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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1916
Page
2
The South Dakota history department reports 1916 wealth at 267,222,000 dollars, a record surpassing 1915 by 23,059,000. Wheat and corn led with 36,515,000 and 67,192,000 respectively, while oats barley and livestock added substantial totals for a state of 600,000 people, yielding about 465 dollars per person and 2,325 per family.
The piece argues that President Wilson gains respect not by speaking alone but by presenting a global popular indictment of the war. It asserts that his influence depends on conveying the truths shared by a broad audience and addressing rulers worldwide.
The article argues Wilson’s note to the belligerents forces Britain to justify its World War I aims. It contends British pride resists external scrutiny and questions whether Britain fights for humanity as claimed. It suggests the neutral power’s inquiry could jolt Britain awake.
The arbitration board ruled in favor of the railroad switchmen's union eight hour day claim, criticizing the Adamson law for giving the four brotherhoods most of the eight hour pay. The decision forecloses appeals and highlights tensions with other unions wary of arbitration as a death knell. Republican leaders praise arbitration as a path to victories backed by public sentiment amid AFL criticisms.
The biennial report urges creating the Office of county assessor with deputies under a county assessor. It lists ten criticisms of local assessors including election bias, unequal pay, short terms, and lack of uniform standards. The piece notes Watertown convention opponents and broader debate on taxation reform and peace conference possibilities in Europe.
The piece notes New Hampshire swung to Democrats this year after Senator Galli nger blocked a New Hampshire progressive from the federal trade commission. A Senate vote for president pro tempore produced five votes for progressive Republican Clapp, while Gallinger drew the rest, highlighting a Republican rift and public discontent with their agenda.
An 19th century ad touts Fall's Catarrh Cure taken internally to act on blood and mucous surfaces. It promises testimonials free and bottles at five cents to ten cents, sold by all druggists. Also promotes Vall'e Family Pills for constipation.
Wisconsin Congressman Frear condemns 1916 river and harbor, flood control, and public building bills as wasteful. He cites post office building costs and examples from Florida towns to argue that millions are squandered, and questions why the public would reelect a party that tolerates such excess.
Germany shows a serious quest for peace as it responds to President Wilson with a formal request for a peace conference. The article notes Germany's determination to press for terms comparable to its wartime efforts.
The piece contrasts Gen Scott’s fear campaign for military spending with a Berlin newspaper declaring war an institution’s death. It notes a European shift against militarism while the United States leans toward a medieval fortress stance with a larger navy. It ends by citing the Sioux Polls Argus Leader on South Dakota’s high per capita chicken count.
Lieutenant Ernest Shakeston leads a ten man party aboard the Aurora to reach the marooned expedition off the roff barriers. They carry limited provisions and set out after the vessel vanished about 21 months ago.
Ann Arbor reports Sterling Bullock, longtime caretaker of Ferry Field club house where Michigan football players dress, has served with the university athletics for about four decades. He and his wife also handled running-tag duties for track athletes in earlier years.
Chicago editorial asserts war has proven inefficient after years of destruction and bloodshed. It cites the Frankfurter Zeitung stating war threats and bluff cannot guide diplomacy, urging justice as the sole means to resolve international disputes.
Memphis article reports Mr. Bryan advocating incorporation of the Ten Commandments into the next Democratic Reform platform while avoiding a tag on a one term class.
The Austria Ambassador, granted safe conduct, is advised to sleep in a life preserver. friends of the submarine corps criticize several mistakes amid the talk of safety and threats.
An opinion feature from the Knoxville Journal and Tribune argues that President Wilson always seeks what he aims for, yet concedes he has not chased Willa. The piece casts a critical light on the president’s selective pursuit and its implications for public life.
New York American notes criticism of open window day policy amid repeated exposures. Discusses state and national figures voicing concerns and calls for reform to reduce public health risk.
The Indianapolis Star comments on Lindley M. Garrison's teasing glee at his party's preparedness failures, calling his reaction oddly forgivable given the mess.
The Crown Prince travels to visit his father in New York, while Paris prepares for a restrained holiday season with no Christmas celebration planned. The announcement notes a somber tone and limited public events.
President Cook of Spearfish Normal protests non medical sexual examinations of girls in public schools. He defends Prof Jones from criticism and states no sane person approves of such exams. Editorials in Sioux Falls and Mitchell Republican criticize educational clinics and urge state educators to stop these practices.
The Ethan Enterprise reports H. Sir Dawes of Fulton defending Prof Jones amid scrutiny of physical examinations in state educational institutions. Dawes attacks the Republican editor for permitting MDs to publish free advertising, while the paper privately supports Dawes yet calls his defense misguided.
Jacob Esterly died Friday from injuries after falling from an automobile trailer. Funeral services were conducted at the farm residence near Mitchell by Rev. W F Berge. Interment followed at Graceland cemetery. Survived by wife Alice Virginia Slifer Esterly and five children Herman Irvin Arthur Vera Nina.
Plankinton South Dakota editor F Nolan will relinquish control of the Plankinton Herald to Mark Spooner who has been connected with the plant for some time. Nolan has not announced future plans.
The article notes that painful paroxysms of whooping cough can be relieved by inhaling fumes from turpentine and carbolic acid. It presents a home remedy approach for easing symptoms.
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