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Sisseton Weekly Standard

Location

Sisseton, South Dakota, United States of America

Date

Oct 22, 1920

Page

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Emancipator Hall Chief Comedian in G C P Farce

Light on Canadian grain import notes Senator Kellogg campaign talk at Crookston October 11 disputing claims about Canada’s wheat, prices, and exports. He argues soil climate and long days boost yields, and Canada’s cheaper currency aids shipping, while acknowledging a general slump. Continued on page 8.

Minneapolis Pe Tribune Kelloy Crookston Canada United States Kellogg

Townley lecture critique exposes persona over policy

A critical column denounces Tom Hall for delivering a political talk focused on individuals rather than issues. The piece blames the speaker for misrepresenting the Nonpartisan League program and portrays the North Dakota audience and farmers as misled by a “wrecking crew” of opposed figures. The author laments reduced discussion of substantive policy and calls out partisan rhetoric.

Nource North Dakota Lwice South Dakota Tom Townley Fang Lemke Cathro Waters Brinton Republican Party Commonwealth Tom Hall North Dakot Farmers’ Movement

South Dakota and North Dakota Budget Comparisons

A historical comparison shows South Dakota area 77 850 square miles with population 1910 583 888 and 1920 635 839. It outlines two year appropriations totaling 7 566 066 35, per capita costs and specific line items including school deductions and government operation funds. North Dakota area 70 837 square miles population 1910 577 056 and 1920 645 730. It lists regular session appropriations 6 548 854 70 and notes a budget decrease, with school deductions and per capita costs. It concludes South Dakota spends 4 554 472 08 more to operate the government over two years and mentions soldier payments and selected line items such as the Attorney General’s office and the Aberdeen Daily News bill.

SouTh Dakota North Dakota Attorney General's Office Bee Aberdeen Daily News

North Dakota Campaign Rhetoric and Voter Warnings

A chaotic ledger of political venom decries Nonpartisan League bias, touts farmer gains from North Dakota laws and state projects, and urges voters to cast straight ballots. It lambastes opponent Tom Hall and external interests while asserting broad state achievements and court outcomes.

Registration Day October 26 and voting reminders

Registration Day is October 26 for men and women to be eligible to vote on November 2. Ensure you and your spouse are registered and prepared at your regular voting place. Also notes church services and local community events with the usual Voter straight method reminders.

Wso Wueband Evangelist Shapp Minneapolis Hirpwns Valley Trinity Lutheran Church C. G. Austin Norway Church Brotherhood of American Youmen

Indians Convert under Spirit of Missions at Parker

West of the Missouri and northeastern Sioux delegates attend the Presbyterias Galreries meeting near Parker. Veteran journalist C F Hackett lauds Christianizing efforts as lasting tribute to missionaries, noting historic violence gave way to gospel work and education transforming the Sisseton and allied Indians' lives.

Parker Miilernus Nomgal Presbyterias Galreries Lone Dakota Missonri River Ue State Sisseton Reservation C.F. Hackett Vetera South Dakota Mr. Hackett Tose da Kota Rev Mr. Cook Williamson Riggs Dakota

Aberdeen High School Girl Attacked by Jack the Clipper

Aberdeen resident Helen Becker, 14, was attacked while returning home from a downtown movie when a tall man with a slouched coat cut her braid. Neighbors rallied, the suspect fled, and police investigated as the ribbon and coat collar were found damaged. The incident followed by notices urging straight-ticket voting and reporting a hunting accident death near Parker.

Yours Sini Imin Cowell Hawkes

Smirlow Army Parade Draws Enthusiastic South Dakota Rally

A Monday night meeting in Sisseton drew large crowds as Barlow and allied candidates campaigned against the old political machine. Speeches by Bates Best and Da Lap highlighted nonpartisan themes including a state owned bank and public lands. A multi town swing followed with stops at Ortlay Wahbay Webster and Aberdeen ending with a debate planned in Aberdeen.

Barlow Pete Norbeck South Dakota U.S Sisseton Mark P. Bates Bates C. W. Best da- Lap Ortley Wanhay Webster Ortlay Wahbay Aberdeen R. C. Johnson Jolson

Four youths attempt getaway in Ford car wreck

During a town meeting a notice announced a Ford belonging to R O Gauper of Claire City had been stolen. Four local boys later hijacked the car and rode through the Valley, overturning it in a sandpile. One boy was seriously injured. three others jailed, while the injured recovered at Powell hospital. Authorities warn against such car swiping and urge cessation of the practice.

Powell Hospital

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Emancipator Hall O. K Roberts County Bell Wishevik Hall H Dakota Norbeck Grant Lasell NFO Supreme Court of the United States Superme Farmers of Grand Forks Meposit Bank of North Dakota Nonpartisan League Ttsk South Sea Islands Jack the Clipper Helen Becker John Becker Marshall Ernstene Ed. Ernstene Nebraska City Ned Smirlow Army Sisshton Miles Ford
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