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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1917
Page
2
The governor’s message to the legislature outlines a long term plan to acquire and develop water power, noting constitutional amendments and years of construction. He argues that delaying tasks means they will never be done and predicts water power and alcohol from crops will be vital as coal declines.
An editorial weighs German peace overtures against Entente resolve in 1916, arguing the Allies will not concede while the Central Powers hold the battlefield. It notes German gains and Entente sensitivity to any peace conference as a sign of weakness.
The passage argues that Democrats moved from calling tariffs revenue only to adopting a protectionist stance. It contends Democrats increased government spending by about fifty percent and then raised tariffs to meet the revenue need, transforming tariff policy from moral revenue aims to protecting American manufacturers. The critic views this as redefining tariff purpose by name rather than substance.
The United States Senate has begun a formal debate on endorsing President Wilsons peace note to European belligerents. Supporters say the move shows the nations resolve and that Wilson speaks for all Americans. The action aims to inform the world that the Senate approves the peace overtures once the war ends.
Senator Ed Johnson proposes a constitutional amendment allowing presidential vetoes of specific items in spending bills without blocking entire measures. Backers call it good business to curb waste and save billions, while critics fear erosion of congress's traditional power to appropriate. The outcome remains uncertain.
The author argues Europe’s diplomats seek reshaping the map rather than ending wartime bloodshed. An exchange of roles between diplomats and front line soldiers could hasten peace and spare Europe further territorial shifts.
Estimates suggest U S automobile output could hit 2 5 to 3 million cars in 1917 with average price around 800 dollars. That implies up to 2 0 billion dollars spent domestically, a level rivaling Civil War debt, provoking market speculation concerns.
Merchants face wrapping paper costs rising 200 to 300 percent matching print paper hikes. Clerks should use minimal paper and cover parcels with the smallest possible pieces. Strict wrapping economy could save 5 to 10 percent of yearly net profits.
The December 30 issue of the Bache Financial Review criticizes a major claim as a bald falsehood. It argues that ensuring stability requires careful assessment of current conditions and prudent measures.
The piece argues that railroads do not create prosperity but serve as a tax on business and that high transportation charges are not a cure for economic health. It covers South Dakota express rate disputes, taxation of carriers, and broader fiscal concerns amid war trade declines and looming deficits.
War orders are diminishing in the United States as banks curb British treasury note absorption. Also published is a foreclosure notice for Anna Spears and James Spears on the M. J. Webber mortgage, with sale set for February 17, 1917 in Mitchell South Dakota. The action details the debt, costs, and legal representation.
Wront Monday's Daily notes return from Chamberlain for Piaily Miss Townesypal mother illness. Dr I W Trevyler back from Minneapolis with Musier and Walter Heyler student. Huger couple depart for Movida. Welch visits Mitchell en route to Ethan. Brainard on Milwaukee run, Bradberry filling in. J A Craig back from Sioux Falls. Cary returns to Columbus college. T. Cavanaugh replaces him. Jernice Wiske and Clyde Catlin wed in Mitchell. couple to Sioux Falls then home. Five year old son of Frank Pulse dies after perforated appendix. Odd Fellows installation group attends in Alexandria. A H Doyle heads south for winter. later California. Bernice Uehter, Boston conservatory recitalist, Beethoven sonata impresses crowd. D Weller visits Plankinton. Eclipse of the moon observed last night. seven eclipses this year, rare count not seen since 1787, next seven in 1982. Siberz brothers attend Tulare bank meeting. Carl Siberz returns home from Gettysburg. Eleanor Witzgerald leaves for Jefferson City teaching. Marguerite Fitzgerald departs for Sinsinawa. Sheriff Owens reports recovery after surgery. in town for first time since operation.
Local residents travel for work study and holidays with numerous visits in Mitchell and Artesian. Dates and places include Sioux City Madison and Yankton with university and military ties noted, plus church and school events and a municipal court verdict.
Ambassador Gerard reportedly said in Berlin that relations between the United States and Germany are cordial as war looms. Washington plans investigation while noting mysterious, terrible tension persists despite Germany conceding demands and Entente protests.
Tuesday's Mitchell items record travel of Dr. P P Jenks to Clime and Mrs Elizabeth Maclean departing for Parkinson extended visit. Local visitors include Otto S Winter and Wood Smith while Oval Service Examination details are announced. A Wesleyan male quartet will sing at Marwell church and Jorgenson adds three luxury cars to his fleet for winter and summer use with all season bodies.
Rapid City inmate Whi Ave Stars Shele, 45, stabbed Patrolman James Hawks in the chest last Saturday afternoon during a jail hold. He died within minutes. a Montana sister is his sole surviving relative.
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