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Newspaper
Sisseton Weekly Standard
Location
Sisseton, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1917
Page
2
A North Dakota law requires townships to levy at most 15 per mile of graded valleys with at least five dragging events annually and to pay residents who contract dragging up to 3 per mile. Township supervisors may set dragging districts. The piece criticizes broad accusations of disloyalty for diverse cultural references.
Sioux warriors from Pine Ridge and Rosebud join Rapid City and Pierre units as South Dakota volunteers prepare for deployment to France. The natives are expected to perform as well as white guardsmen if needed, contributing to the defense in Europe.
The Readys dance on Saturday night drew a large crowd and big turnout. Robert Casey and William Argo agreed to deeds last Thursday and bought property. Grace Argo completed eight months of school in Agency township and returned home.
The Anti Saloon League report asserts white and Sioux volunteers will mobilize to support enforcement of the dry law. It describes Sioux warriors as capable scouts and riders, likening them to famed Cossacks, with a warning that reservations may organize defenses if government demands factional duty. The piece details enforcement mechanisms via county sheriffs and druggists for veterinary liquor use, emphasizing the law’s broad power over liquor sales and perjury. An unrelated notice lists a farm for sale in Bossko township with 160 acres under Savage listing.
A congressional bill passed in the session ending in March would grant pensions to survivors of the Dakota militia who served in 1862 against the Sioux. Vermillion notes a large Capt. Pruitt company may include survivors. Nelson Miner’s federal company had no relation. Mrs. K Bowe and child leave for Lake Mills for a month. Mr. Bowe attends Lutheran Synod in Minneapolis. Also notice of the annual Sisseton Independent School District election on June 19, 1917 for board members and treasurer with polls from noon to 5 pm. Frank R. McKenna, Clerk.
Wm Swedlund manager notes land holdings across several states with emphasis on Roberts county Texas farm lands. Offers residences for sale or rent and farm loans at low rates. Provides Fire Wind and Hail insurance and Old Line Life through Mutual Life of New York.
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