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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1917
Page
4
The county seeks a Liberty Loan of 450000 dollars with likely oversubscription as bankers and ward committees report progress across Mitchell. Final county totals and subscribers are listed, showing numerous individuals, banks, and businesses backing the issue.
Notre Dame academy held its graduation at the city hall with nearly 30 students earning diplomas and certificates. Rev. Jas Goggin addressed Catholic education’s value while awards honored eight high school grads and multiple prize recipients among the 415 parochial graduates.
The music department conferred an academic diploma on Miss Mildred Marile Broner. The valedictory was delivered by Miss Agnes Reed.
The South Dakota supreme court dismisses Nellie AL Claipman v Hill and Greene after an 18 year fight begun in Pennington county. Initiated in 1899 as a preplevin suit for possession of a herd of Hereford cattle, the case went to the high court three times. two defendants have since died.
Secretary Baker tempered confidence in Fort Snelling as the preferred cantonment for the new regional draft army. Minneapolis and St Paul papers report shifting tone as War Department decisions loom, with local boosters hopeful the site remains under consideration and a ruling expected early next week.
Mitchell local Red Cross seeks 1000 members to support war relief and medical supplies for soldiers. Local workers urge women to join now, noting the chapter's link to the national society led by the president. Chicago campaigns for 100000 members as other cities push similar goals.
Max B Kannowski superintendent of parks urges fall pruning just before leaf fall. He notes sap loss is minimal then and cautions against removing too much wood at once. Remove dead branches promptly and cut diseased limbs back at least six inches.
A guide emphasizes cutting as close to the trunk as possible and making AW cuts parallel to the stem. It warns against excessive emphasis on the point and suggests applying a coating of White lead, tar, and resin to wounds over two inches to prevent disease and protect from weather.
Officers of the First South Dakota cavalry including Gaph Barnson and Lieutenants Fred J Meyer and Walter J Robin assemble at Watertown June 14 for a 24 hour training and election of hive officers. Adjutant General Morris and Col Husleiby direct drills. South Dakota Fourth Infantry and First Cavalry called out July 15 for two weeks at home then mobilization camp. Branson returns from Watertown with appointment of J Lbones as first sergeant and several sergeants chosen.
Meyers won the interstate trophy at the state shooting tournament in Alexandria, breaking 98 of 100 clay pigeons and earning a spot in the Grand American Handicap in Genoa. CG M Buchanan of Sioux Falls took first in the state event after a three way tie and two shoot offs, while Ray Chase posted the best two day average.
Frank J. Purdy, former Senate serjeant at arms, says officials expect the war to last at least three years and fear a revolution in Germany or Austria. Draft plans call for 500000 men with 150000 filling vacancies and 300000 conscripts. Purdy notes Mitchell residents hear war talk and praises South Dakota as home.
Montana reports 384 war volunteers toward a 752 man quota for the regular army after the latest recruiting push. The state is described as contributing heavily to meet national needs in the ongoing draft effort.
Tar bara Bear died at her Milbank home aged 87 after bearing seventeen children, twelve living. Her family, among Grant county’s early pioneers, moved to the region when it was wilderness. Her husband died last year at 96. One child, Henry Bear, lives in Dodge Center, Minnesota.
Washington June 9 The treasury reports loans totaling 8 million dollars to Serbia and 87500000 dollars to Great Britain.
Dickson, longtime president of Mitchell Wrait Saint Greeters, dissolves interests to form Dickson Pratt Company in Spencer. Mitchell will lose families as Dickson relocates, taking leadership roles elsewhere. new firm plans three warehouses and a fruit and grocery specialty division.
Horace Jones son of Mr and Mrs Elias Jones recently graduated from State college of Brookings and has been accepted for entrance into an aviation school leading to a commission in the U S Army officers reserve corps. The entrance exam included a chalk line barefoot test with eyes closed. Other graduates accepted include Larry Smith of Miller and Ralph Johnson of Stetland South Dakota.
Red Cross classes including first aid home dietetics nurses dressings and elementary hygiene will start once enough students register. Meeting Monday evening at the post office building room 6 to outline course requirements and enroll participants. Mayor Wells reports Red Cross war fund drive and Red Cross Week June 22 to 25 with plans to appoint a local representative.
Wm M Smith, county Liberty Loan chair, reports 437 subscribers in the Friday Republican list from Davison County. Subscriptions range from 50 to 10,000 dollars, with Mitchell residents well ahead of Sioux City totals. Smith aims to raise one seventh of 700 million shortfall daily as the county hopes to set a record with strong war support.
The annual old settlers picnic and celebration in northern Tiand county is scheduled for June 16 in a grove several miles from here. Miller resident Vartan Bushfield, a noted reading orator, will deliver the chief address as amusements and entertainment are arranged for attendees.
The report notes improved corn prospects across the state with higher than last year’s acreage and hopes for a bountiful harvest. Wheat, oats, and other crops show mixed conditions, while farmers in Aberdeen and North Dakota areas report varying yields. Community gatherings discussed seed transfers and keeping peace among gardeners and poultry producers as planting progresses.
The Cannon Ball Coal Company manager claims eastern mine coal faces prohibitive freight in South Dakota and nearby states. He cites 2.25 per ton to Mitchell from India and 8.25 to Alexandria 12 miles farther, with no published rates to farther points. He argues small towns lose tariffs and local shipments amid railroad rate practices.
A large group of South Dakota editors will travel from Ruskin park to Mitchell on June 20 for a luncheon and motor tour hosted by Senator R. K. Dowdell and B. W. H. Millard. Dowdell expects about 75 percent of attendees to attend events in downtown Mitchell with a Chamber of Commerce program and sports and entertainment at Foresthure recreation center.
A long discussion in a local column imagines a feud between residents raising chickens and others tending city gardens. The piece notes police chief Pred Donaldson and references guidance from the American Poultry Association, land grant colleges, bankers, and the agriculture department urging thrift and self sufficiency amid wartime concerns.
Thirty members of the Masonic and Eastern Star orders left by Milwaukee Road last night for Hot Springs South Carolina for the annual grand lodge sessions. The party will travel via Rapid City and Wapiti City with plans for side trips and a few entertainments for delegates amid wartime restrictions. Mitchell attendees include Mrs Clarence H Johnston and others. additional out of town travelers are listed from Bridgewater Wagner and Mt Vernon.
A joint Institute for teachers opens Monday morning at Dakota Wesleyan College under Dr W D Patterson. Counties include Aurora Brule Davison Hanson Hutele Inson Ileranth Lyman and Sanborn. The regular six week summer session begins Monday with registration at the college. The first general assembly meets at Serencre tall at 2 o clock Monday. Miss Cora Mel Patten of Chicago appears with readings and films.
Simple ceremonies mark Old Glory flying from a 41 foot pole atop Perry Peak 6 000 feet above sea level. The flagstaff withstands fierce winds and a sun salute was fired as the flag rose, declaring the summit a notable display between the Rockies and the Alps. Summit, June 1. More butter shipped by Summit dairy Wednesday under new butter maker Christ Nelson of Brookings. The creamery is fully operable and thriving after overhaul to improve conditions.
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