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Newspaper
Sisseton Weekly Standard
Location
Sisseton, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1919
Page
1
The Roberts County notice urges taxpayers to detail property under oath for 15 enumeration categories including money, mortgages, judgments, book accounts, contracts, and shares. It also directs compiling figures by May 1 and explains a hail insurance law requiring tenants or landowners to file statements by June 1 to secure benefits.
The essay notes that many Germans may refuse to sign the peace treaty, threaten passive resistance, and warn of bolshevist spread. It suggests such threats are bluffs, arguing Germany would lose access to essential raw materials like cotton, rubber, and coal, harming its industry and the broader world.
The Standard calls for a town wide litter curb campaign in Sisseton urging residents and visitors to keep streets clean. It condemns waste paper and candy wrappers tossed on roadways, notes local efforts with street cleaners in cities, and urges taking waste home or burning or selling it to the rag man.
A poem extols marching through the seasons with a call to drag the roads for renewal. It notes the current generation of free women marching in hobble skirts as Vern Carlberg and Leo Lukanitsch spend days in the cities on business.
Aberdeen will host the South Dakota Luther League twenty-second annual convention May 9 to 11 with speakers from Minnesota and Philadelphia among prominent leaders. Key program topics include Reconstruction within the church, with sessions in Bethlehem and Zion Lutheran churches and a Sunday convocation at the Normal Auditorium. Delegates from Sisseton include Ida Bergan Clara Berg Helma Hendrickson Bern Swanberg and Arthur Stavig.
Mr and Mrs Adolph Hendrick, son of Claire City, were seen shopping at Sinsetoi on Wednesday.
The state highway department at Pierre states South Dakota could receive about 500 two or five ton trucks from the United States government if it covers the freight from Washington. These war work trucks are surplus now and slated for distribution to state highway departments. If permitted, trucks could be brought overland, with volunteers likely to drive them home via Chicago when roads improve.
W F Carlberg and Jerry Wilson arranged a league with Ortonville Clinton Graceville Beardsley Wheaton and Sisseton. Sisseton opens May 18 at Beardsley and will rely on local players plus Hatch and Cannonball Jackson. The by laws limit Sundays games among league teams and forbid hiring outside pros on those days.
Edwin Oliver Hagen and Minnie Palm were married on Sunday April 27 at Milbank. They returned to the Hagen home the next day for a grand reception and dance. The couple, well known in the county, includes a bride who taught locally and later worked as a telephone operator in Cognswell, while the groom farms in Good Will township and will reside with his parents.
The letter argues against scrapping Independence Day traditions rooted in U S and Allied wartime cooperation. It recalls celebrations since 1876 and protests any change amid mentions of crackers lemonade and a ragamuffin parade.
The piece urges keeping the American Fourth of July, plans a grand celebration in Sisseton, and highlights a Beardsley Beardsley defeat of Sisseton 4 to 2 in a return baseball game. Beardsley pitcher Lumphney fanned 11. Sisseton’s Crosby limited Beardsley to two hits and struck out 17.
Mr Croal, postmaster, remains critically ill as of press time after a serious attack Sunday night. He suffered a collapse and has been unconscious since Monday evening, with recovery deemed very doubtful.
Gol Rath will hold a market day auction sale at his barn near the mill on Saturday May 3 beginning at 3 oclock. Twenty head of cattle, seed corn, household goods, and farm machinery will be offered. Carlberg will sell lumber and kindling. Bring items to sell early. M O Eikum Clerk.
Grant Wheat seeding nearly done with John Holmberg seeding for Mike Reiser and Pete Reiser. Gust Walter begins road grading near Bergs. Jerry F Donovan finishing seed ing in Enterprise. Joe Lauback balding porcher at Lauritz Nelsons. Elling Nelson outs barn contract to Ole Nedreberg and Aunt Rise of Sisseton. Two neighbors ride to town and argue about the war. the man without the auto finds a ride home. Mrs O H Rollag of Elbow Lake visits for farm interests. Bill plans to switch to a Ford and laments luck.
A discussion in church circles centers on hat wearing and social status with critics arguing that a woman cannot enjoy the service if others in the pews wear more expensive hats. The debate highlights class signals and etiquette during worship.
Community mourns Stella Lavachek Minder at age thirty nine after a two year cancer battle. Wife of John L Minder she leaves six children nine sisters and six brothers. Funeral at St Peter's Catholic Church with Fr O'Hara officiating and interment at Sis seton cemetery.
Tostenson has purchased the Towles Drug Store building and plans remodeling to open a large jewelry store in Sisseton. He aims to offer finest goods and expects a solid patronage due to his past fair and courteous dealings as a jeweler.
The Security National Bank has been authorized by the Controller of Currency to commence business. It is locally owned by farmers and business men. A full officers list, building location, opening date, and further details will be announced next week.
Mrs Margaret Momeny displays a complete line of Gossard Brassieres with options from plain to elaborate. She can supply all sizes in many styles, inviting customers to call and choose the right fit.
Mr. Hendrickson, identified with 18 509, is preparing for a proceeding related to Britain. The note mentions actions by Hendrickson in a preparatory stage possibly tied to employment or legal steps, with scarce readable details from the report.
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