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Newspaper
Sisseton Weekly Standard
Location
Sisseton, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1920
Page
1
A large Sisseton crowd enjoyed a grand parade and concert by the Sisseton Band, a 28-piece ensemble that thrilled spectators lining streets and rooftops. Report notes strong community support, local business bustling, and calls for ongoing moral and financial backing to sustain the band for future performances.
Report from Sioux Falls notes Tom Ayres and Miss Daley were egged by a local mob amid a disturbance in South Dakota. Spectators intervened and ejected the egg throwing group, prompting a debate sparked by the incident and comments about the speakers delivering an urgent message to the state.
A partial ledger of stock subscribers shows individuals and towns including Claire City Hastings Veblen Claire City Sam Vassen Claire City Frank St p Claire City Gust Hegre and more. The scattered names span Claire City Veblen Sisseton Browns Valley and other Minnesota locations with many residents tied to local firms and households.
Mrs. Ole Charles Enger, born Augusta Johnson Enger in Etna Norway 184, died yesterday at 9:45 AM at the Ole Charles residence in Morris. She leaves Ole Charles, a daughter Mrs. O B Minndson of Morris, and a son in Newark. Funeral at Goodwill Lutheran Church at 2 today, burial in Morris beside parents and five brothers, with many mourners and condolences from the community.
A family from Klamath Oregon traveled by rail to Duluth then bought a touring car and toured Minnesota and Wisconsin visiting relatives. They arrived in Wilmot July 21 and stayed until July 25 enjoying picnics and visits.
A fragmented list notes subscription readers and attendees in Claire City and nearby towns. Names include Louis Wanote Clare City and Jurgens family of Coron with SWanson and Benedix Peters among attendees, alongside residents from Otley and Wilmoy.
Harvesting of a bumper crop in Robert County begins amid favorable weather. Wheat and barley yield strong, corn in good shape, with hay likely best in years. Farmers anticipate major effort next week as tool, team, and even families join the harvest into late nights to store the county’s bounty.
The Philadelphia Public Ledger editorial rejects the notion that abuse drives policy and argues that clashing interests shape war and diplomacy. It cites Boer War motives, Russo-Japanese tensions, and Cuba to illustrate how nations pursue self interest over passion. The piece notes political strife in South Dakota, with Ayres and Norbeck facing hecklers as farm crowds press for debate, eggs hurled and a cashier drawn into the clash.
Miss Alleen Daly, candidate for Superintendent, faced a hostile Toronto crowd as opponents disrupted her address with eggs and darkness. Norbeck and Tom Ayres spoke briefly amid the uproar, while security and townsfolk pressed to hear about civil rights and public instruction in the troubled political scene.
Roy Eck, age 12, died July 22 after a diphtheria illness. He was born October 15, 1909 in Sisseton. Funeral services were held at Sisseton cemetery with Rev Fr Cuniff officiating. he is survived by his parents two sisters and one brother.
The Goodwill Lutheran Church holds an English service Sunday August 1 at 1 20 a m led by Rev A M Mannes at 1 League at 245 Bearphody welcome action.
State College Brookings announces a new School of Agriculture opening November 1 offering winter courses in farming and home making for common school graduates. Programs also cover home economics engineering pharmacy and general science with bulletins available from The President.
A misprint in the White Pock Journal reports that four nine pound boys arrived last week at the George Rose home, stating it should have read a 114 pound boy. The item carries local humor about the erroneous weight and the family.
The article analyzes substantial cattle losses shown by farmer A B Gilbert and George F Selter of Danube Minnesota. Selter reports losses of 2021 15 and 994 93 on two fattening runs, excluding labor costs. The piece argues reduced cattle raising or exit from the trade as farmers respond to poor margins amid lower exports and higher imports. It lists detailed costs for 29 steers bought Oct 25 1919 and sold July 16 1920, including feed, corn, and interest, ending with a net loss of 3994 22. A note mentions local movie specials and a visiting priest.
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