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Newspaper
Sisseton Weekly Standard
Location
Sisseton, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1916
Page
2
The Sisseton Weekly Standard marks its twenty fourth year with reflections on growth, community change, and commitment to a better city. Walter L Johnson notes changes, gratitude for patronage, and hope for harmony and continued support in the future.
A period piece argues against corporate freeloading in newspaper space. It condemns sponging by big business and urges editors to insist on paid, honest advertising. Bethlehem Steel Co is praised as an exemplar, funding space honestly and earning respect across America.
The New York State Athletic Commission revised boxing weight scales. Featherweight and welterweight limits shift to new thresholds while lightweight remains at 123 pounds and other classes adjust accordingly. Details outline changes to feather, welter, and lightweight categories as before.
Editorial calls for decisive action against Mexico amid border tensions. Describes a stepped plan to “sweep” corruption from the region, arguing for a strong American military role if needed to restore order. Urges respect for the flag and duty by the American people.
The piece portrays Theodore Roosevelt as a patriotic reformer not seeking self gain. It notes his public criticisms of Wilson and Congress while denying personal ambition for nomination. It says he would back Hughes if his services are needed and stresses his cooperative spirit and nonpersonal motives.
A 140 year old laurel wood pipe found in 1862 by Isaiah Axe of Boise Idaho, a Union soldier in an India regiment. The bowl bears Yorktown 76 and a skull motif with a silver mount. Inscription records reveal the finder engraved 1862 to denote the date of discovery at Culpeper battle field.
In Portland Ore a streetcar carrying women scouts stenographers and other riders was panicked when two mice appeared inside. Women fainted and injuries were reported as passengers clambered for safety seats. Two men removed the mice and the car continued.
Frank L. Stanton condemns war’s toll in a sonnetlike poem from the Atlanta Constitution. He contrasts the battlefield dead with dreams of home and a mother’s prayer, asking whether kings and conquest justify death and urging peace so no more battle graves stain the earth.
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