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Newspaper
Sisseton Weekly Standard
Location
Sisseton, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1909
Page
4
A Washington column laments loss of power and shifting political friendships. It notes that true allegiance fades when self interests end, compares politicians to a boy chasing a wasp and warns reform in libel law is unlikely. The Panama Canal dispute is cited as proof nothing revolutionary will arise.
A gentleman loses a watch to a silent pickpocket. The host recovers it quietly, avoiding a scene. Separately, Union Pacific returns forty six thousand acres of Wyoming coal lands to the government and repays for mines, amid a broad fraud probe involving thirty two thousand cases and a one million dollar congressional appropriation.
An Arkansas man recounts a tramp who suffered appendicitis, was operated on, and survived. The man later sued the city, claiming the appendix was his treasured anatomy and he had not authorized its removal seeking ten thousand dollars in damages.
The Board of County Commissioners will meet this month on Tuesday the 11th. Sheriff Swanson is mentioned and a note asks County Audit to inform the editors that the county books are ready for delivery and should be retrieved promptly.
Local land sale notice invites inquiries to John G Perkins. A W Tower hosts MW Ellis from Charles City. Northern grown popcorn offered at 10 cents a package. Mrs Wilson of Northfield reports her father’s death. Kennedy siblings inherit money and estate in Canada. Attorney Howard Fuller arrives with office equipment for The Standard.
Readable text notes Bariinon leaving his current office and Suller ready to move in to expound Blackstone and interpret law per statutes. A fragmentary line questions calendar planning and questions why money is sent out of town.
A veteran’s reflection on duty and sacrifice marks Memorial Day observances. The text notes the 30th and 31st of May as the holiday period, urging remembrance of fallen comrades and the enduring bonds of loyalty and citizenship within the nation.
100 tons of fine quality hay offered for sale. Inquiries directed to Mead and Son at the Blue Front Livery for details and arrangements.
South St. Paul reports 900 cattle on sale with beef steers and butcher stock up 10 to 15 cents from last week. Veal calves rise 25 cents due to outside orders. Cattle prices forecast light receipts and a strong market. good to choice feeders 4.60 to 5.15. hog sales 6.85 to 7.05 with most at 6.95 to 7.00. lambs and sheep also stronger with ewes 6 to 6.50 and yearlings 7.50 to 7.75.
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