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Newspaper
Sisseton Weekly Standard
Location
Sisseton, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1919
Page
3
A fragmented report argues North Dakota remains calm compared with other states amid unrest. It claims no mobbing, rioting, or strikes occur in North Dakota while industrial states see widespread labor turmoil, noting cautious observers question Bolshevist fears.
A proposal calls for no more seining permits in the coming season and a scientific survey led by a Federal representative and one state appointee to map rough fish hunts. The study aims to avoid fishing grounds and reduce harm, with jetty legislation noted as a protective measure for game fish in Lake Orlonville.
Isaac F. Marcosson, a national affairs writer, returns from Germany praising a drive to force profiteers to disgorge war wealth. He argues profiteers drive industrial agitation and urges action to stop public robbing, noting German wartime fortunes seized.
A Monday gathering at the Columbian hotel in Sioux Falls between Grant County SD and Die Stone County representatives and fish and game officials focused on sample controls for permit grants to net or trap rough fish in Hig Stone Lake. The group notes carp overrun harming game fish and aims to curb this to protect the lake’s sport fish.
The article discusses a winter special session shaping a revised budget, new laws, and measures to protect state credit and industry. It notes approval of federal amendments, loans for Hypothestric projects, and a broadened soldiers compensation act funded by higher taxes and a raised mill levy.
In Minneapolis and Twin Cities politics the cost of serving franchise backed by street railway interests failed as residents voted 24,272 to 80,018, a 943 margin. The article notes utility firms used campaigns to press for favorable terms and public ownership gains favor as cities like Seattle take over systems. The result shores up reformers and farm labor alliances for upcoming state efforts.
County Agent in Wilmot outlines a dairy project to organize a Holstein cattle club for farmers. Members must own or agree to buy cows, enter top offspring in a sale within two years, and ensure disease-free stock. Banks back financing with loans at standard rates.
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