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Sisseton Weekly Standard

Location

Sisseton, South Dakota, United States of America

Date

Nov 11, 1921

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Farm Bureau Banquet Brings Township Delegates Together

Roberts County Farm Bureau board hosted a banquet at Mrs. Maline Peterson’s home to unite township representatives and plan an immediate membership drive. State and county speakers emphasized united effort and practical progress in agriculture and marketing reforms amid attendance limits due to weather.

Farm Bureau Federation Roberts County Farm Burzati Board Maline Peterson Peterson W. P. Wohlheter County Farm Bureau R. R. Buchanan M. B. Benedict Huron Benedict Farm Bureau Chambers ‘of Commerce G. R. Woolford Mansfield S. D Aug. W. Johnson Madison Minn Chas. F. Schlime Clinton D. C. McLean Webster Farm Bureau Board Ed Twitero Enterprise Township H. L. Mussetter Sisseton Paul Sievert OG. A. Torvik C. M. Forder Peever Miller Peterson Peever H. P. Sorenson Wilmot H. A. Varland Grant Township Galen. Plant Bryant C. K. Sather Hart Township H. H. Baker Olaf W. A. Wells M.A. Leversee Harmon Township J. F. Bowers

Wheat market figure tied to liquor theft at country home

Rumors surround Joseph Leiter, famed for attempting to corner wheat, after over $300,000 worth of liquors were stolen from his country home near Wash. Leiter’s loss prompts debate on wealth and lawfulness, amid public scrutiny.

Joseph Leiter Wash- Leiter

Auto Goes Over Bank After Hills Trip

While returning from a hunting trip in the hills Tuesday noon Henry and George Waletich and Harold Arrow Smith met with an accident gone hair-raising but caused no injuries. Their car toppled onto two wheels and crashed against a rock embankment after a connecting rod broke. The wreck ended with the vehicle resting on a 20 foot drop below the road. The reckless booze theory is debunked. no blame assigned to drinking.

Henry George Waletich Harold Arrow Smith Herickstad Place

Milbank Masons Celebrate 169th Washington Initiation Anniversary

J C Knapp attended a Milbank Masonic lodge meeting Friday marking the 169th anniversary of George Washington's initiation into the Masonic order. The event was conducted with lodge ceremonies and observances.

Milbank Masons J.C. Knapp Masonic Lodge Milbank Geo. Washington

Henry Ford outlines a shift to local mills and country industry

Ford argues decades of local and touring mills gave way to large consolidated plants. He predicts a return to small flour mills serving local markets and a broader redistribution of industry to the countryside, with local capital financing and ownership keeping wealth local. He critiques modern cities as economically unstable and stresses independent communities.

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Surprise Party At M L Sateren Home Reported

A surprise party was held at the M. L. Sateren home with neighbors gathering to celebrate an unspecified occasion. Details of guests and exact event remain unclear.

M. L. Sateren

Disarmament Day Observed At Sisseton Schools

Sisseton Public School marked Armistice Day with readings, songs, and a symbolic playlet by J. J. Kammin promoting disarmament. An evening concert featured Dr. Sorbel and Mr. Hanson, with operatic arias by Carsten Woll and piano by Esther Woll to defray costs.

Sisseton Public School America J. J. Kammin Morris Sorbel Hanson Carsten Woll Thollehaug

Canvas Back Club Heads to Cat Tail Lake for Hunting

Dr. C M Peterson Dr Pear son of Peever W F Carlberg and R Jorgenson left Monday afternoon for an hunting trip. They form the Canvas Back Club on the shores of Cat Tail Lake in Marshall county and expect to be gone about two weeks. They plan most shooting on Champagne pass, believed to be a duck area managed by the group.

CM. Peterson Pearson Peever W. F. Carlberg R. Jorgenson Canvas Back Club Cat Tail Lake Marshall County

Wayside Tales Breath Challenge Sparks Banter

A playful exchange unfolds with a boast of holding breath for two minutes and a witty reply, set in a breezy, humorous tone characteristic of Wayside Tales.

Farmer’s 1920 cattle sale details reported to Capper's Weekly

In fall 1920 a farmer bought 125 head of finely bred whiteface steer calves for 335 a head. He pastured them through summer and paid 35 per head on October 1. The record notes additional costs including clothing for his family, a $227 trucking charge instead of $70, and a quoted remark about the deal.

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