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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1918
Page
3
The South Vaal cattle sale drew strong bidding as high quality stock from Mitchell, Weoi Vale, and nearby farms sold well. Top consignments included premium steers and prize dairy cows with prices reaching thousands, driven by rising demand for beef and dairy animals.
Women across Davison County will begin voluntary registration in a few days. About 4000 cards have been prepared with a local committee planning a registration center in Mitchell's public buildings. Mrs Hill will oversee the effort and appoint deputies. registration is not compulsory and serves as a government census for potential aid.
The A C U W and D of H held an installation ceremony on Tuesday night January 14. Grand Chief Tower Mare Eo Liko administered with Ida L. Grice Neilie Woush and Mary A Vemaine assisting along with pianist Mrs Phomias Basteatt. Officers elected included W. M. Spink Foreman Th Peterson Recorder J. G. Dumbars Overseer G T Reeves and others at Hyddly.
Mitchell basket boys prepare for a Friday clash with Salem, aiming to slow Salem’s faster pace and defend their state tournament title hopes. lineup rumors point to Athbetlt Seoth, Tori Warne, Pett foray oid, Jottison ane Stith and Pato op Ofori as possible starters.
Arthur Biodstrim of the Pioneer Bridge Company is sent from Maitehett Suntdis toward the Pacific coast to serve the United States Public Reserve. He will work on coastal road projects and may join Canton at Construction. The work includes bridge improvements credited to Davison County and nearby areas. Mrs. Brodshay and children visit the coast.
A local man, Gaze 2. Wielt, returning from a buying trip, claims the war will end within ninety days. He notes rising prices and merchants’ expectations of peace by May Day, while another observer says peace may come within sixty days. Wielt will soon leave for New York to procure stock.
South Dakota nurses reorganize as the South Dakota State Association of Graduate Nurses affiliating with a national body. The group will include only qualified and registered nurses and will be divided into three districts. There is push for more Red Cross participation and nurse volunteers for camps and cantonments. Mrs. W S Shepherd returns home from Watertown after illness improves.
A tense discussion centers on appointing a new state superintendent overseeing prohibition enforcement. Officials weigh the duties of the office against federal constitutional changes and statewide compliance, with 27 states already enforcing dry laws. The meeting notes attendance by local leaders including Connie and Bridzewater.
United States Public Reserve Agency launched to enlarge civilian volunteers for government needs. It urges willing men to join and train for service supporting munitions, ships, planes, and essential industries during national emergencies. Local employers are asked to facilitate enlistment.
Mrs Kotaba won five first prizes in the fowl exhibition including top ribbons for cock and hen classes. Winners from Woonsocket and Kennebec claimed multiple awards in Silver Laced Wyandottes and White Rock varieties. A later church meeting reported mortgage redemption and new officers, with the Sunday school director overseeing the faculty.
Local notes summarize community visits and upcoming events in Davison and surrounding counties. Mentions Patterson of Dattiti Weslvan and Mitchell officials, stock shows, bank directors meetings, and church hospital reopenings. Includes personal visits by residents to Mitchell, Wessington Springs, and Springfield, plus expectations for exams and local notices.
Letter from Branson reports candidates for aviation training and troop descriptions. Mentions six officers and 72 men preparing to serve. Notes a new company forming with a plan for a Pueblo Springs defense unit and a new post office address in Camp Anady New Mexico.
Wessington Springs South Dakota reports Canty Pupstam hails Camp Funston as spotless and sanitary with excellent order. He cites quarters for 16 000 troops and a high moral tone under General Wood, urging visitors to see the camp’s disciplined setup.
The Boy Scouts of America are mobilized under the slogan Every Scout To Boost America to distribute a special edition of President Wilson's address. Some 289,859 scouts and 7,782 local outlets are summoned by President Wilson to spread war information and foster public unity. Each scout will identify influential people to share the pamphlets and report back, aiming to reach ten million people during a January 2019 drive.
A report describes shark teeth recovered from sandstone wells in Miner County South Dakota. About fifty teeth collected by J Jamison from four wells at depths around 250 to 300 feet, with trees and coal fragments also found in the sandstone. Additional pumping yields 130 gallons per minute from a 2 inch shaft as exploration continues.
Chester Werden won first place in the oratorical contest at Sioux Falls College. Paul Norbere and Poemont Marl also competed for representation at a fete in Pebrigus. Werden earned a purse prize, with second prize to Norbere and a cash award to Marl. The event drew over 400 spectators, mostly students.
Funeral services for Mrs. Phoebe Higgins, who died in Mitchell January 10, were held at St Marys Episcopal Church at 10:30 this morning. Burial followed in Gravelton cemetery, with Eastern Star and Woman's Relief corps in attendance. Her death marks end of a Civil War era widow who came to Mitchell in 1905 and had long ties to the community.
Frederick L. Woodward a private in the wrong quartermaster corps confessed he started the fire that threatened the quartermaster warehouse and destroyed 560000 worth of food and other supplies. An official statement said he is a maniac and had previously set fire to a lodging house in Worcester Massachusetts in 1906.
The National Nonpartisan League in North Dakota explains it will endorse candidates for state and federal offices while not influencing county campaigns. A March state convention is planned with a Mitchell site possibility. county races will not be affected, delaying campaign plans as candidates await League guidance.
Milbank South Dakota January 19 Arthur Simonsen and Peter Warryramar were arrested for possessing liquor and bringing it into the state in violation of prohibition. Judge Bouck fined Simonsen 106 dollars plus costs about 440 and sentenced him to 30 days in jail. Warryramar received a 210 dollar fine plus costs, the largest sentence due to prior drinking and a reconciliation with his wife. The case notes liquor temptations and a recent effort at reform in their marriage.
The Davison County South Dakota court authority announces the estate of Mary J Williams deceased. Creditors and claimants must present proof with vouchers to P.M Younes administrator at J Spansions office Mitchell Davison County by four months after first publication dated November 24 4947.
Executor Henry Swindler of Owen Sheele deceased invites all creditors and claimants to present their vouchers within four months after first publication. Filing at the office of J. J. Spaneter in Davison County South Dakota dated January 5 1918.
State of South Dakota County of Davison in the Matter of the Estate of M. Webber deceased Samuel Webber has filed for Letters of Administration. A hearing is set for February 2, 1948 at 11:00 A.M. in the County Judge's office Mitchell South Dakota. Persons interested may appear to show cause. Dated January 15 1918. Q. C. Thompson County Judge.
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