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Newspaper
Sisseton Weekly Standard
Location
Sisseton, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1912
Page
4
The Sisseton Standard lauds Congressman Charles H. Burke for constant presence and dedication in Congress. It notes opposition from rivals but asserts Burke’s growing popularity and strong record for serving national and South Dakota interests.
A farmer showed a sample ballot naming Andrew Marvick J W Barrington T A Gunnarson and Henry Helvig as stockholders and directors of Citizens National Bank. He argued why the bank’s other director should not run for office and later suggested the county quit claim the courthouse deeds to save election costs.
J F Halladay of Iroquois seeks the Republican national committee post backed by his twenty years promoting South Dakota and the Iroquois Chief. The position is honorary with no salary, but a Halladay victory would pledge him to push for a square deal in all national committee decisions.
Summit and Wilmot figures visited the city this week for a small select meeting kept mum. The assembly decided voters should elect machine candidates Minder Jorgenson Marvick Engstrom Barrington and others.
In the Second congressional district Burke appeals to Republican voters countywide to back his candidacy after thorough study of the issue. He seeks united support at the upcoming June primaries.
A rallying message appeals to people to decide whether workers should challenge bosses on Tuesday June 4, urging public participation and civic action.
From all parts of the state comes favorable comment on Senator Robert J. Gamble for re election. Supporters call him a loyal champion for South Dakota progress, a fighter in Washington who stands firm on issues, and an effective chairman of the Indian affairs committee.
The Byrne campaign insists it is faction free with support rising from stalwart and progressive wings. Redfield hosts Byrne headquarters led by T. S. Everitt as reports show growing momentum, especially in Minnehaha County once known as the crazy belt.
This piece explains how finishing lumber and flooring milled with automatic dressers speeds work for carpenters and reduces overall house erection costs. It notes new manufacturing wrinkles and wood varieties that lower prices while improving results, and invites readers planning to build to learn more.
A contorted letter attacks Sheriff Swanson and defends Johnson for sheriff while criticizing the Roberts county political machine. The author claims to support Minder and asserts Johnson would perform as sheriff, denying involvement with the campaign or deputy duties. The piece references Senate Bill No 97 and alleges machine influence behind the sheriff race.
Fragmentary text appears to discuss not seeking guidance from a machine and mentions offices and candidates. The readable portions are insufficient to identify names, places, dates, or concrete actions.
The argument centers on whether Foss Jorgen and Prestwick have remedies under law for alleged overcharges. The speaker recalls Prestwick earning five dollars daily as a lower house clerk while a senator sat as a gallery spectator. He notes a ten dollar charge to White Rock village school board for a visit never made.
John S. Swanson calls for investigation into the widow of Summit and her farm holdings handled by Jorgenson. He questions Jorgenson’s record in Robins Way Hicks and suggests publishing the RECORDS held by the Torgenson Prestwick machine for public recall by residents of the south end of the county dated May 21, 1912.
Sisseton Gun Club wraps its last regular shoot as Sleight leads with 22 of 25 to win the weekly gold medal. Scorers include Barrington 87 of 100, Schindler 74 of 50, Laughlin 70 plus, Theis 32, McCoy 41, Mussetter 12, Carter 20, Graydahl 14, Gravdahl 13.
Fragmentary text mentions a Dean Sterk ing and Serite Gamble with unclear progress. References to Vin jubiie life, Te jens' List quality, and WHOB WAP shel appear amid garbled phrases. The piece reads as a damaged local note without a clear event or outcome.
Frank M. Byrne travels to Sioux Falls with an ex-team and will seek the Republican nomination for governor in June. Geo W. Eyn arrived in Sioux Falls years ago and has been active, defending his past actions and retracting remarks about the supreme court.
The Grant county vote history and recent statements cloud the southern base for Egan while Byrne deploys a record as a true state pioneer. The debate centers on qualifications for governor with Byrne portrayed as the experienced statesman and Egan facing questions over past remarks and moral accountability.
Centerville Journal notes Senator Gamble has aided South Dakota with millions of acres opened for settlement and thousands of new settlers. The counties opened in the last fifteen years show strong support, and reports suggest Gamble leads in the four cornered contest today.
Local ad promotes genuine Grimmy alfalfa seed available at Schindler Bros with address 45 48 and laundry work phone 299. A staffer will dispatch a man to collect your work.
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