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Sisseton Weekly Standard in Sisseton, South Dakota

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Sisseton Weekly Standard

Location

Sisseton, South Dakota, United States of America

Date

Jul 12, 1918

Page

3

South Dakota War Election Message Urges Unity and War Support

A political notice in the South Dakota context urges pro American candidates in the Second district, defends farming interests, and calls for long war readiness. It condemns outsiders who organize farmers against farmers and highlights Republican strength with farmer leadership and legislative results. It also notes Red Cross fundraising by the Big Coulie Indian church and a Wilmot incident where a man was hanged in effigy for not buying war stamps.

Congress South Dakota Big Coulie Red Cross Wilmot Mary Building Main Street Wilmot Enterpris

An Eye For An Eye and A Bloody Battlefield

A brutal clash between Asa and Solo with Paull Wing in support ends in Solomon’s escape and medical aid after severe injuries. Assailants loot $6.60 and plot further action before authorities issue warrants. Beal Wetherbee, son of Mr and Mrs E W Wetherbee, dies serving aboard the U S S New York, shocking Fairmount and nearby communities.

Sweetcorn Solonor Asa Rédz Solomon Salomon Paull Wing Lim Gilbert Horn E. W. Wetherbee Fairmount Beal Navy Itha Gilman U. S. S. New York Effington

Spelling Clarification in Letters to Soldiers in France

The guidance states the word American must be spelled out in full in letters to soldiers in France. An associated note mentions the warden of the state penitentiary purchasing 100000 pounds of twine from Wisconsin to fill orders for the state.

France Asa State Penitentiary Wisconsin State Penitentiary

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Republican Party Lepler Sisset United States German Empire Understad Federal Trade Commission Commission Armour and Company Cudahy Packing Co Morris & Company Swift & Company Wilson & Company
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