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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1917
Page
5
A Madison boy scout camp ended unexpectedly as leaders and youths departed amid confusion and tension. Officials claim safety concerns and health issues drove the decision, with multiple leaders present and plans for next steps unclear.
In Des Moines the list of approved sites for divisions is set, including North Dakota and Minnesota areas. The plan references a cantoment effort with site designations and a district focus, noting a thirteenth district context and dates near March.
A water main issue Thursday afternoon caused mains to fail for about twenty four hours, leaving streets and businesses without service. A large delegation from Wessington Springs led by Bre Dunham and B Olmstead of the Wessington Junior College spoke in support of the college and its upcoming commencement, with mayoral comments noting the response and recovery efforts.
Chamberlain is A HE Wilson and children visiting with Mrs Wilsons family including Mrs M J Johnston and kin. Peter B Dirks arrived in Oham on Monday night after several months away. She res yal Saranac Lake NY for the month. Hiss Ruth.
Reading through Mitchell area notes, residents report visits, travel, and community events. Names such as Miss Vhed Calhint and Mrs. Swan Nelson appear among local social notices and hotel stays. Community planning includes park improvements, hospital additions, and a Chamber of Commerce meeting discussing park work costs and citizen calls for support.
Washington June 9 with only one week remaining to subscribe the Liberty Loan subscriptions must reach 1 600 000 000 a day to meet the 600 000 000 goal the daily average has been only 54 000 au0 The treasury machinery with its federal reserve banks is working at top speed to mobilize participation in the loan and bolster the figures.
The government moved to secure a large coastal installation as part of a wartime project. Secretary Welton indicated the site would be prepared to house a major military operation, with top officials pursuing access to Washington and securing audience with key figures.
South Dakota express rate case reaches final federal ruling amid long legal fight. Sioux City jobbers urged a 9 to 900 percent rate hike claiming discrimination against Aberdeen Mitchel Watertown and Yankton. Court orders and fines shaped the battle with carriers delaying amid contempt threats.
The decision is a sweeping victory for pe fepa and a setback for Sioux Veoluieaily, affecting Jealous Bedia and others. It bans multiple schedules within the state, raising prices as the territory tributary to the robbing enters the state, with an anticipated anti Sioux movement.
The article notes a guard training event in Deming involving the S D guard and mentions trainers and locations across the region. It references training periods and places including California and Mexico, with scattered names and dates.
Fragmentary OCR presents an 1800s poem by Thomas Whiteonmile Tiley on the flag and its meaning. It references a line about Glory and the flag’s symbolism as it rises from a steeple or drapes over fields, with imagery of blood red stars and the flag's enduring name.
A speech by New York’s National Child Labor Committee secretary condemns wartime child labor relaxations. He cites Vermont and New York measures, warns against allowing the war to justify lowering protections, and urges steadfast standards to keep children safe for America’s future.
Washington reports say the Senate naval committee will probe alleged inferior detonating charges in naval shells. Secretary Daniels directs Rear Admiral Vining, Captain Twine and Captain Stennis to testify as officials seek to determine how confidential ordnance information was disclosed to a writer.
Washington June 12 War department orders 70,000 more recruits to raise the regular army to 800,000 by June 30. It also seeks 45,000 for new infantry and field artillery regiments and 26,000 additional recruits for earliest practicable dates to fill vacancies. The move aims to sustain wartime strength.
A rare 42 percent wheat payment issued in northeastern South Dakota awarded Christenson in Grant County near Albee. The check totaled 9 005 dollars and covered nearly 350 bushels at a rate of 2.23 dollars per bushel as part of the treasurers’ support program.
Millittiis and Boenedier brothers of Millbank report their Western Canada farming equipment business remains brisk. They state fire threats and a world fodder shortage have pushed demand higher, nearly doubling output from the previous year and lifting prices for all types of implements.
The Dedand area women formed a Dedand Red Cross unit and elected officers. Chairman Mr. Po Brown, vice chair Mrs. Bo Jarnott, secretary Mrs. J Willis, treasurer Mrs. Adil) Gams. A dime 28 drive will fund raise for the Red Cross.
J P Burke PoP Parish and a hired man were riding in a car on a highway when a lightning bolt struck the vehicle starting a fire. All three were knocked unconscious but seemed to recover, though reports say they were later in worse condition.
Canton reports Harry Cooper, a young man, detained by Lincoln county authorities on charges of assault with intent to murder Jacobson. After a pool hall quarrel, Cooper allegedly pursued Jacobson with an iron bar, vowing to spend life in prison to kill him, before being captured near the South Dakota line.
Washington June 22 the administration espionage bill was finally approved by the Senate without repeal and sent to the White House for the president’s signature. Provisions for newspaper censorship have been struck out and material dissemination in other respects has been made.
The Vermilion region reports a denial of a circulating claim that Lieut G Christy formerly of Vermillion was killed on the French front while serving with Canadian troops. His parents say he was badly wounded but recovering, and Canadian newspapers that claimed his death proved untrue. Christy was well known across South Dakota.
The piece argues that mothers should teach families to face trouble by planning and self reliance. It contrasts old charitable collections with modern, businesslike responsibility and independence, suggesting individuals can avoid help by foresight and proper preparation.
A promotional notice offering non surgical treatment for piles and cancer. Claims no hospital detention, guarantees satisfaction, and invites examinations with testimonials. Provides address at the corner of 8th and Phillips in Sioux Falls South Dakota.
In San Fernando on the island of Ticao a artesian well at 405 feet struck a vast water vein. Gas pressure projected water 80 feet into the air before flood risk forced controlled redirection through two pipes. Water reportedly soda-like with capronic acid, awaiting analysis. The veteran driller notes this Thaosland phenomenon as unique.
Earl Barnes gave six lectures on Jean Christophe at Pittsburgh under the University Extension Society. He argued life is shaped from ages twelve to eight een years and that genius thrives when it leaves routine. genius, he said, is solitary and cannot be merely respectable.
A chronometer aboard Shackleton's Antarctic voyage reportedly ran for two and a half years without a stop, gaining one minute, while stored near a blubber stove in Elephant Island huts. Sir Ernest Shackleton ordered his crew to shed belongings for a lighter march, discarding most items but keeping the watch and a few essentials.
Dr. George Edgar Vincent, president of the University of Minnesota and president-elect of the Rockefeller Foundation, spoke in Chicago on crowd psychology. He warned that some minds resemble bean shooters, loaded at one end and firing outward, and noted that only idiots and children are immune to hypnosis. He also quipped that a society suppressing obvious remarks would fill a whole block.
Waldemar Hitingen of New York presented a live silver fox to the Zoological Society of St. Louis. The animal, valued at 550 dollars, was quickly accepted amid thanks that may soon be revised. The fox will not eat ordinary food and will only take fresh eggs, which cost 60 cents a dozen in St. Louis.
A clipped dialogue contrasts care for wealth with a longing for loftier values. He dismisses riches as mere distraction while She intones a deeper spiritual weariness, suggesting fatigue with worldliness and a wish for nobler aims. The exchange hints at inner conflict and fatigue.
A Washington Senator contemplates whether additional sessions would yield useful material. Senator Bord gbum says extra sessions could provide material for productive future sessions, weighing the potential benefits for legislative work.
Fragmentary text discusses growth strength and power tied to holdings and rounds, with unclear names or places, suggesting a ceremonial or motivational note rather than a clear news event. The readable segment centers on rising, remaining risen, and collective holdings as source of power.
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