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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1918
Page
2
Miss Helen Fox visited Mitchell Saturday while Ray Barber of Alpena was in Wessington Springs Monday. Many residents traveled to Mitchell and Hot Springs for events and treatments. A large list of locals and visitors, plus enlistment notices and a marriage trip to Marshall, Minn, fill a long community page reflecting wartime and civic activity.
Ethan and Mitchell visitors are listed with names including Mrs M J Gayne and son Will, George Bauer and daughter Mary, Dora Bauer, Earl Clement, Charles Bowar, Frank Clarke, J Welch, J W Tyler, C H Williams, Dr Stockdale, Mrs H F Jemmings, FE Thiel, Bruce Lee, Mrs Shaw, Mrs Tobin and Eve lyn. Local farming continues with corn planting. two infant deaths attributed to bowel trouble and spinal meningitis mark recent Ethan area obituaries.
Local names frequent Parkston and Mitchell as residents and visitors report on births and visits. Families like W alther, Bergen, Dvorak, and Sehyartz noted for travel or guests while others travel to Yankton Sioux City Watertown Woonsocket and Sioux Falls for events and relatives.
Plankinton residents report letters from a brother prisoner in France since April 1917 and multiple travel updates. Local families, enlistments, weddings, births, and social events fill pages, with visits to Mitchell, Kadoka, Aberdeen, and Minneapolis noted.
Mrs Bert Thomas drove to Lake Andes on Wednesday. Miss Sutherland plans to depart for Rockford before next week. Mrs Ole Hendrickson has visited the Charles Hendrickson home for a few days. Helen Mooney, finishing high school in Mitchell, enjoys vacation at home. R B Wittstruck and family called at the Lawrence home Saturday evening. Miss Sweeney of Mitchell visited E W Carlson home Sunday. Mrs Lawrence and Ethel Wittstruck called on Mrs Rudd and Elsie last Friday. The Prosper Township Red Cross or-
Local notes detail visits and furloughs among Alexandria residents, including Lt. Postie Gattwell on a seven day furlough to camp Panston, and Mrs. We Ay Gatttwell traveling with her children. Various neighbors attend graduations and school events. others head to Mitchell and Siou x City for family and community activities.
A garbled 19th century style notice lists visits and social calls around Alexandria including Miss Atherton, Major Jnhn Birse, Mrs. Brademel, and Miss Plopence Adlolly. It mentions Saturday travel, residencies near Mipehoth Pridin, and connections between families, with no clear single event.
A rough reassembly of a local social page notes Mr and Mrs Ali Maver and party arriving in town for PruPsday events. Theodore eu and Madly wee visit friends while Stuy baseis hosts a gathering. Graber transfers business in Kingman and Dr takes chiropractic care in HWotellinson. Baby girls bless families including Mesdames Waltner Graber and Hulda Miller.
Mrs Lee Brown visits relatives Vieh and others in Estherville area while Miss Rollason travels from Mitchell. Several residents attend funerals for Geredius Sehici and Nick Warpen. Many locals plan summer trips to Madison Wisconsin Lincoln and Vermillion with teaching posts and visits to relatives forthcoming.
A London dispatch notes gas warfare has advanced since its early use at Ypres where large cylinders released gas, later abandoned due to wind and dispersal. The report describes evolving methods and the influence of wind on effectiveness.
The article discusses battlefield respirators and gas masks used by British and German forces, detailing protective gear design, limitations, and the difficulties soldiers face while wearing masks. It notes the effectiveness against gas attacks, the need for quick donning, and varying quality of equipment and rubber supply.
The letter, written to his mother in April, recounts experiences under shell fire. He details guarding against gas, observing enemy positions, studying maps, and noting activity around the front. He expresses endurance, satisfaction with headquarters, and hope for homeward arrival.
A letter from Sergeant Lieth J. D Poediktors, 148th Michigan Battalion, A. A. F A PEO W295 ARIS OSS, sent to parents in Alexandria, reports transfers to PVSt Machine in Battalion, mentions fellow soldiers and longing for home, and states the writer is in good health and hopeful for letters.
Dallas News notes Von Hindenbure's ongoing drive but describes the vehicle as increasingly resembling a tease rather than a steady bandwalton.
A garbled regional item mentions wartime phraseology and a boast about endurance, referencing a big show and phrases about victory and honor. No identifiable people, places, dates, or organizations are readable for a proper summary.
Local notes from Mitchell report social visits and public affairs. Students Eleanor Squires and others are noted among visiting friends and events at the Mitchell schools. officials discuss draft policy changes and Red Cross updates as World War Students and residents engage in community life.
Letters from U S soldiers in France describe submarine threats, hospitalizations, and frontline movements. Reports mention a great migration toward the front, provisions, and the American stance as troops prepare for renewed combat. The letters reflect resilience and hopes for victory as U S forces gain experience.
Branson motored to Wigh-Diere Sunday to attend to business for several days. Roy R. Wackett and wife received a letter from nephew Geel Nation now in France. The elder son of Ernest Norton of Asiiland Gre.haat formerly of Mitchell is mentioned. Kelly of Des Moines attends the Knights of Columbus Convention. Mrs and Ishay Ihay of Hishmore visit Mitchell for a short stay. Ida Sypal arrives from Chamberlain for a linotype operator position with the Mitchell Gazette. Ed J. Wittmer of Parkston is in Mitchell today.
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