U S Takes Over All Railroads In War Measure
President Wilson assumes control of the nation’s rail system directing through McAdoo as director general. Government guarantees return on investment, pays regular dividends, and seeks legislation to keep railways in good repair and fully equipped.
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Wilson
McAdoo
Washington
William G. McAdoo
Secretary of the Treasury
England
U. S
United States
Newton D. Baker
Whis
War Department
PF Vor
McAdooeran
Rnain
Boeworhi
Interstate Commerce Commissio
Erhipia
Turflan
Imost
United Sates
Congress
Railroads War Board
Iocgal
Railroads’ War Board
War Board
Uti
Legislative Branch
Indiana Veteran Fund
Goodrich
Statehouse
Indiana
Richard Lieber
Lieber
President Explains Why He Seized Railroads
President Wilson argues federal takeover of railroads was essential for national mobilization and war effort. He cites need for unified administration, safeguards for investors, and guarantees of repairs and net income while Congress approves the plan under McAdoo's direction.
Crosses Potato With Dahlia A. Hickman Develops Novel Potato
A. Hickman of Eureka Cat claims successful cross of Irish potato with dahlia producing a hybrid potato with ornamental flowers and edible tubers. The article notes the plant yields decorative blooms and mature potatoes for dinner.
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A. Hickman
Eureka Cat
Nose Detects Minute Odors and Four Tastes Highlighted
The article discusses the sensitivity of the sense of smell noting detection limits for substances like oil of roses and mecurptan. It explains flavor as a mix of taste and odor, listing four key tastes acid alkaline bitter and sweet. It also reports Avon New Jersey residents purchasing produce to cut living costs, yielding about $1,000 profit for the borough treasury.
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Edwin E. Slosson
New York Independent
Avon
Monmouth County
N. J
Worth While Quotatione Exchange Caption
A compact quotation appears in the column stating I call it strange that a narrow mind is never deep. The exchange format hints at a witty or reflective remark on intellect.
Income Tax Hits 60000 Hoosiers in Sixth District
Indiana tax warning reports more than 60 000 residents of the Sixth district must file returns by March 1 1918. Marion County leads with 8789 expected taxpayers, followed by Allen with 3113. Field agents will aid in preparing returns across counties with dates and locations listed.
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Indianapolis
Internal Revenue District
Indiana
Peter J. Nayer
Marion County
Kruger
Federal Building
Decatur
Auburn
Goshen
Elkhart
Worthand
Warsaw
Michigan City
Laporte
Albion
Bluffton
Columbia City
Lagrange
South Bend
Fort Wayne
Gary
Hanmond
Whiting
St.Angola
Knox
Plymouth
Rochester
Rensselaer
Winamac
Monticello
Wabash
Hartford City
Tipton
Fowler
Noblesville
Kentland
Peru
Andersen
Logansport
Marion
Kokomo
Tiuntington
Valparaiso
Muncie
Richmond
Rushville
Seymour
Bedford
Bloomington
Columbus
Shelbyville
Pranklin
Martinsville
Winchester
Adams
Allen
Bartholomew
Benton
Blackfort
Brown
Cass
Dearborn
DeKalb
Delaware
Fayette
Franklin
Fulton
Grant
Hamilton
Trancock
Hendricks
Henry
Howard
Huntington
Jackson
Jasper
Jay
Jefferson
Jennings
Johnson
Kosciusko
Lake
Leporte
Lawrence
Madison
Marshill
SOO
Minit
Monroe
Morgan
Newton
Noble
SGO
Ohio
Porter
Pulaski
Randolph
Ripley
GAS
Rush
Shelby
St. Joseph
Starke
Steuben
Switzerland
Union
Wayne
Wells
Whitley
White
Treasury
Washington
Collector of Internal Revenue
United States
Internal Revenue
Bureau of Internal Revenue
Anderson paroled Hawkins after two year sentence
Elwood photographer Hawkins jailed for attacking a girl with two year term. He has been paroled by Judge Pence as he endures personal losses since his conviction.
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Anderson
Sylva Hawkins
Elwood
Pence
Hawkins
George Eudes
Bloomington
L. Kerr
Red Cross
Austin Mitchell
Bella Jones
Peru
James QO. Cole
Boonville
Quincy F. Kattery John
Marton
Essex Glass Company
Lyons
Frank Johnson
Hlugh Johnson
Iles
Hugh Johnson
Kokomo
William Rounds
Pittsburgh Plate Glass Company
Huntington
Clarksburg
John Tarplee
Place
Terre Haute
Smith
Quicland
Tie
Nashville
L. E. Brown
Connersville
Indiana Insulated Wire and Rubber Company
Jonesboro
Rushville
John Coeree
Muncie
Simon Martins
Evansville
Evansville Pretzel Company
Louis L. Klinger
John Angel
Bicknell
Andrew Henderson
Tecumseh
South Bend
William 8. Moore
Indianapolis
St. Joseph County
Goshen-Elkhart
Mount Vernon
Lon McGhee
Governor appoints Reach as secretary of state
Governor Goodrich named William A. Reach of Delphi to succeed Ed Jackson of Indianapolis who resigned after receiving a commission as captain in the national army. Reach’s selection signals a likely Republican bid by Roach for secretary of state in the next state election.
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Goodrich
Wiliam A. Reach
Delphi
Ed Jackson
Indianapolis
New
National Army
Roach
Federal Order Limits Corn Grade for Alcohol After Jan 1 1918
The food administration mandates only the lowest grade corn may be used for alcohol production after January 1 1918. Frank O Fitton, a special representative, said Indiana farmers seek government aid to save frosted corn and support the measure.
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Federal Food Administration
Frank O. Fitton
The
Food Administration
Indiana
State industrial board flies first service flag
The state industrial board displays four stars in the statehouse for members George Fox Loom Jennings Earl Yarling and Rex Jafferty. Fox from North Vernon is serving in aviation in San Antonio Texas. Jennings from Ben Davis Yarling from Indianapolis with base hospital No 32. Rafferty from Greenfield will shortly join the aviation service.
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State Industrial Board
Statehouse
George Fox
Loomis Jennings
Earl Yarling
Rex Jafferty
Fox
North Vernon
Aviation Service
San Antonio
Tex
Jennings
Ben Davis
Yarling
Indianapolis
Candy Demand Surges in Indianapolis Amid Ration Rules
Candy dealers report residents comply with some food administration requirements but not the candy conservation order. Prices have risen 25 to 35 percent while factory output halved, yet more candy is sold in Indianapolis than at any comparable time.
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Indianapolis
Food Administration
Pilgrim’s Progress Favored by Seven Year Old
A seven year old wrote a short critique after a teacher assignment praising Pilgrim’s Progress. The child explains his mother reads the book nightly and notes the pilgrim’s hard times yet his perseverance.
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Pilgrim
Saturday Evening Post
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