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Newspaper
Sisseton Weekly Standard
Location
Sisseton, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1919
Page
5
A mix of local observations and satirical musings notes wages, prices and policy. The column comments on inflation insects and street trees while criticizing lenient treatment of youth crime and probation doctrine. It cites German peace terms and local trade chatter in a reflective editorial tone.
A neighbor city policeman criticizes lenient juvenile sentencing and cites repeated misdeeds followed by light court responses. He suggests small fines on first serious offenses to deter youths, while reporting an auto accident near Browns Valley injuring Mrs. Schnell. The Browns Valley Tribune notes the incident and an unrelated cattle sale notice.
The article urges a nationwide safety-first drive in schools and factories to prevent life altering injuries in mills mines and railroads. It cites high early injury rates in iron and steel and rail yards and argues accidents arise from worker negligence despite laws inspections and compensation benefits.
Wanted a truck salesman for Roberts County to sell trucks direct to consumers on a partial payment plan. We will finance both you and the customer. Potential earnings up to five thousand dollars in the first year. Based in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
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