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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1917
Page
2
The Republican prints a digest of Prof. Jones own testimony presented by a South Dakota civic leader. The letter to the editor condemns calls for vindication and urges citizens to write to lawmakers in Pierre and to the governor to pass a law prohibiting such practices.
The Republican discusses Holsaple’s plan to allow limited liquor amounts and questions how Webb Kenyon would apply if South Dakota permits shipments. The piece cites Minnesota’s view that enforcement hinges on whether a state bans private consumption and notes interstate shippers’ knowledge limits.
The New York American critiques Allied aims to crush the Teutonic and Magyar peoples and build a new European order. It highlights Burgess and Russell arguing for peace without victory and notes President Wilson’s stance aligning with that view.
The article argues that allowing shipments to exceed state limits would flood South Dakota with outside liquor houses, placing them beyond state and federal enforcement. It questions whether the state should weaken control and risk federal intervention, asking if they want to “let down the bars.”
A Tucson reader recounts a from Mexico tale of bread shortages and starving children. The letter argues for compassionate aid and humanitarian intervention only for humanity's sake, urging the United States to help Mexicans secure a fair opportunity to live.
The piece argues Chancellor Andrew Bonar Law rejected Wilson's peace bid while noting Entente demands include Alsace Lorraine to France and extensive territorial gains to Russia and others. It questions whether Britain seeks conquest if peace comes at loot and large territorial rewards.
The piece argues for a wartime ideal of peace without victory and warns that victory myths could set back world progress. It notes Mitchell’s outsized retail territory and urges 50 mile residents to buy locally, then defends The Republican’s editorial battles against Jones revelations and state institution influence.
Superintendent J. W. McClinton, entering his sixth year, was reelected by the Mitchell board of education. J. C. Lindsey also reappointed high school principal. The report highlights rapid system progress, expanded courses including home economics, agriculture, and business, and notes strong cooperation with Principal Lindsey. Financials show January balance and receipts totaling about 4,944 dollars with warrants outstanding around 1,327 dollars.
The South Dakota Corn and Grain Growers association will skip the Mitchell triple convention with livestock breeders and poultry fanciers next year. Officials cite failed merger talks and desire to avoid rival meetings, noting other cities could host with better arrangements. The move affects only the grain group. poultry and breeders plan to continue their conventions as scheduled.
Premier honors at the 117 show of the South Dakota State Poetry association go to Mrs. A J Gentle of Brookings for best cock hen and pen. George Law of Mitchell entries include a 93 score for a Columbian Wyandotte with handicap. Mrs Jos Kotrha earns largest single entry with Si white Leghorns as Dr M W Myler reports 66 entries across varieties. Total entries exceed 1500 with many awards across breeds including Wyandottes Leghorns and Rocks. numerous named breeders from Mitchell Parker Corsica and more.
President Wilson rebuked a Maryland League for National Defense delegation over its calls for universal military training. He praised physical training but warned against compulsory training and attacked the idea of turning the United States into an armed camp.
A reader defends Prof. Jones amid a South Dakota inquiry into sexual examinations of young women in state schools. The letter accuses legislators of manipulation, catalogs admissions about measurements and tests, and questions consent and oversight. Dated January 23, 1907.
Chester Smith and Alvie Vitalis of Pennington County are held for trial in the state circuit court on charges of holding up and robbing Louis Dog, a Sioux Indian, as they were admitted to the outskirts of Rapid City. Both defendants remain in county jail in default of bonds.
Miss Zaida Will resumed school work at Da kota Wesleyan this morning after visiting friends in Pierre.
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