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Sisseton Weekly Standard

Location

Sisseton, South Dakota, United States of America

Date

May 07, 1920

Page

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Nonpartisans to Hold State Conference in South Dakota

State Chairman O. S. B. calls a May 11 meeting in Huron to decide if the Nonpartisan Party of South Dakota will back a new national reform movement. The issue centers on aligning with the National Service Party and other progressive groups proposed for Chicago conventions.

Nonpartisan League Party Huron Farmer, Labor Committee of Forty-Eight Chicago National Service Party World War Veterans National Labor Party South Dakota BVA

Paper price hikes foreshadowed by ink industry telegram

Washington reports that International Paper Co will raise news print prices starting July 1. Chester W. Lyman to Joseph Pulitzer Jr notes escalating costs for pulp wood and mill supplies, urging publishers to economize amid uncertain conditions.

Washington International Paper Co Chester W. Lyman Senate Joseph Pulitzer, Jr The St. Louis Post-Dispatch

City job declared no worth eight hundred ten on farm

A Chicago laundry wagon driver earning 225 a month left his city job yesterday to return to the farm where pay runs under 100 a month. He said he could not save anything in city work and prefers clear cash from farming to put something away.

Chicago

Overalls Lower Cost Clothing in Canada

Canadian newspapers report stated reductions in clothing costs and other necessities as department stores advertise bargain sales. Trade notes show a downturn in downtown retail activity and dealers seek to clear surplus stocks after the overall campaign gains.

Canada Toronto United States

Poultry Meeting in Sisseton May 20 to Organize Roberts County

Local poultry groups from across South Dakota invite participation in a meeting in Sisseton on Thursday May 20 at 2 PM in the Commercial Club rooms. Ed J Hayes president of the South Dakota Poul Breeders Assn will attend to organize an association for Roberts County. Attendees will hear poultry pointers and a calling demonstration for interest in poultry and Standard Bred stock.

South Dakota Poultryhell Fair Agen Airon Central Pierre Day County Webster Interstate Woonsocket James Valley Redfielingaburg Valley Lake Preston North West Poultry Waterstown Black Hills Rapid City Brookings County Brookings Bee Valley Sioux Valley Sioux Falls Ed. J. Hayes Roberts County Hayes

Sisseton To Field A Local Baseball Team This Season

Sisseton businessmen pledged 2500 dollars Monday to start a baseball program. The plan aims to fund a self supporting team with more salaried players and to boost city loyalty through strong home games.

Sisseton

Trinity Lutheran Service and Mother's Day Program

C G Austin pastor leads Trinity Lutheran Church at 10 30 Sunday service with Sunday School at 11 20 Mothers Day program follows Visitors are welcome to attend the service and events.

C. G. Austin

High Court Hears Taxpayer Challenge Against N DP Program

The highest judicial body hears a case where taxpayers challenge a national development program. Attorneys aligned with anti farmer groups present arguments on policy and legal grounds, asserting potential constitutional or fiscal concerns.

Indians Hold Own and Rise in Status

The article notes Indians hold their own and increase in status, asserting the Indian is no longer to be thought of as a vying race. It discusses shifts in perception and growing recognition of Native peoples.

Washington, D. C America Indian Bureau Dr. White White Hie Sayat

North Dakota Taxpayers Fight Fetus Legislation At Court

Report covers fiery courtroom exchange as North Dakota taxpayers challenge birth legislation with attorney denouncing measures and Chief Justice White questioning the arguments. Separate article notes growing Native American population, citing Indian Bureau data and government health funding gains as evidence of a thriving race.

Men of Luther League Stage Mock Trial and Supper

Members of the Luther League hosted a kitchen and entertainment night to raise funds for a church piano. A mock court trial with a pretend arrest drew laughs as real costs and a $90 food sales total supported the piano fund for the Luther League and Goodwill Lutheran church.

Goodwill Luther League R. F. Sonslegeard Alfred Strand Morris Swanberg Bernard Swanberg Luther League Goodwill Lutheran Church

Program of PTA event features school acts

The program lists Beulah Wilson Mahe Staing vocal acts and the High School Quartette. It notes recent school legislation and includes C R Jorgenson presenting, with a question box song by a men’s quartet.

Beaulah Wilson Mahe Staing C. R. Jorgenson

Elevator Project Advances for North Wakata Farmers

The indwerist commission of North Thikuta awarded construction contracts at Bidmarek on April 7 for a 1,600 bushel elevator and a 1000 barrel daily capacity flour mill to Fegies Construction of Minneiyalik and Northern Construction of Grand Forks. The guaranteed price for the two buildings is $922,850. Machinery and power plant contracts will be awarded April 29.

North Wakata Indwerrist Commission of North Thikuta Bidmarek Fegies Construction Company Minneiyalik Northern Construction Company Grand Forks Bndvanteed

Unique Theatre Show Sees Turbulent Forgiveness Tale

A dramatic play recounts a love triangle with Marty Carroll’s former lover intruding on a marriage. Jealousy, a staged duel, and a fatal shooting drive the plot as Ruth Fulton navigates scandal and danger. The production runs at Unique Theatre May 13 to 15.

Marty Carroll Rex Burleigh Ruth Fulton Kid Dugan Burleigh Dugan Ruth Mrs. Carroll Bursleigh

Eden Couple Are Wed in Sisseton

The marriage of Harold V. Warring and Mitchel Peterson took place Monday May 3 at Trinity Lutheran church in Sisseton. Only close relatives attended. the couple will reside on a rented Eden area farm with Peterson’s parents in Eden.

Eden Sisseton Trinity Lutheran Church Harold V Mitchel Peterson Warring L. V. Warring Miss Peterson P. H. Peterson

Veblen Debate Sets Farmers Ahead in Victory

A large crowd packed the Veblen hall on May 1 to witness a debate on the North Dakota Nonpartisan League. Jacobson and Monson argued the motion that the League has done more harm than good, with Iverson aiding the farmers. Farmers appeared to win as Mrs. Kaas struggled to counter their points, prompting wild crowd approval.

Hs Yncord Veblen Sisseton Jen Advance Jacobson Nonpartisan League North Dakota Wm. M. Monson League Ald Otto Kaas Marshall County Monson Kurt Lyerson Iverson Kaas Bank of North Dakota Iyerson

Robbers Loot $1000 in Andover Mercantile Robbery

Thieves entered the Standard Mercantile Company store run by Friedman Brothers in Andover and stole about $1,000 in silks Indies garments and other goods. Police believe the same gang may have robbed four other northern South Dakota stores.

Andover Standard Mercantile Company Friedman Brothers Ita Can South Dakota

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