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Newspaper

Mitchell Capital

Location

Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America

Date

Mar 22, 1917

Page

6

War of kings and pawns frames Steiner speech

Dr. Ludwig A Steiner of Grinnell College spoke at First Methodist Church arguing there will be no human gains from war. He urged American unity, warned against hyphenated allegiance, and said America must enter World War to safeguard humanity. The packed audience greeted his cautious, pro American analysis with applause.

Europe Bhdwed A. Steiner Grinnell College Ifst Methodist Church Steiner Germi Plattsburg Washington, D. C Congress Frace Germany United States America Austria Prussia Alsace-Lorraine Bavaria France Wales Scotland Ireland Woodrow Wilson White House Webster Roosevelt Leonard A. Wood George Washington Budapest Hungary Ugland England Anuch Dr. Steiner Monic

Mitchell advances as opponent forfeits in South Dakota tourney

In Huron crowds pack stands as Mitchell reaches the second round by forfeit after Webster withdraws. Other first round results include Watertown 39 over Mt Vernon 7, Ca thage 26 over Jefferson 15, Aberdeen 87 over Pierre 26.

Life on a Chilean Fundo Described in Rey Carhart Letter

A Mitchell family member narrates a summer in Chile with the Smiths at Fundo Niagara. The account covers two adjoining farms of over ten thousand acres, clearing and burning to manage land, seasonal crops with wheat and grass, and pasture use. It notes 1400 residents on the fundo, home plots, piecework farming, ox-drawn carts, hand reaping, and Indian attire, with vivid scenes of dust, hill country, and ripe raspberries with cream at lunch.

Rey Raymond D. Carhart A. Fh. Carhart Mitchell, Rey Carhart Smith North America Dakota Wesleyan Wthel Shepherd Smith Farm Fundo Niagara Fundo J. J. Case Tecuma Tam Smith’ Sundo

Local notes from Mitchell area updates and visits

Marion Junction resident John Hofer returns home after weeks in hospital with a broken skull. Library reports new books by Osborne and Hollingworth. church services and Swedish language gathering announced. Farmers crowd attend union convention. Various local residents travel for business, funerals, and hospital matters as weather delays and train tardiness affect schedules.

John Hofer Marion Junction Wes der Wridky B. EB. Dean Little Son Iroquois GS. Barrett Union City Georgia Nanareunion Burnett G. T. Netson Wessington Sprit Methodist Hospital David Lovineer Khan Tielen Reeves Dakota Wesleyvar Melgian Relief Fund Hutterfield Earl Pealey Crankenness Owens Alfred Jomning Jéthan Yankton Sioux City Dakota Wesleyan iHuron Corsica Arthur H. B. Johnson HH. J. Mohr Belah George Plagmann Flossie Sloan Florence Victorine Schumacher D. F. Moran L. FB. Tilligoss S. Meikle Canton Beulah Meikle W. R. Hopson Presho Mitchell

Regimental Reorganization and Recruiting Efforts Amid War Strain

South Dakotans discuss mounting Ney Regiment as existing force is under strength. Fifth regiment units may transfer to form a complete cavalry squadron, with five or six days for final arrangements. Sioux Falls meeting attended by General Morris and officers, pay amid mobilization outlined, and local appeals urge Mitchell men to join the squadron.

Mpn Wit Department Wack Mehansehi Elsa Ned Kalis di W. A. Morris Radeal Wat 17 Hirs Cavalli Soa. N.og Wreettiar Armiyv Chitie Pippy Datas Tharusa Praonff Yorne Mei Mitchel Jolata Fil Stromesth

Milking Routine Described and School Funding Plea

The diary notes cows brought in for afternoon milking with calves confined then released to nurse before milking. The writer says calves aid milk yield and describes after milking the cows and calves are separated. He also discusses preparations for next school year and a plea for $5,000 annually for ten years to equip the institution.

Heldagar Sara

World series clash noted in local baseball preview

The fragment hints at a clash between the Moston and Heaokin teams from last fall's world series and mentions Canl Norton on a brief business trip. J. D. Utendorffer of the National Bank of Commerce in Sioux City visited Mitchell for business yesterday.

Moston Canl Norton Wuron Souris J. D. Utendorffer National Bank of Commerce Sioux City Mitchell

High cost of living linked to more divorces in county

Denitwood South Dakota reports the high cost of living as a factor in rising divorces. Lawrence county records show 34 divorce decrees granted in the six months ending March 10 in the state circuit court, far above the prior average of about three per month.

Denitwood S. D Lawrence County

Railcar Firms Hear Interstate Complaints Over Grain Shipments

Pierre and S D elevator companies accuse railroads of unfair treatment in furnishing grain cars. The Interstate Commerce Commission set April 6 for hearings to hear their arguments and evidence in support of their contentions.

Pierre S. D Stat Interstate Commerce Commission

State Immigration Department Sees Spring Move Affects Farmland

Pierre reports the State Immigration Department sorts the Indians into this state for spring. The movement was stated but delayed by 12 extended winter weather into mid March. The plan aims to settle lands for rental across the state, especially eastern Belle Fourche area, to supply a sugar refining plant. Rental demand rises statewide, with stronger demand in the east and extreme west.

Pierre S. M Mar Mineh Aussauni Tern Frere Belle Mourcle

Mitchell Voters Asked To Support Municipal Band Levy

Citizens consider a direct tax levy to fund a high standard municipal band. A petition seeks approval for a tax not exceeding one mill yearly on city property to provide free concerts, replacing current $2,000 city support. If approved, the issue may appear on spring ballots.

Mitchell Phus Cil

Chaplain Guy Squire Receives Warm Homecoming in Wossington

Chaplain Guy P. Sawire returns from border service with the fourth regiment to a rousing reception. A banquet and reception honor him with strong turnout from local citizens and friends. He is Congregational and plans to resume active ministry in the near future.

Cay Squire Wossington Springs S. Die

Arrest Eleven as Bootleggers Strike in Wessington

In Wessington South Dakota Detective Larson of Sioux City aided a long pursuit of a bootlegging ring. The operation led to eleven arrests and the seizing of whiskey and intoxicants from a downtown pharmacy. Prominent men W He and Os uck were jailed to await hearings.

W. He Osuck

Disrupted Milwaukee Rail Freight Amid Strike Delays

Orders received by level offices of the Milwaukee and Gintha redroads to accept perishables cannot reach destinations before tomorrows freight cutoff. Most rail lines are idle with no through tickets valid. Freight shipments face delays as trains move slowly or halt during the strike, complicating perishables and shipments.

Milwaukee and Gintha Redroads Ff Othek Tomar Gyonineg Werepinto Thom Cnberge Freizghis

Custer deputy hunts elk at game preserve amid confusion

A deputy state game warden reports a recurring herd issue near Custer and Sprites while monitoring elk and other wildlife. The scene describes a large herd, unusual activity, and ongoing efforts to locate and protect animals within the preserve boundaries.

Custer

Seingtom Officials Seek Testimony On Will

Officials in Seingtom and Line ain coordinate to compel Ey nw Whi to testify in Spokane regarding a will disposing of a large estate. Investigators seek evidence to validate the will amid a wider probe into related beneficiaries and parties.

Ieystane Spolana Wai Nave Tits Gwenton Moe Spokane

Oil Drilling Near Watertown Prompts Local Stakes

Near Watertown drilling resumes as Man Weavey and associates push tests in the region. They aim to strike oil in hopes of substantial fields, with plans to sink wells in South Dakota where indicators are reported.

South Store Veryay & Pennsylvan Oh Weaver Iso Fh South Dakota

Rural credit association formed amid new federal act

A rural credit society was organized by farmers in Omaha Nebraska under a new federal act. The loans requested totaled 45,200 dollars with more than 42,000 subscribed and about 2,505 pledged. Elected officers included president Glees, vice president Jacob Aa, and secretary-treasurer J. W. He gevers.

CMP YS Warner Federal Loan Bank Omaha Neb Steck Pro LGD Fee

Aid appeals from O1 town as toothache spreads

In Jolk county the town of Onaka faces widespread dental distress with cries for aid. A dentist aims to visit and profit, while residents seek a resident physician. Creamery expert Kimball Glanver from Bridgewater plans to open a local creamery in a secured building to supply a farmers market.

Onaka Jolk Onalka New Mimbala Chambery Kimball S D P. TD. Glanver Bridgewater

Minnesota lawmakers weigh state bank guaranty law impact

Dakota Pierre, S$ D.aniiner J. L. Wingfield wrote after a trip to Minnesota that he appeared before a legislative committee explaining the state bank guaranty law and noting Minnesota lawmakers have a similar bill to consider.

Dakota Pierre Aniiner J. L. Wingfield Minnesota

Snowbound Northwest Faces Widespread Disruption

Snowstorms paralyze the northwest with six to twelve inch drifts. Rail service halted as lines choke under record snowfall. Passengers stranded. Milwaukee, Chicago areas report heavy accumulations and canceled trips.

Union elects officers at convention in Mitchell

Members of the state union convened in Mitchell for an annual meeting. J. Gilifeel Inispe and others were elected to the executive board while the convention planned to hold the next gathering on the first Tuesday in November in Mitchell. Members remained in Mitchell awaiting new directions amid blockade and social pace.

Srr Wils SS Henight Aiouiiers Witea Miteliweit Iid Ciro Jenni Sons Iee Looints Secrvetinxelteisurer Vivian Iverson Bonesteal Wieck Bredheyn Dopp Aod aod 1D, Sy aa nGig_OL Adora © Board of natsisy J. Gilifeel Meibas Ana Chis Alexand Leoni Mitchel Dhe Mitehead

Pheasants Found Frozen Across South Dakota

South Dakota investigators report many Chinese pheasants released six years ago are frozen dead across the state after a severe winter. A pair released near Carpenter hatched a covey, then others formed in wooded areas. Many coveys observed feeding on nearby farms have frozen to death along with native prairie chickens remaining in the region.

Raymound South Dakota Rd. Eberts Farm Carpenter

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