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The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1917-09-06
ASKS SIX HOUR
DAY AFTER WAR
ENGLISH EMPLOYER OF LABOR
SAYS CHANGE WOULD RESULT
IN GREATER OUTPUT.-NO
IL WAGE OUT.

London, England, Sept. 1-(Cor-
dependence OF This Associated PresS.)
Adoption Of a siX-honr working day
'or labor and gcneral establishment OF
.opartnership between British employ
ers and workingmen after the war arc
y Sir w. II. Lever, a large employer
Of labor and formerly a member OF
The Central Board Of Control to deal
with the drink problem.
"Whateyer allempt is made at set
,lcment Of industrial troublcs,55. said
.ord Leyerlulme in statement OH
abor conditions after the war, II
hink the wages system cannot be
lbOlished, it must continue to pc the
basis of the new conditions, But it
leds Improvement and modiilcatlon.
sible scale, but mo change ought to
IMPAIR the supremacy of management.
1.-The first thing we must note in
any effort at improvement Of working
conditions Is the tediousncss of me-
chanical work. The remedy | propose
S the shortening Of The days task
rom eight to six hours. Think, SIN
lours at monotonOus work is long
cniugl for any man OF woman. II Is
a noteworthy fact that in the history
)f labor the shortening of hours has
uGullt llUG IL utGltuSt l'ut uli iiiSieos''
u production. The successive changes
from thirteen hours in the day to
twelve and again 10 ten so resulted.
Even more marked We're the results
IF the change from ten to eight: Pro-
:luctiOn was augmented, loss of time
from sickness and inefficient handling
)f machinery was lessened. The loss
under the old system owing TO all
scnce from sickness alone was. %
Der cent. l count on simi]ar advall-
Iages from the reduction Of working
hours to SIX.
GLOW is that saving of hours TO be
,rned to the worlman's advantage?
with six hour day he will not be
weary to take advantage of eluca1,,
tional opportunity. The state should
insist on two hours daily being spent
in seli-improvnment. The young
workman should have his mind cul-
tivated and his body exercised: In early
manhood these hours might be partly
used for military exercises: Beyond
thirty he viii. find time for, some
time lie will be gaining in efficiency
and character.
1.-THE six hour arrangement musl
not, need hardly say, involve any re-
,luctiOn in wages. Personally speaking
] want to see wages go higher, for
higher wages mean more efficiency and
more production. The more machinery
we have the greater the output.
"Along with shorter hours took
to co-portnership as a great remedy
Such a system brings employer ant
employed @ no family nrr"na roa'Io9n; nicrcS u Sv s
his work. Strict care should be takrl
thai, it is not used as a device for re-
ducinS wages, so That any advantages
are ncutralized. That would he a frau
and q sham. The fierce objection mel
had to the piecc-work system wa:
their fear of such 4 device. ~
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1917-09-06
Johnson LEADS
| WAR TAX Fight
iLIEoRNIA SENATOR ASKS FOR so
PER CENT OF WAR TAXES
SAYS NOT TO WAIT uN.
TIL WAR Is OVER. T.

Washington, D. C.,-Scpt. I'm the
(st test Of strength between Senate
idicals and conservatives on war
(ofts taxation the radicals were de-
atcd today when the Senate reject
thc maximum amendment of Senat-
Johnson of California for gross
Nv Of so per cent on war profits. The
btc was 62 to 17.
Senators voting for the higher taxes
Johnson, of South Dakota, Ashurst,
prahy, Brady, Gore, Gronna, Hollis,
listing, Johnson, of California; Jones,
Washington, Kenyon, Kirby, LaFol-
lite, McNary, Norris, Thompson and
Pfae'1ssffs offer Other Amendments.
Washington, d. G., Sept. i.-When
ke Senate convened today to resume
Serc that the voting on the war profits
I the day. Both advocates and oppon-
kts of higher profits taxation were
he'd up fdf the impending contest.
The initial test vote was to come on
ke amendment of Senator Johnson of
California, providing for a gross levy
so per cent. Failing in its adoption
|be high tax group of Senators were
fepared to offer other amndments in
d effort to obtain adoption of the
fghest possible rate.
| Senator LaFollettc was prepared 10
bake q long speech on war profits to-
nv but this was not expected to pre-
|ent prompt disposal OF the Johnson
hmendment.
4 Opening his speech in support of his
mendment, Senator johnson recalled
: ow after two months consideration,
he finance committee. reported a bill
Ehich At defended vigorously as tax
BIZ to the very limit of safety war
6rofits and incomes of the country and
hen after it came under attack pre-
|entcd a substitute to add half bill
lon. He recited this with his argument
b Justify still greater taxes on swollen
kar profits.
I'VE are not concerned with normal
brofits, normal business, normal pro-
Iuct, activity. and industry" he said,
Ibut we would take the very largest
possible part of war profits.
"Our fundamental difference is that
he would reach out the strong arm
Ii the government and take war prof
Is with the same vigor that you reach.
Fd out and threw the youths Of the
and into the melting pot of war. Some
6cnatorS say, wait, hesitate. They ask
BIS to defend these great war prOfiting
concerns who want us to wait before
taking their profits until the war is
yer. Then we will be unable to touch
|hem. How specious is this plea Of In
|uring business"
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1917-09-06
FINED 5000 FOR
OWNING LIQUOR
LANE TOURIST, CARRYING WH's-
KEY BOTH INTERNALLY AND
EXTERNALLY, PLEADED
GUILTY.

NJ. A. Wctzcl of Lane, S. d. ar
rested in Mitchell "Wednesday AFTER
noon for lramsn9r'lns I'M Im.oSGa's "%mse last IS.
nirlll and was fined 5000 by Judge W
NJ. Herbert, of the Mitchell munich
10 The three men arrested with Wet
eel. r.. Wagner, Fred Tappcn anu Bert
sufficient evidence against them. All
four of The men have been Wofkins
on n thrcshing crew south of Lane:
Wctzrl claimed TO lave procured inc
whiskey before the South Dakota ph; pr9-
llibition law went INTO eiecl: EEL liIls i,s,
statement was given niue credvnc,e ENG, i,s hs
ohi,ineI e,t II from some person who had
preserved q supply for the dry season.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1917-09-06
From Friday. Daily

\; Foster. of Kimball, visited in Nit
chell Thursday.
Chas. McCafrree, state immigration
commissioner, arrived in Mitchell
Thursday evening to attend the meet
ing of the bankers association and
officer of the council of defense.
Gardner Hohlfeldt Music Co.. To-
Gated in the Beckwith Block, 4O4 N
shipment Of Of pianos and phonographs pho 81, siss
ever received in Mitchell. These are
all standard makes, also 1000 copies
At the latest sheet music and records. !
..all and make your selections and
convince yourself.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles E. Booth, of
Emery, S. D., visited friends in Mitch
ell Thursday.
c. II. Anderson, chairman of the
state council of defense, arrived in
Mitchell Thursday night TO attend the
meeting of the bankers executive COM
mltlec,, and tllc officers Of the state
council of defense.
w. S. Hill returned from Pierre
Thursday evening after spending a few
days there on business.
Miss Dclma Wilder, who has been
spending the summer at the home Of
her mother. Mrs. Alberta Wilder, will
iISNS lohiClu lol SptlOlNOOl, luOliut
where she will resume her work as
teacher in the city schools.
Mr.. and Mrs. \. j. Storla. of Mt
Vernon, We're Mitchell visitors Thurs
day.
Governor Peter Norbeck arrived in.
Mitchell today 10 attend the meeting
0i tile executive committee OF the slate
hnnkcrs' association and the officers of
lllc slate council of defense.
Mrs. Charles Doty, of Valparaiso,
Ind, is visiting at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. A. B. McNary. She is writing the
teachers examination with the inten-
tOn of teaching in the county during
the coming. year.
II. C. Schneider and Charles Hare. of
Wagner. were Mitchell business visit
urs Thursday.
r. p. Cohn, of Huron, president Of
Mitchell today attending tile joint
session of The association and state
council of defense.
Miss Bessie Blumenson, who las
hecn visiting at the home Of her Sis
Ter. Mrs. l.. S. LfschultZ. returned To
or home in Minneapolis this morning.
Miss Myrtle Upton, WHO has been
Spending Tie summer vacation ut tho
lione OF her parents in Mitchell, re-
turned this morning TO Fulton, where
she will resume her work in the city
schools.
Miss Ella lIcntlrickson left Lllis morn
ing FOR LcNlars, Ia, where she will act
us an instructor in the city schools.
n. w. Olsen left this morning for
hlankato, Minneapolis, and points in
the east.
E. L. Perry, travelling passenger ag-
in Mitchell on business concerning the
Omaha railroad. Mr.. Perry's headquart-
crs are in Omaha, Neb.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1917-09-06
FAMILY FEUD
LEADS TO FIGHT
TWO LOOMS MEN ENGAGE IN
ElSTIcUFFS EXfllBlTlON.-oNE
e. Is CHARGED WITH AS.
81 SAUlT.

A long standing family fcud was
the result Of rather serious affair at
Loomisi last night when +. j. Smith
and William Butts attacked each other,
first with their fists and later with
anv object that was available.
lt'is alleged that before spectators
of the battle could separate the two
cnraged men, Butts ran to his house
for gun. 1t is claimed that The
Some spectators say that Butts
started the quarrel and also that
trouble has been breeding between
the heads Of the two families for some
time.
/, a warrant has been issued for the
arrest of Butts on the charge of as
sault and battery.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1917-09-06

When taken by the city police near
the Corn Palace the men had half
rr. which fact may account for the i'll
loxicated condition of the travellers.
The local authorities arrcXtremely
vigilant for all violations Of the state
liGllor law and hint that several parties
are under surveillance and may be ar
nSIp1 soon
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1917-09-06
CARD OF THANKS.

We wish 10 thank our frlendS and
neighDors for their kindness and
many beautiful flowers during The
sickness and death Of our believed
husband and father.
Mrs. Joe Zentz,
Mr.. and Mrs. Herman Lofgrcn,
Mr. and Mrs. II. B. Greene.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1917-09-06
WILSON GETTING RICH?

~ Washington, d. G., Sept. t..
linsldcnt Wilson has, invested
$4,000 in farm loan bonds. The
president recently took $4,000 OF
NC first issue of Liberty" bonds.
-
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1917-09-06
CARD oE TEANks.

We wish 10 thank our friends and
neighbors for their Kindness during the
sickness and death of our baby.
Mr.. and Mrs Charles S. Miller.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1917-09-06
SUSPEND FREIGHT
RATE INCREASE
INTERSTATE COMMERCE coMMIs-
SION DENIES REQUEST OF EAST
ERN LINES FOR SLIGHT AD.
VANcES.


Washington. D. c., Sept. PRO-
osed commodity rates and increases of
all sorts throughout tile east were dis
posed of temporarily today by the in
ierstate commerce commission with a
blanket order suspending the opera
lions of the rates until December 30.
A selected list of articles was excluded
Most of the proposed increases We're
slated to become effective today or
within q few days.
The proposed increases cover numer-
GUS individual cases on practically all
railroads in the eastern section OF the
country and for the most part ar.
small. BY itssuspension of the pro-
posed rates in blanket order, thu
commission isl following out its policy
of granting no further increases in
rates until such increases have been
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1917-09-06
lFGIuIIS IHNCSlISdtCU.
Check Flour Advance.

WASHINGTON, d. o., otpt. 1.-V
proposed increase of one cent per 100
bounds in the rate Of flour and other
grain products from Minneapolis and
points taking the same ralc 10 Chicago
and other Lake Michigan ports for
Transportation to eastern destinations
via the Great Lakes, which was, 10
have become effective today, has been
suspended by The interstate commerce
commission until December 30, pend
ing IFS Investigation.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1917-09-06

Sumner II. McNary, of Mitchell, and
Miss Mildred Fortner. of Mt. Vernon,
we'd
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1917-09-06

Those who have given books and
magazines to the soldiers through
the city library during the past few
days are: Mrs. l.. Beckwith, Mrs. NJ.
j. Boyden, Mrs. w. A. Brackett, Mrs,
Mrs. Nj .lescoi j. Gorcoran Mis-; Miss Erman' In 0Sfs' rs
Christie Lunn, Mrs. Mathis, Mrs. Wal
ter Newman, Mrs. II. ID. Wagner.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1917-09-06

Miss Frcdcrka Allen, of Woonsockct
was in Mitchell "Wednesday for a short
visit with friends.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1917-09-06

E. j. Sullivan, OF Mason City. Ia,
an official of the Iowa and Dakota div
ision Of the Milwaukee road. was in
Mitchell "Wednesday on company bus
innSC
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1917-09-06

Lieut.. Paul S. Egbert returned We'd
ncsday from Lacrosse, Wis, where
.llc has been visiling his parents for
few days. Lieut.. Egbcrl llas received
kas., next week and has resigned his
position us assistant city engineer.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1917-09-06

Mr.. and Mrs. E,E. Theuer, of Wes-
sington Springs, arrived in Mitchell
"Wednesday for a short visit with
friends.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1917-09-06

Rev. ~. w. Bowen and Mr.. Webster
of White Lake, were visitors in Mitch
ell "Wednesday.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1917-09-06

G. r. Picrson, of Walerlown, was
Mitchell visitor Wednesday.
Miss Lottie Jones, of Sparta, Wis,
, visiting friends i'm Mitchell
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1917-09-06
comparatively few
ALL times and make

Combining the totals of crops and
a grand total value Of $40 3,63i,627.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1917-09-06
John ReuIand, of White Lake was
Il Mitchell visitor Wednesday.

Frank Hale, who placed third in the
national trap shooting tournament at
Chicago held from August 20 to 81
returned Mitchell Wednesday even
inr
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1917-09-06

about $3.25 per sack
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1917-09-06

=. r. Il. Cohn, of Huron, president of
llic State bankers association, is in
MITCHELL today attending the Joint
Session of The association and state
couricil of defense.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1917-09-06

w. S. Hill returned from Pierre
Thursday evening after spending few
days there on business.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-08-24

his pay as he desires for the support
OF MS family or relatives. He may
ueposlt MS savings with any quarter
master In sums of not less than So
Inc quartermaster will furnish to
each depositor a book giving record
or his deposits. On the discharge OF
soldier (but not before) the total
amount of his deposits will be entered
on ms final statement and will be
pald TO him on presentation of his
deposit book.
The rate of interest allowance Is 4
per cent. This is one convenient
method of saving money which many
soldiers will desire to use. 1t is
easier to save in the Army than it is
in civil life.
Saving money is not only good in
itself but is a sign that you are con-
centrattng your time and energy on
your military duties; that you are
really playing the game.
The majority of the men who join
the National Army are old enough and
have sufficient good sense and self
control 20 conduct themselves prop
erly, both on duty and off duty, with
out special advice or supervision.
However, some suggestions may prove
helpful
A man in uniform is always re-
garded, whether he wishes it or not.
as a representative of the army to
which he belongs. See to it that you
conduct yourself in such a way to
add your bit not only to your own
reputation, but to the reputation of
the Army and of the country.
Making Use of Spare Time
Ihe use that a man makes of his
time off duty is a good test of his
character and of his capacity for
growth. The good soldier is self
restrained. Don't spend your time
repeating indecent stories. They add
nothing whatever to your standing,
either with the men to whom you tell
them or with your officers. Avoid bois-
terousness, vulgarity and profanity.
RMS doesn't mean at all that YOU
should keep yourself in the back
ground or that you should fail to be
good mixer" Let your personality
stand out. Broaden your influence
to help the men in your own squad
and company carry on their work and
prepare as quickly as possible for the
big task ahead of you.
save some of your spare time for
study. The manuals and drill regu-
lations will grow more and more in
teresting to you as you become more
familiar with your new duties. Mem
oriZe some of the important passages.
Make yourself an authority on every
thing that pertains to company drill
These are simple rules that will
help any man, whether in or out OF
the Army, to make himself liked and
respected. They are easy rules to
observe. Follow them, and you will
add greatly to your enjoyment OF
Army life and to your chances for
promotion.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-08-24
FRUGALITY ALWAYS

Prudence in expenditure, parti.
quarry now Is evidence of sanity
OF right living and right think
ing.
John Wanamaker's first pay was
only $1.2O a week, and he walked
four miles to and from work eacr
day to save part of it as a corner
stone for the gigantic fortune he
has built. John d. Rockefeller sriIi
has the little book in which he kent
strict account of every penny at 4
time when his salary was infinitely
smaller than that of any of the vast
army OF men working for him to-
day.
Not all OF us can be Wanamakers
or Rockefellers, nor want to be,
but their experiences point out very
clearly the way to money-makine
through housekeeping; and mos
of us can, If we will, go a reason.
able length in that direction.
And for frugality there are other
uses than getting rich. James A
GARFIELD, teaching school at SI2 a
month, saved money to carry him
through college. Young Abe Lin.
coin denied hifsef comforts and
walked fifty miles to buy a single
book. The notable instances OF
frugality by which men have work
ed themselves up in the world
would fill volumes. Most of the
really great men of the past. and
of the present, in all lines of en-
deavor. are self-made - made
through their own self-denial. fixed
purpose and helpful habits.
Stinginess and greed are to he
abhorred. They are at the one ex-
treme. while profligacy and care.
lessness are at the other. The gold
en- mean of saving thrift is to be
found halfway between. = The
Christian Herald.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-08-24
t 81 She Plants War
Garden, Making Record
For Women of Country

Oberlin, o., Aug. 24.-Mrs. Thos.
1wards, who is "a, is believed to be
oldest woman not only in Ohio
l t in the United States who has n
be growing war garden that has
en- handled entirely by herself.
RS. Edwards, early last spring, sent
r the food garden primer of the
Ational Emergency Food Garden
Rmmission at Washington and fol-
wed the suggestions set down in
=at. Now she is busy studying the
inning manual of the Commission.
Rs. Edwards has done all the work
her garden with the assistance of
daughter only. She has but one
lie for long life and that is to keep
sy. With a large family Mrs. Ed
BIRDS came to this country from
1ales during the Civil War and she
S many relatives of the younger
|neration now in training or at the
|pnt with the British army. Mrs.
|iwards has five great-grandchil-
en- and like all Welsh she is ia
zOuS for her gardening,
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-08-24
New York Sufragists
Helping to Save Food

New York, Aug. 24-Mrs. James
Lees Iaidlaw, vice chairman of the
New York State Woman Suffrage
party, to-day began sending copies
OF the canning and drying manuals
of the National Emergency Food
Garden Commission of Washington
to every assembly district leader in
the state as part of the organiza-
TONS cooperation in helping to
conserve food of the country. These
manuals are being sent out by the
thousands to women throughout the
country. Any woman can have one
by sending to the commission at G1O
Maryland building, Washington a
two-cent stamp to pay postage. In
letter to the secretary, Mrs. Laid
law writes: Thank you for your
generous cooperation. 1 will see
that our various district leaders re-
ceive copies in addition to those you
nave sent our campaign district
chairman.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-08-24
LESSON NO. IL
PLAYING THE GAME

tPreceding Lessons: l, Your Post
Honor; .. Making Good as a Sol
pr; 8. Nine Qualities OF a Soldier; 4.
Us in Camp: 6, Cleanliness in Camp
Your Health; s, Marching and Care
Feet; 9, Your Equipment and Arms {;
Recreation in Campo
There is a gripping interest about
9 soldiers life that makes a strong
peal to vigorous Americans. This
doubly true in time of war when
soldier has a serious object in
ew and gives his whole mind to his
W duties.
You will find this interest growing
you advance. New scenes and
sociates will bring you new point
view. You will be less wrapped
than you have been in many purely
=rsonal questions. You will cut loose
pm many of the petty details which
zhd to smother a mans individuality.
u will devote more time to think
3.
The healthy good fellowship of the
zlnp also cannot fail to stimulate
#u. Thousands of men drawn from
walks of life cannot be thrown
Hddenly together without bringing
light many qualities previously
known. You will probably become
Itter acquainted with yourself than
Zu have ever been before.
n order to get the most out of this
Nv life you must devote yourself
it heart and soul. A good start is
If the battle in making your way
the Army. Even if you are not
w much interested in military af-
Irs-if you are entering the service,
II because of personal inclination,
solely because it is one of your
LEGATIONS as a citizen-you are go
+ to become keenly interested after
Zu once get into the swing and spirit
the Army. This will be true in
least ninety-nine cases out of every
ndred. Recognize it now and play
game hard from the very start.
Your Monthly Pay
While the men in the National
my are serving at the call of duty
ID not for money, nevertheless every
e will be paid more than enough to
ke care of all necessary expenses.
fese expenses are very slight. Cloth
+, food and transportation are pro-
|ied by the Government. In addi-
pm, the private soldier receives $50
|r month while he is in the United
htes and SS3 per month while he is
road. Following is a table which
ows the pay for some of the higher
commissioned ranks:
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-08-24
cru Indorses u. S. in War;
May Break With Teutons

Washington, Aug. "a. - Peru's
'adiness to break relations with
rmany is clearly indicated in the
ruvian presidents recent message
congress, the text of which was
.eived from the American minister
d made public to-day by the State
apartment. The attitude of the
bited States in entering the war
s endorsed, and it was intimated
Iht Peruvian waters were open to
Hnerican warships.
Unofficial dispatches from Am
krdam saying Peru had sent Ger
.any an ultimatum as the result of
German prize courts refusal of
images for the sinking of the
'ruvian sailing vessel Lorton Gre
Aed no surprise at the state de-
rtment. 1t is believed here a rup-
re is near.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-08-24
gill Double Ammunition
on u. 5. Merchant Ships

Washington, Aug. 24.-As a result
the official reports on the sub
prime destruction of the American
PIX steamer Campana, which said
e gun crews supply of shells ran
t in the midst of the fight, the
|1ount of ammunition supplied to
med merchant ships will be dou-
|ed. The Campana had $50 shells
Naval officers have not accepted
conclusive the unofficial report
|at the failure of the gunners on
|e Campana to strike the submarine
Us due to the superior range of the
bmarine's guns, but believe that it
Is a case of low visibility, making
e small attacking craft a bad
.rget.