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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1916
Page
2
A unsigned critique argues the July law forces National Guard to federal service, stripping state control and risking drafting of militiamen who refused the oath. It defends guardsmen against cruelty and questions conscription, claiming constitutional rights and civic liberty.
Analysis argues media panic over infantile paralysis is excessive. It cites New York death totals, census data, and comparisons to nine major diseases, noting NYC mortality is far lower than other risks and urging calmer public perception.
The speaker argues it would be foolish to imprison a man for refusing to surrender his rights due to an act of congress. If tested, courts could rule the law, not the Guardsmen, is at fault.
In Deadwood South Dakota the Black Hills national forest sees unusually strong demand for grazing privileges due to two wet springs. Supervisor Kelleter will re allot ranges to give equal access and utilize under grazed areas. A special expert on poisonous forage plants will inspect and report, though little of this nature is currently found.
The seventh annual Hutchinson County Sunday School association convention will be held in Wittenberg South Dakota on July 29 and 30. George W. Miller of Huron general secretary of the state association is expected to attend and speak, with other county and state Sunday school workers to deliver addresses.
We thank friends and neighbors for assistance sympathy and flowers during the sickness and death of our beloved son and brother Fred Paulsen and family.
Mitchell and surrounding area activity includes visits and arrivals from Paul Ford of Chelan to join Mrs. Ford, patent recipients in South Dakota, Dakota Wesleyan summer sessions closing, a band concert on the court house lawn, a marriage license for Clarence Holden and Minnie Metzner, and local moves and visits by residents, with military and civic notes.
In Fall River county state circuit court the case state versus Lem Bingham, a Hot Springs figure, on jury bribing charges linked to a local trial, was continued to the November term for trial. An investigation by Attorney General C G Caldwell triggered the arrest. other arrests were anticipated but not yet reported.
A flying suffrage squad led by Dr Effie McColum Jones and Elsie V Benedict will begin in Sioux Falls on July 24. They will travel through Chamberlain and Oacoma toward the Black Hills, then return to the east by way of Pierre and other cities.
A. L. Freelove repairs the Weisner farm assets after purchase while Herbert Freelove aids harvest. H. M. Jensen ships 800 pounds of twine for a large grain harvest. Gordon Iseminger takes a job in W. Arnolds shop as Kennebec bank sees consolidation with two banks leaving. R. D. Johnson leaves Kennebec State Bank for Belvidere State Bank. Casual visits include Mrs. Winn Williamson and Catherine Lice to Mitchell to see a circus.
Howard Shoop returned from St Paul with one hundred head of cattle shipped to Vivian this season. Eirnest Howlan advances line work at Vivian Ft. Pierre Telephone. Mitchell visitors include Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Tyler and Mrs. Alek Lawrence visiting A. B. Tyler, Earl Merritt and Chas. Lawrence. Mrs. Errol Wreeman’s party arrives from Sturgis to stay with the McWhirter family, joined by sister Miss Gladine McWhirter. Mesdames II. Conklin and D. C. Conklin return from Gann Valley with nephews Clif and Beverly Strazier. J. O. Jerman and Lake Whitmer of Anthon, Iowa, guests at S. D. McLarnan as tourists head to the Black Hills and Colorado Springs.
A large number of farmers in Presho are cutting small grain this week and expect to shock or stock the rest next week. The crop is reported to be best in years with a possibly higher total yield than last year due to fuller grain and better per acre yields.
Mrs. Jim Rousch and children from Nebraska visit relatives and friends. Mrs. Johnson arrives from Canton to visit daughter Mrs. Fred Williams. George Houston and family of Ft. Pierre are guests at the Bay Houston. Mr. and Mrs. Colson return to Omaha after visiting Linton. Mrs. Dixson of Ft. Dodge stays with sister-in-law Mrs. John Ryan. Mrs. R. W. Woodley returns from Lennox S C after an operation and visits Canton. Mrs. W. D. Bowers and daughter Margerite visit friends. A H Tobiasson drives them home with Thayer Hornby along for a few days.
Forest Fry left for Rock Island after two weeks with his sister Mrs. M L Lucas. David Malone returned from Run ning Water. Mr and Mrs Braunersr author formerly lived here came from Bennett county to attend to local business. Mrs J R Quass hosted her sister Miss Hope Jennings of Rapid City and sister in law Mrs C Jennings of Dubuque. Mrs Edward Saxer went home to Rapid City after weeks with her son and daughter A M and Mrs Henry Diehl. IL Townsend traveled east for a business trip and returned Thursday.
Mr and Mrs J E B Stanley visit relatives around Mitchell. Mr and Mrs Joe Dodge stay in Mitchell for medical treatment. Geo Schmitt Sr secured a decree of divorce in court here Tuesday on grounds of desertion. Mr and Mrs Carl Gammon and little Ruth attended Ringling’s circus at Mitchell Wednesday.
Data from the 1915 census shows residents paid nearly eight million dollars for insurance including fire life and accident cover. Per capita outlay runs about twelve dollars. Fire insurers report higher premium income in 1915 at 3.12 million with 1.46 million in losses, up from 1914.
The 1916 South Dakota State Fair in Huron features extensive premiums across livestock. The horse division offers over 5000 in premiums plus special awards from the Percheron Society of America and the Shire Horse Society of Great Britain. Cattle premiums total 5326 with top breeding associations providing specials. Sheep premiums increase with four breeders associations contributing about 1300. Swine premiums near 3000 with Poland China futurity drawing 31 entries and other associations offering specials. Boys and girls pig club contest awards reach 100. Poultry department also reports progress.
In a tightly contested Mitchell County club match W R Ronald beat Paul M Young 4 up with 3 to play to claim the handicap championship. Ronald finished 44 for the first nine and 42 for the second, while Young carded 83 first and 79 second, highlighting precise iron play and steady putting.
Roswell South Dakota George Carse a local pharmacist was held for trial after a preliminary hearing He must face circuit court in September and remains free on a 200 bond awaiting trial
Julius Haffner barricaded in his residence with a revolver after beating his wife and forcing a doctor to sign a false injury affidavit. Sheriff Owens and Patrolman Walter Newman forced entry at dawn, arresting him. wife later visited court, possible complaint to be filed. Haffner, a machinist at Milwaukee roundhouse, had previous quarrels with his wife.
S. D. Dimock and Fred Wright fell thirty feet when their work platform broke during painting at a local grain elevator. Wright suffered a broken shoulder and multiple injuries. Beyerle sustained facial and bodily wounds. Witnesses believed both men died before rescue arrived.
Merdeen reports from northern South Dakota note corn and alfalfa thriving despite pessimism over wheat. Farmers may weather the year well, even with a possible wheat crop failure looming.
The state holds a 320 acre tract near Piedmont after escheat. The land was the estate of Bryan Kehoe who died without heirs, transferring ownership to the state.
Examinations of the U S forest service re seeding in Dumont South Dakota show higher success this year than expected. The program has sown seed in burned areas for ten years placing seeds a foot deep and monitoring growth closely.
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