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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1917
Page
4
The Mitchell Capital Mitchell Publishing Company Proprietor W R Ronald Holster and Manager announces subscription rates. One year one dollar six months three months forty cents, strictly in advance. Entered as second class matter at Mitchell South Dakota post office under the act of March 3 1879.
The House and Senate have both backed national prohibition, sending it to state legislatures for ratification. Seventeen months into the war climate, supporters aim to finish the process in seven years while warning of vigorous campaigns in many states. Supporters cite war-time discipline and moral reform, with 24 states already enforcing or approving prohibition and 45 more needed to reach the requisite three fourths. The outcome hinges on state action and public sentiment in a nationwide effort.
An editorial argues Herbert C. Hoover should stand firm against Claus Spreckels and defend sugar price curbs, praising Hoover’s courage to challenge a man of millions. It notes public interest in strong, independent leadership and cites the German-Russian armistice as context.
Mitchell residents discuss a party at H. I. Edwards home where an unidentified guest allegedly resembles President Wilson. Guests presented ten cent gifts and poems varying from rhymed couplets to parodies, with many pieces praising Red Cross efforts and playful tributes to domestic life.
Neighborhood notes report Adolph Brehan’s return from Mitchell after visiting his wife post operation. Red Cross seal sales total 88.66 in the city. Shriners’ Texas references and enlistment plans of Clarence Glauser and Robert Leitheiser near Sioux Falls. Fire at Western State Bank caused minor damage with vault papers saved.
The notice column reports Oto Shaw of Pearland Texas now in the U S army. Jessie G Floce returns to Chicago after visiting Armour friends. Mrs B T Boylan sr hosts Thimble club in honor of J F Floete of Chicago and A A McCarvell of Cresco Ia.
Menno residents host a busy start to the week with visits from Menno Edmund Sweet and Barbara Roth assisting at Rittershaus drug. Red Cross bakery sale at Silverberg store raises about 140 dollars with flour donated by Feinberg and auctioneers Theurer Alsenbrey and J S Meyers. Lectures by Dr Franklin Jones and Dean Stockton draw attention at Vermillion visit. Hutchinson county teachers meet in Freeman with noted leaders from Huron college and Dakota Wesleyan. Masonic lodge and Eastern Star install officers for the ensuing year. R A E B C hosts and charity events noted.
Alexandria Lieutenant Leslie Caldwell leaves for Camp Funston to aid in preliminary training of national army troops. Senator Peckham returns from New Haven and visits Alexander boys at Camp Mills. Floyd Folsom and Joe Dansteau head for Minneapolis to seek aviation service with Uncle Sam. Harry Till visits Camp Grant then Chicago for the Fat Stock Show. Game warden Martein oversees seining at Nockport hauling 5,500 pounds of fish. Jessie Robertson and Robert Robertson travel to Milwaukee due to uncle Thomas Robertson’s death. Hanson county Y M C A drive raises 2,000 for the army work. Miss Jennie Lampfers returns from Ashton. T. J. Vandeheiden and family back from Cedar Rapids after midwifing work.
A new engine arrived at the Emery fire department following a city council order. Carl Wanek left Friday night to join the colors and report to the Great Lakes Training Station. Mrs. N. Arend and her family traveled to Le Mars Iowa due to her mother’s death. Herman Tornow departed for Canton South Dakota and nearby Iowa business stops. Fred Ontjes and wife visited relatives in Parkersburg Iowa. August Wesce mailed his belongings to Coffee Creek Montana to establish a new home. Mrs. Charles Majerus and Alice Belle Turgeon traveled to Mitchell to see Mrs. Frank Taylor who is weakening in hospital. Will Wright moved from St. Lawrence South Dakota to Woolsey South Carolina to drive an oil truck for Standard Oil.
Mt Vernon community notes visitors and residents traveling to San Antonio Kaylor and Alexandria. Families including Mrs Garey Mrs Romanek and Mrs Harris visit relatives while hog shipments from Aberdeen reach Kay lor. A large crowd attends a sale in San Antonio with buyers paying strong prices for the property.
Ted Weiss in a Pennsylvania training camp arrived in Pukwana Tuesday evening to spend the holidays with home folks. Frank Sarak bought a quarter section of Brule county land in Richland Township once bought for 800 now valued at 9289. The coal supply in town is strained with all dealers out and no hard coal available for days. Prof. Pardon plans to leave Monday for Worthington Minnesota and will join Rev. Humble in a revival in New York state early next year.
The local Red Cross sent a second Salem shipment last week totaling 47 pajama suits 10 pillow slips 35 handkerchiefs 35 wash cloths 5 napkins 45 tray cloths 17 sweaters 43 scarves 3 helmets 5 wristlets and 410 pairs of socks. Mitchell visitants include Mr. Schulze who underwent car trouble surgery and Miss Elsie Lueth. Mrs. Ziegler of Ellendale N D died after two weeks illness and burial was in George Iowa. The article notes several relatives left behind and other local moves.
Artesian Mr and Mrs C R Peterson arrived from Kreeborn Mint to visit daughter Mrs G H Larson. HH K Ashmore came from Seimens Sask to attend to business. Howard Lewis left for Boulder Colo then Los Angeles. Geo Kittleson and family traveled to Woonsocket Arcade NY buying a farm. Mrs Beardsley returned to Waterloo IA after brother F N Little’s death. Lieut Ray L Bennett returned to San Francisco after a brief visit and new commission. Mrs I C and Mrs BE L Hodson and Mrs A I Peterson visited Mitchell Town Braddyville Clarinda for three weeks.
Parkston residents report several military enlistments with L H Swartz and Joe G Schlimgen scheduling service, and Sergeant Flocken arriving from Fort Sill to join the medical corps. A farmer near Parkston yields thirty nine gallons of lard from an 800 pound hog worth 84 for the lard. cigar factory plans resume under August Koch after Paul Corcoran’s departure. Peter Sweeney improves after appendicitis surgery at a local hospital.
Sunday notes show Mrs Sara Goot OL Meany and many Mitchell visitors from Guth and Spencer. Christmas shopping, inter-society debates, Altruist club party, and local errands fill weekend plans with Pearl Peddicart and Bernice Brown among those listed. Dr. Holt and others report travels and new posts.
Descriptive letters from Camp Mills and Camp Gols in Mitchell reveal soldiers’ moves, visits from South Dakota, and hopes of soon facing Germans. Notes mention aviators, post office work, hunting, and various towns, with mixed impressions of local people and conditions.
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