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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1917
Page
3
A faltering fundraising plea requests immediate 1400 dollars for the Salvation Army campaign. The fragmentary text lists various donations and references the appeal's urgency, urging readers to send contributions to the Salvation Army fund.
The Mitchell Streetcar Company reports a new motor will soon be put into operation when weather permits. The old motor caused trouble, it has been replaced with a new one ordered to restore service. Officials announce the motor’s arrival and improvement plan.
The fragment notes duties for piling the eo and enclosing the car for its initial main. It states one person will supervise and expects a first trip to MORIN if the snow clears, while track delays may occur.
Fragmentary report describes a horse theft and suspected trading involving Morgan and others. Disparate names and garbled phrases indicate a court hearing and a Saturday morning discovery, with an unclear sequence of events and missing details. The piece mentions horses, a \"Somerset\" timeframe, and local officials, but transport of specifics is impossible from the damaged text.
The Cornell Glee Club will perform on April 13, touring from Iowa to South Dakota. The event, part of a spring concert circuit, is expected to attract local audiences at the Methodist church hall in Mitchell.
Authorities report a man died this morning in Central City park’s Wandstand after a revolver incident. The dead man, identified as Volver Hes, was found with a pistol near the scene and investigators believe foul play is unlikely while an apparent mental health lapse is suspected.
Executives of Dakota Wesleyan met this afternoon to discuss methods to secure more students. Dr. W D Schemmerhorm, the new president, chaired the session and outlined a summer campaign. Attendees included Methodist district superintendents, trustees, and Bishop Charles Bayard Mitchell who supports the effort. Plans call for a thorough campaign expected to substantially grow the student body.
London reports ministers to Greece of the Entente Allies have warned Athens that a shipment of wheat bound for Piraeus begins today. The wheat admission indicates the effect of the Adlipal Muckade, in force for weeks.
Secretary Daniels ordered naval commandants and recruiting stations to prepare for women in actual naval service. The Judge Advocate General ruled women may be enlisted under the laws, with shore assignments and roles such as clerical work and radio telegraphy to free men for fleet duty.
Immediate in hasty action on railroad control was demanded today by labor leaders and workers before a congressional committee studying the issue. Union Pacific directors voiced opposition as the panel weighs how federal control could affect development and property.
A chaotic scene unfolds as General Sulliomitingit is arrested by hastily armed soldiers. Deputies and Kerensky intervene to prevent execution. the mob degrades the former war minister, who is then led away in disgrace. Countess Klein Michael suspected as German spy found hidden at the Chinese legation and taken into custody.
Snow blockade across the northwest eased today as many lines opened. The Gost line and Aberdeen line restored traffic. Milwaukee and Omaha routes resumed with special trains aiding marooned passengers. East and west communications reported on time. mail service to return to normal after days of disruption.
In Central City Nebraska a man named Huss shot his wife after returning from a tabernacle service. She was wounded and he then died by self-inflicted action, leaving the wife in a precarious condition.
Berlin daily Vorwarts questions freedom across nations and weighs Prussia versus Germany in a exchange over Bethman-Hollweg. The piece accuses the chancellor of aligning with Russia to the detriment of Germany. South Daropa switches to cash basis funding as of March. The state plans to retire about $230,000 in warrants by March 26, leaving treasury cash.
Anna Spears and James Spears defaulted on a mortgage dated February 2 1912 held by M J Webber of Mitchell South Dakota. The property in Davison County is described as part of section 10 township 108 range 60 with a public sale set at the Mitchell courthouse front door.
Pierre South Dakota farmer W Buel near McIntosh shipped wild hay this winter from a quarter section. He was paid 900 dollars for the product when loaded on the cars at his home station. The hay came from native growth with no cultivation, representing harvesting and loading expenses only.
Notice is given by the administrator of the estate of Phoebe Wilson deceased to creditors and all persons having claims to exhibit them with vouchers within six months after the first publication at Mitchell in Davison County South Dakota. Dated March 29 1817. Charles W Willson Administrator.
In Davison County South Dakota County Court notices the time April 7 1917 10:00 a m at Mitchell Court House for proving the will of Clara A Lukens deceased and for petition for probate and issuance of letters testamentary any interested party may appear to contest the same Dated Mitchell South Dakota March 19 1917 By Judge Thompson and Clerk S Cattrell
Louise Weepie executrix of Joseph Weepie estate will privately sell parcels in Ethan Davison County South Dakota on or after April 7 1917. Cash on confirmation and deed delivery. Written bids due at residence in Hthan Davison County. March 14 1917.
The Canadian government proposes 160 acres of land as a homestead to men who assist in grain production. Eligible workers receive reduced residency requirements and a wage of 2000 dollars, plus paid travel from St Paul and Duluth. Application details via M. J. Johnstone, Drawer 197, Watertown SD.
Ottawa introduces a labor incentive to attract workers to Western Canada. Farm hands joining Canadian farms will receive 160 acres with title possible after two years of residence and work. The program aims to fill a 30 thousand worker shortfall for 1917 amid wartime demand.
Chicago Illinois Union Stock Yards reports show swine prices rising with receipts near 4000. Pigs traded from 10.60 to 13.75, light to heavy classes at 14.25 to 16.20, roughs around 14.60 to 14.70. Cattle receipts reached 17000 with native beef steers 9.25 to 12.65, westerns 6.80 to 9. Soffers and feeders 5.75 to 10.85, cows and heifers 10.50 to 15.00. Sheep receipts 15000 and market weak with wethers 11.20 to 12.70 and lambs 12.75 to 15.25.
SEHOUN CITY SPOCK MARKET Sioux City Iowa hog receipts 8000 market steady with light prices 14.10 to 14.60, heavy 14.45 to 14.60, pigs 10.00 to 12.00. Cattle receipts 8000 market lower beef steers 10.50 to 12.00 butchers 9.00 to 10.50 fat cows 11.00 to 15.50 stockers 7.00 to 9.50 calves 7.00 to 9.50. Sheep receipts 1000 market steady muttons 12.00 to 18.25 wethers 11.50 to 12.50 Ewes 10.50 to 11.50 lambs 13.00 to 14.50. Range of hog prices shows weekly shifts with Tuesday up 5 to 10 cents, cattle and sheep following an uptick trend as buyers purchase freely.
Minneapolis market reports show varied bids for wheat corn and oats with No 1 hard wheat around 2.01 2.02 and No 1 northern about 1.90 1.96 while durum and durum arrive prices push near 2.04 2.06 and May July and September futures listed. Corn No 3 yellow trades around 1.10 1.13 4 and No 4 yellow near 1.08 1.094 with oats No 2 white around 0.64 1 4 and rye around 1.49 to 1.60 in the market brief.
Receipts totaling 2,300 cattle and 300 sheep show a steady market. Cattle range $14.25 to $14.70 for cattle, $5.50 to $11.50 for steers, $6.00 to $9.00 for cows and heifers, $5.00 to $12.75 for calves, and $4.00 to $58.50 for stockers and feeders. Lambs bring $8.00 to $14.25, wethers $6.00 to $11.00, and ewes $5.50 to $11.25.
New York City receipts total 4,040 with creamery grade 41 1 2 to 42 cents. Firsts range from 38 1 4 to 41 cents and seconds from 35 1 2 to 38 cents.
Washington D C garden experts of the USDA split vegetables into warm and cold categories. Plant cool season crops such as lettuce radish parsley beets turnips cabbage carrots peas and onions when peach and plum trees bloom. Warm season crops cucumbers beans sweet corn pumpkin and squash go in after apple trees bloom. Radish and lettuce mature fastest in 6 to 9 weeks. corn 11 to 13 weeks. potatoes 15 to 16 weeks. Lettuce equals the hay crop in value to the garden.
The article outlines soil needs for various vegetables and advises on manures and irrigation. It argues a well managed back yard garden is profitable for health and family enjoyment, urging tidy home grounds and cultivation of crops to replace weeds. It cites Pliny the Elder to stress deep digging and thorough manuring.
Aberdeen will host the South Dakota Sunday School association state convention May 1 2 3 with an expected 800 delegates and visitors. Noted figures include W C Pearce Chicago Professor George I Robinson LLC D D Chicago George W Miller Huron L W Robinson Parker and others.
The board of regents announced the Northern Normal and Industrial School faculty for the coming year. Most teachers were reelected, including president Willis B. Johnson, with only minor changes. J. T. Glenn succeeds H. C. Johnson as normal superintendent and city schools head. Bert J. Kenega of Webster and Mabel Shinn, recent graduate, are new additions, bringing total faculty to forty three.
Reports from western South Dakota indicate cattle feed is nearly exhausted as ranchers spread out stock over the past years. A prolonged cold winter with no thaw from December to March forced heavier use of feed and reduced grazing on the prairie, predicting heavier livestock losses than in recent years.
Funeral services for Mabel Ellen Baker aged four months and 12 days were held Sunday March 18 at 1 PM in Farwell church conducted by Rev J W C Leake. A large crowd attended and interment was in Farwell cemetery. Mr and Mrs E J Baker and their son Everett mourn the loss. The Farwell community extends sympathy to the family.
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