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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1917
Page
2
The state legislature killed three bills granting the railroad commissioners full power to regulate utilities in towns and cities. The writer urges that before such laws are enacted, the board must be formed from men qualified for the immense responsibility.
London dispatch reports Dr Wildbruch of the German Agricultural League criticizing Mr Gerard for closing his espionage office and accusing him of pressuring Germany toward war with the United States. The speech portrays Gerard as an undesirable citizen and warns against urging war before President Wilson acts.
A Philadelphia dispatch cites A D Anderson of Boston claiming inch length added to women's dresses costs the shoe industry ten million dollars yearly. Delegates to a Pennsylvania Retail Shoe Dealers association meeting were urged to cooperate with designers to keep short skirts in fashion. The piece condemns fashion-driven leather demand and urges women to boycott exploiters by wearing longer skirts.
Berlin reports Germany will abandon Zeppelin raids against England. The Republican praised the move as long overdue. The raids harmed civilians, provoked retaliatory attacks on German towns, and fanned British hatred, hindering peace talks. The piece also rejects claims that Ambassador Gerard shared German war secrets with Britain.
The text notes Gerard recently served as guest of honor at a Berlin dinner with top German officials. It suggests such honors would not occur if Gerard were an agent of the British Empire, implying possible suspicions about his role.
The article argues that Republican critics who push for war against Germany misread President Wilson. It asserts Wilson will defend American rights without rushing to war, seeking peace while upholding national dignity, and that the public should back his measured policy in the submarine crisis.
In New York City food shortages spark debate over exports and price controls. The New York World calls for using state power to seize food for fair distribution, while the Farmers Non-Partisan Political League pushes for state owned grain elevators and packing plants to foster free markets and curb monopolies. A Houston Post note adds a lighter aside about dancing versus hugging.
Supt J W McClinton left for Kansas City to attend a national meeting. Mitchell visitors include A R Schlosser and S W Brethorst. New park chief Max B Kannowski arrives from Ann Arbor. Notables attend stock sale and debates, while others travel for business and training. Deaths, visits, and society events fill the week.
Local news notes include visits from Mitchell residents Ruth Newcomb and Anna Easton, county commissioners in session with few actions, and a change of ownership at the Sanitary Grocery. Obituary for Nancy C. Bradley. court orders sale of real estate in Ethan. foreclosure notice for Anna and James Spears mortgage in Mitchell with sale set for March 31, 1917.
Harry Branson reports to South Dakota State College that a calf born at Bran son Riverview stock farm east of Mitchell weighs 125 12 pounds and is the largest calf at birth in the state and among the heaviest in the world. The Holstein pair descended from College Belle Wayne set state and world records as officials verify the measurements.
City engineer S H Smith and C J Loomer announce the formation of Smith and Loomer a civil engineering firm to open in March in the Western National bank building. Smith will remain city engineer with advisory duties Loomer will lead field work and devote full time to the business.
Roosevelt favors war if necessary, Bryan seeks peace if the country must fight. Wilson advocates a middle course, aiming for restraint and prudence amid mounting tension.
The administrator of Barbara Roth deceased notices creditors and claimants to exhibit their claims with vouchers within six months after first publication. Address for claims is 907 Ninth Ave Mitchell SD. Dated February 5 1917. Charles Roth administrator Estate of Barbara Roth Deceased.
The Bravteht family expresses gratitude to neighbors and friends for acts of kindness during the sickness and death of their daughter Hazel.
Fire started in a partition near a hard coal store completely destroyed the local drug store once run by Dr. Wilkins. The proprietor was away on a professional call when the blaze gutted the building. Estimated loss runs to 000 with 2,000 insurance.
The article details rising costs of beets cranberries rice onions cabbages corn and potatoes with potatoes tripling in wholesale price and onions ninefold in three years. Substitutes like rice macaroni prunes and peanut butter gain ground as House bills address labor and liquor regulations and migration commissioner powers amid ongoing state debates.
Dr Thomas Nicholson bishop of the Chicago area will marry Miss Nytyn G Riley head of Latin at Cornell Mount Vernon Iowa The wedding takes place June 19 Locust Street Methodist church Greencastle Bishop Homer C Stuntz of Omaha will preside assisted by the bride’s father Rev A T Riley The couple’s daughters Grace and Florence Nicholson will attend the wedding.
Pierre South Dakota reports that the estate of the late William Deering of Chicago led to a substantial inheritance tax draft of 000. The state tax commission notes increased receipts from July 1915 to date totaling 202881.97 including the Deering estate draft. The push to tax nonresidents on South Dakota property yields larger payments and supports equitable taxation. Workmen's Compensation Act likely to pass after years of advocacy and effort.
Two South Side youths Howard van Benthuysen and Max Black built a small wireless boat and ran a long relay that connected New York to Seattle and Los Angeles. The late night test linked cities from Columbus to Denver and St Louis, with messages delayed by amateur interference. The boys and their high power aerial demonstrated a capable, expanding station as they plan to complete their setup.
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