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Newspaper
Sisseton Weekly Standard
Location
Sisseton, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1920
Page
11
Norbert Opitz Post of the American Legion hosts a grand celebration at Peever on Wednesday September 22 1920 featuring sports of all kinds and numerous prizes. See the handbill for full program details and do not miss this all day event.
A massive fifteen day roundup led by Lester P. Barlow begins October 10 in Mitchell. The plan calls for a thousand cars with a marching band. nightly camps, dances, and rallies mix fun with politics as the tour targets both major parties. The itinerary covers Mitchell to Wagner with daily roundups, meetings, and outdoor dances across towns, ending October 24 with a victory dance. Also noted is a funeral march for Republican and Democratic parties and a death in White Lake of a 15-year-old boy after a horse incident.
The Sioux City Trades and Labor Assembly withdraws its endorsement of Nate Kend Republicas for Iowa governor over his plan to back the Esch Cummins law. Cummins, the law’s creator, seeks the U.S. Senate seat and will lose labor support. Kendall had claimed to be “Labor's friend” and drew thousands of unionists away from Democrats Farmer Labor and Socialist ranks.
Administrators notice to creditors of David Anderson deceased requires claims with vouchers within six months of first publication. Address for claims is Batterton and Bunde office in Sisseton Roberts County South Dakota dated September 11 1920 Peter F Anderson Administrator of the estate H M Knight County Court Judge seal ATTRST D F Stevens Clerk
Miss Mathilda Hanson begins a term of school in the Boyd district Monday. Miss Julia Berge starts a term in the Krone district Monday. C. Sorenson is appointed district No. 2 chairman to fill John Harrington’s vacancy. Hans and Ingval returned from the Minnesota State Fair. Gottlieb Bergman and Albert O’Grady visit the Wheaton fair. Threshers burned Dave’s wagon box and rack in a fire from the engine. J. D. Long bought a tractor for plowing. Plowing on the half section looks to end soon while Mica Bertha Ran attends Bethany College in Mankato, Minnesota.
Timber Lake resident J. 8. Simonson was arrested by federal authorities on the charge of conspiracy to defraud the government in transactions involving Indian lands. He was held for appearance at the November term of United States court in Aberdeen.
A historical note recalls Minnesota government convicting men for lynching in Duluth but failing to act against mob violence targeting farmers, criticizing politicians for crooked practices and inaction.
Miss Sigre Tasaie assists at the Nels Lundby home while Mrs. O K Sather attended the Minneapolis fair. Dances drew young folks from here to Mack's tew hall in Effington Saturday. Cattle shipp ing by D C Eggon from Sisseton Thursday. Several neighbors visited the Lundby home Sunday. Iver Shelstad of Appleton Minnesota called at the Nels Hlton home. Born to Mr and Mrs Nels Lund by a baby girl. Thora Eggen helped Mrs Howe during threshing. Esther Pygen, 1920 Sisteton High School graduate, will teach first and second grades in Effington.
In Osceola a vacancy in the postmaster position prompts concern as the office may close if no qualified applicant is found. The postmaster resigned earlier and despite posting notices no volunteer has emerged to fill the role.
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