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Newspaper
Sisseton Weekly Standard
Location
Sisseton, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1920
Page
7
White River native Adam Marshall of Rosebud Sioux earns world champion bucking horse rider title at Ft Dodge Jr securing a $6,000 trophy and a $1,000 silver laid saddle. He will defend his title this season and remains a leading figure in the sport.
Trainmen at Hecla discovered a large cattle theft after 42 head believed driven there overnight to be loaded onto a car. Cattle belonged to C. H. Cooper of Brampton North Dakota, who identified the property the next day. no billing had been made for the car.
A herd of 22 cattle found in the McGraw pasture near Hecla is identified as Cooper's. Rustlers reportedly planned to load two cars at towns along the north Milwaukee branch to flee the country. Pierre Hay land in Lymat county is rented up to 20 an acre, indicating expectations of a strong hay market despite uncertain crops.
Dates for the first annual livestock show in Watertown were announced for October 12, 13, 14 and 15 under Meaa spices of the Eastern South Dakar Breeder cetition. Premium lists for several stock classes were issued by L. V. Ausman as the committee finalizes the prize list. The event expects strong exhibitor turnout from eastern South Dakota and beyond.
Experts say rust is present in spots but dry cool weather halts spread near Aberdeen Brown and adjacent counties. Wheat in head, cutting due in two weeks. crops in neighboring counties reportedly strong. Mayor Binder notes exceptional western Stanley county yields and high corn and wheat in sight. People needed for haying and harvest work.
Extensive improvements are being made to the municipal electric light system in Canova with new equipment added to modernize the network. The upgrades aim to meet residents demands for years to come and bring the system up to the latest state standards.
Sioux Falls report extends the War Risk Insurance reinstatement deadline from July 1 1920 to January 1 1921. Applicants must tender at least two monthly premiums and be in as good health as at discharge. Additional details available from Chester Morissey in Sioux Falls. Servicemen urged to act now as no further extension is expected after January 1.
Under present conditions Manley Champlin extension agronomist at the state college says the man who grows banned wheat will risk about per acre in the hope of securing an increase of about 10 bushels per acre. Full information on Kanreed wheat sources of seed may be obtained by writing Mr Champlin at Brookings.
An extension entomologist advocates coordinated grasshopper poisoning over large areas to reduce repeat treatments. He notes higher costs for small purchases of bait and urges neighbors to unite, contact the county agent, and hold an organization meeting when infestations are serious.
States reports show a large crop with the eastern portion advancing best. Some southern Guam fields are laid by for the season. cultivation continues in most areas. Small grain looks good though harvest likely in the south not for two weeks. northern counties will lag.
The report notes a strong crop outlook across the northern and eastern regions with wheat and flax advancing and fields promising a heavy harvest. Damaged areas appear as stripes and spots, but overall seedless sections west of the Missouri river boast excellent grass hay prospects and a much stronger fodder crop than last year.
The article notes that thistle or any green crop has been valued as a life saver for cattle, while this year the nation faces a drought with four heavy hay crops mentioned in passing as a contrast to earlier forage supplies.
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