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Newspaper

Sisseton Weekly Standard

Location

Sisseton, South Dakota, United States of America

Date

Dec 26, 1919

Page

3

Minnesota Troops Deployed Amid Falls Strike Turmoil

Governor Burnquist orders state guards to International Falls as a strike by International Falls workers, with support from the American Legion and local officials, escalates. The action follows unrest tied to the Minnesota Dakota and Western railroad and alleged I W W influence.

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American Legion Urges Action Against Un-American Elements

A Centralia telegram from J. Harris urges South Dakota Legion posts to pressure Congress for action against foreign influence and Un-American individuals. It calls for a nationwide publicity campaign, post resolutions supporting families of the Centralia deaths, and reports to state and national headquarters.

Sioux Falls 8. D Centralia J. Harris American Legion T. W. W. Grant Madge Legion Congress Mac The

American Legion resolves against I. W. W. influence and pledges defense

A Centralia Washington Armistice Day tribute prompts Sisseton South Dakota American Legion Post No 30 to condemn the I. W. W. and vow to defend democracy. The resolution calls Congress to act decisively, extend sympathy to Grant Hodge Post No 17, and publish the statements in Roberts County papers.

Centratia Tir Legion OL Harris American Mobioil Edward Orzo American Legion of Sisseton South Dako Centralia Washington Ament South Dakota Grant Hodge Edward Otte Americia Legion of Congress

Local Notes and Community Happenings in St Paw Area

Grant Miss Hilda Bloomquist visits friends in St Paw. Henry Schuhaman and Humboldt Oletzke serve jury duty at the county seat. John M. Hanson and family move into new home. Henry Bottger visits Wm Heinecke from Claire City. Basket party at Wm Peters raises 66 dollars from ten baskets for Charley Bennett. Melvin Peter attends Aberdeen business college. Dist No 1 holds a special meeting to plan a new union schoolhouse to centralize students and boarder facilities. Dist No 3 teacher currently drives 3 1/2 miles to school.

Hilda Bloomquist St. Paw Henry Schuhaman Humboldt Oletzke John M. Hanson Henry Bottger Claire City Wm Heinecke Wm. Peters Charley Bennett Melvin Peter Aberdeen Business College Dist. No. 1 Dist. No. 3

Blowing Well Found Near Vermillion South Dakota

A rare blown gas well near Vermillion in Clay County South Dakota discharged air with a four and a half pound pressure and threw sand and debris up to fifty feet. Professor A L Haines analyzed the sample and found no dangerous gas present.

South Dakota Vermillion Clay County Yeelson Freeman Ward A. L. Haines University of South Dakota

Ground Water Pressure Affects Subterranean Cavities

The examination points to ground water advance as the ultimate cause, pressing on sublanean cavities. Variation in barometric pressure also plays a role, shifting pressure from just over four pounds per square inch to nearly five.

Two Chicago Doctors Find Gas Imaging for Abdominal Disease

Two Chicago physicians Wonling and DC Trestle presented a method at the Western Renuen Society meeting in Chicago. By filling the abdomen with a gas, X Rays reveal diseased tissues, aiding diagnosis and potentially enabling early cancer treatment.

DC Trestle

New Year's Greeting From The United States Army

The army extends a safe and peaceful New Year to the public and to the people it serves. It emphasizes its mission to safeguard the government and ensure the continuance of free America. The one resolution remains to love America and ensure your safety and peace through faithful service.

United States Army America

Brookings Wheat Winners Dominate International Show

Brookings George WW Pierson of Claremalit won the first prize for durum wheat at the International Hay and Grain Show in Chicago. Hernan Hann of Doland placed ninth in the same class. A J Wimple of Beresford won tenth for yellow dent corn in the North Central district. Sam Carlson of Winfield earned fifth for a single ear in the corn class. South Dakota showcased its crops with a large exhibit and centerpiece of a bison head and silver cups.

Brookings George WW. Pierson Claremalit United States Chicago Hernan Hann Doland A. J. Wimple Beresford North Central Sam Carlson Wi Point South Dakota Cottonwood Eureki Hehmore Brookings S. D Acme S

Newberry Bribery Claim Shadows Michigan Senate Race

A political editorial argues the Newberry campaign in Michigan involved massive bribery to sway votes against Ford. It labels Newberry a Bolshevik, calls for severe punishment, and warns the incident threatens core democracy as the nation reflects on war profiteering and electoral integrity.

Republians United Tes Truman Newberry United States Michigan Newbery Henry Ford United States Senate Ford Kim Newberry Oiniens

Government job applicant faces repeated refusals

An exchange notes an applicant saying John missed the civil service exam due to poor spelling and geography, plus trouble with math. He contemplates teaching for two hours or more, remarking times are tough and prospects dim.

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American Legions Goerce Dunas France WL. Shs Grant Dak New Cineer Care Reported Army Ren Swanberg Shoe Store Hero's Republic Sanitary Barber Shop Dasome i Swedlund Bldg Auto Livery and Service W. D. Wilson Msgr Schindler Bros Sisseton, S. D Citizens National Bank Sisseton, South Dakota Roberts County Henry Helvig J. W. Barrington Leo. J. Lukanitsch M. O. Eikum R. Thompson
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