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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1917
Page
2
The text argues the United States enters World War I without selfish aims, seeking to defend democracy and universal rights. It cites Wilson’s pledge to fight for liberty, justice, and peace, rejects divine-right authority, and calls for restraint and moral conduct in warfare.
The piece argues that beef packers claim fairness while monopolizing prices on livestock and dressed meat. It cites November 1915 price disparities in Chicago, a surge in export beef, and expanding packer wealth and influence. It notes public unawareness and the growth of publicly owned terminals and storage initiatives.
The city of Seattle ends monopolistic control of distribution benefiting from facilities for all producers. Seattle climbs from twenty first to fourth among U S ports. Public plans aim to free livestock and dressed meat markets from private monopoly. The Partners League proposes a state owned packing plant in South Dakota to aid farmers and users.
Mitchell plans an inaugural automobile show on April 12 14 and 18 inviting all past and potential car owners. The event aims to showcase local auto interest in a city lacking a dedicated venue and taps a market of high car ownership in the surrounding eleven counties. The piece notes strong regional auto potential and urges wide local turnout. The article also mentions a Farmers Nonpartisan Political League meeting in Mitchell on April 6 with talks on its aims and farming impact.
The question notes a hypothetical policy of perpetual universal military training and asks why it was not advocated by past war presidents like Washington, Lincoln, and McKinley, and why England near Europe refuses to adopt it despite national defense needs.
The piece argues the Democratic party controls the House and Senate, praising a Democrat as speaker and noting responsibility rests with the party. It asks why the country would avoid war, and quips about abolishing the month of April to end declarations of war.
A remark notes that not everyone realized a war president could arise from a schoolteacher. It highlights public surprise at such a career path becoming national leadership.
Plankinton S D Threats of arrest twenty years ago against QC Billings longtime Aurora county farmer have weakened his mind and led to an order sending him to the state hospital at Yankton. Years ago he sold horses to a neighbor later found to have glanders stirring criticism and worry that worsened his condition. He has operated a farm for years though his mind has fluctuated.
Reports from Newcastle Nebraska say the drowned Jens Jensen, missing since December 27, was located on the Missouri River bank near Newcastle. Identification was confirmed by clothing. Mrs Jensen offered a $50 reward.
On April 2 the reorganized O. L. Branson & Co. will open as O. L. Branson & Company Bankers in a new East Second Ave. building designed by George S. Logan. Affiliated with Iowa Loan & Trust of Des Moines, the bank lists a capital and surplus over a million dollars with deposits of 6 233 850.95. Branson remains president. W. I. Wilson becomes cashier. no formal opening due to fixture delays, but operations start Monday.
State food and drug inspectors warn that a severe winter has left large accumulations of garbage manure and waste in towns across the state. With warm weather spring cleanups must begin promptly to prevent fly breeding foul odors and unsanitary conditions at restaurants hotels markets and food stores this spring and summer. Last year cleanup campaigns were urged but specifics are not given.
The Mitchell lodge of Ilks No 105% lists an April 4 event featuring a baked salmon barbecue, vaudeville, boxing exhibitions, and a wrestling match. Salmon will be shipped from the Pacific coast to feed up to 500 attendees, with the evening starting at 5 30 and scheduled to end around 8. The gathering includes new attractions, candidate tests, and election of a new elite secretary, L J Welch having resigned.
Entomologist Prof H C Severin warns grasshopper outbreaks loom this season. The illustrated bulletin advocates early control, especially in alfalfa fields, and urges farmers to study proper methods and poisons. Free copies mailed to state residents upon request to the experiment station director in Brookings.
Governor Peter Norbeck has issued a Arbor and Bird day proclamation designating Friday April 20 1917 as Arbor and Bird day. Citizens are urged to plant trees shrubs and grasses and to hold school programs promoting civic pride and care for flora and fauna. The declaration emphasizes youth instruction on tree culture and bird protection.
I A Loomer was chosen to head the Men s Brotherhood class at the annual banquet in the church parlors. Loomer was reelected president with officers Capt I 2 Rowley vice president Dr R L A Kellv secretary S W Rowley treasurer and A B Rowley building fund treasurer Rev Robert Lincoln Kelley named teacher with J W Broadbent as assistant teacher Jubilee Sunday plans dominated the program to reduce church indebtedness Vocal solos by Mrs William Gordon Brackett and Dr R A Ively followed by toasts led by Toastmaster Clinton Anderson including Fellowship as an Investment Cooperation Progressives and Standpatters Patriotism Mustering Recruits Napoleonic Aims Volunteers The Rewards of Labor Wasted Moments Roosevelt Perserverance System.
Vermillion South Dakota will host three open dates for the University of South Dakota Coyotes football schedule. The season starts September 29 or October 6, with a Dakota Day game at Dakota Field. The Coyotes plan a schedule including Notre Dame in Indiana and a first ever meeting with the Iowa Hawkeyes in Town City.
Boston music scene battles over a Mitchel date for Gabriele Gabi Curci. After a March 11 Boston concert, demand grew for more appearances, prompting manager Charles Warner to move her stop to May and reroute westward in May. The Mitchel show becomes her only South Dakota engagement. Manuel Berenguer is noted as flutist in the Boston account.
Mme Galli-Curci performs a varied program with French Italian and English songs. Her voice displays perfect beauty and technical accuracy in florid passages and sustained phrasing, leaving listeners astonished by artistry and ease.
John Dragseth a senior at Mitchell High School won both the committed and extemporaneous oration contests held Tuesday evening in the assembly room. No other rankings were announced. Dragseth will not represent Mitchell in the district contest at Alexandria. a semi final leads to the state contest at Brookings. Judges included A. M. Darling and Rev. H. W. Fulweiler.
With two weeks to the spring election, City of has a calm race with four council seats and a municipal judge on the ballot. Incumbents in wards one through four face no strong opposition, while petitions circulate for Broadbent and Kurvink. Voting sites, judge appointments, and a special levy to fund the band are set, with petitions due by April 10.
In Scotland South Dakota the town prepares to form a national guard company as about 125 young men express eagerness to enlist. Officials say admission to the unit is awaiting approval.
The local organization may join national guard units already in the state. Vi Wilcox and Samuel Well are drilling the prospective recruits.
Milwaukee railroad was not notified to attend a meeting and a special session was set for April 10 to consider the crossing dispute. Three ordinances passed final readings including fire zone limits and pool hall penalties. A new South side sewer plan was introduced and snow-cleaning bills awaited funds.
The Mitchell Corn Palace committee for 1917-1918 was chosen at a joint session of the Chamber of Commerce board and budget committee. I J Fellow, Wood Smith, Judge W M Tierbert, John Michels, W W Fritz and J W Bryant were named. Fellow is expected to serve as secretary. The group will elect a president, secretary and treasurer at its first meeting. Budget talks focused on allocating firm contributions for the plan’s first year.
Laxative pills advertised to ease winter waste and sluggish red blood, claiming to brighten the eye and complexion. Promoted as a non gripping remedy to support nature’s process, available at druggists for two cents.
An official from Washington reports mail service between Running Water South Dakota and Niobrara Nebraska will be re established in line with a petition from residents of Running Water Springfield and Tyndall. Since abandonment mail to Niobrara was routed via Sioux City and Norfolk causing delays in business correspondence.
The decline in drunkenness convictions continues with forty cities over 100 000 population reporting 538 000 male convictions in 1916 down from 7 500 in the previous year. Female convictions numbered 24 000 in 1916 versus 36 000 in 1915.
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