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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1916
Page
23
A vintage advertisement promotes California Syrup of Figs as the first remedy for a constipated child. It claims benefits for infants and adults, highlights a pleasant taste, and warns readers to buy only genuine bottles from the California Syrup Company with a 50 cent size.
British owners seize the steamer Appam at Norfolk under prize law to recover from a German prize crew. State Department and prize court are pressed to rule if the vessel may remain in American waters under the 1828 treaty and 1807 Hague convention. British lawyers prepare arguments over jurisdiction and the vessel’s status while diplomatic channels may steer the outcome.
Dr Ed nund von Mach executive chairman of the citizens committee for food shipment of New York asked Secretary Daniels to dispatch a naval vessel to Germany with milk for babies. He was told France objects to U S charitable relief and the Navy could not sail to Germany unless France withdraws objections.
Dr Hinman argues public school dental clinics in cities like Cleveland and Atlanta can save money by preventive care. In Cleveland, clinics improved health and attendance, reduced disease spread, and funded themselves. Atlanta eyes a similar program with school examinations and private subscriptions.
New York report states America contributed 7.53 million dollars for Belgian relief up to February. Foodstuffs and clothing valued over 300 million had been shipped into Belgium. Belgian interests supplied more than 60 million of the sum. the rest came from the United States and other nations. Van De Vooert noted 56 million dollars of supplies were purchased in the United States. He praised Belgian gratitude and pledged continued friendship.
Washington February 19 General Scott, acting secretary of war, signed his own commission making him a major general. The document had been pending formal approval, and he signed it on the judge advocate general’s advice after it was deemed valid.
London February 19 The approaching mobilization of physicians and surgeons is forecast a circular from the local government board directs local authorities to make provisional arrangements so that every medical man under 45 who can be spared without harming civilians may offer service to the army or navy if required.
Shanghai reports 38 Germans were taken from the American steamship China after it was halted by a British auxiliary cruiser off Shanghai. The China, owned by China Mall Steamship, had been sailing toward San Francisco and Manila links are drawn to other wartime seizures. Washington confirms similar reports and hints a protest may follow if Pacific routes were halted previously.
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