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The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1919-12-12

salary ---- ------- 27,050 90
Poor Farm - 6.242. 90
Mothers Pension .496 90
Motion made and seconded that a
tax OF Sl0O be levied against each
elector in the county for tie sup
port OF the common schools, and
that tax be charged against the
name of each person returned by the
assessor as the owner or keeper of "a
dog or dogs in the amount of 81 90
for each dog owned or kept by such
person. Motion carried. all mem
bers voting aye
Motion was made and seconded
that the Auditor be instructed to dis
continue drawing any further war
rants on the appropriation made to
the United War Work Charities. Mo-
ton carried, all membres voting aye
Motion was made and seconded that
notices be published in the legal
w KY newspapers calling attention
TO the statutes requiring the weeds on
the highways to be cut or otherwise
destroyed Motion carried. all MEM
bers voting aye.
The application of George j. Oliver
for d loan of $4,000 90 from the per-
manent school fund OF the state to be
secured by mortgage on Southwest
quarter of Section thirty-five (SW II
Sec. $50 Township One Hundred
twenty-nine tTwp. 129), Range Fifty
(Rge. 5O) was submitted to the Board
and on motion, duly made and car
ried was allowed and granted.
On motion duly made and carried
the Bord adjourned to Friday Sept
ember 10, 1919.
w. II. Metcalf,
Attest: Chairman
Maude +. Carter,
Deputy Auditor
Sisseton s. Oak. Sept 19, 1919.
The Board OF County Commission
ers met in regular session, at the
Commissioners Room i'm the Court
House, on the above date, pursuant to
adjournment. All members present.
Mr. Andrew Warwick, member of
the State Highway Commission. APP
peared before the Board and after full
ly explaining the new highway law a
gneral discussion was had relative to
establishing the State Trunk High
ways in Roberts County, and the pro-
per method to pursue in constructing
and maintaining county highways.
On motion, duly made and carried,
meeting adjourned
w. r. Metcalf.
Attest: Chairman
r. C. Richert,
County Auditor.
Sisseton, S. Oak, Oct. Z. 1919.
The Board of County Commits
sioners met in regular session at
the Commissioners Room in the
CJlmU House, on the above date,
all members present.
The Board organized as a County
Board OF Education with County Sup
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1919-12-12

Work as "a
Carlberg Co, gas. oil, Re
pairs for Trucks 80 90
Myrtle Garter Sal. Dep. Clk
OF courts -- -----------S5. 90
Maud Garter. Sal Dep. Aud
tent 100 90
Citizens National Bank
cash advanced repairs on los. 10
American Book Co text books $751;
Carl Anderson, road work 40. 60
Tony Amonson, road work 900
Tony Amonson. road work - SIS 90
Earl Cooper Bridge Work So .35
Dennis Dempsey. labor on
water works 3 90
Dakota Central Tele. Co.
Phone. Rental. tolls 26 80
Helen Dady. witness fees 10
Hjalmer Dalquist, road
Harry Davis. Unloading Gull
verts $50 ----5 30
Victor Davis, labor ON court
house lawn $50
Andrew t. Dahl. road work ---sS.75
Dakota Central Tele. Co.
Phone rent and Tolls 1886
Capital Supply Co., School
Text Books 1888
Desmond Davis. Bridge
Work so
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1919-12-12

Cooperation among the wage
workers and farmers has at la-t as
sumed such immense proportions that
state and national organizations have
become pressing necessity. In all
section of the country the common
reoEie--the wealth producing class
Is who are finding it ever mora din
cult to make both ends meet. because
OF the tendency of commod ~ prices
t. advance faster than wages or the
prize of products of the farns--arN re-
c"rting to cooperation in exchange
and production in an etfor. 20 escape
tAc Railway Fede. aiioEi-..
Wanted to hear from owner of 0
or so acres for sale. Ole Steen, Bur-
bank, S. ID. r. L.
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1919-12-12

Hilda Erickson, salary
clerk Co. Treas 800
Fred Evander. road work --lo.0o
Bert Ellingson, road work ---l12.25
Benhord Ekstrom pocket go
pher bounty - 40 90
Hilda Erickson, salary clerk
Treas office $500
c. f. Ewing, NJ ID. Prof Ser
vices S. johnson. poor -406.30
W. n. Failing. road work --33.5 so
(To BE Continued)
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1919-12-12

Pearl F. Robinson as
Chairman of the meeting.
The petition signed by legal voters
and residents OF Lake School District
No. = and Lake School District No.
praying for mn order releasing the
Southeast Quarter (SEA) of Section
Seven tSec ~, Township One Humid
red Twenty-three (Twp 1879 Range
Forty nine (Rge 400 from Lake
School No. , and attaching same to
Lake School No was taken up. and
motion made by Metcalf. seconded by
Leveree that said Petition be rejected.
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1919-12-12

Maud E. Garter Sal. Dep.
Auditor --- 90
VIM. Arrowsmith, work Co.
Farm --- "a
Anderson Auto Co. gas. oil, etc 30 40
F. c. Carried, salary Supt.
Co Roads - 2O4. OS
Myrtle Carter. salary Dep.
Clerk of Courts SIS. 90
Empire Elevator Co, barley
Co Farm 2 1925
Andrew Erickson. livery hire
Co. poor ------- -- 5000
DR.. j. H. Doupe. Prof Ser
Mrs. Brooks, poor l3. 90
T. Il. Conrad, Hay Road
Comm. Road NO 6 5000
Carlberg Co. gas and oil 6S .04
Edward Dalquist, road work
No. - 1S5. so
James Davis. Bridge Work - 1885
Desmond Davis. bridge work 1135
Andrew Dahl. road work BE 90
F. c. Carried. Salary and
exp. Co. engineer - 24O so
Harry Davis. Bridge Work 1415
James Doud. bridge work 30 so
James Davis, bridge work -3l 65
Hilda Erickson, Salary Clerk
Co. Treas. so
Nels Erickson, dragging
roads 80 --------- 1850
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-04-03
TRIALS OF LAwTERs

Senator Clapp OF Minnesota tells of
cross-examination of Swede. ND
jensen asked the lawyer. what do
90" Tank you replied the Swede. 4
am not vara well y didn't ask y
how your henlth was said the iawY
but what do you do?' oh. yas, Aw 81
said the fellow. his stolid countenal
changing a trife. 'Aw work 'Yesl
know that. But what Kind Of work
you COP IT'S puddy hard work n
but 40 you drive team. or do you wd
on railroad, or do you handle n
chine, or do you work in n factory'' q
vas. Aw work in a factory Well. wi
kind OF factory is ito IT ees a VI
big factory The lawyer was much
asperated. Now sec here, Jensen.
us what do you make in the facto|
What do you do?' oh. vas, Aw und|
stan. You banc want to know vat 4
make in the factory Exactly. NJ
tell us what You make Yes, Aw md
Won dollar and half a day."
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-04-03
CLUB WORK IN 1919
Explanatory Blanks Sent to Teachers
and Superintendent Of Schools

Ex planatOry Blanks Sent to Teachers
and Superintendent OF Schools
Plans are being made for the club
work to be carried out this year by the
boys and girls of Vermont Last years
record was good one and 1t is hoped
this year that it will be at leas- equal
led. If not exceled.- In order that the
children may plan ahead just what they
are to do this year blanks were sent out
yesterday to the teachers and superin-
tendents of all of the schools of the
State that they may explain club work
to those children who do not understand
it and that all may enroll in the clubs
and the Green Mountain Guard. Enroll
ment must be made before May 10. and
the children are being encouraged not
| to sign up for more than two projects.
The letters to the teachers give the
| requirements for enrolling and just how
1t should be done.
Enrolment sheets are also sent out In
which may be written the names of the
children, their ages, postofice addresses
and the projects in which they will work.
| The superintendent are urged to CO.
| operate in every way and especially to
| encourage individual pupils to enroll and
prepare exhibits for local fairs and the
Vermont State fair to be held at White
River Junction. September to II. as well
as the Eastern States Exposition, to be
held at Springfield. Mass. September Is
| to 20.
Following are the projects and their re-
quirements for this year:
(a). ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS to all pro-
1ects, any boy or girl under 10 years Of
| age. Enrollments to be returned by
teacher before May Is. Work and rec
ords to be started at time of enrolment
%. Requirements-In different pro-
| jects:
l. Bread-At least 10 bakings OF yeast
bread
| .. Calf-Ownership and full charge of
one-half for not less than Ave months.
3. Canning-At least 25 quarts Of prod
uots pickles eXcepted).
4, Garden-Under 10 years at least two
square rods. over 10 years at least four
square rods, and preferably entire home
garden under parents supervision. Mem
bcrs to produce at least three staple
! products. Lettuce, radishes and the IKE
excepted
5. Corn-Field, 20. 40 or 50 square rods.
g. Potatoes-Field, 10. 20 or ~ square
rods
T. Handicrafts-Thrce or more units.
List of units will be sent to those en-
rolling.
8. Pigs-All care Of one or more pigs
for n period Of at least four months.
Pig must not be over three months OLD
June l.
Q. Poultry-Egg laying, ownership ana
care Of at least Ave hens. Chick raising
from 42 eggs or more
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-04-03
MAJOR STRONG HOME
Was nm Officer Of Famous Texas Okla
hOmn Division

Major Thomas J. Strong. NJ. c., son of
Mrs. M. NJ. Strong of Buell. street and
graduate of the medical department of
the University Of Vermont. class of 1899.
returned from France and Germany yes
terday morning after a long continuous
service in the A. e. f.
Major Strong was an officer of the
famous ITO" (Texas- Oklahoma) s0th
Division. which was noted for its splen-
did physical personnel, and contained
Indians from Haskell and Carlyle schools
Texas rangers cowboys and scouts, many
of them winning the d. s. c. for their
brave deeds. and they were also crack
shots, as their records prove
The 90th Division was under fire from
the Goth OF August to the 18th Of Novem-
Der. and were many days without relief,
In two major and seven minor opera
tons on the front, and that they were
busily engaged is shown by the fact that
the total casualties were over $50 officers
and 5000 men in killed. severely wounded
gassed. slightly wounded and missing.
Major Strong was slightly gassed, in
jurd In the hip and had the misfortune
to lose part of one finger. but says that
1t was worth all to be able to help the
boys who did the fighting. and that ne
was told by captured German officers
that they never saw nor heard of such
unparalleled dash, nerve, courage, and
determination as was shown by American
soldiers. and this he says is absolutely
true as he many times witnessed acts
almost beyond belief.
The boys over there" all realized that
every one here was behind them all the
time, and 1t was a greater incentive for
them to do more than was asked of them
by their officers. The great battles in the
terrible Meuse-Argonne sector will never
ne forgotten by those who took part in
them' and no pen can ever describe such
scenes of desolation and utter destruc-
ton. Banthevile, Nantilois Septsarges.
fomangne Farm, etc. are names to al
ways hold in awe.
Major Strong was i'm the big St. Mihiel
drive In September and in the Meuse-
Argonne offensves from the 26th of
september to the 18th of November, and
was in at the taking of Stenay and that
territory at the close of hostilities, his
division being cited several times and
nighiy praised for gallant action in the
FORMER capturing many German officers
ana over i,soo men. vast amounts of sup
plies and material, guns. rifles, etc.
Inc *th DIVISION was one of the first
units to be decided as part of the army
OF occupation, and is now stationed along
the Moselle river and in the "Eifel." the
most beautiful part of Germany, many
summer resorts among the mountains
being now occupied by the officers and
men OF this and other divisions, up to
and adjoining the Rhine. which Major
Strong has crossed quite a number of
times and even been far beyond over
into the bridgehead. now patrolled by
American soldiers.
After visit here with his mother and
brother, George A. Churchill and family.
Major Strong leaves for the South.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-04-03
POOLING ORDERS
Farmers Cooperating to Secure Alfnl.
IN Seed and Ground Lime Stone

AS result of the many acid soils
which County Agent Facer found during
the two days he was testing soils in
South Alburg and North Hero several
days ago. considerable interest has been
aroused in a plan to purchase ground
lime stone comparatively.
At meeting held at Isle La Motto sta
ton last week Wednesday night the
farmers voted to pool their orders for
both ground lime stone and Grimm's
alfalfa seed. An order for $50 pounds Of
Grimm's alfalfa seed was secured. The
price at which this can be secured is
around Is cents per pound
Mr. Ralph of the Champlain Valley
Lime Corporation was present and made
the farmers a proposition whereby they
could secure lime in return for beans
The following letter. received from the
corporation the next day, is the PROPOSE
ton they made the farmers:
March q, 1919.
L. II. Facer.
Burlington, VT.
Dear Mr.. Facer
According to agreement, we herewith
enclose our proposition made at the Isle
La Motto station farmers meeting last
evening, SO that you may use it with the
proposition being not open after May l.,
1919
We will ship to the farmers through
your association any amount of lime stone
for agricultural purposes in car lots that
they may require. charging them at the
rate of 1925 per ton in bulk, F. o. B.
Winooski. and will take in exchange for
same No. l pea or yellow eye beans,
allowing them SO. 10 or 81. 90 per bushel ac-
cording to the amount of lime ordered.
For less than five cars we will allow
them 1915 per bushel, for five cars or
more.
Their orders must be placed with us
through you, you to notify us of the
amount wanted in each car to any
destination also to see that the beans
given in exchange are of the quality
agreed on.
We will ship and collect only through
your association.
Very truly yours,
Champlain Valley Lime Corp.
This opportunity is open to every farm
er In Grand Isle county II the farmers
around each shipping point will club
together and make up an order for 30 ton
car. Only five cars need to be ordered
in the entire county in order to take ad-
vantage Of the $500 per bushel allowance
on beans.
II you are interested in this proposition
and would like to hold a meeting in your
community to see whether a car lot or
der can be gotten together, just drop the
county agent a line. If you are interested
In Grimm's alfalfa seed, that can be
taken care of in the same way
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-04-03

The announcement that Germany is
showing renewal of its warlke spirit
as the allies become divided and ap-
parently weakened, shows the wisdom of
depriving the Gemans Of their fleet, their
heavy guns, their ambition and their
means of transporting armies. They are
there We believe somebody said once
upon time that the only good Indian is
a dead Indian. Is history to repeat itself
in central Europe?
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-04-03

The esteemed Brattleboro Reformer
to be a candidate for the republican NOM
ination for the governorship next time.
We do not believe Mr.. Stone is worrying
seldom crosses bridges until he comes
to them. At least that was the case
while he was head of Vermont's edu-
cational system and while he was SIM
ilarly engaged in educational work for
the United States government in the
Philippine Islands.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-04-03
GOOD SENSE BY WOMEN VOTERS

One of the most gratifying and reassur-
ing steps taken at the meeting of the
woman suffragists of the United States In
st. Louis this week was the administering
of a deserved rebuke to the skirted agita-
tors who disgraced their cause as we'll as
their sex by resorting to violence and dis
turbances in the vicinity of the White
House and elsewhere. Militant suffragists
were arraigned for their public demon
STATIONS and denounced as constructions
lists to the success of the amendment"
A report of the activities of the associa-
ton in attempting to get the federal suf-
frage amendment through the Sixty-Hfth
Congress. was given by Mrs. Maude
Wood Park of Massachusetts. who also
submitted an outline Of tentative plans for
the Sixty-sixth Congress to pass the
amendment. She said
1--WE are facing the Sxty-sixth Congress
with every reason to expect that our half
century fight is won, and that a united
army of women which knows neither
ceive the justice of completed citizenship
calling us to still greater service"
We think the suffragists did a wise thing
to change the name of their organization
to that of League of Woman Voters and
In adopting this non-partisan resolution:
'The association shall not affiliate with
any political party nor endorse the plat
form of any party nor support or oppose
any political candidates unless such ac-
ton shall be recommended by the board
Of directors in order to achieve the ends
and purposes of this organization. Moth
ing in this resolution shall be construed to
limit the liberty of action or any enfranch-
Used member or officer of this association
10 join or serve the party of her choice In
any capacity whatsoever as an individ-
ual."
In this connection the Rutland News we'll
says IF the great. fundamental issue for
which the suffrage party stands can be
advanced and therefore a better national
basis can be established then individual
preferences and prejudices for president
will be put aside and the members will
vote instead for great national Issue
Of freedom and equal rights which is
broader than any old line party measure"
The announcement that the coversY;
Of the League Of Nations is to contain -
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-04-03
THE STORY-TELLER
HOW TACTLESS

The youthful orator came down from
the platform at the close of his address
and many people pressed forward to
shake him by the hand He accepted the
congratulations with a smiling face, but
his eyes were on a certain man who lin
gered in his seat. The young lecturer
pressed through the throng about him
and extended his hand to the waiting
man. II want to thank you." he said
to that gentleman, for the close atten-
eion you gave to my remarks. Your up
turned face was an inspiration to me. I
am sure you never changed your earnest
attitude during my lecture" mo" said
the man: but don't fiatter yourself on
that account; have a stiff neck!"-Pitts-
burg Post
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-04-03
NOT A BOYS JOB

business man advertised for an Office
boy, and it wasn't long before an am
bilious youngster of the red-haired type
was applying for the place. Immediately
the examination began.
Say. mister" finally remarked the
boy, after several minutes of close
questioning, what kind of a boy do you
want. anyhow"
II want a nice quiet boy" answered
the man, who doesn't smoke, use bad
language, whistle around the Office, play
tricks. bet into mischief
you don't want a boy, mister" broke
in the ycungster, starting for the door.
What you want Is girl."-Rehoboth
Sunday Herald.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-04-03
HON. JOSEPH p. BASS DIES

The Hon. Joseph p. Bass. former
mayor of Bangor. Me-. owner and pub
Usher of the Bangor Commercial for 40
years. and one of the most prominent
residents Of the Pine Tree State, who
died at his home last Thursday, was born
in Randolph SO years ago. He had been
iii for several years, suffering from
obstruction to the circulation in his left
leg. and an operation was performed
Thursday morning. Death came suddenly
from a clot Of blood going to his heart
after an operation. Among his survv-
ing relatives are a nephew, Albert E.
Bass. two half-brothers, ]. Harris and
Wales T. Bass. and a half-niece, Mrs
Nettie Tracy of Randolph. His nephew.
Albert f. Bass. not long ago disposed Of
his business in Randolph and moved to
Bangor to assist his uncle. and 1t Is
supposed will now succeed to the pub
fishing business.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-04-03

The determination Of the war depart
ment to call for $4,000 volunteers at once
the men who want to come home, is a wise
measure. Those men who bewailed their
failure to reach France will thus have
an opportunity to make the trip, and it is
not impossible that they may get much
nearer war on the Rhine than did some of
their predecessors
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-04-03

Worth the Effort

1t may be some effort and require
some sacrifice to save a part of your
income every week or month-but II
Is worth It The day will come when
you will wish that you had saved. Use
our savings Observation-Disclosures paid
twice a year.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-04-03
SUES G.. +. RIAL FOR $tO,0 900

Papers in a negligence suit for $4,000
damages have been served. the action
being instituted in United States district
court by Joseph Haugh of Hampton,
N. Y. against George F. Rial of Poult-
ney. liveryman and former deputy
sheriff Mr.. Haugh alleges that he en-
ployed Mr.. Rial to carry him to Hudson
Falls. N. Y. in an automobile and that
through Rails negligence the machine
went over an embankment and the plain
tiff was seriously injured.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-04-03

The sentiment seems to be growing
abroad that If the League of Nations is
to be success, Germany must be admit
ted at the earliest possible moment. That
would certainly seem to be the situation
when one considers the possibility of
starting a new balance of power move
ment by forcing all the central powers,
Russia and Japan into a rival league
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-04-03

national campaign In the United States
will sec this issue entirely eliminated by
the race of the political parties to see
which shall be the first to gain credit for
this recognition of the claim OF the fair
sex for political justice.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-04-03
KEEPING UP WITH SCIENCE

Doctor-What? Troubled with sleeple
ness? Eat something before going to
Patient-Why. doctor you once told
never to eat anything before going to b
Doctor with dignity)-Pooh. pooh! I'll
was last January. Scence has made en-
moss strides since then christian Req
ter.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-04-03

article dealing with political Justice for
women will be In keeping with the Presi-
dents former assertion that the struggle
for world democracy would he incom-
plete unless the right Of voting could be
attended to women. We take II that the
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-04-03

The socialists of Toledo started a riot
when the mayor of that city refused the
use of the City Hall for a Debs demon
the Cleveland socialists are out frankly
for Bolshevism. Under these circum-
stances it is hardly necessary to inquire
lea
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-04-03

If the Burlington Chamber of Commerce
could land the big automobile distribution
plant that is said to be looking for a To-
cation, it would be whole ostrich feather
in that organizations hat
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-04-03
Roy WANTED

once Boy-Your wife is at the ID
phone. sir.
Boss-Tcll her I'm out for the afterno}
Office Boyle says to tell you he's
for the afternoon.-Bos,on Transcript.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-04-03

Some manufacturers of commodities
which you use are more conscientious
than others, taking pride In the excel
lence rather than in the mere cheapness
OF their product. Your merchant will
familiarize you with the brands Of goods
made by these manufacturers. to the end
that you may secure thA hast