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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1918
Page
2
The Mitchell Capital and Publishing Company operated with W. R. Ronald as Editor and Manager. Subscription rates listed include one year for $1.00, six months for 75 cents, and three months for 25 cents, all strictly in advance. The notice notes second class matter status at Mitchell South Dakota, under the 1879 act.
Aspirants for county offices have begun petition drives with three filed. The filing deadline is April 27. Democrats and Republicans prepare for a crowded primary with several incumbents facing opposition and multiple candidates for treasurer clerk and other offices.
A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. William Bainter northwest of town on April 18. Reynolds barn near Chamberlain burned Friday night about 10 o clock. Roler and Eblers of Kimball shipped three carloads of cattle Tuesday to Mellette County farm. Mr. and Mrs. Cornelius Plismeier left for their home at Arco Montana last week. Dr. Jo Fo Maack moved from Yankton South Dakota to Vancouver Washington after coast work. Mr. and Mrs. B 2 Ochsner visited family from Texas over the weekend. Mrs. Irvin Gook arrived from Chamberlain to visit. Oscar Knutson and G W Brumbaugh traveled from Vorrey Lake township to Kimball Saturday. Lieutenant Owen Rose left for Fort Stevens Oregon to assume command. Editor Smith and family arrived from Mount Vernon to visit relatives. Mrs. Jr Galbraith traveled east Sunday evening. Fred Runge of Millstone Montana attended a wedding then returned home. Joe Whitcare, on furlough from Camp Cody, returned Friday evening.
Fort Hatebottom reporter notes Ford cars arriving sold ahead at Pease Brothers garage. Gladys Houehin visits Aber deen. Jalingon and wife move to lawn residence. O Leary family returns to Murdo. Alot Montgomery heads to Montana with children. Ed O Leary promoted to Murdo lumber yard. Blanche Wyant visits Nome folks while student at Al Saints Sioux Falls. Reliance stock shipments include Wyant, Booker, and Lindgren. Local movements include Athey and Huntstoan trips to Fort Pierre. Raymond Simons leases W S Handley farm. Note Furlong seen in Reliance. Rex Clerk Ronalds travels for Sioux Falls National Bank. Grandma Spalding visiting. Jack Oley enlists in the army.
War diary notes no trucks issued yet as the 1st Wisconsin unit reorganizes into a company. Lieutenant Hogsbert Garnemd reports no heavy action, while France assignments, weather, and training details fill the entry.
Fourteen Davison county men summoned by the draft board will travel by special car to Camp Funston after assembling in Mitchell on Friday April 26. They are to be quartered at the Wichian hotel from April 26 to 27 before leaving for the camp Sunday afternoon. Changes in assignments swap Herbert Cortland and W. Pindenbiner to new counties, with Pindenbiner to Toledo area. Names listed include Manuel Burnett Antonio Roberts, Arthur Dearthind, Joseph Street, and others from Mitchell and nearby towns.
Washington April 20 Under classification of men for selective draft service Provost Marshal General Crowder told the senate military committee that about two million will be placed in class one from which all future classes are expected to be taken. This figure excludes an additional 500000 to 1,000000 annually likely to come under oil fary service under a bill in Congress.
Aberdeen leaders set plans for Liberty Day on April 26 with a school parade in the afternoon and a patriotic rally at the Orpheum in the evening. OGLED Kennedy chairs the Liberty Fund committee and GM L Erwin leads the arrangements.
State college department heads met with State Superintendent Charles H. Liss to outline plans to secure instructors replacing those who enlisted or left teaching. Proposed steps involve normal schools contacting graduates who dropped out and enlisting them as volunteers, with reinstatement of credentials to ensure available teachers are reported to county superintendents and boards. Dakota Wesleyan University was represented by B. I. Patterson as education head.
A Beadle County school is now enrolled in Junior Red Cross work. A northern division report from Minneapolis dated April notes 1,424 South Dakota schools organized and 944,480 Minnesota children in auxiliaries, indicating wide participation across the region.
Webster South Dakota April 20 Partners report spring seeding completed with better ground conditions and larger acreage than ever before in the county. Local advisers say prospects are strong with farmers aiming to expand production to meet rising demand domestically and abroad.
Fragmented OCR notes discuss a debate on school uniforms for girls in Massachusetts and New York states. It references advocates, the democratic spirit, and potential impacts on attendance and college admissions.
Louise Sypal, stenographer for the Milwaukee railroad, travels to Chambs main. William Wood also leaves for Running Water on railroad business. Liberty loan drive contributions top $100,000 with continued subscriptions. Senior Epworth League plans a social hour and cloak sale at the Methodist Episcopal church basement. Numerous residents, including Mrs. Lindsey and Miss Ford, attend funerals and visit friends.
Readable items describe Mitchell local life including visitors such as Miss Olive Dychman and Miss May Smith. business matters. hospital notes on patients like Kathryn Thompson and Minnie Mummell. and civic items about cleaning up the city and a new Home Guard unit organization. The piece mentions auctions, auctions on ship way items and a Navy entrance candidate Mark Morgan, with multiple names and locations across Mitchell and surrounding towns.
Local report notes a Bridgewater man was found deceased in his office. The item mentions survivors from the Dakota Wesleyan fire of 1888 and references community figures, with scattered details about the funeral and related events.
Aberdeen dispatch notes that 7 percent of Army rejects stem from flat feet, while 26 percent fail due to poor eyesight and color vision issues. The article cites a Navy chart and quotes officials stressing eye tests and color perception as key barriers to enlistment.
In criminal court a nine year old boy named Hoy faced murder charges for killing four year old Edward Choros after an argument over marbles. The boy allegedly struck the younger child while they played, then returned with a weapon and ordered others away.
Mir J. V. Wilson of Mitchell declares Republican bid for county treasurer in next month's primaries. A 16 year Mitchell resident active in insurance and road promotion, this marks his first run for public office.
An advertisement claims a universal remedy for catarrh and constitutional disease. It asserts internal use and external cleansing of mucous surfaces, offered by Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio. The copy touts ingredients, purification steps, and regular prescription status to support sale.
Brule County officials approve purchase of a new road grader at a meeting. The purchase covers procurement and delivery, with plans to assign the machine to county road crews as soon as possible to improve maintenance and efficiency.
The document reports a bankruptcy filing in the District of South Dakota. It orders publication in The Mitchell Gazette and The Dupree Leader, to inform known creditors and interested parties and to provide copies of petitions to creditors, with hearings set by the Sioux Falls court. It lists dates, locations, and the judge, detailing notice terms and procedures.
Executor George P Boulware, as administrator of John Boulware deceased, will sell by private sale the estate in Davison County South Dakota. Sale terms require ten percent cash at sale and conditions stated in the will and deed. Bids must be written and may be sent to Danforth attorney at First National Bank Building Alexandria South Dakota. Auction announces are dated April 1st 1915.
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