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Mitchell Capital

Location

Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America

Date

Jul 26, 1917

Page

4

Perisho 18 Not Aiding War Says Sioux Falls Letter

Flagging disapproval by S D state council member Cherry over Perisho public remarks to oppose sending U S troops to Europe and criticizing Brookings dispatches. The letter defends unity with Washington and the war program, urging full support for military and economic measures.

Sioux Walls S. D Counols National Defense Counel Tthilwood Perisha State Aercultural College Jin Mieniver Couned B. S. G. Cherry Sioux Balls Gherry Perish Mo Opahlic Trenetus England Frome Guard Lin Berislo Cherry State Council of National Defense Willi National Council National Administration War Department Brookings State Agricultural College Brokings Dr. Perishe Big Stone Perisho State Council of Defence Homing State Council Pierre Pershio Council of Defence Washington Pership Brooking Europe Channel Pertsho France Dr. Perisho The Agricultural College Stne Council of Defence

Davison County praised for voluntary enlistment leadership

An editorial lauds Davison County for contributing a large share of South Dakota’s enlistments to the National Guard and regular army. It argues county credits are fairer than state-wide funding and urges continued voluntary service amid draft uncertainties.

Morris South Dakota Washington National Guard Davison County

Lord Northville calls for full submarine war truth in London Times

Lord Northville urges that democracies win wars only with full facts about U boat losses. He claims London reports hide neutral and belligerent tolls and questions how civilians can cut food waste without complete figures. The piece also notes U boat damage affecting Goethals shipbuilding effort, hampered by Denman.

Lord Northville London Times Washington London Denman Col. Goethals Goethals

German Chancellor Michaelis Seen as Mouthpiece Not Leader

The article argues Michaelis and his predecessor von Bethmann-Hollweg fail to act as true chancellors. Both echo their master the Kaiser, signaling they do not determine Germany’s militarist policies.

Michaelis von Bethmann-Hollweg Ullersdie Germany

Mobridge Banker Weds Miss Nellie Lyons in Nunda

Mobridge banker Di-W. F. Mailand president of Waizens State Bank and Mobridge Commercial Club married Nellie Lyons, Mobridge school teacher and former Walworth county superintendent candidate, at her home in Nunda South Dakota. The couple departed for a honeymoon to the Great Lakes region.

Mobridge S. di W. F. Mailand Waizens State Bank Nellie Lyons Walworth County Nunda S. D Wave Greate Lakes

Wartime draft proposal sparks debate on troop deployment

A fragmented letter argues for resenting conscription and sending two units of 900000 to bolster Allied forces. It advocates delaying some American troops until deemed fit for front lines to avoid overwhelming youth and to strengthen allied trenches in France Belgium and beyond.

Help Wanted for Davison County Harvest Season

Mitchell Chamber of Commerce announces farm help is available in Davison County for the harvest season. Farmers should notify the chamber office to receive free labor matching, with no charges to employers. requests can be made by letter or short notice by phone or in advance.

Tachiv J. Fo Belay Mifelaest Arineres Davison Ge Enine Lavison

Townley to Talk at Corn Palace

A. G. Townley founder and president of the Farmers' Non- ardised league will deliver his address in Mitchell next Thursday evening July 26 at the Corn Palace. The event will draw a large crowd and preparations are underway with the Mitchell Chamber of Commerce aiding. Electricians will begin lighting the building early next week. The meeting is billed as the biggest Mitchell has seen since October when Charles I. Wiknes addressed a packed maize temple. Further details will follow in The Republican.

A. G. Townley Farmers’ Non-ardised League Hell Gorn Palace Corn Palace J. Pellew Mitchell Chamber of Commerce Townley Mitchell Charles I. Wuekes

Public service property assessments set by state tax commission

Pierre South Dakota July 21 The state tax commission fixed the assessment figures for public service corporation property for the year The basis differs due to a supreme court justice and recent law changes The figures list railroads telephones express companies private cars sleeping cars and other utilities with specified valuations

OOPS Aoe Prieraek Fto Renter Ere Eeestroner Taras

Deadwood M D Ashcroft Ordered to Fort Riley

Dr Felix B Ashcroft president of the South Dakota board of health and medical examiner, was ordered from Washington to report for active service at Fort Riley Kansas on August 5. He practiced in Deadwood for years and led the board five years, serving as president last year. A Roosevelt appointee, he was commissioned captain recently by Wilson. He is 46 and a graduate of Rush Medical College Chicago.

Deadwood S. D Felix BE. Ashcroft South Dakota Board of Health Washington Fort Riley Kan Deadwood Louveys Roosevelt Wilson Tush Medical Chicago

How much right has a canine

A local court ruled a dog is property with highway rights equal to an automobile after a farmer struck and killed a dog, awarding $25 damages to the owner and costs. The owner plans to appeal to the state supreme court, with further effort to take the case to the circuit court if needed.

Milbank State Supreme Court William Bolin Julius Berkner Berkner Bolin

War Draft Numbers Listed From a County Draw

A long list of draft numbers appears with regional references and notes on the selection order. The record shows numbers drawn in a wartime draft, with mentions of counties, quotas, and the likelihood of certain groups being called for service.

South Dakota Brule and Sanborn Draft Lists Released

Brule County quota of 15 men named with dozens of drawn names including Louis Stepens Martin Roh an Clare Miller Hans Olson and others. Sanborn County quotes 25 men with John Ro ialseth Kiner Jensen Glen Skinner and more listed in order of their draw across Artesian Woonsocket and Mt. Vernon locations.

Brule Louis Stepens Martin Rohan Willie Tollway Clare I. Miller William Wolff Chris. Braveks Hans Olson Alva Weed John Davis Herman Steckelbere Jed Schoenfelder Berner Olson Emmet Swansen Jesse Maresh Lloyd Lousare Leo Glaus Chasbadd BE. Wilbur Vincent Miday Joseph Weliner Fred Willrodt Stanley Waltasz Phor- Ward Oustad Fred Johnson Merlin Potter James V. Pousek Johannes Paulson Albert Swanseny James Lowney Has Floyd Dufee Chirenne Havlik Fred C. Wieha Luther Munger Winward Sanborn County John Ro Ialseth Woonsosket Kiner Jensen Artesian Glen Skinner Letehier Arthur Lorimer Letehers Walter Scott Henry Uhre Mt. Vernon Joseph Steinfeld Lewis Dyer Leteher Jon Cronin Korestburgs Osve Eugene Wilson Derie Morin Woonsecket Kriskin Vermundson Mt. Verhon Lloyd Rhodes Woonsocket Albert Dion Leon, Versehatse Leon, Versehatse, Kovostbure Warry Ball Woonsoehkety Amel Athur Noack Letulive Thomas Russel Shook Artesians Olilson Frank Joly Anderson William Karick William Dyer Elmer Noahir McCormichk Daniel Ghas Edward Glark Betellers Wilbur Jeffry Porestburg Hal M. Lucas McGoy Fred Woonsucket Geo, Sites Goergen Joe Woon

Notable Names and Places in Woonsocket Area Report

Fragmentary OCR lists numerous individuals and locations including Woonsocket references. Mentions Herman Sneller Yosef Arlestine Anton IAatea Arthas Jouinee Joseph Pear son Artesian Waelter Wayward Lin Deir TAC dI TLL iy Weaoonsecket Yas Leon hall Artesiang Levin b. Wasner Henry Sliek Woonsocket Talley Andrew Berg Gustave Mae tin strand Leteher.

Torkels Herman Sneller Woone Termin Sneller Woon Yosef Woeerti Arlestine Had Anton Iaatea Betehers 1 Arthas Jouinee Etesiva Joseph Pearson Artesian Waelter Wayward Lin

Unofficial Lyman County Draft List of 40 Men Names

An informal roll from Lyman County lists dozens of draftees by name and hometown across Presho, Reliance, Kennebec, Lower Brule, and other communities. The tally shows many individuals with numbers following, indicating draft quotas or serials scattered through towns such as Presho, Kennebec, Lower Brule, Vivian, and Reliance.

Lyman County Win Everett Bunce Tonia Gari Herbert Mueht Kennebees Iver Wie Holps Leine Kennebbees Ovace It. Tarr Reliantes Ralph Albert Bartlett Reliance Walter Paul i Hudson Kennebbee Albert James Patten Harvey Banks Rockford N.go Harry Dawson Oacoma Peter Godford Abrahamson Wwennebee James Herman Presho John Bo McCoy Iona Wm. Sinclair McCallan Alex la Roche Lower Brule Marvin M. Felton Tonas Chas Wralter Hermin Presto Wallit Jacob Meehdley Hamill Roy Vanselinek Chamberlaing Dick Lewallen Joseph Grant Cannon Siena Leonard Diuff Prombo Reliances Eber Co Giddings Platte Albert Temmer Hilee Ghas Arthur White Wiite Lakes Lewis W. Smith Carl Theodore Lundblad Ottawa Iowa Leopold FF. Salzmann Jesse Vellorus Heath Vivian Jacob PS. Flute Albert Alnor Kennebee Thurman Walter Petrie Marcus Towa Trom Beagle Thunder James McAllester Patterson Albin Johnson Paul Thompson Geo Christian Ehlers Joseph PF. Moore Warvey Jackson Hullinger Thomas Sticker Revina Wm. J. Weiland Relance George Gammon Cacomay Joseph Michael Wing James Lawson Branvis Michael Sweeney Iindoliph Albert Hass Jonny John ‘Thomas Iseminger Oaeoma Arthur Eusene Floyd Wennebec Hdward Liepems John Max William Ernest Pilker Qacomay Krank Oscar Eklund Kennebec Gordon Flynn Iseminger James Joseph Guillen Hugh Ben Parker Kennebe August G. Schoessler Neliancve Leo Vern Wellman Jacob John Kercher Ben Loftus Pranks Gammon Tona Waldo Glute Lester Armstrons Garl Arthur Peterson Honard Melarnen Oscar Anderson Lenwick Magnus Svensen Henry Edward Huedner Wenne Hee Sylvester Timothy Sweeney Sweeney TL Galvin II Holmes Henry Anthony Stephen Leo Mathew Skautman Glas Henry Spotts William EB. Bulrtes J. Rishel John Clem Baird

Housewives to Wear Uniforms for Food Conservation

Washington outlines a voluntary uniform for housewives to promote waste prevention and fair pricing in the kitchen. The washable cotton dress features a red white and blue scheme with a wheat emblem and insignia, offered in standard sizes for ten cents from the Food Administration.

Uncle Sam Great American Commissariat Washington Pattern Companies

Nurse Board Organizes in Rapid City Area

The state board of nurse examiners under the nurse registration law met Saturday and organized with Miss Glara Ingvalson of Flandreau as president, Dr Park B. Jenkins of Waubay as vice president, and Mrs Elizabeth Dryborough of Rapid City as secretary-treasurer.

Nurse Board Pierre Sy di State Board of Examiners Glara Ingvalson Flandreau Park B. Jenkins Waubay Elizabeth Dryborough Rapid City Treaurer

Registry for Alfalfa Land Registration Introduced

A new land registration law effective July 1 requires owners or lessees to apply to the county judge for alfalfa field registration. The judge will publish notices, inspect the land, and decide if registration is granted with a certificate recording seed source and planting date. The system aims to raise seed trust and standard by linking to registered fields and products.

Clerk of Courts

Vermillion Melon Patent Claim Denied by Smiths

Emphatic denials were issued by George W. Smith and his son Robert L. Smith of Vermillion against J. B. Dunlap’s claim to be the state watermelon paten holder. The Smiths assert their two 40 acre tracts total 80 acres dedicated to melons, surpassing Dunlap’s 48 acre garden. They promise Mitchell flavorful melons from their fields and challenge Dunlap’s claim as unfounded.

J. B. Dunlap South Dakota George W. Smith Dunlap Watermelon Smith S .R. Robert L. Smith Mitchell

Mitchell City Council Advances West Railroad Street Paving

A Mitchell meeting approved extending paving on West Railroad Street from Main Street to the alley between Rowley and Bull Streets. The action supports business along the corridor including Farmers Cooperative Supply and Turner Creamery. Ordinance No. 392 licenses peddlers and related trades. A 150 foot sewer contract on Sanborn Street near West First Avenue was awarded to George Austin. A resolution to grade and gravel West Havens Street from Sanborn to the city limits was also adopted.

City of Mitchell Railroad Street Main Street Rowley Bull Streets Farmers’ Coperative Supply Company Turner Creamery Company Haley, Neeley Company Sanborn Street West First Avenue George Austin West Havens Street

Cheyenne Indians Get Ready for Annual Agricultural Fair

Cheyenne River Indian Reservation hosts its annual fair at the Cheyenne River Agency with new permanent buildings for the fair association. This year two prize series are planned for mixed blood and full blood Indians, each class remaining separate from the other.

Pierre Cheyenne River Cheyenne River Agency Fair

Kimball Social Guest List Details Mrs Galbraith Visit

Mrs. Hugh Galbraith of Kimball was a guest of Miss Eldora Young on Monday, confirming a local social engagement and hospitality in the community.

Hugh Galbraith Kimball Eldora Young

Crops See Mixed Prospects Across Eastern South Dakota

Crop reports from Mitchell and surrounding counties show eastern areas improved by a light shower after a dry spell though some regions remain dry. Hay in Lyman county sells for 15 a ton while irrigated lands near Newell perform better. farmers anticipate harvests as binding begins for barley oats and spring wheat amid variable moisture.

Mitchell South Dakota Lyman Jones Counties Kennebec Presho On- Come Reliance Draper Murch Sumford Belvidere Py Anderson Lumber Company Lyman County Newell Aberdeen Wollonseeket Madison Ahsayod Linux Mills Watertown Mitehell Missouri River Vylue Lake

Proposal for a national defense board formed under chamber guidance

Wadill Catechinzs, linked to the United States Chamber of Commerce, urges creation of a central authoritative defense council with power to direct war purchases. The plan, prompted by local chamber members, envisions regular meetings with top officials to coordinate government departments and allied efforts amid wartime needs.

Board of National Defense Uet Wadill Catechinzs United States Chamber of Commerce Chamber of Commerce Mitchell Galehings Washington Council of National Defese Shipping Board Food Control Organization Tieibert GC Hoover Exports Council Council of National Defense Secretary of the Treasury National Chamber of Commerce Souna

Northwest crop outlook normal in central districts

A Ninth District Federal Reserve crop report says Minnesota and nearby states will have mixed results. Central and southern Minnesota, eastern South Dakota, and parts of Michigan and Wisconsin may see normal crops, while northwestern Minnesota and western North Dakota to western South Dakota areas show below normal yields.

Minneapolis Minn Minnesota Dakotas Montana Ninth Districtederal Reserve Bank Dakolia Michigan Wisconsin North Dakota South Dakota

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Say Perisho U. S G. Cherry Farmers’ Non-Partisan League M. D Riley Felix Ashcroft State Board OF Health Mrs. N. Nielson Florence, S. D Dayisan Wasinston Tns Luifery Lou Thy Daly Lobo USS DGG “Res TG Cort Cvgte RGR Legion OF Hoover Darkies Delight ASK Pomer Council Federal Bank B. A. Meisenhofedr Kenmare Meisenholder Ontario Wis Malls FL i Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio J. J. Cheney & CO
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