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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1917
Page
2
The St Paul Dispatch cites Jack Remington noting British press agents excel at wartime influence while German messaging lags. He argues both sides distort truth, yet Britain dominates ink output and public perception, with Greece and Belgium figures used to frame the conflict.
The article cites British and American views on war weariness and calls for peace, arguing the people seek an end to carnage while rulers persist. It questions church involvement in voting, urges individual civic duty, and critiques political maneuvering in the United States and Mexico. It notes congressional balance and leadership stakes amid party splits and discusses France and Joffre, ending with a local oddity about a 99-year-old candy-eating woman.
Budapest administration papers deny reports that Count Tisza Hungary's premier is about to retire after Baron Burian Ai von Koerber. The idea of his withdrawal has circulated since before Emperor Franz Joseph's death, with earlier rumors of replacements by Baron Burian or Count Czerni.
Miss Young, daughter of Representative and Mrs. James Young of Texas, ranks as one of the popular debutantes of the season at Washington.
Chicago hogs receipts 47 000 market slow with varying ranges from light to heavy. cattle receipts 21 000 market weak. beef steers 7.25 to 11.80. western steers 7.25 to 10. cows and heifers 4.25 to 10. calves 9 to 13. Sheep strong with wethers 9.15 to 10.15 and lambs 11.25 to 13.60. Sioux City hogs receipts 15 000 market steady. cattle 3 500 steady. hogs 9.30 to 10.10. beef steers 9.25 to 10.75. stockers 6.25 to 8.40. calves 6 to 8.50. sheep 2 000 steady with muttons 8 to 11.25. South Saint Paul hogs 9.00 to 9.90. cattle 4.25 to 10.25. calves 4.50 to 9.50. sheep 6.50 to 9.50.
In Davison County South Dakota Mitchell court January term 1917 Rose Rowley filed for letters of administration of the estate of D H Rand deceased A hearing is set for January 15 1917 at 2 p m in the county court room at the Mitchell courthouse any interested party may appear and show cause why the petition should not be granted Dated December 26 1916 Judge Q O Thompson Clerk S G Cattrell (Seal)
Minneapolis Minnesota bids for Wednesday show No. 1 hard wheat at 1.99 to 2.00 per bushel, No. 1 northern 1.93 to 1.96, and various prices for arrive and choice grades. Corn, oats, barley, rye, and flax prices posted with latest fractions. May and July futures listed for wheat.
Butter receipts show 10 282 unsettled as New York markets list creamery and process butter with varied quotes from 40 50 to 35 34. A distressed lumber steamer Klamath from Portland with eleven aboard drifted all night without a rudder and was rescued by a passing steamer and will be towed to Portland.
The article notes old man Simpkins opposed his daughter's match with Bill Slith. It recalls that after their marriage, within six months, Bill admitted Simpkins was right about the match.
Rev. Mr. Fulweiler resigns as rector of St. Mary's Episcopal Church Mitchell effective February 1 after 15 months in the post. Bishop Hugh L Burleson to visit Mitchell before filling the vacancy. Fulweiler left for Philadelphia to finalize plans and did not state his future moves.
Parmers Union Co Operative Supply, a $1000000 enterprise, began active work in Mitchell with Iver S. Henjam chosen as manager. Aware of farm product sales, he comes from Sioux Falls as state manager for a Kansas City grain outfit. Several site options were discussed. no warehouse selected yet. Henjam will arrive January 1 and operations start soon after with a stock of implements prepared for the early spring trade.
Soldiers in France continue farming near trench lines as daily life persists under fire. They cultivate fields, tend cattle, and gather crops amid blurred horizons of war.
The article notes acres sared last autumn and spring by a army corps in the Meuse region near German lines. Oats barley potatoes and vegetables were grown with 225 acres hay. preparations were made as the corps replaced to cut grass on 174 acres remaining. Farm material came from abandoned communes and daily operations used 30 plows 24 harrows 12 rollers 15 cultivators and 40 transport vehicles.
Washington D C The dispute over the Woods resolution on an investigation into possible inside information benefiting members of the president's official family moved toward formality as Chairman Henry of the House rules committee telegraphed Thomas W Lawson of Boston to come to Washington for a hearing or conference. Lawson is known for his views on financial tips and speculation. The issue centers on star market operations tied to perceived presidential information and potential conflicts of interest among federal officials.
The Queen of Sweden, sister to the Grand Duke of Baden, is reported seriously ill at age 52 due to a severe throat and chest condition. Reports note her health as critical but not yet confirmed by official channels.
The statement asserts that Meton published a claim of knowing the note’s tip and forecast another similar hint. It emphasizes his published assertion and predicts a second tip would emerge, suggesting a pattern in his disclosures and timing.
Washington reports President Wilson has tentatively agreed with congressional leaders on a bond issue to cover part of the treasury deficit for the year ending June 30, 1917. The shortfall is estimated at 190 million dollars as Secretary McAdoo and the administration seek additional revenue measures.
Stockholm papers gave Jack London more space than Emperor Francis Joseph upon their deaths both reported within days. Swedish biographers published long illustrated portraits and readers showed marked sorrow. London was the most popular American author in Sweden with 24 stories reissued since 1907 and sales near 230000.
Prof Thomas E French of Ohio State University athletic board says he believes a majority of the Big Nine favor Michigan's return to the Western Conference. He notes many Michigan alumni support rejoining, while he has no positive information on active measures by Michigan.
Budapest crowds gather for the coronation of King Charles as festivities fill the city despite war. Windows along the route fetch up to 25 000 crowns with many 5 000 crown bids and foreign visitors arrive for the ceremony.
A district piece notes a well behaved boy admired by neighbors but claims his parents delay dental work risking his future. The Ohio State Journal references a reliable source criticizing the boy’s crooked teeth and the potential long term impact on his prospects.
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