Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Sisseton Weekly Standard in Sisseton, South Dakota

We have 735,312 pages in South Dakota

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 10 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Sisseton Weekly Standard

Location

Sisseton, South Dakota, United States of America

Date

Jan 30, 1920

Page

3

Legion Contest Ends In Tie At Local Post Meeting

At the American Legion post gathering last Monday seventeen new members joined each side causing a tie in the contest. Dana Babecock's side wins a celebratory feed hosted by the losing side on February 9. A Chow Committee led by Arthur Tew Myron Doud Emil Vaage Sievert Aas Dr Sorbel Jack Ackerman Maurice Swanberg Alfred Hickson is formed to plan the menu and invite new members before February 4.

the American Legion Dana Babecock Arthur Tew Myron Doud Emil Vaage Sievert Legion Alfred N. Strand

Organizer dreams and wedding wreaths across nations

A world of bridal customs and symbolic wreaths is described. The tale of St Peter and an organizer contrasts labor and religion with a hint of humor. It notes flowers and crowns in England Spain Norway Sweden Serbia Germany and Hungary and various materials used for bridal adornment.

England Spain Jonian Isles Germany Bolhemia Switzerland

Brotherhood Meeting At Presbyterian Church Discusses Skating Rink

The Men’s Brotherhood met at the Presbyterian Church last Friday evening to discuss a skating rink for children. After the discussion, refreshments were served by the chow committee comprising W. J. Thomas Ay Swenson Myron Doud and Dana Babcock.

Presbyterian Church Chow W. J. Thomas Ay Swenson Myron Doud Dana Babcock

Teachers Institute Ends Amid Heated Debate Over Heading Next Week

A teachers institute session saw a lively clash as tutors debated future topics and speakers. A provocative exchange prompted a jungle of interruptions before the meeting adjourned and plan for the next session was shelved.

Uts Artisuag

Noahs Wife in the Wellsworth Mystery Play

The Chicago Journal recounts Naamah the daughter of Byach as Noahs wife in a Wellsvale style mystery, noting her temper and resistance to entering the ark, and describing tensions aboard the floating vessel with Naamah blue and lions outraged by her behavior.

Noah Byach Milo Tast Naaman Naamah Pretty Woman Chicago Journal

Why Three Meals a Day In Modern Diets

The article debates whether two meals can replace three, arguing that two very hearty meals offer no clear advantage over three ordinary ones. It notes that moderate, spaced eating is easier to digest for many, and suggests lightening all meals rather than skipping one. It also claims widespread eating patterns imply some inherited benefits.

Aristotle concept of common sense and integration of senses

The text discusses Aristotle's theory of a common sense as a central clearing house for sensory reports, merging hearing sight and other faculties. It suggests the idea was a significant, debated contribution admired by philosophers across ages.

Aristotle Hing Ag

Poland and Europe Fear War as Bolsheviks Win Threats Rise

A survey flags Poland Finland and other border states as flashpoints as Bolshevik advance unsettles Europe. It notes allied food and arms plans to keep these nations in play while trade and price shifts explain Danish butter imports to New York. Labor unrest and the sedition bill loom over Minnesota and St Paul politics as farmer and labor groups push independent candidates.

Poland New York France Gompers St. Paul Labor Russia England Finland Letvia Europe

Local Notables and Daily Happenings Across Communities

Busy days in small towns with residents like Finnesand buying goods for spring, Lorna returning from school, and Emil Hagen hoping for favorable days. People visit relatives, teachers plan events, and patients or workers deal with illnesses and dental work while families gather for social or school activities.

Finnesand

Local Notes From Aberdeen and Minneapolis Visit

Kittie Perkins returned to Aberdeen on Saturday after a brief visit. T. R. Smiley traveled to Minneapolis on business. Com mon Clay described as a prize play with punch. Urnate Theatre hosts events January 29 and 30.

Kittie Perkins Aberdeen T. R. Smiley Minneapolis Urnate Theatre

Also Mentioned on This Page

Pearly Gates St. Peter Pete Judge Gary Sisseton International Thos. S. Osman Sisseton, So, Dak T. Axness Robertson Ertsgaard Sampson Gash Speaker Clemenceau Calliaux Bnei Agan Minnesota Agricultural Society Nonpartisan League Leof McGill-Warner J Ing Company Frank W. Murphy Wheaton Amtrica Firge Fine Charles Kenning Bird Island Townley Friends of Agriculture Gorpers American Federation of Labor Congress United States Department of Justice Labor Assembly Mahoney Working People’s Winona Brain Ord Lorna Rudolph Bottiger Roughlie Emil Hagen Lillie Sissetton Amanda Wendrickson Enterprise No. 3 Edward Albert Lee Tver Cullum Guermundson Brick Dahl Carrie Bendickson Elmer Lekness Rasmus Bendickson Bernt Bendickson Willie Just Veblen Art C. E. McGowan Lumber Co
Search Courier

Search the Sisseton Weekly Standard Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Sisseton Weekly Standard?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication