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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1917
Page
4
Fragmentary OCR reveals a dramatic Senate session with calls for decisive action. References appear to span Benatar and Te, with mentions of White House, wartime policy, and presidential context. Strong entities include Benatar, Hib, TE, and WUC.
Fragmented OCR text references an American in high office, a 24,000,000 payment to a spy, German interference, and propaganda. It mentions questions about government actions, peace terms, and economic effects. The passage is garbled with names and phrases that are unclear and not reliably identifiable.
The article notes a historic high in corn crop totals with production reaching record levels. Government forecasts from the department indicate continued strong yields and projections for sizable harvests nationwide.
A garbled text fragment describes a gambling scene with mentions of police, suspects, a possible arrest, and references to injuries and a room incident. Names, places, and dates are unreadable, but the passage centers on a disorderly event tied to gambling activity and police response.
Local records case prompts return of most LW W records. Officials cite pending review and ensure proper custody as requests proceed. No further details available in the fragment.
Federal officers arrest a socialist as part of a broader enforcement sweep. The report notes the action occurred amid other cases and references local reactions to the event.
Mitchell residents and visitors fill the page with travels and social calls. Mrs. Carhart journeys to Washington, Misses Weddle and Keen teach at Bridgewater, and several Mitchell locals depart for conferences, churches, or family visits.
A letter from Murvey Austin of Company B describes the Camp Green detachment near Charlotte N G after a long transit through Chicago Louisville Knoxville and Knoxville to the new foothill camp. He notes a transfer of the Fourth South Dakota infantry to the artillery hospital corps and supply department and that his company will handle division provisions. He mentions quarantines for measles and a prison at Hot Springs N G housing 1 700 German internees. His address is 216th Supply Train 11st Division Charlotte N C.
A Bre assembly program Monday hosted by the High School Crocus magazine, edited by students, to increase subscribers. The event drew over 300 attendees and featured Miss contestants and school leaders in a community rally for the youth publication.
Inspectors report widespread short measures in Vermilion for gasoline and kerosene. Of thirteen pumps tested, one long and most cans used by Standard Oil agents were short, while high test gasoline cans often underfilled. The state law requires corrections or condemnations. other towns to be surveyed. Estimated consumer loss ranges from $100 to $125 monthly in Vermilion, with statewide implications potentially reaching hundreds of thousands.
Private Salisbury of Company C, 4th South Dakota Infantry, writes from Camp Greene describing transfer to United States field artillery, the breakup of his company into four groups, and life on the move from Brookings to Indiana, Kentucky, Tennessee, and North Carolina. He notes about 27,000 soldiers in Charlotte, and mentions church services, water quality, and riding artillery equipment. He ends with a quip about “the Kaiser’s goat.”
Collegiate eleven from Columbus fell to the Normal team on the Normal grounds. Gant A Kelly starred for the visitors before an injury clipped the play. The Normal backfield and line powered through for several first downs and scores as Aberdeen references appear in the scrambled account.
A distressed report describes a child who was carried into an elevator and survived. The piece mentions a family, Mr. and Mrs. Belt, and the event occurring on a farm with horses nearby. Rescue workers aided, and the child escaped unharmed.
The county Sunday School association elected officers for the coming year at its convention in its city. William Marble of Alexandria was named president, G. W. Hays of Alexandria vice president, and Miss Bhinehe Brisbin of Fairview Center was chosen secretary treasurer. The event featured addresses by noted Sunday school workers from the county and state.
A Tribune editorial ridicules Americans who refuse wartime aid to the government. It condemns those with secure incomes who do not donate to the Red Cross or buy Liberty Bonds, noting their wives do not assist Red Cross workers and their men will not enlist.
Times reports farmers in this state can aid the war effort through liberal bond subscriptions aided by high crop prices.
Aberdeen News notes a year of change as the federal government pushes people to eat more potatoes while prices swung from around $4 a bushel to new efforts to increase consumption amid shifting markets.
In a Wagner cigar shop gathering of Yankton businessmen one man asked about the Supreme Court's stance on conscription. Mike Magner predicted the court would rule in favor of conscription, expressing optimism about the outcome.
Local note hints at rivalries as Centerville residents discuss Band MOR competing against Woot in an ongoing event. The fragment underscores themes of resilience and persistence amid uncertain outcomes.
The notice reiterates that ex-Gov. Byrne will run for the U S Senate, arguing repetition helps memory in political campaigns. It frames Byrne as a continuing candidate and urges readers to recall the announced bid.
A. B. Darling, secretary of the South Dakota Bankers Association, reports stronger wartime enthusiasm in the East after attending the national bankers convention in New York. Key speakers included Lord Northcliffe and Nicholas Murray Butler, who pressed thrift and war finances. Darling notes patriotic demonstrations and heavy industrial activity in New York, contrasting with Dakota attitudes.
Fragmentary military dispatch from New Mexico and South Dakota region mentioning Harry Branson as senior officer. Notes units like Cavalry in Dakota Territory, movements to depot Crisadie, and to Burt, Nebraska, with unclear dates and places due to garbled OCR.
OCR reading shows snippets of front-line notes describing ration issues, police presence, and medical concerns. Soldiers discuss meals, cigarettes at ten cents, duty stations, hospital care, and efforts to prevent injuries or illnesses amid cramped conditions.
The South Dakota conference at the Episcopal church in Chamberlain will return by train on October 14 with ministers traveling home and a five voyage on a Missarac between Chamberlain and Pierpe. Chamberlain hosts the Wesleyan association with alumni gathering and a steamer entertainment. Notables include Dr W D Sterna De S Hoagland Rev Cn Dr W Gilliland Rev and Mrs Jenkins Rev W D Redfield and Rev D Prench.
The First Baptist Church welcomed Rev. Walter Ingram as pastor Sunday with a warm greeting from the congregation. Deacon chairman John Broadbent introduced the new leader and a sermon based on Paul’s message to Rome accompanied by special music. Delegates from the South Dakota Baptist convention in Watertown last week offered brief reports at Wednesday’s prayer service.
An event marked the golden wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs W W Newell prominent pioneers of Hansen county. Mr Newell a Civil War veteran. local G A R officers presented a gold headed cane. The couple came to South Dakota in 1870, settled near Alexandria, later moved to Alexandria, and were joined by their two now grown children for the celebration.
Company B of the South Dakota Home Guard is assigned the city armory for training with immediate use. Captain F. W. Mitchell leads the unit as they prepare a winter drill and hold nightly education at the municipal hall. Officers H. G. Meyer and Trey Langley, and scouts L. Woods and family are among those connected to the unit and city.
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