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Newspaper
Ashton Gazette
Location
Ashton, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1918
Page
2
President Woodrow Wilson announced the takeover of all American railroads as a wartime measure. William G. McAdoo named director general of railroads to supervise operation and ensure continued profits and maintenance for the war effort.
Hugh Gibson testifies that priests were forced to walk in front of others to shield German troops, with Cardinal Mercier noting the taking of hostages. The Hague peace articles promise no general penalties on populations for acts of individuals, yet Germans violated them from invasion onward. An Up-Truth cites Cardinal Mercier on reprisals and population harm.
The proclamation assigns administration of key transport systems to William McAdoo. It cites national need, states the president and secretary of war agreed on executive control, and outlines compensation terms and legal authority for taking possession of railroad networks and related lines from December 31, 1917 onward.
Government warns on income tax filing for 1918. Unmarried individuals with net income of 1000 or more and married or head of family with 2000 or more must file by March 1, 1918. Revenue officers will visit every county to assist, penalties for late or false returns are severe, and deductions for debts and farm expenses are noted.
The note argues that humans err, and a prudent person avoids repeating the same error, urging continual learning and self improvement without repeating past missteps. The statement contrasts human fallibility with wiser restraint and iterative growth.
An advertisement touts Cuticura products for sore hands, promoting a quick cure through hot Soak, Cuticura Ointment, and drying, with free samples by mail. It also features a humorous quip about finding a cage for a parrot, reflecting light editorial tone.
A terse exchange hints at a fraught dispute with one party refusing formal notice and the other doubting a reply would suffice. The dialogue underscores evasive posture and a potential stalemate without concrete actions or names.
A fragment describes a patent remedy promising cure for a cold with a money back guarantee if failing. It notes the product wrapped with a signature, printed as H. W. B on each box. The text also includes a stray quotation about cheer among the poor versus the middle class from an exchange column.
A terse exchange hints that fluency in French is verified by expert review. The remark underscores the idea that no person is perfect and that portions of a record may be overlooked or require closer scrutiny by authorities.
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