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Newspaper
Sisseton Weekly Standard
Location
Sisseton, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1915
Page
2
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An aging couple recalls a child’s missteps and a community’s push to transform from cattle to farming in western South Dakota. Jim argues settlers shaped a viable farming nation, while others warn against chronic, unending expansion and stress cooperative agricultural advancement. The piece urges action to realize the central United States farming future.
County and city commission practices to relieve owners from wrongly assessed taxes are discouraged by a new attorney general ruling. The ruling says tax abatements cannot be pursued legally, and if grants are made board members could be personally liable for the taxes. Also reported are a Roosevelt win in the Barnes-Roosevelt libel case, and Lassen Peak eruption mudflows causing property damage but no deaths.
The Carlberg Co and Lampert Lumber Co display Queen Ventilators suited for barns and granaries to improve ventilation and sanitation. The itemization lists sixteen Ford buyers from last week across six days. H. L. Spackman made a business trip to Britton on Monday.
E C Gamm secretary urges farmers and townspeople to buy season tickets for a Chautauqua to benefit the whole community. He notes no personal financial reward for organizers, only a wholesome program for adults and a Children’s Chautauqua for boys and girls, with tickets available by phone or mail.
Timber Lake land office sees brisk filings on five year old lands priced at 5 dollars an acre while newer 5 dollar land attracts none. Officials expect price cuts to 2.50 and note ample 2.50 land left, prompting homesteaders to delay on high priced parcels. Also notes local marriages moves and building projects and a furniture repair service ad.
The third annual course at State college runs May 24 to June 4 and covers safe operation and fuel efficient driving. It targets farmers businessmen and garage owners with lectures and practical lab work, offered for a one dollar fee.
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