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The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1920-01-30
LOSING AN ARM

Once upon a time, as the story
runs, certain man had a wart
on the tip of a finger, a wholly
unnecessary and unattractive
wart it was. The man desired
riddence of the wart.
So he cut off his arm. After
which operation he never again
was troubled with that wart.
Of course the story isn't true
for foolish as humans are not a
one has been foolish enough to
sacrifice an arm to get rid of a
wart on his finger.
But when it somes to the max
ing of laws humans do not at all
times exercise the same wise
Judgment. For instance:
America is troubled with tri-
fling sore spot on the tipof a
finger of her free speech arm. 1t
doesn't amount to much. 1t can
be cured, and easily, if the prop
Ell treatment is given. The arm
itself is as sound as it ever was,
and as necessary.
Yet the majority of American
senators and no few representa-
tives now propose to cut off the
arm in a neffort to get rid of the
sore finger. In other words
congress would deny the consti-
tutional right of free speech to
a hundred million loyal Ameri.
cans so that a few thousand rad.
icai minds may be suppressed.
1t is much like burning the
farmers barn to kill a mouse.
Minneapolis Daily News
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1920-01-30
DEATH BRINGS REWARD

When the last big bout IS over,
and it's time for me to die, and !
take a Job al bunking coal or
harping in the sky, ! know the
little things l did-to win the
worlds contempt-will be for
gotten by the world, of scorn I'll
be exempt. And folks may then
think back apace to little things
did in love of some poor, half
starved dog, to some poor. tear.
full kid; they may even drop q
tear on my cold, -blanched
brow, but how these self-same
people love to hammer me just
now! They may look at my vast
ed hands clasped DER a silent
breast and say those hands were
clean and white, and those they
once caressed ne'er found q
bruise of their imprint nor knew
a lasting strain, nor felt single
heartacheor regret, akin to pain
they may look at my sightless
eyes, closed in deaths kindly
sleep, they may recall those eyes
once knew the blur of eyes that
weep; they may recall their col
or as around my bier they bow
but now these self-same people
love to hammer me just now! Oh,
when the bout is over and the Fl.
nal prayers are said, and the sex,
ton cleans his ancient spade an6
folks say: He is dead" Il sup.
pose they'll do the same ole
things I've marked thruout the
years fine chamois will be ru
ined on cute noses red with tears
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1920-01-30
IN ARMY TERMS

In military language the pre-.
sent raids on the radicals would
be called laying down a barrage
for the 1920 campaign against
all liberal thinking" And the fe-
verish activity of the space-kill-
ers of the controlled press would
probably be known as drumfire,
Editorial wisdom as to the mer-
its of the thousands of candi-
dates to appear on old-party
tickets would certainly be calico
cootie inspection.
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1920-01-30
IN THE MORNING

Between tn dark and the day
light,
When the stars begin to fade.
And the first gray glimpse of
peaceful dawn
Peeps into the world God made,
/ awake from a quiet slumber
And throw off my sleepy mask
And with neither regret nor a
Wonder
/ prompt myself to my task.
J: s1LL on my mar made garments
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1920-01-30
NOTICE FOR BIDS FOR CON-
STRUCTION OF BRIDGES

Notice is hereby given that
sealed bids will be received at
the office of the County Auditor
of Roberts County, South Dako-
ia in the Court House in the City
of Sisseton in said County until
one o'clock P. M. Tuesday, March
p, 1920, for the construction OF
eleven C1l) Reinforced Concrete
Bridges in the County of Rob-
erts, State of South Dakota, ac-
cording to plans and specifica
tions now on file in the office OF
the County Auditor.
Bids to be opened by the Board
of County Commissioners in the
Commissioners Room in the
Court House at the time and date
above stated.
Each proposal must be accom-
panied by cash or a certified.
check for not less than 10 peY
cent of the amount of the bid:
payable to the County Treasurer
of said Roberts County, and all
proposals must be made on the
blank forms furnished by the un-
dersigned.
The Board reserves the right
to accept or reject any or all pro-
posals.
Dated at sisseton, South Oak
|ota, this oath day of January, 1S-
20.
R. c. Richert,
County Auditor.
1 (J30 5t)
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1920-01-30

and men may blink their eyes
and say: TOO bad he had to 60;
/ always liked the fellow; and |
tried to let him know my heart
was right behind him; may a
gold crown grace his brow!'
but how these self-same people
love to hammer me just now!
candy Lockhart'
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1920-01-30

Aud start in my man made role
WIZ never a though. nor quib
he
Nor. single scent of the toll.
And when my work is over
And when I've gone to bed,
/ dream of a beautiful morning
With no one in my stead.
Yes l do.
Shortfellow.
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1920-01-30
Extreme Simplicity, One Reason For Iffi
cheney Of the ANKER HOLTH Separator


THE simpler q machine can be
made and still do the work for
which it was intended, the better
satisfaction it is bound to give
as there are fewer parts to get
ost cfHcss 81.
The discs il the self balancing
bowl points downwards,, and adj
justs .themselves to the center Of
gravity, ike = top.
The discs are put in the bowl
regardless Of number and pat
ern and the bowl Is in perfect
balance just the same. the mo-
ment you turn the handle.
The oiling system is the most
simple.
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1920-01-30

On February T. we are going to sell 40 head Of high
will 90 through sale ring this winter. You can pay
more for them at other sales but you will not get
them any better There are in the offering six tried
soxs and 81 spring gifts, and they have mated to
the state Dakotas Chief Price IS one Of the great
est hogs Of the breed Royal bred and a wonderful
individual Defeater BY Repeater and out Of q Dis
trber SOW Repeater was the first prize junior veal
HIM Isl Mlers Tins, and out Of Millers Chief I'd
danl are the three herd headers. Get on our mail
n6 st for cataloe and come 70 the sale want to
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1920-01-30

You open separator in center
by unfastening a lock-nut and
tilt upper part over on the hing
.es. Pour a pint to a pint and
half Of separator oil into the
fount, lock separator together
and it is oiled for months. No
oil cups to forget to fill, no oil
tubes to get out Of order.
We carry in stock the two
best suited sizes for this coun-
try.
Let US, have the pleasure to
demonstrate the superior parts
Of this splendid machine to you
on our floor.
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1920-01-30

.1Lt on my mar made garmenta
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-03-17
BLACKMAI..

The Portland Journal has exposed the initiative petition for
constitutional amendment fixing the legal rate OF interest IN
Oregon at per cent bckmaing scheme to shake down
the financial interests for fat to its authors for suppress
and that intended to upon the ballot
1t is alleged that the originated with O. W. East
ham and Albright of Oregon City with the idea of frightening
the bankers whom threatened with rn into paying $4,000
have the petitions destroyed before filing On its face
the gave hint of the conpat and 5000 signatures OF
the thoughtess secured
1t also alleged that similar baekmaing scheme worked
successfully before when the principals sold eannry IN
eress for pot of S6OO0 signatures initiative bill designed
to put the salmon industry out of business Backma was sup
posed to be avoided by the retention of Eastman attorney
for the bankers and the money be paid retaining ee
AS many of the freak placed the ballot direct
ed against industry and requiring the expenditure of large sums
public education defeat demagogy the polls originated at
Oregon City, the Journals expose casts light upon what
evidently of the ourshng occupations of that fertile
city of reform.
Industry had grown accustomed to being heup by freak and
vicious in the legislature introduced for the sole pu
pose receiving retainer by attorney member to bring
about its suppression the of the initiative for the
purpose reprehensibe 1t would be mistake for
bankers put up tribute for would only encourage
similar vicious efforts in the future larger scale Rather
they should put the matter up to the grand jury.
Capital proverbay timid and ooshly fearsome Of the
people whose judgment distrusted thus opening opportunity
the unscrupuous Soaring capital for shakedowns to combat
real and imaginary evils affords comfortable living for quite
of professional savors well those of the Oregon City,
type First the w then the Boshevk and red terror
fear the Non Partisan League threat have brought sol
much the combating propagandsts of protection
frightened capital that it question to whether
he former are secretly financing the sporadic that
follow each other with suspicious reguaryjust to keep the
pot boiling and the golden revenue streaming in.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-03-17

properly continuing the rebuild
ing process.
Nightly applications of Vick's
VapoRub will aid nature in this
work. Because Vicks acts locally
by stimulation thru the skin to
draw out the Inflammation, at
tract the blood away from the
congested spots and relieve the
cough. In addition, the medici-
nal ingredients of Vicks are
vaporized by the body heat.
These vapors are breathed in all
night long, thus bringing the
medication to bear directly upon
the indamed areas. .,
Vicks should be rubbed in
over the throat and chest until
the skin is red--then spread on
thickly and covered with hot
nannel cloths. Leave the cloth
ing loose around the neck and
the bed clothes arranged in the
form of a funnel so the vapors
arising may be freely inhaled. If
the cough is annoying, swallow a
small bit of Vicks the size of q pea.
Samples to new users viii be
sent free on request to the Wick
Chemical Company. 232 Broad
Street. Greensboro, N. c.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-03-17

Pneumonia attacks the air cells
OF the lungs. An Inflammation
IS set up and matter is thrown
OIL which causes the air cells to
solidify, thus preventing the
natural flow of blood thru the
lungs. This backing up of
the blood causes the heart to
pump harder, just as stepping on
a hose increases the water pres
sure, which is the reason whv.
during this disease, the physician
watches the overburdened heart
SO carefully.
After recovery the lungs are
hlled with a mass of wreckage--
the debris of the battle-whicb
must be gotten rid of by a process
known as resolution. Frequently,
intiamed spots remain, congestion
persists, cough hangs on, and the
least exposure brings on cold
that is hard to get rid of. II
neglected. such damaged air pas
sages may easily develop serious
disease Of the lungs.
such cases should always con-
tinue under a physicians care
and frequent examinations should
oe made to see that nature is
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-03-17
Cupper Warns
lrrigationists
0fDry Summer

lrrigationists are warned 10 pre-
pare to face "the dryest season of
record during the coming summer.
In statement issued today by Per-
ey A. Cupper, state engineer
THE supply of water. for irrigation
according to the present indications
VIII be far below normal Cupper
states. "rhe heavy SHOWS of early
December seem not to have reached
to any marked degree the higher al
titudes and most of the snow seems
to have already disappeared. In some
sections it felr on unfrozen ground
and was almost entirely absorbed bv
the soil while in other sections the
reverse was true and unusual floods
followed the melting of the snow.
Reports from various sections@of
the state indicate very light snow
fan in the higher mountains upon
which we must rely to maintain our
irrigation streams and fill our reser-
voirs. II seems, therefore, not too
early to check up on our available
supply and to take such practical
precautions as we may to avoid un-
due shortage for the irrigation crops
The use of water early in the season
serves a double purpose. 1t saturates
the soil. much of which remains to
supply the plants. and also serves as
a reservoir, the water gradually re-
turning to the stream as seepage and
maintaining its flow for the benefit
of those below, which in turn enables
the upper appropriation to longer di-
vert water without infringing upon
prior rights.
Pointing out that only the irriga-
tor in each particular locality can
know the best time to begin irrigat-
ing his crops Cupper advises irriga-
tionists, especially those with the lat
er rights, to make the best possible
use of all available water while 1t is
vet to be had.
bitches should be cleaned out and
prepared for use as early as possible
so that water may be applied as soon
as conditions in the respective locali-
ties will permit of the beneficial use
of water.
Calling attention to the fact that
the distribution of water Is left in the
hands of the water masters wha must
act In accordance with the de- ee of
the state water hoard Cnppei lrges
that any differences rising over these
rights be referred 10 him as state
engineer for settlement before carry
ing the dispute into court.
Even though the water supply
should be as short as present con-
ditions Indicate" he concludes, much
ran be done to relieve the situation
by foresight. precaution and coopera-
Iion."
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-03-17

them.
"A cluhs what's thatsS asked
Frisky Squirrel.
Its jolly band Of fellows" Jim
my told him. 'sert of a secret society
you know. Wen have all kinds Of
fun"
WHO'S in your club"
That's one of the secrets" Jimmy
answered. I'VE don't tell"
'1'd like to join" Frisky told him.
And the others all said that they
would like to be members, too.
well. everything has to be very
private" Jimmy said. "Anybody
who wants to belong to the club has
TO come and ask me. And III ten him
what to do, If want him to belong.
One at a time, snow, Don't crowd.''
Jimmy said. For everybody was COM
ing inside his yard.
He stood at one side and wouldn't
talk above whisper. And to each
of his friends he said;
You have to have a uniform, YOU
know. The name of the club is The
Scarlet Spies. And everyone who is
in it must wear pair of scarlet leg
gins"
Just as soon as they learned that,
the whole troop hurried away. And
by afternoon the woods seemed to
have turned red. there were SO many
pairs of scarlet leggins twinkling al
most anywhere you looked
In fact. there was only one of jim
my's young neighbors who hadn't
been able to get a pair And that
was Fatty Coon. Goodness knows he
wanted some scarlet leggins. But his
mother simply would not buy him
any, in spite of all his teasing.
"Why are we called The Scarlet
Spies?" Frisky Squirrel asked Jim
my.
Because we spy on everybody who
doesn't wear the uniform" Jimmy
Rabbit explained. Nov, there's
Fatty Coon! Wen follow him where
ever he goes, and watch everything
he does. But we mustn't have any,
thing to do with him, because he's
what is called an outsider" n
Fatty Coon didn't like it at all
when he found that The Scarlet
Spies were following him about. hid
ing behind trees. and peeping at him.
'Shucks!" he cried. Those are
nothing but red leggins Jimmy
Rabbit has played another trick on
YOU"
But Jimmy Rabbit didn't mind
what he said. He could play in the
snow now without being called names
And that was enough for him.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-03-17
PORTLAND PROFITEERS.

According to the statement of Milton Miller collector OF
internal revenue printed in Portland papers, Portland firm paid
income of $45000 upon its profits for last and
there several firms and individuals whose income tax
above the million dollar mark.
Portland is not very large city and when its business
houses excess profits taxes individually into the Millions it
pretty good evidence of praca profteeng the pub
lie Such large profits not justified in legitimate business
and concrete evidence of of the principal for
the high cost Of living and the resultant popular unrest
Even the fact that the government claims share in the
cessve profits does not deter the proeers in their extorons
There evidently ample field for the energies of the federal dis
trct attorney in campaign to reduce the cost of living
Of what is it to arrest corner grocer for selling few
pounds Of sugar above scheduled prices to meet the increased
rent and he has to when big poeers
with millions without being called to account?
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-03-17
Ripping Rhymes

NO AUDIENCE.

My neghbors all have had the flu its erces they
claim to know and there in view who'll listen to
tale of Oh will hearken to the tale of all the agony
knew pay attention to wamy neghbors all have had
the flu I'd like to have hase disease that else
has tried affection of the knees eruption
OF the hde then could talk the veong day of aches original
and and cheap skate could rise and had that all
than you Then could look with high dsdain
all the people of this grad who weste with odashoned pain
the chestnut ills that Adam had Then in joy know I'd
make the wen echo with alas cannot choose his
ache he has take what along Oh sickness makes the
spirit sag and all the anguish is in van can't stand around
and brag and show diagrams of pain And will lis
my spiel of gaudy suffering knew hoot how
tough feel for all the boys have had the flu.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-03-17
By ARTHUR SCOTT BAILEY

wouldn't let Jimmy play in the snow
drifts unless he wore his red leggins.
And Jimmy just hated them. None Of
the other youngsters had to wear red
logging. And they made all manner
of fun OF Jimmy, and called him
names, whenever he appeared in
those bright red things
The worst name that they called
him was one that Fatty Coon made
up. 1t was Red Legs" And it was a
little more than Jimmy could bear
So Jimmy said he would rather not
go out at all, than wear those horrid
leggins.
VERY Welt" his mother said.
But all the time Jimmy kept wish
ing he was out there with the others.
He could hear them laughing and
shouting.
"Mayn't l go out without my leg
gins if / stay in my own yard?" he
asked his mother.
''Yes!" she said. "if you won't step
in the deep snow" So Jimmy went
outside and watched his friends.
Come on jimmy! they cried.
Tommy Fox has taught us new
game. It's fox-and-geese!"
But Jimmy Rabbit shook his head.
'''I can't!" he said. "Tm too busy"
"Ho! Jimmy Rabbit has to work."
somebody cried.
But Jimmy Rabbit smiled.
Maybe you'd call it work." he said.
"But call it a good deal of fun
I'm forming a club" he told
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-03-17
LOVE and MARRIED LIFE
bq the noted author
Idah Ms Clone Gibson


| was awakened early in the morn.
ing by sharp tap on the door
what Is itY' | asked, hardly con.
sclous OF what ! was saying.
1T Is |. Katherine" said Helen's
voice. Are you awake? May I come
mY
"Of course YOU can" and I opened
the door.
Helens appearance surprised me
Her buoyant spirits of yesterday were
gone. Her eyes were dark circled and
she looked tired and wan,
katherine" she began, do you
think | might leave YOU and &c
home She was trembling.
why, OF course you can. my dearl
Whatever is the matter?"
Katherine, dear, hardly know
now 10 tell YOU They forwarded some
letters on from our apartment, and l
opened one addressed to Bobby,
thinking 1t was for me.
no information offe~d
! looked at her curiously. 4 couldn't
mag'ne ,,. what was in this letter that
s''ou.u !, ,s SO upset ner. she otfered no
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-03-17

A Dream
/ found 7 had no stamps and went
down to the office to get some As
approached the desk the clerk said:
Mrs Gordon. here is Telegram,
just received. | was about to send II
up to your room"
| tore it open eagerly. for thought
that possibly | would not have to send
my letter-that tsse telegram might
be from John telling me that he loved
me and asking me to come home,
In this was disappointed. 1t was
a wire from my childhood chum,
Charlie Goodwin. saying that my
mother felt that she must see me, and
at her request he was accompanying
her to Atlantic City According 70
the letter, they were due to arrive on
n morning train.
II was with conflicting emotions
that | read the telegram. | was most
anxious TO see my dear mother, but il
seemed that the effort to make her
feel that ! was perfectly happy In my
married life would be too much. The
task looked colossal
Besides. knew that Charlie
Goodwin would see through all my
subterfuges Immediately. The eyes
Of love are far-seeing and knew that
Charlie had always loved me.
"kismeti' | whispered to myself. as
once moro ! took the elevator to my
room after dropping my letter to John
into the postbox.
How Wonderful II Would BE
| could not help thinking how won
terful II would be II John would come
down after me while mother was
here. and 1t seemed to me after the
etter that had written him that he
really could do nothing less. i
Languidly / prepared for bed.
ielt that could not sleep. but my
ayellds closed almost immediately
ind the steady boom of the sea proved
1 soothing lullaby.
had curious. and at the same
lime not unpleasant. dream in which
! sawethe sandy shore and sinking
down. down. on the breast OF the
ocean TO WOO the eternal everlasting
sleep
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-03-17
Man Who Died In
Store Proves To
Be Mr.. L. B. Flint

Investigation by Coroner Clough of
the death Of man in the Midget
Market. S5l State street. Tuesday aft
ernoon, revealed that he was not L. b.
French. Of Minnesota. as first thought
but was L. Il. Flint who has been a
resident Of this city for about IL
years.
Flint was a retired farmer and re
sided at s61 West Wilson street. He
Is survived by a wife and small daugh-
ter, who reside here and has lva
married children residing in the east.
AFR. Flint is said TO have suffered an
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-03-17

1t was heart disease that caused his
death, it was determined by the ooro-
ner
The body is being held at the par
lors of the Webb & C h CO
Funeral arrangements have not been
ale pending the receipt of word
from the children in the east.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-03-17
Salem Boy Wins
Highest Honors
Given At Oxford

Portland, Or, Mar II. - Frank
Flint Of Salem, oregon's Rhodes
scholar at Oxford, appointed from
Reed college, has been admitted to
Balliol college of the great English
university. Thissis an honor accorded
to but one other man in the group of
Rhodes scholars sent overseas this
year. Balliol college usuany takes on
~ honor graduates of Princeton, Har-
ward and Yale.
Flint Is going in strong for row.
ing, one of the major sports at OK
ford During the spring vacation he
will spend month in Paris Oregons
other Rhodes scholar, Stephenson
Smith. also appointed from Reed COL
lege will go to the university in Sep
tember.