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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1917
Page
6
He will relocate his family to Mitchell and assume new duties on June 1 after amendment by the Pennsylvania and National League.
Mrs Jennie Wiltse left this afternoon for Wolsey to visit her daughter Mrs Ben T Van Metre. Mr and Mrs Oscar Miller at 214 South Wisconsin street welcomed a son on Tuesday May 1. TN Arneson returned this afternoon from Chicago after the death of his mother.
A local Mitchell group forms the Camp Fire girls under Miss Elizabeth Hanson. Fourteen girls joined the new unit named Wabun and will hike weekly and study first aid and home economics while planning gardens and food waste prevention. The organization mirrors the Boy Scouts and accepts members 12 and up, with a 20 member limit.
Mitchell reports rapid enlistment of young men for the officers training camp at Fort Snelling. Major Douglas Settle of Sioux Falls has examined candidates, with eight from Mitchell already accepted and at least a dozen more awaiting processing.
A new Corning Conaphore headlight glass promises glare free long range beams. Made of Noviol Glass with inner corrugations it bends light downward for a 500 foot range and strong roadside illumination while meeting no glare laws. It resists dust fog and weather, works with standard bulbs and is demonstrated in a window display.
Mitchell city officials plan another carload potato sale for seed use at three dollars per bushel. The Rathbun Grocery car will reach Mitchell early next week and cash sales only. Preference given to farmers ordering for planting. deposits to Chamber of Commerce.
London and Paris marked Shakespeare Day with school ceremonies across Great Britain. King's College hosted the main event with officials from the United States United Kingdom and France represented. Ambassador Page spoke on behalf of the United States. Rapid City Catholic School begins construction of a two story facility in Rapid City South Dakota. The new building will have a full basement and host 250 pupils staffed by the sisters of the church.
The Mitchell lodge cancels fanfare for the imperial shrine meeting and shifts to a strictly business session due to the war. Lead’s planned festivities are postponed, while Minneapolis and other cities likely follow Mitchell’s sober stance. Mike Nothin arrives as Mitchell Country Club’s new golf professional, bringing a strong Minneapolis teaching background.
The council will regulate Ha actions in line with citizens wishes and again weigh repealing the franchise.
Davison county plans its first bean week to boost supply amid high bean prices. During the last week of May farmers with extra land and city residents with vacant lots are urged to plant beans. A seed committee led by Mayor J. N. Wells will coordinate seed and participation, with a public list to be published.
Car No 1 of the Mitchel Street Interurban made its first powered trial this morning on a side track beside the C W Hoon building. Engineers and inspectors watched as it ran back and forth along the block, testing the rebuilt vehicle with an automobile motor, enclosed body, and new hardwood floor in place of seats.
The response of Armour area men to the president’s call led to enlistments in Company M Yankton with Wells Moore and others named. Additional Armour natives joined at temporary residences. Navy enlistments include Norman McKinnon and Marion Jordan among others slated for training. Volunteers include Robert D. Walker and several school superintendents and officials.
Thirty eight men chosen to form the supply company of the First South Dakota cavalry. The selection ended a lengthy process with strict qualifications. The unit will handle the regiment's stores and provisions and its work is essential though little known.
In wartime reporting, officers note a move away from mule trains for supply lines toward motor transport. The old romantic image fades as truck drivers replace mule teams, with announcements about the supply company officers still pending.
The Cyphers Incubator Co of But Taloe New York announces to Mitchell agents a sale of several hundred incubators of varied styles and sizes at nearly cost. The move follows a U S government appeal to boost poultry output to ease high living costs. About 100 million more pounds of poultry are anticipated this year. Peoples Flour & Feed Co in Mitchell will receive orders through Saturday night for delivery as soon as Buffalo ships them. Prices fall by about twenty five percent from regular levels. Orders placed before Saturday will be wired to Buffalo for prompt shipment once machines are available. Public urged to seize chance to obtain top hatchery equipment at reduced prices.
Andrew II, editor of Chain Lightning, faced a trial in the General Court on charges tied to mailing matter through the United States mails. The hearing featured sharp exchanges between attorneys as United States Attorney Stewart and defense counsel Goodman clashed during arguments. Goodman accused Stewart of political ambition and sought court protection, which the judge denied citing proper conduct in court.
Villa is discouraged at not seeing his time printed more often in the newspaper, reflecting regrets over coverage and recognition.
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