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Newspaper

Sisseton Weekly Standard

Location

Sisseton, South Dakota, United States of America

Date

Sep 17, 1920

Page

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Reign of Terror in West Virginia Faces Crisis

The piece argues that West Virginia miners led by the United Mine Workers of America confront corporate gunmen in Williamson and Mingo counties. It details strikes, killings, and calls for equal rights, with Edgar Wallace urging public support against industrial tyranny and martial law threats.

West Virginia Edgar Wallace Williamson Mingo County Great Pine Pennsylvania Ohio Corot United Ming Workers West Varela United States United Mine Workers of America Mingo Ganmen Matewan Baldwin- Felts Baldwin Ita 3 Eenes Cornwell Aubien United Mine Workers’ Journal Virginia United Mine Workers West, Virginia Cuse of Justice

City Bakery Expands Plant With Modern Equipment

City Bakery completes remodeling and moves in new baking apparatus to a larger, modern sanitary plant. Mr Munhoney King oversaw the upgrades as the firm adds up-to-date machines and final touches. The improved building invites public inspection and promises enhanced efficiency and quality.

City Bakery New City Munhoney King

Sisseton Schools Opened Monday with Strong Attendance

Sisseton schools opened Monday and a good attendance was on hand for the first day. Enrollment is encouraged to proceed promptly so work can progress systematically under Superintendent C. K. Thoi lehang and an efficient corps of teachers in their grades.

Supt. C. K. Thoilehang

Renewal drive urges subscribers to lock old rate

Subscribers are urged to renew for two weeks at the old $2.00 yearly rate before price increases. The notice argues that ongoing paper price rises make a longer renewal desirable and warns a further rise may come later.

Bread Lines3 Aren't Needed to Curb Worker Spirit

Wage earners face prosperity fatigue as Pennsylvanian railroads allegedly taint public opinion with intimidation. A pamphlet distributed to workers allegedly misreads receipts, links suspensions of 12 000 to political aims, and warns of rising unemployment in a tense labor dispute.

Pennsylvania Railroad Cox

American Legion to Celebrate in Peever on Sept 22

The Norbert Opitz post of the American Legion plans a large Peever celebration featuring a day of sports and entertainment on Wednesday September 22. The small but spirited post invites all ex service members and the public to attend and support the effort.

Norbert Opitz American Legion Peever Gsomie Pesver

Church Services Focus On Spiritual Identity

O W Butterfield pastor announces Sunday morning discussion on The Proof of Spiritual Identity and an evening topic Christianity the Complement of Education. Services include Epworth League at 7 00 p m and preaching at 8 00 p m with Sunday school to follow at 10 30.

God Epworth League W. Butterfield

Sisseton Folk to Hear Hardy Williamson Recital

Sisseton and vicinity residents may attend a Friday recital by Hardy Williamson and the Fleming Sisters at the School auditorium. The event, arranged by Mr. Crockett, promises a display of phonograph demonstrations and Edison-phonograph related curios.

Sisseton Vicinity Hardy Williamson Fleming Sisters Mr. Crockett Sisseton and Thomas A. Edison

Denial of Credit to Farmers Sparks Bank Policy Debate

North Dakota bankers criticize a ninth district Federal Reserve stance they say forces farmers to liquidate wheat now. F. W. Cathro of Bank of North Dakota argues the policy depresses cash prices, harms farmers next year, and favors large buyers and terminal elevators. Quamme of the St Paul Land Bank warns livestock and grain holders will be driven to dump, while lenders hedge about actual credit for harvest and storage.

Bismarck N. B F. W. Cathro Bank of North Dakota Ninth District Federal Reserve du Marek Mi Cathro Thris Mr Cathro Mr. Cathro Wold Denler Cathro Cathy St. Paul

Fragmented question on education funding and crop credit policy

The text questions the internal logic of funding education via Tron Vie State money and critiques a boy’s college funds, a father’s theft from the public, and bankers’ role in crop movement credit. It implies denial of credit as evidence of policy success and suggests crop movement starts near terminals, all in unclear, fragmented language.

Local bands to perform at Indian Fair and Peever event

Sisseton band invited to compete at Indian Fair with Browns Valley band. Sisseton agreed, Valley declined, so the local band will perform three days Sept 29 Oct 1. A separate notice says the local band will also play Peever on Sept 22 for the American Legion celebration.

Peever Sisseton Browns Valley Peover American Legion Preyer

Wisconsin Nonpartisans Win Big in State Polls

Wisconsin voters delivered a sweeping victory to the Nonpartisan League Liberal forces, with most of the state ticket captured and several congressmen elected under progressive banners. The returns show strong gains against reactionary forces, though some offices remain contested.

Minnesota Labor for a Farmer Alliance Convention Report

Report of the 38th Minnesota State Federation of Labor convention shows labor backing farmers and endorsing the Working People's Nonpartisan Political league. It urges unions to support farmer and labor owned papers like the Minnesota Daily Star and to finance a stronger labor press. Since July, Minnesota labor bought the Union Advocate of St Paul and issued the first paper under a labor union management on Sept 11.

A. B. Gilbert Minneapolis Minn Minnesota State Federation of Labor Hall North Dakota Minnesota Working People’s Hoosts the Star State Federation of Labor Organized Labor Minnesota Daily Star Minnesota Labor St. Paul

Legion Meeting Monday Evening

Members of the local post of the American Legion are asked to meet at the hall Monday evening. Reports from the Watertown convention held August 21 22 and 23 will be presented. Refreshments will be served and good fellowship is expected.

American Legion Watertown

Victory for Farmer Labor state ticket in Colorado

Incomplete returns from Colorado’s primary show a sweeping victory for every Democrat candidate endorsed by the Nonpartisan League and organized labor, with Tulley Scott narrowly leading over Dr. Callicotte for U S senator. Major Democrat winners include James M for Governor Ed Anderson for Lieutenant Governor William Tanner for State Treasurer George H Hetherington for Attorney General Ray Price for State Auditor Mary Bradford for Superintendent. Tulley Scott is named United States Senator with Oliver Shoup renominated by Republicans.

Denayer Colo Nonpartisan , League and Organized Labor W. R. Callicotte United States Tulley Scott the Suprem Court Dr. Gallicotte James M League and Labor Ed. Anderson William Tanner George H. Hetherington Ray Price Inatruc- Collins ion—Mary Bradford Oliver Shoup Kary Schuyler

Goodwill and Saron Lutheran Churches Service Schedule

At Goodwill church morning service in Norwegian at 10 30. Sunday school and bible class in American language at noon Luther League at 6 45 Evening worship at 8 Choir rehearsal every Wednesday at 7 30 Mid week service Thursday at 8 Confirmation class Saturday at 1 30. At Saron church service in American language at 8 in the afternoon. A hearty welcome to all. C 3 VANG Pastor.

Goodwill Church Luther League Saron All. C Vang

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Federal Oscar Hawkinson N. J. Lanners Swan Nelson W. Ss. Rath John Evenson W. S. Ratha J. A. Swanberg W. Rath E. Smith W. S. Rath H. O. Johnson J. F. Clase Hank Fuck Banker Gathro Quamme Federal Reserve Board Bio Financial Center Federal Reserve Team Wisconsin Forlerte Congress John J. Bch Cumminn Minnesota Labor For A Farmer Alliance Lauds N. D Star Union Legion Meeting Farmer Labor Colorado Goodwill and Saron Lutheran Churches
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