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Newspaper
Sisseton Weekly Standard
Location
Sisseton, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1909
Page
4
Fragmented OCR text from a county and city publication describes a printing firm and official paper services. Names, dates, and locations are unclear but imply advertising printing and distribution duties to the public. The readable portions indicate local government oriented print roles.
The Watertown district will field swimmers at a Sunday event and several riders are noted for their prior performances. A list of participants includes men who recently competed at a previous meet and are now preparing for new trials. The article mentions tensions and local sayings about settlement and social conduct amid the event.
The piece debates ambition as a virtue or vice among politicians, citing Cassius and Brutus, Reinza, and modern figures. It argues ambition can be laudable when used rightly, and condemns ingratitude and political hostility while asserting a local newspaper’s aim to grow readership and harmony.
The Ford win at Memphis Hill Climb described a July event with the Model PRicister entered by Min Grace. The Ford beat the Bute No 10 Biel S750 and an Overhaul Six Cylinder, with judges listing close times and spectators cheering the Ford as it left the hill.
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