Sisseton Standard Nonpartisan Political Page Poem
The issue shows a political list of State and County candidates led by United States Senator Ayres and Governor candidate M P Bites. It also prints a long poem by Oliver Wendell Holmes praising farming life and labor, framed as a civic tribute.
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United States
Tom Ayres
Perkins County
Congress
E J. Holter
Canton
Aberdeen
G. B. Farnam Newell
M. P. Bites
Sanborn County
O. W. Best
Beadle County
Huron
H. H Anderson
Mitchell
Frank Whal
William Niel
Why Free Speech Matters in Love of Country
Opinion piece argues love of country is natural and vital, but can be exploited by agitators who push majoritarian rhetoric. It cautions against branding dissent as disloyal and notes dangers of nationalist bias shaping public policy.
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Europe
Allies
Russia
Aeucey
Poland
Jugo-Slavia
Roumania
France
Nonpartisan League debated amid farm labor unity calls
The text argues for farm and labor unity amid political clash over the Farmer-Labor Convention and the Forty-Eight Committee. It questions censorship and urges a national labor backed movement, citing figures like McAdoo and Bryan on primary reform and profiteering. It discusses amalgamation, opposition from business interests, and the need for lawful, democratic action.
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Althout
Chicago
Committee of Forty-Eight
Farmers
Governor Norbeck Targets Speaker Benson in Goat Plot
The Sioux Falls article alleges Gov. Norbeck selected Speaker Benson as the goat after a special session, prompting Benson to publicly refute the claim. The dispute centers on backroom plans with Democrats and Nonpartisans and perceived missteps by the governor during the session.
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Norbeck
Leagin
Benson
House of Representatives
Sioux Falls
Prices rise and rents omitted warn of disaster in Ohio report
The Ohio Newspaper notes that machinery and material costs have increased, some publishers omit rent in cost calculations, others neglect proper payroll salaries, and depreciation of worn-out equipment is ignored. The committee urges immediate adjustment to recommended rates to avoid ruin.
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Ohio
Advertising Space Rates by Circulation Levels
A National Editorial Association committee recommends ad space pricing per inch by newspaper circulation from 500 up to 5,000 plus. Rates range from 20 cents for 500 or less to 50 cents for 5,000 or less, with higher labor costs noted as rising 50 to 150 percent.
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National Editorial Association
State Machine Works to Kill Law
A continued opinion piece condemns the state machine for backing a primary law seen as destructive. It argues the convention should set platform principles after votes and accuses the law of forcing party voter registration and limiting ballot choice. It claims the measure places the cart before the horse and undermines the people’s primary system.
No. 9 Vote Against the Machine Candidates
Fragmentary political notice urges voters to oppose machine candidates in the general election. The text appeals to the rank and file to rescue the people’s rights and advocates voting No to the machine slate led by H. O. Richards.
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Joya
Alen Yay
H. O. Richarns
Pri Lion
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