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Sisseton Weekly Standard

Location

Sisseton, South Dakota, United States of America

Date

Sep 03, 1920

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Profiteers Push for Prolonged War on Polish Front

The piece reviews ongoing Russo Polish tensions with French aided Polish forces, signaling U S munitions makers seek profits amid calls to prolong conflict. It cites Labour party warnings, Lloyd George attacks, and possible arms sales to Poland while denying recognition of Russia’s current government.

Raymond Lonergan Luiderstaip France Gey-many Poland Russia Pols Wrangel Siberia Labor Labor Party Lloyd George George Lansbury London Herald Lloyd Georgy Lansbury England Manchester Guardian Ayen Winston Churchill Gren Britain Libor Chiurehill Russii America Colby United States Phesia Statenl Europe

Arrest of Elopers From Funston Sparks Court Scrutiny

A young woman taken to DeSmet by Ralph Baker is revealed as his wife but not yet lawfully discharged from Camp Funston. Both are arrested on telegraphic instructions and returned to Camp Funston where Baker claimed marriage on January 15. Local officers dispute his discharge status and consider charges of desertion.

DeSmet Ralph Baker Camp Funston Kan Baker Katiaas South Dakota

Man Infected by Rattlesnake Poison While Handling Halter

Bent Vincent Hennesy of Mend County was hospitalized after a rattlesnake was killed with a halter and his hand, infected by a mosquito bite, likely drew venom from the halter. Virus tests on the halter occurred during the snake handling. Browns Valley fair dates extended to Saturday with a Ford car to be given away at the fair grounds.

Pierre Vincent Hennesy Mend Hennesy Browns Valley Fair

Prizes and donations for Indian Pub fair exhibits

Prizes and donations announced for the fair to be held at the Indian Pub September 28 30 and October 1. Tink from various towns contributed items including a cut glass water set from Staing Brothers for the bus display of Swing. Thos Thompson of Sisseton provided an aluminum meal roaster for the best display in domestic efficiency. M Opitz Co Peuger offered aluminum double cooker and preserving weight for the best vegetable display. Neibung Co Wauhay supplied a smoked glass berry set for best preserves. Thomas Cahill donated a wool carriage for the highest scoring baby. 0 R Aney of Peeget offered an $85 silver trophy cup for the best herd of hogs at the Indian Fair. Others may contact Sipt Sutfecoo for more details.

Staing Brothers Thos. Thompson, Sisseton M. Opitz & Co Peuger Neibung & Co Wauhay Thomas Cahill R. Aney Peeget

Mussetter Buys One Finest Hog In County

Mussetter, of Toburts county, purchased a top Poland China hog named Jordan's Big Clansman for 4000 dollars from Jordan Stock Fare near Neards ley Minnesota. The animal reportedly refused a 15000 dollar offer and is said to sire many show hogs. Mussetter plans a hog sale this winter and has built a modern hog house to support his herd.

Wol Mussetted Agit Buchanan Jordan Neardsley Minn Roberts County Mr. Mussetter Musseley Musiituh Toburts

Seed corn picking window near, stock scarce next year

Seed corn supply discussed for next year with picking dates from September 10 to 20 and the option to buy privilege from neighbors if local supply is short. Indications suggest seed corn may be scarce if an early frost arrives.

Democracy Is Not Here Says Critic

A critic denounces the current regime as an oligarchy of usurers and officeholders that dominates the country, asserting democracy is absent and governance serves privileged interests.

Claims Laws Not Made for People

A fragmentary critique notes Mencken and a colleague’s view of American democracy as manipulated by a political oligarchy. It cites hostility to genuine democracy, white-collar elites, and mob actions against populist figures like Townley, with threats to the democratic form and law as instruments.

HY AW Gilbert Hoo Mencken Sones Set George Na- Pann Max Ordeau Europe America Colrae Meneken i Democratic Méicken United Dakotas Town United States

Musica Company at Unique Tonight

The Musica company led by Mrs Soo and family performs music and saxophone with Lenora Tallakson. Miss Tallakson is pianist. ensemble includes two daughters and son, presenting orchestral saxophone quartette. They play saxophone and other instruments in a lively stage program.

Mtsid Mra. Soo Lenora Tallakson Miss Tullakson

Townley Urges Langer to Prosecute all Criminals

Townley urges North Dakota attorney general Langer to prosecute all crimes and to pursue evidence gathered by J. W. Brinton. The letter attacks alleged political enemies Mi Wan Lemke and W. Brinton, accusing them of framing and seeking revenge. Signed A C Townley.

Townley Langer Mi Wan Lemke Brinton North Dakota W. Brinton Rimie Jeter Mame J. W. Brinton League Independent Voters' Association A.C. Townle

Gypsies Band Trapped By Wire Mob at Isolated Firm

A band of Gypsies trapped by a wire mob at an isolated firm, some members selling fortunes of the Falieys family while others slipped to the kitchen and ate the evening meal, choking on the food they left behind before disappearing.

Falieys

Sisseton Becomes New Gretna Green for August 28 Marriage

In Sisseton, August 28, a marriage uniting Janes Romig of St Cloud Minnesota and Margaret Line of New York City occurred at the Police Justice office with D J Prindaville presiding. Romig, an insurance man, wired his fiancée to meet him in Sisseton and the couple, though unknown locally, earn a place in the social scene.

Cerony Janes Romig St Cloud Minn Margaret Line New York City Police Jutaice D. J. Prindaville Romig Sidseton Olce Follss

Townley Bankruptcy Case Ends in Exoneration by U S Circuit Court

The U S circuit court of appeals here exonerated Townley in the Long dispute over the Nonpartisan League and flax venture. Judge Hook led a ruling sustaining the district court findings and dismissing the charges against Townley, ending a two year publicized fight.

St. Louis United States Circuit Court of Appeals Townley Amidon Fargo League North Dakota Circuit Court Hook District Court F Amidon End Nonpartisan League

Bank of North Dakota Funnels 100000 to State Coffers

The industrial commission transferred 100.10 from Bank of North Dakota earnings to the state treasurer to cover interest on 2,000,000 in bank bonds due January 1 and July 1, 1921 at 5 percent. Notices were sent to the staff board of equalization to remove this from the tax levy. The bank has been self sustaining with no state tax dollars used for organization or bond interest. The commission had sought 35,000 for bank organization but that amount was returned to the treasury months ago.

Lismarck N. D Judstrial Commisson Bank of North Dakota Industrial Commisssion Staff Board of Equalization Industrial Commission State Treasury

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