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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1916
Page
2
The piece argues alcohol is harmful, detailing French and British stance on soldier drinking, and contrasts German restraint. It discusses American Army expansion and questions the push for a larger force, warning that war fever invites costly mobilization and criticizing interventionist motives in Mexico.
Notice to creditors and all claimants against the estate of John Meyers deceased. Executrix Sarah E. Meyers requests claims with vouchers within six months of first publication. Claims to be presented at Spangler Haney in Mitchell South Dakota Davison County. Dated March 25 1916.
An advertisement promotes Dr King's New Life Pills as the best liver remedy. It claims the formula aids the liver, improves digestion, and causes no gripe or nausea while promising quick relief and urging readers to buy at 25 cents from their druggist.
Henry Haller, a U S cavalryman, recalls the Serbian retreat from Albania to the Adriatic, detailing mass death from cold and disease, harassment by Albanian peasants, scarce food, and heroic acts by weary soldiers and women. He cites a hanging of a Serb mother and notes rescue efforts by U S and Austrian prisoners and later support from Ambassador Page.
The Chicago Milwaukee and St. Paul Railway abandons steam in the mountains and uses electric power to operate 440 miles of main line spanning the divide. The project promises resource conservation, better schedules, smoother rides, and faster Pacific North Coast travel. Local ticket agents offer full information and literature.
The Sussex wreck prompts renewed critique of the submarine and its civilizability. The piece discusses mines as automatic killers, their threat to merchant shipping, and the lack of accountability by mine-using nations, framing the issue as a test of international law and the future of safe sea travel.
Sioux City news notes dreary conditions push for interstate transfer services. Jefferson based company incorporated to handle transfers in South Dakota and beyond with $2000 capital. Incorporators include George Walsh James Walsh Ed Walsh and Luke Walsh of Jefferson.
The Mitchell post office will be upgraded to second class on April 1 with annual salary increases to 2200 dollars. Post office aspirants will begin renewed efforts, while local business updates note transactions and notable visits in Yankton and Saline areas.
In Cleveland a women's auxiliary to the national guard has been organized with 150 members. The group drills twice weekly, learning the manual of arms and company formations as war in Europe stirs women to prepare for possible involvement in defense.
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