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Newspaper

Ashton Gazette

Location

Ashton, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Dec 13, 1917

Page

2

United States Enters War With Austria

The United States declares war on Austria as President Wilson signs the joint resolution, with Senate voting 74 to 0 and House 368 to 1. La Follette abstained, later saying he would have voted against the declaration. Socialist London of New York opposed the measure. The resolution frames Austria-Hungary as Germany's ally and commits U.S. military support.

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Wilson frames plan to defeat Austria in war and world peace

President Wilson outlines aims to end Prussian rule, restore self government for Austria-Hungary and Balkan states, and seek generous postwar peace. Congress acts for war against Austro Hungary. American troops to be rushed to fronts as allies mobilize resources and manpower.

Edward W. Pickard United States Austria-Hungary Wilson Congress America Germany Balkan States Turkey la Follette Munson London Sible England France von Hindenburg von Ludendorff Japan Europe Lesaw Interstate Commerce Commission Railriels Xeon Talifax N.S Thursthir Montlone Wein

Germans Shell 2000 to Break British Lines at Vialwood

News from the front reports at least 2000 German losses in two failed assaults around Vialwood as 25 divisions mass 375000 troops for a major late war push. Byng withdraws from Bourlon, aiding British defense while the Meuse Verdun front sees two German attacks repelled by French fire.

Moon Sound Berlin Trotzky Roumanin Dniester Black Sea Red Cross Roumania Wilson Ferdinand Ensign Krylenko Mohilev Dukhonin Kaledines Vitebsk Krylenko France Italy Cambrai Germany Byns Rinprecht America Cin Dew Yli United States U. S Vialwood Hindenburg Byng Bourlon Paris Meuse Verdun War Office

American Unit Decorated by French Croix de Guerre

American sanitary section No. 5 becomes the first American unit awarded the French Croix de Guerre fourragere. The decoration honors two army orders citations for valor before the enemy. General Petain lauds fraternal solidarity of French and American troops. The unit will be formed with the insignia at a major ceremony but may not wear them.

Russia Austro-dlungary Fur U. S France Petain Prench Frince America

Roumanians and Russians Pact End Hostilities Front

An official notice says Roumanian troops will join Russians in the armistice while Tommanians oppose fraternization. Hostilities are suspended along the entire front.

East Front Jussy Dee

Germans Detain Relief Vessel Tondon Captured Transport

The Belgian relief steamer Huelen loaded with grain, seized by a German submarine on November 3 and brought to Swinemuende, remains detained despite protests. John D. Rockefeller Jr. to serve as YMCA field secretary at Camp Dix for two weeks per war work council notice.

Appa England London Tondon Dee Huelen Swinemuende

New Discovery Anuric Aids Kidney and Back Pain Relief

Local residents report relief from kidney and bladder issues using Dr. Pierce’s Anuric Tablets from the Invalids' Hotel in Buffalo New York. A Chicago man describes four years of backache ending after two boxes, and others in the area claim benefits. buyers urged to ask their druggist and send for trial packages.

Anuric Doctor Pierce Invalids Buffalo N. Y Walter Carlson Sedgwick Street Chicago Ill Dr. Pierce

Land of the Ukulele Quip Echoes Hawaii Queen Death

A humorous exchange notes the newspaper report of Hawaii's former queen's death. Scroggins and Jimson joke about the queen's name, contrasting Ukulele and Liliuokalau. The remark centers on living in the land of ukuleles and island royalty.

Hawaii Scroggins Jimson Indianapolis News

August Flower Remedy Aids Stomach Liver Function

GREEN'S AUGUST FLOWER is advertised as a gentle laxative stabilizing digestion and liver activity. It claims relief from sick headache constipation sour stomach and nervous indigestion by cleansing the stomach and alimentary canal and stimulating bile and blood purification. Sold in all civilized countries with 80 and 90 cent bottles.

Tragedy of the Cuisine and a Frugal Cook

A humorous exchange centers on a cook told to economize. Mrs. Torkins explains the idea of avoiding waste, the cook retorts she has no more waist than the speaker, and she states she will leave tomorrow.

To Cure a Col Day Paki Save BRO tablets

The text promotes a remedy stating Druggists refund money if it cures and claims Ww aRova's signature on each box. A second line repeats the claim. The excerpt ends with a quip about Bill and a swallow tale party at a place called Natural Place.

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