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Newspaper
Sisseton Weekly Standard
Location
Sisseton, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1908
Page
4
The piece argues against guaranteed bank deposits citing risks to stable banks and broader financial trust. It notes Taft's stance on safe banking and postal savings banks to aid small depositors while pressuring banks to adopt stricter practices. Also includes moral reflections on loyalty and a long dog-themed farewell.
The log lists births and arrivals with families Batterbury and Swenum, Schenineman adds a daughter, and Hilda Thompson dies at 25 in Hart township. Her remains go to Minnesota for burial after a visit here from Fillmore County.
Local column voices doubt about town prospects and hints at reading the birth column for insight. Mentions Nels Oibere visiting the cities and suggests he is eating, implying social or local activity.
A small job listing seeks a young woman to clerk at a Rob inson's Bakery. Amanda Kioren and Olga Osburg hosted visitors in Milbank. George Pincomb from Butte county toured the city on business. O T Axneas Co. begins a large lumber shed annex. Towa Dakuta Land and Cattle Co. hosts thirty Illinois land seekers in Roberts county. C B Walters of Iowa and Mr Laub of Janesville Wisconsin bought Roberts county land. A group of Sisseton girls enjoyed a picnic at Larabee grove with a goldenrod decorated carriage returning home.
A writer recalls a young man seeking journalism work with high pay and prestige. The editorial post offers learning to set type and handle duties for five dollars weekly, but the applicant demands two dollars daily. The piece laments modern youth seeking success without labor and urges earnest work ethic.
National ticket Taft and Shober lead a slate with state and local officers including C. Polley, John Hining, George G. Johnson, and Olaf Negaard. Public lands and school interests appear with Deeds and Justice divisions, plus district figures like Agnes E Gee and M L Sateren.
A fragmentary note urges that a willing worker will succeed and that the country’s vast resources remain largely untapped. It quotes lines about proving strength, responsibility, and taking a man’s part in tough times.
John C Perkins offers courteous service and prompt attention to all lines of business. He assures customers they will be treated right and welcomes inquiries.
The Rockford Museum of Anatomy showcases thousands of wax figures illustrating chronic diseases in the human body. Experts explain illnesses and alleged cures to the public, inviting sick people to request free tickets and constitution, with advertisement promising time to cure and a 2000 mile travel appeal.
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