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Newspaper
Sisseton Weekly Standard
Location
Sisseton, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1920
Page
7
Superintendent Mr Yate at Nemo outing dismisses rumors of a closure. He notes the company is spending $100,000 on new and permanent improvements and says the gold is in the nine, promising continued operation.
Two hundred soldiers assigned by the federal vocational board begin training for the next school year starting September 20 in agriculture and mechanical trades. The aim is to help them become self sustaining, with college as the sole site offering this training. College management explores housing options for the veterans. President Willis Bo Jolson commends their worthiness of support.
Moody County crews push extensive highway work as four teams operate west of Tron and south of Colman. Grading fills low spots while grading progresses toward Colman from the south, with many miles of better roads expected before winter arrives. Parker Pyrof Fawell named superintendent of Turner County schools succeeding Miss Nellie Apple. Turner rural schools report 1,999 pupils last year and a budget of $140,834.28 with enrollment expected to rise.
The report notes a poor year for some crops due to excessive rains in the spine and Simmel montis area. Corn yields are expected around 15 bushels per acre while oats may reach 20 to 40 bushels. The cane crop is thriving and ready for picking in October if no frost occurs.
Lew Sharp, conductor on the Northwesteyn railroad between Lead and Deadwood, has received 17.60 from the U.S. government. The sum represents his solider’s pension from 22 years ago after mustering out post Spanish-American War service with SD Volunteers PFS regiment. News notes old courses revised for fall term with new trades added.
A 100 horsepower engine costing 12000 dollars has been installed at the Parker Street power plant. The upgrade makes the facility one of the best equipped in the state, promising greatly improved light and power service for the city.
A fragmented cinema listing indicates a run at Lombard featuring Bert Lytell on Sept 16 17 with accompanying showings at Fair and Warmet and May Allison on Sept 23 24 and Dana in Please Get Married during Sept 20 to Oct 1.
Advertisement notes high salaries for well qualified teachers in South Dakota. Northern Normal and Industrial School Aberdeen issues diplomas and certificates as employment guarantees. Demand for graduates exceeds supply. Fall term starts September at Northern Normal and Industrial School in Aberdeen. 5-3 to
Analyzed is the League's rise since 1916, detailing its control of North Dakota politics, key laws enacted, and its push for farm welfare. The piece argues the League reshaped democracy by empowering producers and workers to influence economic policy, while noting risks of rapid growth and internal alignment.
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