmers and local merchants, urging readers to patronize advertiser merchants and use the paper as an advertising medium.
A writer lauds the birth of Jesus in Bethlehem and the Christian message to reward good and aid the needy. A historical note quotes a Roman letter describing Jesus as a healer and Prophet, praising his humility, wisdom, and compassionate life.
The article surveys how Christmas is celebrated in the South and in places like Porto Rico New Mexico and Hawaii noting Santa Claus reindeer church services and local customs. It contrasts New England Puritan limits with modern festive practices and records Shaker dining customs and regional gift traditions.
The piece argues for mutual support between local merchants and farmers to promote community welfare. It stresses shared duties, cooperation through advertising, patronage, and the need for both sides to back each other to benefit the whole town.
The Siaketon Boys Pig Club met at the County Agent's Office in the Court House Saturday afternoon with about 25 members present. New initiates include Victor Kroxch Wayne Wooley Arthur Mosier Andrew McDonald Ansel Sonstegard Arnold Opsnt Lawrence Mosier Leo nid Moshier and John Class. Officers elected for next year are President Clifford Mug lateer View Rielard Higen Secretary Arthur Torvik.
The Tri Ladies held a sale and cafeteria supper last Thursday on Day 11, raising 339.08 dollars. Proceeds came from fancy goods, candy, a fishing pond, and the supper, helping the Trinity church clear debt and expand pews and basement furnishings.
The Red Cross chapter chair announces the ninth Home Service Institute to train workers will be in Minneapolis from January to March. Red Cross workers from divisions nationwide will attend. The course lasts three months, longer than previous six week sessions. Enrollment is limited to fifteen, with selections by chapters in anticipation of peacetime service.
Charles Forbes was found guilty of second degree murder and sentenced to life in prison. Myron Bassett, who confessed, also received life. The case involved the July murder of Slayton merchant John Gust Larson and drew attention as authorities traced the pair with letters to their families.
A modern schoolhouse with basement, furnace, cistern and indoor toilets in Enterprise District No 4 hosts a new community club. The Enterprise Farmers' Community Club forms to boost agriculture and home school ties with monthly meetings and a planned December 19 community Christmas event.
The Hastern Star held its annual installation of officers Tuesday evening in the Masonic Hall. Lizzie Andrews was installed Worthy Matron Emil Aker Worthy Patron Elsie Richert Secretary Laura Rask Treasurer Dora Sackman Conductress and Assistant Conductress. After business, Mrs C M Peterson and Mr Thollthaug were initiated into theater and refreshments were served.
The issue offers practical tips from Sikseton merchants about gifting and shopping during the season. It encourages readers to consider thoughtful purchases and to make giving easier for recipients and those assisting in the process.
A well known Troy bone player from Sisseton, Sergeant Elmer Camp, has been discharged after twenty three months in the Sam service. He served with Reed Hospital Band led by Elmer Whalstrum and traveled with the unit across the United States for recruiting. Camp says he learned a lot, was well fed, and that Uncle Sam was a good employer.
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