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Newspaper
Sisseton Weekly Standard
Location
Sisseton, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1917
Page
7
A historical notice discusses the need to treat seed potatoes for scab using chemicals before planting. It describes preparing a treatment solution, dipping or soaking potatoes, and thorough washing and drying to prevent disease and improve yields. It emphasizes safety to keep chemicals away from children and proper cleaning of vessels.
Helron J. Black of Burlington Wisconsin details a seed corn crop yielding about 9 bushels to a plot netting 105 dollars after selling 2.50 per bushel. He describes thorough soil preparation and fertilization plus careful irrigation and timing from May 21 planting to September harvest with drying for sale.
Farmers expect to plant less acreage due to a reported seed shortage. Seed dealers and experiment stations say pedigreed barley and some corn are available for quick shipment, but potatoes will be the hardest to obtain. The state Potato Groats Association appears especially valuable now.
The article outlines four home taught agricultural fundamentals for grain: selecting seed best suited to soil and climate, cleaning and grading to remove trash and immature grain, treating grain with preservatives, and testing vitality with community help. It notes past complaints about barley odor during harvest and cites improvements from new machinery reducing odors and easing straw use for stock bedding.
A rural appeal asks farmers to report maximum acreage to identify needs due to money labor power or seeds. The piece urges immediate assistance where farming is hampered by shortages and queries the community to act.
A Miss Worthington sues a local druggist over hair loss after using a chemical product. The case alleges negligence and seeks damages for cosmetic harm and related medical costs. The trial focuses on product safety and the pharmacist's duty to warn customers.
The document advocates mobilizing physicians and medical personnel for national defense, urging every physician to enroll in the medical department and to study and prepare for military service. It cites the Civil War as a lesson and stresses rapid training and readiness across naval and army medical systems.
The article discusses plans to mobilize athletes for guard duty in manufacturing centers nationwide. It details Lt. Col. Camp’s program to relieve military from guard duties by using athletes and outlines training, coverage areas, and safety measures amid potential war.
A young woman named Minnie Pinney writes from Union City seeking to join the Army. She describes her readiness to serve and asks local authorities to forward her request to enlist in the Limited Service Army. The letter notes resistance from some clerks and discussions about women in the service.
A call urges individuals to take the lead in tackling concrete local problems. The piece argues that small, focused efforts by varied groups can build momentum, with one successful project empowering broader action across farms, merchants, millers, and clubs.
Relatives recount a long unsolved case as a friend recently claimed to have seen Manseau in Gis Valley. A letter from Alburt Munson notes Pete at El Vaso where he served as interpreter for the government in a quit claim matter.
An investigation by the Minnesota Experiment Station led by Thomas Cooner reports that grain farms use horses heavily in April to October, averaging three horses per day, with little work the rest of the year. Diversified crops spread horse labor more evenly across seasons.
A Hubbard Missouri farmer printed twenty bushels of brane from wile he received 270 bushels selling then In the field for 1185 dollars. The article notes beans becoming popular nationwide and outlines three weed control principles: prevent weeds from setting seed, stop weeds from entering farms, and exhaust underground parts of perennials to stop regrowth.
Reports describe tension in Barle, Arij as a Black person and others face charges of Hoodoo sorcery. Residents claim elf lore and old beliefs drive the unrest while authorities pursue suspects amid street confrontations and fear of outsiders.
A chaotic report states two separate thefts in Mo-Chicken and nearby areas. Suspects stole chickens and attempted to steal an automobile, failing to start the car. two dozen chickens were taken. The incident is described with confusion and questionable details.
A New York jury ruled that wedding gifts and household effects do not belong to the bride in a divorce case. Mrs Amy Philbrook Clark sought recovery of items including an automobile valued at 44000 dollars after her husband locked the family safe upon filing for divorce.
An article extols straw as a soil aid, arguing it should not be burned. It preserves tilzing elements and adds humus when spread over the land, improving fertility and soil texture.
The notice advises farmers to plant twelve to fifteen bushels of weed corn per acre for testing vitality. It stresses germination is urgent and to discard inferior seed, warning that planting poor corn will not pay this year.
The Avatralplain delivers the first US mail to Pitcairn Island aboard a warship convoy. The voyage includes clerical posts and confirms that mail from Sow Yuk to Pitcairn was received, with plans for future regular dispatches.
A mangled report describes a forced marriage incident involving young Ghippewas and a delegation from Monstetue, with police and department officers mentioned. The text mentions trials, a wife’s origins, and a possibly related sisters’ scandal in Rockport.
A rancher crawled two miles with a broken leg to reach a neighbor's cabin after a fall near Wadinle Creek. He fashioned splints from a crate and plank, then wrapped the limb and moved on, later calling for help. He traveled about four miles from his panel before reaching safety.
An aging bookseller of Harrihure, Vi Wasier Uetman, built a small capital and expanded to acquire a store. He began with minimal funds, worked on Coten af itd and Walrul streets, and after years of effort he purchased a shop and shifted his corner trade. His customers include Kener and Brun.
In Ealing, Kuo Frank Johnson begins cutting wheat at night using tractor headlights and electric illumination on the front to power binders. The unusual method aims to speed harvest in the county this year and reflects rapid adaptation to labor demands.
The State of South Dakota summons the defendant to answer a complaint filed in Roberts County Circuit Court. The plaintiff, Rohorts Isly Fifth dudielal Circuit N, seeks relief and demands answer within thirty days after service. Dated November 6, 1916, Howard Babcock attorney for plaintiff.
The undersigned administratrix of the estate of Oluf Sando, deceased, calls all creditors and claimants to present claims with vouchers within six months of the notice’s first publication. Claims should be filed at the office of the "+Co1" attorney for the adminis tratrix in Roberts County, South Dakota. Dated April 9, 1917. Mary Sando, Administratrix.
Fragmentary notice records a real estate saledated in Kubertsy county with guardian order and a later bidding window tied to a desigated date. Names appear in garbled form, mentioning trustees and local authorities while detailing property parcels and sale conditions.
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