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Newspaper
Sisseton Weekly Standard
Location
Sisseton, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1913
Page
4
The speaker argues that true happiness for the greatest number depends on government policy. He asserts that any enduring party must place human welfare as a cardinal principle and a core plank of its platform to succeed in the nation. He links welfare to party stability and national progress.
Senator Kenyon of Iowa remains hopeful for the party’s future despite last fall’s setback. He criticizes Penrose and Barnes as unsuited leaders and calls for their removal. The piece notes push for equal suffrage votes in New York Nevada and Montana, and forecasts nationwide women’s suffrage within ten years.
The Young Turks pressured the old cabinet to resign and installed a new ministry. Reforms in Turkey proceed slowly and prove short lived.
Regional quarrel centers on Vermillion and Aberdeen claim to producing the territory’s first white child. Proponents cite Vermillion as the birthplace, while Aberdeen supporters push a broader claim across the early Dakota landscape.
Taxes are one third higher under the Commission form in Watertown versus the old system. Local tidbits note Gleerup tailor shop sale, J. W. Barrington’s Aberdeen trip, and a delayed Standard office move. Oscar Braaten and Agnes Olson wed, McGowan lumber inventory in Milbank, Budd Gilbert edits opera house curtain, Pilgrim's Progress at Star Theatre on Feb 10 with four reels. Oliver typewriter for sale at $50.
A number of good horses offered for sale including two perfect family horses. They are gentle and well broke suitable for single or double riding. Contact Nels Johnson, 291f.
A lively ad note highlights poultry supplies available at the Racket store 2911. An exchange over a stopped watch reveals a humorous customer jeweler scene and a joke about a wife who can cook but won’t.
The London Telegraph quotes a humorous exchange about a dream where one person buys the other a new hat. The reply notes this is the first hat dream that did not cost money, implying a playful take on gift spending and affection.
Furnished heated room for rent inquires to Mrs Peever. Red Cross drug store sells fine violins and strings. H Willard Sons Co furriers and tanners invite hides for robe making. Sunday dinner by Mrs A Wilbur Home Bakery. Mrs Amy Thompson former local restaurateur dies in Ortonville after years away.
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