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Newspaper
Sisseton Weekly Standard
Location
Sisseton, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1920
Page
1
The report notes Senator Poindexter quickly advances an anti strike bill amid unclear debate. A senior figure from Pobette moves to reconsider, signaling a procedural maneuver rather than open discussion.
Senators Poindexter Smoot and King showed smiles as the bill passed after a tense reading. Senator La Follette moved to reconsider with Hiram Johnson backing him, delaying transmission to the House and allowing opponents to press the issue.
In a December Senate session Senator Poindexter gave notice to lay on the table the motion to reconsider a strike bill. Debate centered on how many Senators were present when the bill passed with differing recollections and calls for more discussion before final approval.
The senate on Thursday December 16 without debate passed the Poindexter bill amid a crowded calendar. King Utah blocked many bills to clear space for the measure as observers watched for potential named opponents Hiram Johnson or La Follette.
Homer Robinson of Sisseton and Pearl Tubbs of Cus ter wed at Alliance Nebraska on December 16. Homer, a former overseas U S Army member hospitalized at Custer Sanitarium due to wartime disabilities, will live in Minneapolis where he attends an Army school. the Standard extends congratulations.
Wool growers in the West plan to manufacture and sell blankets direct from designated mills to consumers, cutting costs by half. Wool from Texas, Michigan, Wyoming, and other states would be graded and concentrated in central warehouses then shipped to mills in Galveston for processing. Agencies in large cities would sell blankets to hotels, hospitals, and individuals, aiming to restore profits and reduce retail prices while facing transport and market challenges. The piece also notes a New Year program at Goodwill church and services led by Pastor C S Vang.
Farmers along the mail routes join a playful contest to give the carrier the most presents. The week highlights appreciation for postal workers and their daily efforts. The Standard plans to publish winners and participant names in a future issue.
State commercial travelers urge erection of a union station at Wolsey by the Chicago Northwestern and Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul railways to aid the traveling public.
The North Dakota Bankers Association meetings in Bismarck adopted resolutions urging co operation with state administration and the Bank of North Dakota. They urged treasurers to keep public funds with the Bank of North Dakota, fund reserve deposits, and support bond offerings by the industrial commission for state expansion and farm mortgage operations. The note also mentions a social column about Verne Bollenbeck’s secret wedding to Elizabeth Quinlivan and their quiet plans.
The notice announces a New Year’s service at Trinity Lutheran Church in Austin led by Pastor C. G. Austin on Sunday morning at 10:20 with a Sunday school at 11:30. It also notes a New Year service at the Norway church on January 1 at 3:00 p.m. in English and inviting visitors.
Theodore Wynde died Wednesday at his home near the Agency from pneumonia after a two week illness. He leaves four children. The funeral is at the Goodwill church with burial in the Goodwill cemetery. The Standard extends sympathy to the family.
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