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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1918
Page
5
Readable items announce a big dance at Mitchell Roller Rink with Cafaro Saxophone Orchestra on Thursday April 4. Community notices list church services and bazaars, a Red Cross sewing effort, and church group meetings with names and addresses.
Agricultural notes from multiple counties report ongoing wheat seeding with 60 percent of area sown in some regions and good soil moisture. Weather is mostly favorable for field work, though some areas note variable conditions and cautious optimism for a strong harvest. reports include Huron and Beadle counties with local remarks on seed rates and field readiness.
A powerful tornadoes strike Humterville and two nearby towns in Stollard county causing multiple deaths and extensive property damage. Reports confirm three fatalities and many injuries with barns and houses swept away.
Branson, recently transferred to the United States School of Technology and Aeronautics in Atlanta, Ga, was commissioned by the War Department after six weeks of training. His parents Mr and Mrs O R Branson announced the appointment. Branson is noted for athletics, having been champion golfer and a familiar figure in Mitchell country sports. He left Mitchell seven weeks ago for the training program.
A Montana man fails to return a questionnaire tied to county delinquency measures. The county board notes actions in Superior and plans further steps to recover the forms and report findings.
A fragmentary report notes Vaiser's Goat sold for 300 with proceeds unspecified, and Red Cross fundraising is linked. The piece mentions a Saturday sale, local farm products, and a testimony that hints at a broader charity event. The spelling is garbled but implies a community sale supporting Red Cross.
Amid wartime orders builders faced delays and inquiries about converting shipyards. Officials reported a shortfall of about 309,996 tons in March and discussed plans to boost production, including possible shifts to U.S. ship tonnage and continued executive oversight to meet promised outputs.
The Windsor Advocate reviews W E Barnard of Mitchell noting his work with the Hampshire breed. It details top prices at the South Dakota Hampshire Association sale and his role as an esteemed auctioneer and consignor.
Mike recalls a station remark about a man taking "one too much" and a lawyer questions whether it was intoxication or "big aimy" causing the life to be affected. The exchange plays on misheard terms and legal implications.
A fragmented New York feature notes public reception to revealing fashions. The writer recalls dresses with high hemlines and the controversy stirred by women showing legs at social events.
In Port Sil Ola on Saturday night Vebrans of the Sranish-inerie Vie will escort the body of Fred Plothen, a parkster, who died of pneumonia in hospital. Funeral services and a memorial procession are planned with church and community members attending.
A fragmentary passage presents a moral exhortation about reform and upright living. It features dialogues urging personal correction and the idea that disciplined effort will yield positive fruit for the world. The tone echoes instructional or spiritual themes.
Military analysts note a dangerous German salient formed by the offensive as maps show possible targets on three sides north west and south. Allied counterdrives at these points could push German forces back beyond their current line, observers contend.
The American Red Cross notified the War Department that production of gauze and cotton dressings will be directed to supply the Army. Mrs Wheeler, superintendent in Davison County, reports a need for workers to assist in medical dressings and presses, with about sixty women already in training under supervision.
Tayi Gox invited from Lemmon to attend the funeral of Mrs. 3. G. Sielmyr held today. Albert Ark visitors in Mitchell Tuesday. Wilnery Nolt of Fulton transacted business and visited friends in the city Tuesday. G. Bogeshov arrived from Cinearo Tuesday, visiting on city business. Mr. and Mrs. James Gass returned Monday from a three weeks visit with relatives at New Milford. Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Hatfield of Alexandria attended the funeral at Mrs. Watelds Sister. Garth Wright left for Chicago on a haying trip. HG. Matkins of Mason City, superintendent of the Iowa and Valvotia Division of the Chicago Milwaukee and Paul railway, arrived in Mitchell Thursday evening on a special train. Mr. Atkinsets made his annual ring inspection of buildings and stockyards for the company. Jacques Baron served this morning on a dum trip to Jacksonville. Hal Tayor of Loomis was in Mitchell on business. Stanley Stith arrived from Wellington Springs for a short business trip. Private Charles Swart left for Chamberlain to canvass for recruits, plans to visit Boynewood droops near Mil Cell before returning. Thomas Warns of Chamberlain will visit Mitchell Tuesday. W. G. Karmhant, passenger on Milwaukee train, resumed duties after vacation. Miss Katherine Iskine announced the engagement of Joe Beach and Galit. Miss Lowrie of Mitchell High School and former teacher, now to reside with Eilis family in Long Beach, California.
A spectator described a melee over lemon extract leading to a Marine injury as Nall Brant and Ervin Revlitel, accused of tossing a bottle, were fined $20 each for intoxication.
Walter J. Woolf owner of the Mobridge Tribune was found not guilty after a nine hour jury deliberation on a libel charge. The trial stemmed from a complaint by a former Aberdeen newspaperman who testified the article accused him of criminality. Judge Frank McNalty indicated a new trial could be sought for DeShon and Woolf.
In a move to protect neutral Europe from Germany’s warfare the United States pledges to extend grain aid to Switzerland via France. The plan would replace grain imports from Veance with American supplies if France can route shipments.
After cutting to a depth of 17 feet, W. Jlanisom finished a new ore fesian well on the No Roz farm near Divide. Water flowed just above a heavy sandstone vein. Two casing jals were used and a four gallon per minute flow was observed, with pumping moving from place to place.
A brief fragment notes two men laboring a week to dig a well. Mr Jami Sono uses a self-made dirtline outfit. Water quality and equipment are described with references to a portable drill and ice handling used in the process.
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