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Newspaper
Ashton Gazette
Location
Ashton, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1916
Page
2
A turbulent bulletin cites multiple events: Dubrovnik torpedoed in the Adriatic, Irish rebels executed in Dublin, Boy Ed awarded the Red Eagle, and political cautions from Berlin London and Washington. Turkish victories on the Caucasus front and Italian airship loss are noted, plus ship torpedoing at Cymric and Kirby sinking with 20 lives lost. Sandusky fire danger, Boise earthquake, and Young Men's Christian Association delegates gather in Cleveland.
Washington officials report Germany will pay indemnity for American injuries and that the submarine commander has already been punished for improper judgment. In Congress, Lenroot's flood control amendment passed 65 to 64, delaying levee work until local contributors cover half the cost. The Senate approved the $85 million good roads bill with $75 million for federal aid to states and forest road construction.
Personal Harris Johnston aged 101 the oldest general in the United States dies in Columbus Massachusetts. William A Gardner president of the Chicago and Northwestern rail road dies at his Cape Cod summer home aged 57 after extended illness. Dr W W Reed age 91 pioneer Wisconsin physician dies at Jefferson after 66 years of active practice and political involvement. Chauncey J Blair aged 71 vice president of the Corn Exchange National Bank dies in Chicago of heart disease.
Mexican bandits raided Polaris mining camp seven miles below the border, driving out Americans who fled to Nogales. Curtis Bayles, an American farmer, was shot near Mercedes, Texas by a small Mexican band escaping toward the Rio Grande. Obregon Scott talks in Juarez ended without agreement. Wilson orders border guards mobilized. Baker warns troops needed. US accuses raids from Glen Springs to Boquillas as organized in the United States and orders Americans north of Chihuahua to leave Mexico. Consul Edwards in Juarez enforces departure.
State board of pharmacy under Attorney General Lucey begins enforcement against sale of drugs by general stores in Illinois. Prosecutions target non pharmacists selling medicines and poisons, with definitions of proprietary preparations and required labels for insecticides. Health officers named. new incorporations listed. fire loss and auto theft notes. roads appeal over livestock car cleaning charges.
Elgin high school will add Elgin-Spanish and agriculture to its curriculum, to be taught next fall. A 1852 land patent from President Millard Fillmore transfers a 40 acre Kickapoo township tract to John Ford and William Beal, now jointly owned by Beal and Fannie Ford of Monmouth. City Supt C B Joiner, famed educator in southern and western Illinois, has resigned to devote time to institute work.
In the 150 mile Metropolitan trophy auto race at Sheepshead Bay speedway on Saturday Carl Limberg driving a Delage and his mechanician R Pallotti were killed when Limberg’s front tire burst on the north bank causing the car to crash into the rail and be hurled over the wooden embankment. Eddie Rickenbacker won the race in a Maxwell with Jules de Vigne second in a Delage and Ira Vail third in a Hudson. Limberg led early at about 104 mph before the fatal mishap occurred on lap fourteen. the event drew about 25 000 spectators.
George Smith aboard the Disguise colt owned by John Sanford of New York won the forty second Kentucky Derby by a neck over Star Hawk, with Franklin third. Sunstar, Whitney colors, ran through the field. Time 2:04, purses: winner 9750, second 2000, third 1000. fourth earned only his fee.
Fort Bliss fires on Saturday night near El Paso prompt General Funston to order an investigation. Officials report two stables burned and an attempted ignition of an ammunition house. Incendiaries allegedly acted deliberately, raising questions how the fires escaped picket patrols and ignited two structures an hour apart.
Cincinnati reports the National Cloak Suit and Skirt Manufacturers association style committee recommends continuation of the short skirt for next fall after adopting their convention report. The finding reflects prevailing fashion guidance from industry leaders.
A marriage license was issued to Frederick Emott Andrews a broker and Miss Helle Storey the actress in New York on May 16. Miss Storey is the daughter of Rev Asa Leard and formerly lived in Illinois.
A vintage ad claims Mother Gray’s Powders cure colds in 24 hours and relieve feverishness headache stomach troubles teething disorders and worm infestations. It touts 28 years of use by mothers and offers a free sample from Le Roy New York. A brief humor item notes a Detroit wife leaving her husband over a wig with the punchline about a bald excuse.
Advertisement framing Cuticura Soap and Ointment as cures for skin troubles including rasheseczemas pimples dandruff and sore hands promising immediate healing with a free mail sample offer. Mentions Boston address and a Book postcard. Includes unrelated quotes and other ads about medicines and business cautions.
A garbled note repeats phrases about a patient issue and references Dr Hines Hoeeps Medicine and an interrupted payment. The fragment ends with a quip about one man in a thousand paying attention marking possible commentary on attention and luck.
Mrs Podger of Lancashire, mother of several sons at the front, reflects on Saloniki and Thessalonians while noting two of her parcels still undelivered to her son weeks after sending them. The remark blends humor with wartime family strain as read in the London Mail.
A sensitive horse attacked Edgar Akers, 25, biting his right hand after Akers smoked near the curb at sixth and Spring streets. The horse, standing nearby, grabbed and tore skin from Akers fingers before he freed his hand.
In a clipped exchange two men haggle over desire and strategy. One declares love for the heiress and intent to win her, while the other hints at a broader obsession with success and visibility. The dialogue hints at a melodramatic scheme and social maneuvering.
A York state woman praises Postum as a safe warm drink for meals, noting it replaced coffee and benefited her nervous system and headaches. Her husband also switched from coffee to Postum, reporting improved health. Postum comes in Cereal and Instant forms with prices, and ads claim both are delicious and affordable.
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