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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1917
Page
7
Poem fragment evokes shared flag symbolism and patriotic imagery with references to drums fife and sky blessing. It contrasts national pride and personal hope, suggesting unity across banners and ideals in a ceremonial tone.
Joseph Hejl aged 20 a farmer living near Yankton S D died today from a self inflicted gunshot wound suffered last night on his farm The discharge blew the man's head off No motive for the deed is known
A special election set for March 27 will put the plan to consolidate three school districts including Hayti to voters. If approved a central school would be built in Hayti while other district schools would be abandoned. Freeman grain dealer K K Hofe has awarded the contract to build a new elevator, giving Freeman six modern grain elevators to handle the expected large local grain crop this season.
The South Dakota railroad board, after a hearing, orders Dakota Central Telephone and Grant County Telephone to connect exchanges. This merger will let Grant County patrons send and receive long distance messages over Dakota Central lines, a service previously unavailable to them.
Aberdeen South Dakota prepares an Egg Day on April 25 when local merchants will provide farmers with $1200 worth of thoroughbred egg settings. Poultry experts will give talks as part of the event, which has already raised over $1200 in contributions.
In Wagener South Dakota during rehearsals for a home talent show the villain Isadore Rieffel, a well known young man, was accidentally shot in the right hand by the hero who mistook a blank for a live cartridge. The incident occurred when a ball cartridge was fired at the villain instead of the intended blank.
South Dakota supreme court rejects George W. Egan’s bid for reinstatement citing certificates suggesting he planned to move to Illinois. The decision emphasizes eligibility to practice in this state, not Illinois, and leaves the circuit ruling in the county seat contest case intact with Burke favored after a split court.
W McClinton superintendent of public schools was chosen to be the first president of the Mitchell Chamber of Commerce at a luncheon at the Widmann hotel. Lauritz Miller became vice president and L S Vickers treasurer. J Fellow remains secretary. Directors set two and one year terms and planned incorporation and dissolution of the old Commercial club.
Mitchell daily notes record visits from Danforth of Alexandria and other travelers, court matters, library actions, church services, debates, and weather effects. Several officials from Mason City visit, local clubs plan summer institutes, and changes to schedules and events are noted. Brookings boasts strong bank deposits as a regional wealth fact.
The administrator of Phoebe Wilson deceased invites all creditors and claimants to present their claims with vouchers within six months of first publication. Mail or deliver to Mitchell City in Davison County South Dakota. Dated March 19 1917. Charles W Wilson administrator.
Paris and Berlin dispatches examine Hindenburg's strategic retreat as potentially a planned repositioning to shorten the front and conserve reserves. The writer argues the move may signal weakness but is a calculated tactic to set up a new battle line while keeping reserves intact.
Vermillion city officials place a bond question on the April 17 municipal ballot to fund a permanent headquarters for the local volunteer fire department. The proposal asks voters to authorize issuing ten thousand dollars in bonds for construction.
Stockholders in Lake Preston Co-Operative Elevator company vote to build a new city elevator with 30 000 bushel capacity. Construction to start early in the season.
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