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Newspaper
Sisseton Weekly Standard
Location
Sisseton, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1908
Page
11
A historical state finance note shows no bonded debt on January 1 1907, a two mill tax, and a net debt rise of about 312000 dollars in Crawford's first year. It discusses revenue warrants, cash on hand, and looming deficits prompting two-year tax levies and constitutional tax safeguards removal.
Hon Chas H Burke formerly eight years SD congressman and candidate for re election arrived in Sisseton from Tuesday to Wednesday to meet friends in Roberts county. The article highlights his congressional service including the free homes bill saving settlers on Sisseton Wahpeton lands, $400 per quarter section, and $800,000 for the tribe. It notes support for the railroad rate bill pure food act meat inspection law commerce department creation and river and land improvements with focus on South Dakota interests.
A testimonial style notice promotes Buffalo Pitts threshing gear, praising its bone strong engine and on road ease, claiming high straw consumption and farmer savings. The speaker, W. Cantpere, asserts he will treat customers fairly and produce real value, expressing intent to settle in Sisseton and inviting trial of the machinery.
General Conklin writes that Crawford administration favors wealthy cattle raisers, tolerates wild cattle trespass, and harms homesteaders. He recalls a Stanley County hardship, cites a winter trespass law, and warns that families lose crops, milk, and schooling as cattle destroy property and lives.
A fragmented excerpt shows supporters urging an eastward journey for bread and work while praising Crawford for governor. The speaker questions if voting against Crawford aligns with the eternal fitness of things, hinting at political tensions and campaign rhetoric.
A fragmented report notes Taft as a presidential candidate and Albertiptre Dor mC as a U.S. Senate figure amid intraparty squabbles. The Pierre April 25 dispatch says the state supreme court voided parts of the primary law affecting delegate selection and county conventions, while Prohibition candidates must file under the revised rules.
Join a Tuesday six o'clock departure from St Paul for a tour of the best large tract of agricultural land in North Dakota. J C Perkins of Western Land Securities Co will provide plats and information. Little Duke cigar priced at five cents at Will's.
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