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The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1919-10-03
DINNER Law Gets Results

Enforcement of the DINNER law is
getting underway throughout the
state, if reports from various cities
are any criterion. Spasmodic efforts
have been made to enforce it hereto
fore, but things are moving broad
side.
State Sheriff shanks started things
in Pierre the other night when he and
his deputies stationed themselves on
q prominent corner and arrested Is
drivers who were fined $4.24 and
costs.
The next day or two officers visit
ing Miller and washington and arres-
ted many there, to bring home to the
people theameaning OF the new dim
mer law.
At Yanhon the same practice was
-inaugurated and So drivers arrested
and most ofsthem paid the $40 assess
ment. Some Of them took time to
consult lawyer.
At Howard three have been arres-
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1919-10-03
Former Indian Soldiers
Holm Amer,c.n Io,,.,,,


WatertOwn-That the Indian boys
around Sisseton who served in the
army during the recent war are TAX
ing an active interest in the American
Legion and becoming members of
the Stsseton post is the information
received by the state publicity Office
in Watertown. There are SO to go ex-
soldiers among the Indians in that
vicinity and post officials confidently
believe that they will all be members
OF the Legion as soon as they are
thoroughly acquainted with the pur-
pose OF the organization. The Indians
since their period Of service are anx-
ious to be given full citizenship. The
Sisseton post is named after Edward
Otto, the first man from Roberts
county, who was killed in France,
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1919-10-03
stapleton-Hannasch

A pretty wedding occurred at the
st. Peters Catholic church on Tues
day morning at eight O'Clock, Rev.
Father O'Hora officiating.
Miss Rose Stapleton, daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Stapleton of Enter
prise township became the bride of
Mr.. Theodore Hannasch, son OF Mr..
and Mrs. VIM. Hannasch of Grant
township.
The bridal couple were attended by
Gertie Stapleton, sister of the bride
and Frank Hannasch, brother OF hc
groom.
Following the ceremony the bridal
party went to the home of the BRIDE
where wedding breakfast was
served to about thirty immediate rel
atives and friends.
These young people are we'll and
favorably known in the community.
where they have lived practically all
their lives. Mrs. Hannasch is young
lady of exceptional ability with
bright and pleasing way. The groom
Is possessed with character, person
ality and ability that is to be admired
and he has brilliant prospects for a
splendid future. He has accepted q
position in the Merchants State Bank
at Richardton, N. D., where the couple
will make their future home. The
best wishes Of their many friends 60
with them.
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1919-10-03
II Persons Required To Take The
Census In Each District .s,s,

There are to be IL enumerators
appointed in Roberts County for the
taking of the 14th General Census
which is to be begun and completed
during the month of January 1920.
preference for appointment as enum-
orators will be given to ddscharsed
soldiers. sailors and marines. however
any one, male or female, between the
ages OF 1S and 20 who can qa.ltfy are
eligible for appointment. AppIfca-
tions for appointment should be ad-
dressed to w. 1. Longstreth. suner.
visor of Census, sisseton, s. d.
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1919-10-03
States Debt Law Unconstitutional

StateS Debt Law UncOnSfitutiOna1
The law giving special rights to
physicians and those selling necessi-
ties of life in the collection of debts
is unconstitutional. according to a
decision Just given by the South Da-
kota supreme court. Their decision
was given on case of O'Leary VS..
COCHRAN which was appealed from
Moody county where Judge Jones had
given decision contrary 10 that
just handed down by the supremd
court,
According to the law, as interpre-
ted generally, physicians and mer-
chants selling the necessities Of lifc
could tie up the property Of an in
dividual without the individual hay-
ing the right of exemption, r
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1919-10-03

Mr.. and Mrs. James Doud, resi-
dents of Virginia, Mimi, for two years
returned last week to reside in Sisse-
ton, their former home. It is we'll
known that Jim is champion corn
husker Of the state and the corn be.
ing SO good this fall his record Of
100 bushels q day can be met quite
easily.
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1919-10-03

paigns when the cause of the allies
had reached it's most critical stage
that attention of the South Dakota
pariots was focused on the Hutter.
ische Bruder Gemeinde. Prior to that
the members were regarded, to put 1t
in most charitable light, as religious
fanatics, tinged with pro-Germanism
When the members of the Iowa and
Clifton colonies fatty declined to con
tribute to any war cause, refused tc
buy bonds, and pointedly refrained
from any war activities, the suspicious
of disloyalty aroused the state coun,
Gil of defense to the point where in,
vestigation and impartial hearings
were determined upon. Under the
powers vested in them the members of
the council, largely through the abiii.
ty of Attorney A. X. Gardner of Hur.
on, succeeded in proving beyond all
reasonable doubt the illegal as well
as anti-American character of the so.
ciety. Proceedings were commenced
In the courts against the property hold
ings of the Gemeinde to force rea-
sonable purchase of Liberty bonds
and these were in number of in.
stances successful.
Some of the Mennonites migrated
to Canada to evade the draft. but find.
ing that Canadian and United States
officials were cooperating to check
mate this, many of them trekked back
to the United States. Some of the
richest lands held by the society have
been sold when they left the state.
Action in the courts to prove that
the Gemeinde was corporation of
Germans actively opposing and resist
ing the state laws, brought about
Judge Taylor's decision just render.
ed. In this decision he finds that
the Gemeinde has violated it's char
ter by engaging in business other than
that expressly authorized and has
been exercising franchies and rights
not granted by it insofar as its secular
pursuits and business are concerned
since 1t continues to own real estate
exceeding in value the sum of $50, 900
The court accordingly gives the so.
clety 80 days in which to dispose of
Its holdings estimated to be valued at
nearly 81, ,110, 900 in Beadle, Hutchin
son, Bonhomme and Hanson counties.
enjoins its officers or their agents
from engaging in farming, stock
raising, milling OF. other secular .pur-
suits and businesses not authorized
by the charter. If the go day clause is
ignored, the court announces he will
enter an order vacating and cancell-
ing the charter. The plaintiff is permit
ted to recover costs and disburse-
ments of action.
The Hutterische Bruder Gemeinde
numbers over 500 members in the
state. Their colonies are SO exclusive
that even the children are not per.
mitted to mfngle with others not OF
their faith or corporation. The cor
poration reserves the right to punish
its members for any act it considers
In violation of its secular tenets, re-
gardless of whether it be in conform
lty with state law, according to the
disclosures made in the proceedings
against the Gemeinde. German was
taught exclusively in the communes
whose members are required to read
write and speak the German language
and all literature was in that tongue.
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1919-10-03
ted and fined IS a piece.
There have been three deaths 1,

There have been three deaths ii
the state this year where cars were
driven into the ditch by the glare Of
automobiles they were meeting, said
the sheriff OF those who came in tc
pay their fines all admitted that the
law was a goou one and necessary
but the objection came largely OF.
the ground that it was shock and
surprise that they should have been
given no further notice than that
which was published in all of the
papers of the state for some time
after the law was enacted and recent
ly when the attorney generals state
ment was issued on switch regula-
tion dinners.
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1919-10-03
preshyteriap

Sunday School at 1885
No Church services this week. The
pastor is attending the annual meet
ing Of the Synod of South Dakota at
Watertown.
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1919-10-03
Correction

On another page of this issue ap-
pear the Auction Sale ad Of q. w. Ell
more. Through mix-up we have 1t
signed &c. W. Elrod." 4
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1919-10-03

Kitchen Bouquet makes an ordi-
nary gravy good and good gravy
better. For sale at the City Bakery.
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1919-10-03

If you haven't tried those Nabisco
products, for sale at the City Bakery,
you've missed something.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-06-05
Ue D ID Read co
r<reb/IsIe0 1857

later on. William Hembling, the driver of one of the injuring vehicles gave his version of the accident this morning.
 sen-FIannagan Rowing Company. about half loaded was endeavoring to turn into the garage of the General Motors Service Company. In some was it became stalled so that he was unable to proceed. A truck belong ing to LaCrofx and Anderson came along at this time and noting the
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-06-05
% D ID Read co
EsSaAkIsArd IS51-

The company has been established for the purpose of buying. selling. owning and mortgaging'' all kinds of real and personal property. Capital stock of $1O0. 900 is authorized.
 One of the first deals of the com pany was Sonsummated in Meriden yesterday by a transaction involving $250.O00. It gives the Alling Rubber Company new quarters in Mer1dou., This company also has number oe stores in Now York Gtats. netah1y Albany and Schenectady.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-06-05

predicament of the other offered as- sistance which was accepted.
 A stake was taken from the La Croix and Anderson truck and placed between the two trucks. It rested among a number of nuts and bolts on the Claussen truck which gave it a secure hold. On the other it was placed against the smooth iron. The LaCroix truck approached the one it way it became stalled so that he was force was applied the stake buckled and dipped. GaEne, who had been
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-06-05

According to articles of incorpora- tion filed in the State house at Hart ford yesterday, A. P. Mitchell. part owner of the filling Rubber Company. which operates chain of stores throughout New England with one in Bridgeport. becomes president of the Palacs Realty Company of HArt3ord.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-06-05
The Brides Accessories

A display case near the Main Street entrance contains collection of all the lovely things a bride will need The innumerable collars and fichrs of organdie, crepe or lace. Camisoles, Bandeaux and Garters of silk and satin.
 Fans, Handkerchiefs Chous and Knots of ribbon for lingerie.
 Bits of Jewelry, Hair Ornaments and Silver Fur nishings for the dressing table. Sweet Waters Powders and other comforting things for the toilet table. Don't miss seeing this exhibit.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-06-05
De D D Re0d co
Csfs6//sHe1 1857

week. It was shipped from HoboGen, but where found does not appear
 Edward Freshman and family Of New York entered yesterday upon the occupancy of the Heggeman place in Pleasant Valley.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-06-05

Those who watched William M- Reekie play yesterday were not at all surprised when he turned in two IT'S for 154. This Scotch golfer won the Spring tournament at Lake wood. N. T.. ssverd weeks ago.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-06-05

directing operations had hold of it and as it slipped he was drawn be- tween the vehicles and crushed. The hearing was continued in order to take the testimony of other witnesses.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-06-05
CORONER LEARNS
 HOW GACNE DIED

Coroner Phelan held a hearing this morning at the County Court House on the case of Frederick Gagne who was injured by being crushed be- tWsen two motor trucks that he died
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-06-05
White Sports Oxfords
Luncheon Sets

Luncheon Sets White Oilcloth, dull finish with stenciled borders in old blue, rose or mixed colorings These are ceedingy neat and attractive and they take the place of nice linen.
 Thirteen pieces, S1 75
 Art Secton main
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-06-05
S2.95 to S15.00
S1.95 to S7.50
A Lace Handkerchief

The handkerchief is always important access sorry in the brides outfit. It should be of ace-real lace if possible, Duchess Duchess and Point con- bined. It ought to be nice enough to hand down as an heirloom It is interesting to hear My grand mother carried this her wedding day."
 Lovely styles at $500 $6OO $500 up to $500 each All Linen Handkerchiefs, exquisitey embroidered, for bride or bridesmaid $l. .O0 to $3.5O each
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-06-05
The Cookie Jar

It ought always to be within reach and ought always to be full. Plenty of cookies makes happy household. Some work to roll and cut out cookies, but there's New revolving Cutter with which one cuts a dozen quickly There three shapes scaloped square, diamond and i, round one. A round cookie is very satisfactory.
 Price of cutter 50 cts Nice for showers or tin weddings.
 sement.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-06-05
Living Room Furniture of elegant appearance and genuine comfort
formerly up to $500

Three piece Sets con prlsed Ot large, easy daYen- port, armchair and Colonial wing chair. One espe- cially handsome example is covered with dark dure tapestry. All pieces have spring seats, spring cushioned backs and The wing chair in this group has a and flare, the lines of which are excellent. It is designed to hold person in comfortable ease' S250.00 Group of three pieces, tapestry in tan, blue and brown, a very attractive combination. Flat arms rocker and davenport S28000 Suite of figured mulberry velour, Queen Anne de sign, mahogany frame work Davenport and two large armohairs, S295.00 Suite covered in black and gold brocaded damask massive armchair and wing chair with decorations of pufed rosetes and large black and gold silk tasses
 S590.00 Mahogany Suite, cane backs on davenport and chairs, with carved mahogany center panels. Large davenport with two large pufed cushions and center bolster roll, S3l0.00 Queen Anne Suite with backs, silk damask Davenport wing armchair and low back armchair. Two square back cushions and bolster rol
 S245.00
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-06-05

These davenports and chairs are extra fortable because the cushions made with thirty-six small springs each in it's little sep arate cotton pocket, and all strongly together and fastened in place. This is the secret of the and luxury of upholstered furniture in this grade.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-06-05
Separate Davenports

Blue and taupe silk damask spring cushions and back very handsome piece with covering the back of the davenport which allows it to be in the center of the room with table, S250.00
 Very handsome davenport with center roll, tap estry covering spring cushions and back, S155 00
 Luxurious davenport with high back very deep seat and separate pillow arms, $175.00
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-08-17
- The Mystery Maze
Us eGla PRIZE WINNERS COMPETITION JULY 20

Towaco n j.; Martha L. Hitchcock, Gulf Street, MILFORD
Conn; Philip Taylor, 299 Tappan Street, Brookline
Mass Anne Yandell, Lexington, Miss; Lester Esner
235 East Fourth Street. New York City; Miriam Levan
Henry Street. New York City, Eugene Eisner, Chap
paqua, N. Y; Dorothy R. Shower McAfee Valley, N. J
Margery E. Scarlet, $50 South Fourth Avenue, Mount
Vernon, N Y. Roderick B. Travis, Brookclife, Chap
paqua, N. Y, and Katrina E. Hincks, SIT Washington
Avenue, Bridgeport, Conn.
Correct Answers
Concealed Word Square
Chase Haven, Avoid, Seine, Ended.
Historical Zigzag
l. Chin. 2. Chat. 3. Crab. 4. Blur ). Kite
Heal. 7. Ream. s. Coma. 8. Bean. TO- Leek. Char
Oak.
Three Hidden Animals
Ermne Badger and Beaver.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-08-17
PRIZE WINNERS

7NHERE twelve perfect to the
puzzles Of July 20, so the Mystery Man is stretch
ing point and giving twelve prizes instead of ten.
Most of the puzzlers said that they wonderfully
glad when vacation but they would be glad to get
back to school, because time hanging heavily their
hands, Malcolm Langford, however, wrote frank
position Chow Do Not Miss My School," Here it is:
Il have never yet boy who misses his school in
vacation friend told boy he knew. He isn't
natural he likes school. But didn't that boy OF
every sensible boy ignorance
going to school, would his education However, |
wish and others that that people either born
with knowledge could it by operation the BRAIN
1t sounds doesn't it, to write how don't miss
school, when the subject how do. miss school the
] miss poison ivy. That describes very we'll"
The names of the prize winners are: Malcolm Lang
ford 1856 Rider Avenue, Patchogue N Y; Grace Adams,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-08-17
Three New Puzzles

Ten cash prizes ($2.OO each) for
the best set Of answers to all
three puzzles, together with 100
words ON "What l Like Best in
This Weeks Tribune" from chill
dren fifteen years old and under.
Answers must be received by
August 26 and the results will
be announced in the Children's
Tribune Of September ID. An
Award Button will go to each new
prize winner and to those deserv-
ing honorable mention.
THE MYSTERY MAN.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-08-17
Sports Puzzle

What is your favorite sport? See YOU can discover
1t among the following list One hidden in each sem
tence letter in each word
l. Yes we'll join Miss Emma motoring Monday
morning.
2 After dinner Jessie shall sing French songs
j. Listen carefully and don't dsobey
A. Roast turkey always suggests family Thanks
giving gatherings.
s. Remember that Industrious students climb above
lazy pupils
6. Early tomorrow we will telephone Gerald.
Smyrna times., 1919-12-17

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Smyrna times., 1919-12-17
Y. W. C. A. STUDENTS
TEACHING IN CHINA
Physical Training School Main
tained in Shanghai.

The vast majority of Chinese men
remember their mothers as cripnles
Many a girl wanders into a mission
school who has not had her own feet
hound, but has never seen a woman
OF her own class who could walk. and.
therefore, she walks in a most ungain-
~ fashion-scarcely conscious Of her
natural feet.
The Chinese Medical Association
an Association composed only Of Chi.
nese physicians mostly graduates from
American and English institutions
have asked the entire educated commu-
nifty Of the country to cooperate in
better health for the children of Chi
na. All the Mission Boards Operatins
IN China felt that one of the greatest
contributions the Young Women's
Christian Association could offer to
the health Of China would be to es-
tablish normal school for the train
ing of physical directors.
Accordingly, in Shanghai, which is
the greatest port in China, the nation
al committee established such q school
in 1914 The school has won favor
with all educatonists, both missionary
and government There have already
been nine graduates from this school.
Miss Ying Mel Chun, a graduate of
the wellesley School Of Physical Edu
cation, has been dean of the school
Graduates of The school are scattered
from Canton to Pekng, teaching with
conspicuous success il twelve mission
and government schools.
Smyrna times., 1919-12-17
ONE-FOURTH WORLDS
WOMEN In CHINA
Seventy Per Cent, Employees in
Shanghai Cotton Mills Wom-
en- and Children Working
Twelve Hour Shifts.

One-fourth of the woman r.
world are Chinese-20Ooo0o o0o of
tnem' They are going into fndus,,.g
IN large numbers to work long ho,,rs
ana for little money.
In Shanghai, for instance savort,.
per cent. Of the EMPLOYEES in +La w.,
co''oa mills are women and .L.rd..'',.
WORKING hours for Spinners aro f,,,.
N'A I'D the moring until six at nf..l,
ana from six at night until siv IN H..
morning Wcayors work from 5.oo =,
W l,e morning until seven at niebt and
ln' wages are from ten to twenty cc,.t.
Gay. Hundreds of women arc o,,
pIo|ed in silk flature mills stond;,,n
no"f AFTER hour washing cocoons i5
oaSinS Of boiling water in tbo ~.
ceSS'Fely hot rooms necessorv fa,
Il', ~ ,''ehfs where fine silk is spun
III Canton alone, there are 150Ooo
women in factories at q maximu,o
wage or forty cents a day for women
ana OF fifteen cents day for girls
AS part Of its program of world
service for women the National Yorno,
"omen's Christian Association is ev,
pecung to put on its staff of sec
retaries in China an expert on in
lustrlal conditions who will develon
social work in factories, and work 70
improve conditions for women ON
ployees. This work will include the
Introduction of recreation and social
lie among the workers and of health
ectures and educational classes.
Smyrna times., 1919-12-17
JAPANESE DOCTOR is Y. w. C. A
OFFICIAL.

DR.. Tomo Inouye Of Tokyo, Japan
treasurer of the National Committee Of
the Young WOmens Christian Asso-
cation in Japan. DR.. Inouye has been
Smyrna times., 1919-12-17
CHINESE WOMEN HAVE
FINANCIAL ABILITY
They Carried Y. w. C. A. Campaign
"CVer the Top"


"cver the Top"
Much has been said about the hon.
esty and skill Of the Chinese business
man The world has neglected to men
tion the financial ability of Chinese
women. They proved this ability in
the last financial campaign of the Y.
W c.. A in Tientsin.
Ordinarily three weeks are allowed
in which to raise the budget by sub
scription after the finance committee
has decided upon the sum necessary
to carry on the work of the coming
year. The Tientsin campaign was car
ried on entirely by Chinese women and
broke all recor.'s by going over the
top in ten Ga.s with a large surplus
over the budget.
Smyrna times., 1919-12-17
ENGLAND ASKS
Y. w. c. A. FOR HUTS.

= England has just requested
= the y. w. Q. A. TO build and Op-
= perate Blue Triangle Huts for
= nurses at base hospitals near
= American camps in England. An
= American association has also
= been asked by England to put up
= 1oyers or clubhOuses at munitiOn
= centers in England similar to
= those operated En- France.
= The English Y. w. c. A. has
= established centers for munitiOn .
= workers ON a similar scale Miss .
= Margaret Mirriss, Director Of .
= the Nurses Huts in France, is .
= now in England arranging for Z
e huts at American hospitals. She !
= expects to place SIX secretaries :
= on this work Immediately
= Blue Triangle Huts,and foyers !
+ are similar to Hostess Houses .!
r and cantonments in this country. !
: over There" they are recrea- !
= tional and social centers for !
= nurses and women in muRition !
= factories. Each hut or foyer !
: consists Of large room for !
= games, teas and social affairs. !
= 1t contains facilities for reading +
+ and writing spaces and, where +
+ necessary, for cafeterias. I.
Smyrna times., 1919-12-17
PORACE DAVID
''IO Truck Express
'''''Ia and Wilmington

age w Smyrna at q. i3orsday ~ Ia
i,,I 31t Droiuesa ihleas route to receive D., p; m m.
bi ~ stteniio, ele. anu ue~
,. ! radius Of 60 s00GDiPs %iIs: Household
smyrna.
Smyrna times., 1919-12-17
Our Furnishing Goods Department

S0VHo"ng with practicable Gifts always wanted SHIFTS
sun all occasions Necwea fancy Suspends in fancy o
0OS III fancy Boxes Cotton and Silk
and faJnas Sweaters House Travelling Bags Su C
and Umbrellas fact for Men,