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Sisseton Weekly Standard

Location

Sisseton, South Dakota, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1917

Page

7

Governors Aid Drafting Food Control Bill in Admin Backed Move

Washington reports note administration support for a sweeping food control bill granting the president broad powers. Provisions would allow price setting and rationing, with enforcement including private sector cooperation and potential exertion of wartime authority.

Daniels Navy Washington Haye Leen Dyment Dera British War Commission Munitions Board

Submarine War Strategy and Liberty Loan News

Robert W Woolley outlines government drive for Liberty Loan success and publicity efforts. Reports on submarine threats, Navy plans, and rail transport for Allied aids. States Haig, German prospects, and German submarine pressure. Details military and finance measures, with agency names and figures.

Thieves Loot Millions From British Army in Wide Scandal

A contaminated report alleges a theft of millions from the British Army involving Soles and Supplies valued at about 25 million dollars. The incident touches barracks, picketing, nurses missing, and several ships and consignments linked to military procurement amid sweeping loss claims.

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Deer Eats Washing Court Lenient Toward Man Who Shot It

A juror from Bert Montreat Wighninds Falls escaped harsh punishment after a court hearing regarding a shooting incident involving a deer eating washing. The defendant, Adolph, argued the event caused damage to laundry and other items, while the balance of evidence suggested a casual, nonfatal outcome. Judges granted leniency, noting the unusual nature of the case and limited harm beyond property disruption. The incident highlighted tensions between wildlife interactions and domestic property in the local community.

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Tank and Heroes in War Era Locust of Valor

A sprawling, disjointed account highlights Captain Sweeny US Army famed for single handedly capturing a machine gun nest and six Germans. It traces tank development and ordnance plans, praising grit and endurance, with references to battles, uniforms, and military hierarchy across multiple places and dates.

Sweeny Ordnance Department

College Women Volunteering for Munition Factory Work

Western women seek roles in munitions plants, applying for technical and manual positions to support national defense. Mrs Tiley Retort leads efforts to train recruits and promote welfare while urging efficient labor for factory duties and military production.

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Wives of Bank Head Enter Aviator Service Era

New York Mrs Leonied Teli son wife of the Federal Land Banks head offers her services as aviator. She plans to travel to Spinel Massachusetts and compare aeroplane skills before joining wartime efforts. The message highlights women and wealth supporting the war cause through technical service actions and fundraising.

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Pelicans Cut Off Light From Cities

The Southern Colorado Power Company suffers outages from Elsitiore to Lake Elsiiore causing transmission line faults and short circuits. Towns lose electric light and a large number of birds have been killed by the 83 000 volt line.

Pelicans

Abruzzi to Head Mission to Bring Marconi and Experts

Italy plans a mission to the United States with Marconi and other experts. Delegates include senior officials, a duke relative to a prominent figure, a former minister of foreign affairs, and leading military, industrial, and technical specialists.

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Snakes Swallow Young: Carved Quird Farm Claim Debunked

An Oakville observer recalls a sixty year old sighting near Breele’s bradke and a four inch snake mouth incident. Albert M. Scott of Jacksonville denies such behavior as implausible citing a long-ago farm tale. A hunter recalls twenty one young snakes and the old snake producing twenty three offspring in a cryptic rural anecdote.

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Obituary Estate Notice From Roberts County

Estate of Estin of Obit ty Sandi is administered by the Hilde-wied ministry of the eet OF OGTa. Creditors are warned to exhibit their claims within stated months after the first publication. Attorney for said estate is Mitty Biante in the County of Roberts. The notice appears in the Sissetoh County records.

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