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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1917
Page
3
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A fragment notes a post office matter at Mitchell South Dakota under the act of March 23 1879. The readable portion indicates official postal action but lacks full details or surrounding context.
A letter to the editor discusses German censorship under Chancellor Michaelis as it relates to Wilson’s peace note. It notes a Hanover military order banning private pamphlets and letters touching public issues, with possible prison for a year. The piece also cites U S official views on reforms in Germany, the need for a Reichstag elected on universal suffrage, and a peaceful postwar order including nontransfer of territory and disarmament. It quotes Austrian papers praising Wilson’s terms and urges pacifist support, citing Socialist A M Simons on resisting war profiteers.
A debate on wartime aims emphasizes extending democracy and economic reform while stressing a need to support the war effort. Lloyd George asserts sea power will decide the conflict and notes British submarine losses have declined to under 20 ships of 1,600 tons or more per week, translating to a monthly total near 200,000 tons.
Washington, Sept. 7. The agriculture department released its Sept 4 crop forecast noting corn at 3,248,000,000 bushels with a strong potential for a sound corn crop if killing frost is late. Spring wheat 250,000,000 bushels. all wheat 668,000,000. oats 4,563,000,000. barley 24.3 bushels per acre yield. hay 1.36 tons per acre. The board credits a large acreage and late frost risk for the outlook.
Sioux Falls Sept 8 Sheriff Keller and deputies raided a Lake county farm house, arresting seven men for violating statewide prohibition laws. James Williams was fined 100 for intoxication. W L Rose also fined 100. The five others Fred Kurth Ole Hagen Lewis Kritschke Elzy Conn and Clyde Van Pelt were bound over for trial in the state circuit court. The raid targeted the Kurth farm house and him for permitting liquor on the premises.
Recent appointments placing commissioned officers of the Home Guard left the rank of first lieutenant in Company B of Willehelloen to the vote of the men of the company. Harold Meyer was chosen for the position. The roster lists 127 men led by Captain Frank W. Mitchell. Roy Langley is confirmed as second lieutenant. Officers’ appointments and an upcoming non-commissioned officer exam spur drill enthusiasm, with many men drilling at the courthouse grounds Thursday night.
Governor Norbeck appointed a three member commission to examine coal possibilities on western state lands. The group includes O. S. Thompson of Baltic a former legislator CG. M. C. Woodland publisher of the Redfield Press and Fred H. Rugg mayor and prominent Rapid City business leader. The inquiry, funded by a $5000 appropriation from the last session, aims to assess coal resources.
Elsie Gallander recaps Mitchell social life with Country Club events, theatre outings, and club meetings. Highlights include a 410-guest dinner hosted by Mrs. W. R. Ronald, a Met theatre party for Mrs. Virginia Doyle, and community gatherings at Letcher and East Fourth Avenue homes.
The event to honor Miss Geraldine featured a grove outing and picnic luncheon after rides by auto. Miss Geraldine received many gifts. James A. Scott and Miss Opal Getsworth wed in Woonsocket and will live on the M. Shoemaker farm where Scott manages this year.
Last Thursday evening the Artesian Society's Toca Eastern Star chapter held a program and supper at the lodge hall to commemorate Robert Morris, the teacher of the order. Mrs. G. P. Bennett hosted a number of children Friday afternoon at Bennett's grove, east of town.
A ten year family reunion at the home of Mr and Mrs Joseph Seacat in Sun day gathered all their children and most grandchildren. On September 4 at eight o clock in the evening Miss Blanche Marie Avery wed Ralph Edward Johnston in a ring ceremony officiated by Rev G J Cardy at the bride’s mother’s home Mrs Mirra A Avery. The couple wore white, pink and white decor adorned the room, and a wedding supper followed. Out of town guests included the Haynes and Minn families from Mitchell and relatives from Ohio.
Spencer’s fair week at Salem drew strong local representation daily. Visitors included W H Masters from Sioux Falls with Mrs Masters and Mrs Maurine Tilley. Others moving in or visiting, such as Mr and Mrs J H Bolin, Mr F McDaniel from Missouri, and teachers Pearl Noble and Helen Kellogg joining the local school staff. The public school opens Monday with Principal HW Harris and an all new teaching lineup across grades.
City council regular meeting discusses appropriations of 5000 dollars to assure the Mitchell Concert band’s future and 7000 dollars for Mitchell Chamber of Commerce. band under E. E. Flanders to continue as leader and grow in size and quality. band continuation seen on first reading, with expectations of enhanced public music. Baby Falls Into Cistern Near Lake Preston A D. S. child, one year old Arthur Gomsrud, dies after falling seven inches square opening in a cistern. water was minimal. parents away briefly at the farm home.
Waubay South Dakota September 8 Henry Theiss paid 83 dollars 70 cents for a bushel of onions the highest price recorded in the state He did not willingly pay such an excessive price for the on earner market effects and local inflation reflected in the unusual purchase
Theisé was charged with stealing onions from a paten belonging to others. He was found guilty in court and fined 50 dollars with 333.70 costs. To settle the case he paid 83.70 dollars to the court.
A Mitchell shoe shiner, likely Graeco American, contrasts earnings between here and Greece. He notes daily take of ten to fifteen dollars, and shops cost far higher in the US, suggesting money does not translate to grandeur abroad. The tale challenges the idea one can live like a king in Europe with a few thousand dollars.
A large group of Wilkes, Tom mies, and Johnnies, older than guards, have been drafted or volunteered for Mitchell public schools. Many are former students with service, some seek exemptions. School life blends with wartime, uniforms change, drills, and tales of brothers in France. Enrollment remains strong, with 365 in the high school Saturday, 30 above last year. The piece notes potential clash between athletics and wartime schooling.
Sept 5 in Mitchell South Dakota E Troopers uncover a quart of old Jamba gin stashed under rubbish in a cobwebbed locker in a hotel basement tied to a long-ago party. By Sept 6 the bottle vanished leaving no clue to its hiding place or current whereabouts.
Seven Day Adventists of Mitchell organize a grade school from first to eighth with church teachings. The fully equipped school operates initially above Larson Hardware on Main street and will be led by Miss Bessie Frederickson, a graduate of Redfield Adventist school.
Mitchell will host a state guard field day on Tuesday September 18 with infantry and cavalry units gathering at Mitchell for maneuvers and sports. Governor Norbeck and Adjutant General Morris may review the parade along Main Street.
The Redfield church plans a school to ensure sufficient attendance as membership rises. The local school will open with ten pupils from Mitchell homes and expect regional enrollment by term end. Rooms are fitted with blackboards desks charts and schoolroom equipment.
Mitchell exemption board reports about forty men drawn in the selective draft have registered from states including Louisiana Minnesota Nebraska Iowa Illinois Missouri Colorado Arkansas New York Michigan Montana and Oklahoma. About 50 of the men are exempt for all reasons with 75 percent passing preliminary physical exams. Cases include a six foot three inch man from Southern Louisiana who waived exemption and heads to Camp Kingston, Kansas.
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