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Sisseton Weekly Standard

Location

Sisseton, South Dakota, United States of America

Date

Jul 09, 1920

Page

4

State Ticket and County Officials Parade in Beadle County

The Sibleton Standard lists state and county election candidates under the state ticket. It names United States Senator E J Holler and others like Governor M P Pates and Secretary of State William Nielan, plus county posts for Beadle and Marshall counties including County Attorney General O N Burch and Sheriff H H Baker.

United States Tom Ayres Perkins County Congress E. J. Holler Canton Aberdeen E Partha Newell M. P Pates C W. Host James Jack) Hanson Register of Deede Layton Teare J. O Johnson H. H. Baker County

Pair Fighter Opposes Mob Violence in North Dakota

A Kansas newspaper owner and critic William Allen White denounce mob violence sparking a national debate. The piece links anti league tactics to coercion by officials, condemns the suppression of political opponents, and questions local governance amid economic pressures and union-busting actions across North Dakota.

William Allen White Kansas Nonpartisan League Burnquist Minnesota Burnguiet Northwest

Hurting business lore hints at caveat emptor debate

A garbled passage discusses the impact of laws protecting pure honest-weight foods and other products for the public, with mentions of enforcement and the caveat emptor theory. It references North Dakota, farmers, lawyers, and real estate in a fragmented, unclear context.

Benete North Dakota Tule Emeral Mort Hanpely

Pinchot Rejects Harding Endorsement and Calls for New Party

Serenary Amos Pinchot, Roosevelt ally and Committee of 48 member, condemns Senator Penrose for praising Harding. He says the Chicago July 30 launch shows old parties fail to reform from within and urges progressives to back a new party that addresses cost of living, government ownership, and other pressing economic issues.

Amos Pinchot Roosevelt Committee of 48 Raise Penrose Harding Chicago Pinchot Republican Party Penrose

Petition by farmers and ex service men read before legislature

The petition was presented and heard by a special session of the legislature but only portions registered and the strong demands were ignored. It laments that honest papers cannot reach all readers while more press is needed to explain the actions and motives behind the events.

Therrs Gnd

Life of Democratic nominee amid Frisco convention report

The narrative traces a Democratic convention in Frisco, profiling the nominee’s life since 1870 and detailing a career as a statesman and golfer. It questions motives behind platform pledges and probes how much interest Cox holds in aiding families against profiteering pressures, while noting editor reactions and public curiosity.

Democrati Frisco Allsatani Ohio Cox

Farmer Boycott Call From Northern Light Letter

A letter to readers argues for a farmers boycott of merchants supporting farmer newspapers. It urges unity against non farmer papers and warns that trading with obstructive merchants strengthens their power. The piece supports fighting pressure with similar tactics if needed.

Thyemaligr Somkoligitor Tein Sapennes Yafai Il Minn

Moving Forward Propaganda Portrays Non Partisan League Victory

A North Dakota election victory is hailed as vindication for the Non Partisan League amid claims of a large financial effort to oppose the movement. The report links Minnesota and Nova Dakota gains to momentum for producer protection, predicting a national third party aligning with similar aims. Messages from Chicago are anticipated advocating Bob La Follette for president and a Northwest Square Deal.

North Dakota Nova Dakota Minnesota South Dakota Hame Chicago Bob Fa Follette Northwest Sauare Deal

No God No Party No Country Rhetoric Attacks Opponents

The piece accuses profiteers and national newspapers of labeling Republicans who resist permanent foreign alliances as socialist. It condemns claims that opposition to foreign loans and sending soldiers abroad lacks legality, arguing such attacks serve bankers’ interests.

United States Cwhen Europe

Fragmented party rhetoric on war laws and publicity

A disjointed Chicago Republican text critiques socialist rhetoric and war-time laws, arguing certain advocates seek publicity to profit from the public. It questions motives, citing armistice timing and alleged harms to the people as a basis for the pejorative stance.

Chicago

Average Wheat Costs and Yields Across Wheat Belt

The Department of Agriculture reports average production costs per bushel at $2.15 for the midwest and northwest belts. Data from 461 farms show winter wheat yields averaging 149 bushels per acre and spring wheat at 4.0. Winter wheat costs reach 2780 dollars per farm while spring wheat costs average 2240 dollars.

Washington, D. C Midile Wes Northwest Wheat Belt Kansas Nebraska Missouri Minissola North Dap South Dako

Hill News Update on Local Homes and New Arrivals

Mr John Sjogren stays close to home with a new arrival at his place last week a baby girl born on July dst The Wilsons are rapidly raising a new barn frame work about completed Omt building on the Hanse Webster property formerly Chiia Christensen The Eleven home eye sore has been torn down and a step built for present use

John Sjogren Wilsons Hanse Webster Chiia Christensen Hhe Eleven

Colorado Leader Promises Campaign Contributions Debate

The piece notes contributions from Lowden Wood and others to promote contemplation on political costs. It contrasts a “measly” $16 dues for Nonpartisan League members with broader fundraising efforts. The tone critiques county politics and party dynamics in El Paso County.

Lowden Wood Nonpartisan League Eel Paso County Democrat Republi

Campaign spending roars in 1920 primary debate echoes

The Springfield Democrat warns of massive campaign expenditures by Wood Johnson Hoover and Lowden in the recent primary and urges the Two Buttes Sentinel to expose alleged bribery and fraud. It vows a $100 subscription fund if the Sentinel attacks such spending and would send $5 for recurring bravery in editorial stance.

Sons of the County Two Buttes the Sentinel Thore The Sentinel Brothe Jones Newberry Michigan Wood Demotist-Herald William Senate Johnson Lowden Ashiers Lewberry Springfield Democrat

Officers Round Up Number of Boy Bandits In Town

Armour M D reports that 11 to 13 year old boys were arrested by local authorities on charges of wholesale stealing from stores. Loot was cached at various points in town and some children helped uncover the stash.

Armour M. D

Boys Face Reform School After Theft Spree

Two youths received suspended sentences for a theft ring involving candy fishing gear lights and other items. If they resume illegal activity they will be sent to the state reform school, as authorities noted.

State Reform School

Scabies Declared In Stanley County Ft Pierre Area

The state live stock sanitary board declares Stanley County an infected area and orders cattle owners to dip stock. The county agent assists, with fifty thousand head slated for dipping in thirty days using nicotine dip in six counties and several private vats.

Ft. Pierre State Live

Indiana Man Fined for Excess Home Brew Hoarding

An Indiana man was fined after police found more than fifty gallons of home brewed beer in his possession. Authorities labeled the case aggravated hoarding though no further details were provided. The incident underscores stricter limits on illicit drink production and possession.

Indiana

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Sibleton Standard J. F. Bowers Mgr James Hanson Gtereda Pect Bieneton Dakota White Ingersol Wil- Tigi Allen White Detter Company Prt EB. F. Ladd Prem Hill News Colorado Northern Produce Co Depot Peever Stanley County Rees Ately Northern Produce Company Depor Crean W. D. Wilson George Gray Anker Halth N Hardware and Implement Co., Sisseton, S. 0
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