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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1914
Page
9
Valparaiso Chile November 4 The victory of the German fleet under Admiral von Spee consisting of the armored cruisers Scharnhorst and Gneisenau and the light cruiser Nurnberg Leipsic and Bremen over the British squadron made up of the cruisers.
A call to recognize women's active role in wartime, praising nurse and fighter contributions, then promoting Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription as a natural, non alcohol based remedy for women’s health issues. The ad asserts healing for nerve and physical woes and offers free medical guidance and a women’s health book.
Advertisement lists symptoms including dribbling strain and frequent urination with headaches and fatigue. It promotes Stuart's Buchu and Juniper as a remedy, advising hydration and avoiding sugar, sweets, and heavy spices. Claims relief for kidney and urinary issues and aging kidneys.
The article quotes Dr J W Hay of Blockton Alabama on headache causes and remedies. It promotes Anti-Kamnia Tablets for quick relief every one to three hours and advises keeping bowels regular with Actoid a for sick headaches. It urges carrying AK Tablets for instant use and notes availability at all druggists.
The article reports the German squadron under Admiral von Spee decisively defeated the British force off Coronel. The Monmouth was sunk with nearly all hands, Good Hope damaged and forced to flee, while Glasgow and Otranto sought refuge in a Chilean port. Scharnhorst, Gneisenau, and Nurnburg escaped intact, with British ships reported heavily damaged or sunk.
Washington reports that German cruisers Scharnhorst Gneisenau Nürnberg defeated a British squadron off Coronel, sunk Monmouth and damaged Good Hope. Otranto and Glasgow escaped. Valparaiso later said to host German ships in perfect condition. Vancouver fears no raid amid mixed intel. Official confirmation pending.
Mrs Harry Payne Whitney sails for Europe aboard the Lusitania with seven surgeons ten nurses and one attendant to relieve wounded soldiers. The group forms the staff of the first field hospital with the American ambulance hospital in Paris and Mrs Whitney plans to familiarize herself with the operation of the service in Paris.
London November 4 official press bureau reports tribute to Indian troops serving in France and Belgium praising bravery and adaptability. General French commander in chief of British forces expresses pleasure with their bearing and sends messages of gratitude to the Indian corps commander.
New York November 4 Robert Ba ron former secretary of state in a statement said Germany’s invasion of Belgium violated a treaty with the United States signed during the Hague conference. He questioned whether The Hague conventions would become mere paper if not protested and warned against undermining U S treaties.
Telegraphed dispatch from northern France reports Xieuport bombarded by Allies and Germans, changed hands three times in one day, now in ruins. Town said to be occupied only by unburied dead, awaiting burial and cleanup.
Berlin reports official information from Amsterdam that South Africa informs firms of insurgents in the Union of South Africa numbered 10 and 60 men. The exact details are unclear from the dispatch.
An article argues meat leads to excess uric acid and common symptoms like backache dizziness and urinary issues. It recommends Doan's Kidney Pills as a time tested remedy for weakened kidneys and urges readers to manage diet and exercise.
An Atlanta carpenter named W. W. R. Johnson of 168 Richardson Street testifies he suffered kidney trouble for years with back pain and frequent urinary issues. After taking Troan’s Kidney Pills he improved quickly and felt better than in years.
London reports British aeroplanes dropped bombs on the slate railway works at Bruges in Belgium, causing great damage. A second raid followed in the afternoon with another bombing run on Bruges. The dispatch notes English war supplies in the Cape Colony are described as insufficient.
An old time newspaper warning touts Dodson's Liver Tone as a safe, pleasant substitute for calomel which causes salivation and sickness. The ad claims calomel harms bones and digestion while Liver Tone cleanses liver function without side effects, promising better mornings and relief from biliousness, constipation, and headaches.
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