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Newspaper
Sisseton Weekly Standard
Location
Sisseton, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1909
Page
3
Professor Shaw argues Dakota farmers must change soil and crop practices. He cites large institute attendance, declining wheat yields, and the shift to grasses and clover and alfalfa to restore humus and soil fertility. The plan includes modified crop rotation and more live stock feeding to sustain farming.
Mayor C. A. Kelley and the new council take charge of Huron city affairs. W. J. Barker named chief of police, J. B. Erickson chief of night watch, Theodore Lindscay second night officer, and George W. Bowman elected street and water commissioner. Board of health includes Dr. H. C. Durkee as chair with S. P. Malone and J. B. Boots.
The central South Dakota artesian basin shows exhaustion as water fails to rise in new wells. Frank Mashok near Kimball drilled to 943 feet with water only 24 feet below the surface. Eastern wells numbered over 1,000 producers, yielding an estimated 500 million gallons daily.
A hobo broke into the Cottonwood depot and stole a pair of trousers from agent Mower. Captured three miles away, the suspect was brought before Justice Wood but released after the agent declined to prosecute. He claimed to be headed to Rapid City for work.
Construction on the new capitol continues since March focusing on dome foundations and interior finishing. Exterior portico for the dome will begin in a few days, with visible changes to the structure as plastering nears completion on the basement floor and accelerated through the summer.
Justice Moore takes a firm stance in the Keppler case as Bessie Keppler, alleged inmate of a local house of ill repute, is accused of escaping with $250 worth of clothes and property not her own after being taken to Rapid City and returned for trial.
Aberdeen to gain extensive Milwaukee Railroad improvements including a 60 acre yard, 5, to 6 million dollar scope, extended yards of about a mile with nineteen sidings, new passenger and freight stations, and car shops. Projects aim to double traffic capacity and attract 4,000 to 5,000 residents, establishing Aberdeen as a major western division point.
New information prompts reopening of the death inquiry into John P. Hens late Globe Gold Mining receiver at Lead. He died from a head wound deemed accidental from a fall, but shadowed by possible foul play amid estate disputes and creditors seeking administration papers. The 70 year old veteran of Mexican and Crimean wars had recently been linked to a cattle sale story under investigation.
The State Fair Board at Huron laid plans with leaders Campbell Menyane Faulkner and Krueger to create a South Dakota Minnesota fair circuit. Dates set for Clark Sept 7 8 9 10 Brookings Sept 20 21 23 Tyler Minn Sept 2 4 5 Clear Lake Sept 28 29 30 Canby Minn Oct 6 7.
Anson Wagar former United States commissioner at Dallas testifies in his own defense in a U S district court embezzlement case. He claims neglect from heavy duties prevented timely transmission of final proofs and the related funds to the land office.
White pine seedlings imported from Michigan are being tested by Black Hills forest officers to rehabilitate burned areas. About 250 trees have been ordered and will be planted at Boulder Park near Deadwood, aiming to replace broadcast seeding tried for years.
A hunter near Orient, John Campbell, died after a .12 gauge pump gun discharged, the bullet entering his left side and piercing his heart. It marks the second accidental shooting in the area this spring.
Western Canada shows its strongest spring outlook with large immigrant movements from Ontario and the United States. Officials expect 70 000 to 100 000 new settlers this year as rail transport rates rise and wheat prices stay strong. Canadian government agents offer transport rates and illustrated pamphlets.
The cocoanut seeds and sustenance in one fruit supply sugar milk butter wine vinegar oil candles soap and more. It thrives near the sea on tropical shores and can float across oceans aiding distribution and shelter for humans.
The article notes fashion houses pushing waist measurements to 24 inches as the new standard. Managers explain gowns look best on 24 inch waists, describe past 18 or 19 inch rules, and say modern rooms avoid extreme lacing and internal padding for water retention.
A humorous scene describes a neighbor praising a child who eagerly runs errands for a neighbor. The dialogue contrasts two mothers and their sons, with jokes about children doing chores and a playful definition of a pretzel as a cracker with the cramps.
A bill introduced by Representative Janxson of Breten seeks a complex separation of church and state in Sweden as public debate intensifies. The piece notes government physician training for cholera care, Taube's appointment as foreign minister, the czar's May trip to Stockholm and other capitals, and a forthcoming National Educational Association meeting in Aarhus.
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