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Sisseton Weekly Standard

Location

Sisseton, South Dakota, United States of America

Date

Jul 23, 1920

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Emil Sudan Speaks at Peever Meeting on Farm Reform

Emil Sudan addressed a large crowd at an open air meeting in Peever, urging support for the Nonpartisan League and highlighting the economic harms of the current system on farmers. He cited government statistics and urged ballot reform, with questions signaling strong engagement from both sides. The event followed by other meetings in New Effington as a nationwide swing toward reform continues. The report also details severe hail damage across several South Dakota areas, noting worst storms near Muller and White Lake with crop losses ranging up to 70 percent in some locales and widespread field destruction.

Sori Peryer Pygmiz de Levyn Jouste i Emil Sudan Sudan Nonpartisan League New Effington

Hailstorm Wrecks Farms Near White Lake and Mitchell

A severe hailstorm July 1 struck near White Lake and Mitchell causing extensive crop damage. Farmers report alfalfa and corn losses up to total destruction, with fields turned to mud and livestock killed or injured, including cattle and poultry. The storm was described as fists of hail and persisted about 35 minutes.

Mitchell S. D J. P. Tschetter Stickney Buckney Henry Muller White Lake Tschetter Muller

Friends Celebrate 25th Wedding Anniversary of Mr and Mrs W Wilson

About seventy friends surprised the couple at their home on Tuesday July 20 marking their 25th anniversary. The party included cakes, music, speeches, a poem, and a purse of esteem for Mr Wilson followed by a luncheon.

W. D. Wilson Tarvick Vang Andrew Tarvick

Alec Murray Returns Car From Sisseton Repair Garage

Alec Murray of Peever retrieved his car after repairs completed at a Sisseton garage, driving it back home.

Alec Murray Peever Sisseton

Remund Stapleton Wedding in Ortonville Minnesota

On Thursday July 5 in Ortonville Minnesota Fred Rimund and Carte Stapleton were united in marriage. The bride is the daughter of Mr and Mrs W W Stapleton of Corona North Dakota. They will spend their honeymoon in Foster Ortonville and nearby towns as they begin married life.

Fred Rimund Carte Stapleton Corota Organyte Remund Sisseton Luischas Wis Ring Flere Moe Reniind

Black Hills Region Welcomes Tourists in New Color Booklet

Pierre announces a 32 page color booklet promoting the Black Hills as a premier destination. The publication, produced by local commercial clubs and the immigration department, highlights rugged beauty from the Rockies to the Himalayas like pine forests and granite peaks. It invites travelers to explore canyons, streams, and campgrounds accessible via rail and highway, stressing hospitality and growing tourist interest.

Pierre Tyr Blick Hill Ininistration Compussioner Gluck Hill Hills Immigration Department Iayita Lion Amonz Rockies Himalayas Black Hills

Ex-Service Man Appointed as St. City Attorney

A retired military officer has been named city attorney of St. City. The appointment follows local government selection procedures and aims to bring disciplined public service to the legal office.

McNally Named First Assistant City Attorney in St Paul

Curlerga FP McNally, a St Paul attorney and war veteran, is appointed first assistant city attorney effective with the new administration. He served as a lieutenant in the 340th machine gun company, 89th division, seeing action at St Michael the Argonne and other drives. He lives at 281 Nelson Ave with his wife and two children.

Waty Saldiy Will Veafi Curlerga McNaly St. Paul South Dakota Muack Prince Nix Will Prom St. Paul Daily News Carleton Nelson Sai McNally St. Paul College of Law T D. O'Brien Membe Daugherty & McNally Careton Post American Legion 340Th Machine Gir Company S8th St. Mihiel Argonne Rumsey County Bar Association St. Paul Counseil Knights of Columbus Nelson Ave

Lowrie and Hopp Wedding Attended in Sisseton

Mr Robert Lowrie Jr and Miss Hilda Hopp wed at the Browns Valley area Methodist church with Rev Butterfield presiding. Attendants Adelbert Peterson and Miss Ruby Arrow Smith. Couple to reside in Sisseton with friends sending best wishes for happiness and prosperity.

Robert Lowrie, Jr Hilda Hopp Browns Valles Butterfield Adelbert Peterson Ruby Arrowsmith Lowrie Sisseton Robert Lowrie John Hopp Browns Valley

Hail Storm Damages Crops South of Redelm

A severe hail storm swept through the southern farming belt near Redelm causing 25 to 50 percent crop damage in the region known for its fertility. The storm carved a path through the county’s productive lands and farmers assess losses.

Here Re ‘Gion

Liebenstein Bedell Wedding at Clark Surprises Friends

A surprise wedding took place at the Clark home as Liebenstein and Florence Hedell wed. Liebenstein, longtime Sisseton resident, is connected with McGowsty Lumber and will move to Rockford Town to run a family store.

Ernest Liehenstein Alwas McGowsty Lumber Company

Sisseton Ball Team Plays Eden Exhibition Split Results

Sisseton’s summer ball group, invited by Eden, visited Eden for two games. Davis and Melvin Christianson formed the Sisseton battery in a 6 to 4 loss, then Eden won 2 to 1 with the same battery. A return game is planned for Sunday, August 1.

Sisseton Eden Waseball Oine Boys Minneapolis Jim Davis Davis Melvin Christianson Battery

State machine moves to kill primary law

The state machine seeks to repeal the people's primary law by submitting the machine primary to a November vote. Critics call for a fair test with debates between governor nominees while denouncing rushed passage and minority rule. The piece accuses Norbeck and McMaster of ill will and warns the machine plan hurts public policy and petition rights.

Nomlitees Norbeck-McMaster Norbeck McMaster Senate U. S

The Lessons of the Harvest Sunday Service at 10 30

The Methodist congregation invites all to Sunday morning at 10 30 to hear The Lessons of the Harvest. Pastor O W Butterfield invites members to attend and reflect on the Best of Life at Sunday evening service at 8 00.

W. Butterfield

Early sown grain to yield heaviest this year

Reports from local observers indicate the early sown grain will produce the heaviest yield this year as grain conditions in the area are examined. The earlier wheat has passed danger of rusts.

Film Week At The Unique Features Silent Stars

Specials to be shown at The Unique include Shadows of Suspicion with Lockwood and Nazimova in August and Nazimova-led titles such as Revelation and Eye for an Eye. Other billings include Burning Daylight with Jack London and The Brat with September dates, plus Modern Salome, Lombardi Ltd and Fair and Warmer with May Allison. The Rev Fr Halpin of Milbank was in the city for part of the week.

Lockwood Nazimova Jack London Hampton Lombardi Ltd Bert Lytell May Allison Married Dana Sei Halpin Milban Our City Theifor

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