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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1917
Page
2
Publication details for Mitchell Capital Mitchell Publishing Company Proprietors editor and manager Ronald rates for subscriptions listed as one year one dollar six months seventy five cents three months due in advance. Entry classified as second class matter Mitchell South Dakota.
The piece argues Italy is pressed by Austro-German forces with British French aid and Bulgarian support. It notes Italy’s isolation from allies, potential German thrusts into Italy, and the strategic balance as the Western Front remains decisive. It stresses no irrevocable Italian defeat, with Entente troops ready to block advances.
The Russian ambassador asserts 447 divisions on the front and notes German shifts from Romania and Galicia to other fronts. He cites a potential strong showing next summer though no sources are given. Premier Kerensky faces radical pressure urging a dishonorable peace, while Russia vows to the end.
An ice boom jammed in the Missouri River near Chamberlain has displaced a latch pier of a pontoon bridge, suspending traffic for hours as crews repair the damage. The ice flow downstream began three days ago threatening railroad traffic near the pontoon site while further plans are made to restore service. A separate notice mentions interior work on a new citadel speeding up and an officers’ congress in North and South Dakota scheduled for November 25 with a ceremony in Minneapolis.
Local notes summarize visits by Prof W M Muir and Prof T Mead with Mead taking a new chair at Colorado. Yankton business trip by William Wickey. Mitchell attendance at Nakita academy meeting. readings by Shienep Heanes at the American Chemical Society. various arrivals, licenses, and social events. mentions of a Marine corps training completion in Quantico and naval assignments. marriages licenses issued. county donations to a children’s charity. local naturalization papers and bank president visiting. sewing circle meeting scheduled. a local theatre production and cast listed with a large supporting company.
Friday roundup notes Mr and Mrs Louis Jacobsen and others from Parkston visiting Mitchell while several locals travel to Minneapolis, Hollywood and Sioux Falls for visits, concerts, or events. Dakota Wesleyan football heads to Sioux Falls for a Friday game as coach McLean welcomes his new son amid prep for the contest.
Det Bobr spoke at the Clinical Congress of American Surgeons on annual physician duties. Mrs Bobb visited daughter Miss Thuctin Bobb at Milwaukee Downer College. The Baptist elateh closing meeting was led by Hey Walter Taeram. A Bible school event at the B Y V U drew many attendees and a large questionnaire at the fourth meeting last Thursday.
Mitchell city library board sent twenty five dollars to Washington for the Soldier Book fund. The Mt Vernon Hill area received part of the money as credit. New books arrived with volumes by Whipple Mentersart and Witten. A bouquet was given to the librarians by William Detiets.
Economy Grocery announces a new store plan to meet government requests for economical operations. Prices will be reduced with cash sales, and credit extended to worthy customers with a small monthly fee. Delivery remains efficient with a per delivery charge on all purchases.
The Congregational church hosted a men only dinner with over 200 guests served by male cooks using oysters beans rye bread and simple dishes. Rev W W Newell of Minneapolis praised the effort and a Sunday evening service will be replaced by a community concert led by the church choir with patriotic songs.
Ipswich Nov 2 delegates from Walworth Campbell Carson Dewey Ziebach Perkins winstrone and Harding counties met in Mo bridge to set up a district driven drive for South Dakota share of 49 000 000 national relief fund. County chairmen will be appointed in every county as the drive aims to raise 25 000 for the Yo M C A relief. The plan divides the state into districts and targets missing quota by Nov 8. The drive aligns with U S troops training and those in Europe.
Leal residents pride themselves on Major Hercule Leflevre a French Canadian who is reported to have earned a military medal while serving with the Canadian contingent in France. Leflevre formerly lived in Lead with his parents and attended Lead schools before moving to Montreal covers education years ago.
More than 3,500,000 American women have volunteered to follow Food Administration directions on food conservation. The agency announced tonight that the pledge campaign has reached this total and will likely achieve full state returns as the drive nears its close.
In Leavenworth and nearby counties, federal court convicted 28 men on espionage scale charges for conspiring to obstruct the draft. Sentences ranged from one year to five years, with fines up to 1,000 dollars. August Friedrick, cited as alleged ringleader, drew a 5 year term and a 1,000 dollar fine. Sentences subject to appeal and stays, with most defendants released on bonds.
In Alexandria on November 2 two Mennonite colonies in Hinson county donate 4000 for charitable purchases to show loyalty to the United States while avoiding any support for the war effort. Gregory chairs the county defense council and notes the colonies’ religious belief opposes warfare.
William M Brennan the county emergency agricultural agent for Davison county arrived in Mitchell from Lake Preston by auto and will establish headquarters immediately assisted by F E B McGall of Brookings He will work with farmers assessing needs and overseeing labor distribution under the new federal labor bureau later inspecting seeds for the winter lab at the federal building Davison Minnehaha and Duell emergency bureaus have been set up with several more planned and McCall credits strong local support for the program
The focal board led by J. C. Liciman and BF Ge Hottman will convene Saturday afternoon at the Chamber of Commerce offices 50. The meeting aims to discuss how Davison County farmers may be introduced to irrigation and related opportunities, according to secretary Mys. Mir Brennan.
A damaged pontoon bridge on the Milwaukee railroad over the Missouri River at Chamberlain is severely damaged by high water and will not be ready until Sunday. Mitchell dispatchers report supervision by JL RDrom, with Perries moving passengers and freight to keep traffic flowing as trains faced delays. The crossing at Chamberlain seized the 200-foot pontoon and grounded it on a sand bar, delaying wrecking crews.
A thaw loosened an ice jam blocking the Milwaukee rail bridge at Chamberlain sighting danger to river traffic. Rail crews cut chains, moored the pontoon to the banks, and the floating carrier was saved from carrying away. The Ada Bell government boat resumed service after breaking free from ice.
Vermillion reports the University of South Dakota extension program enrolled 100 students last year and aims to triple that this year if centers are established in multiple cities. Centers exist at Mobridge Eureka Fort Pierre Pierre Canton Elk Point Menomon, Lennox Iowan Gettysburg Clark Fairfax Watertown Miller with requests from Kimball Bridgewater Flandreau for centers. Courses in economics education liberal arts foreign languages and sociology are most in demand.
The Davison County chapter and nearby rural schools will prepare 2000 Christmas packets for soldiers as part of 33,000 packets from the Northern division. County volunteers, including Ethan and others, will assemble items such as writing pads, envelopes, handkerchiefs, pencils, gum, candy, fruit cake, nuts, dried fruit, and a Red Cross checkerboard.
Wesleyan lines up for a pivotal game in the San Dakota Conference title race next Friday at Sioux Falls. Coach McLean reshapes the attack after injuries to Bunt Gage and Ferguson with Woagland Fox and Gage moved to new roles while promising reserves bolster the lineup.
Nunda South Dakota November 1. A 160 acre farm near Nunda sold for 4125 per acre, reflecting a sharp rise in local land values. The buyer, Jd C Unzerman, purchased the property about six years ago for around $60 an acre, improving and cropping the land for profit.
Mitchell and surrounding towns see a busy period with a county emergency agent plan setup led by W. M. Beeman, Brookings native A. M. McGall assisting, and a special meeting scheduled Friday evening. Community notices include auctions for Aurora county farm land, wedding announcements for Olea Dorothy and George Armand Blunt, and several visits and travels of residents to Sioux Falls, Minneapolis, and Wolsey. Local social happenings feature John McCormick concerts, theatre and visits, plus preparations by Dakota Wesleyan rooting groups and several Mitchell-area residents attending events in Mitchell, Plankinton, and surrounding towns.
Joseph Paul arrested Saturday on charges of fraudulent watch sales was examined Wednesday and bound over by Judge William Herbert to the November term of district court with a 1500 dollar bond. Witness Henry F. Miller said Paul alias Schroeder sold him a brass watch as solid gold, 24 jewels, then pawned as made by Elgin. Celluloid jewels and a Trans Pacific inscription were found. Gustav E. Lundgren of Elgin defended the company. Paul is reportedly wanted elsewhere for similar fraud. Woelfel denied involvement.
Charles Shannon of Economy Grocery will manage the Golden Rule grocery in Sioux Falls after a deal between Mitchell firm and Sioux Falls company. Shannon takes possession January 4. The Golden Rule becomes the fourth Mitchell Economy Grocery branch joining Main Street central, South Side, and West Side under construction. The Golden Rule is the city's largest modern grocery with a cafeteria. Charles Noble of Sioux Falls is also involved in the addition.
A local Congregational church hosts a community sing featuring hymns and songs like The Battle Hymn of the Republic and Dixie. Mrs Paul Smock and Miss Zila Bishon perform, with no sermon planned, as the church choir leads the program.
A War era meeting spearheads farm bureau efforts at the Federal Building, Brennan directing food production, seed quality, and storage. He will open his office to assist farmers with labor needs and seed testing, aiming to boost grain production and disease control nationwide.
Captain EB Bs Rowley formerly with Mic Mitchell infantry at Camp Greene North Carolina has moved to Camp Mills Long Island near New York City. He notes poor temporary camp conditions with rainfall and lack of electric power and blankets. He remains with the 47th Field Artillery and expects to move with units as needed. Marriage announcement and local price notes follow in later items.
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