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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1917
Page
4
Mitchell commends the Salvation Army on completing a public building just north of the Gorn Palace. Capt Knapp and workers persevered through doubt, showing charity and forgiveness as the Army expands its mission to help the needy and extend services locally.
The article outlines a shift to a centralized, merit based officer system in the U S military. It describes fourteen week training camps near Port Wayne where candidates endure grueling schedules to earn commissions. Many South Dakota men succeed, others fail due to fatigue and physical strain.
Government to fix newsprint price for publishers until April then set a new rate. Federal trials commission will oversee the pricing scheme. Agreement reached with six of seven papers and manufacturers to stabilize costs amid market turmoil.
An old advertisement offers a $100 reward for a cure, promoting Wallis Catarrh Cure as a constitutional treatment. It asserts internal action to cleanse mucous surfaces, build strength, and aid nature, promising testimonials and urging readers to send a forest of evidence to Cabney & Co in Toledo, Ohio.
A crowded Mitchell social scene unfolds with hostesses leading study and literary groups including ADO Monday Twentieth Century club and shell of events. Miss Spratford’s engagement to Pat Dittman sparks prenuptial parties with showers and mock wedding games, while multiple circles honor Miss McDonald with outings, dinners, and mingled celebrations.
Mrs George Haze of Teipei bids farewell to J M Lofgren heading to aviation training. Mrs H Edwards and son William travel to Sidux for Frank Sie with Rivard and others. Nurses and volunteers travel to Washington for foreign war service with Miss Erickson bound for France. Parkston weddings and social events fill the week with Miss Grace Strube and Sgt Ray Davis wedding, Anna Rouland host party, and charity gatherings at Rempfer and Peckham homes.
The article notes social events in Wessington Springs including a dinner in honor of Miss Katie A Donegan, bride of the Mont, hosted by Mrs Sam Stick south of town, with music and games and a late delicious supper. Also mentions a birthday remembrance for Schultz and a Women’s Bible class gathering at the Congregational church with officers elected for the year. The Wessington Springs junior college hosted a dinner for local business people and farmers, reporting on a new dormitory financing and plans, with a possible occupancy by December 20. Mrs N B England hosted a family dinner for Mr and Mrs J H Kapringtons preparing to move to the coast.
Mr and Mrs George B Logan left for New York City to visit friends. Their daughter Pearl Wilson will join them during the trip. A son serving in a camp at Minneola Long Island is also mentioned. Blanche Ryan returned home to Letcher after several days with Mitchell friends. Mr and Mrs Arthur Utley of Platte stayed with the A B Freeman home this week. Mrs Ald Charlesworth has returned from an extended visit with her daughter Mrs Ray Fisher at 07 Ralf Iowa.
Queen Jane, mother of the young king, faced peril as James I returned to a fractious realm. Fearing his captors and Crichton’s power, she fled Edinburgh with the boy, hiding him in a box on the ships to Stirling, then reunited in safety at Stirling Castle. Scotland mourned James I’s murder as regent Earl Douglas took charge.
A detailed narrative covers the wedding of Miss Ay performing the ceremony at St. Mary's with relatives and friends present. Attendees wore white and silk, with decorations in white and blue, flags and streamers. The reception followed at the bride’s sister's home with a luncheon and musical program after an afternoon train arrival.
Mrs. WH Pratt and the Bridgettes hosted a Friday afternoon gathering at the River Mindred elah court for a large Five Hundred card party benefiting a Y M C A. Women scored with butter prizes, men with fresh eyes, and a cabbage head went to the lowest stove fare. A Tunelt box and social miscues were noted as yet another pleasant Chamberlain season event. Miss Ruth Lockwood will marry George Duthie of Gustar SD, planning a California home.
William and Jacob Dykstra, sons of Mr and Mrs Geo Dykstra, celebrated birthdays last Wednesday with about 30 young attendees. Mrs S E Godfrey marked a birthday the previous Sunday. A dinner gathering honored the event at the Manning home in township with several couples present. Minnie Dykstra married Arie Hoekman in a quiet ceremony with close relatives in attendance.
Presho society the Moonlight which Welds held a fish meeting this season at Seve Jt hall. Mesdames W Hoberts and E Marlin entertained friends at the OddeFlaws hall Friday evening last week. Five hundred furnished the amusement. awards were presented to Mrs. Cogan with consolation prizes to Mrs. Blau and Sevens. Dainty refreshments were served as Kennedy sang selections.
The Olinton Society held a Friday social at the Methodist church attended by about twenty-two Young people who spent time in games. Light refreshments were served. The committee in charge included Lyons Blanche Scales, Bernice Eggleston, and Miss Howey who entertained her Sunday school class and a few friends at her home Wednesday evening from 4 to 7 o'clock. About twenty were present with a dainty lunch served.
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