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Newspaper
Sisseton Weekly Standard
Location
Sisseton, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1908
Page
4
Fragmentary OCR notes reveal names Fryation, Knapp, Ampletb, Lester, and Place in what appears to be a local dispute or administrative matter. Reader context indicates a possible meeting or placement at Bins Aseune with involved roles such as manager and battur. Further readable details are limited.
An archival collage notes farming weather in South Dakota, a July harvest promise, and booster appeals. It reports a sensational arrest in a local hotel dispute, a courthouse verdict, and reflections on rural journalism from old Grant County Review lore. It includes a quip on city editors and rural life, plus civic questions from Chicago Daily News.
Mrs Lester Murray and daughter visiting the Hicks families have returned home to Britton. Bert Opsal leases the Peever Pilot to Paul Kohler of Corona who has taken possession. 4H Mead returns from Flandreau and is improving in health. A W Tower considers advertising an all night joint at his machinery warehouse. James Ross, veteran Indian trader, back at Sisseton agency to erect a store after posting bond. Harvest labor in Roberts County scarce as many go south for work amid bumper crop conditions.
A quirky fragment from the New York World observes Mary in a muddled scene blending nursery image Mary has the lamb with a fashion craze. It hints at urban style and social chatter around Marys caltr and skirt trends while referencing retail and city life.
The Unique Family Theatre Company opens its new venue in Electric Theatre, Sisseton, tomorrow night August 1 with life motion pictures illustrated songs. Mrs F B Rhodes is musical director and Frank Rhodes runs the box office. Two nightly shows, prices 16 cents for adults and 10 cents for children under 11. The buildings cross
Readable city edition notes City Hall theater space upgraded with repainting papering and new electrical installations. The improved venue is expected to attract larger crowds and become a popular feature in the community.
RETHRSON born Sunday July 24th 11105 to Me and Mrs Otto Peterson a nine pound baby girl. Hogan Gilbert married at Wheaton Mir on Thursday July 29 Me Peter Hogan and Miss Clara Gilbert of this city. The bride praised as a fair daughter of A H Gilbert and groom a popular young man. They will live in the home bought by Hogan in the third ward. Matt Henkles of Sisseton Mill & Light Co married yesterday in Nashua, Minn. the bride's name not learned, best wishes to the couple.
Fragments report a religious procession or service across several churches. Names and places are garbled but indicate a Sunday observance with prayers and reference to clergy and church events. The text is highly distorted with multiple unreadable words and missing details.
A fragmented OCR list presents a Republican ticket with numerous names across counties and towns including Redfield Canton Clear Lake Groton and Sioux Falls. The scan also notes an instruction to file the Weis Leidner account at the STANDARD office.
A testimonial endorses Down's Kidney Pills describing relief from bladder and kidney trouble after using the product. The user claims improved tone and normal secretions, crediting the remedy for better health. Sold by Foster Milburn Co in New York with a 39 cent price.
An advertisement promotes a special sale of Mexican hammocks at 75 cents each. The line is described as complete and attractive with closely woven fancy hammocks noted as pretty and serviceable. The offer highlights unprecedented value and urges customers not to miss the chance.
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