British Ships Return From Sunday North Sea Fight
London and Berlin reports summarize that British ships in Sunday’s North Sea engagement have safely returned. Casualties listed include one officer and nineteen men killed, with three officers and twenty six men wounded. the battle affected the Lion flagship and the Meteor destroyer, both towed to port. Reports deny German claims of sunk British ships and note German losses.
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Lion
Admiral Beally
Meteor
Copenhagen
Gazelle
la Basse
French War Office
Tce
la Bassee
Craonne
Paris
France
German War Office
Berlin
Cambinenen
East Prussia
Bukowina
Petrograd Bay
Rukowita
Kielon
London
M. Savanoff
Waya
Tovans
Russia
North Sea
Admiralty
Sir David Beatty
Hluecher
Bis
Indomitable
Liberty
Curlne
Admiral Beatty British Commander Wins Brilliant Victory
Admiral Beatty leads British forces to a decisive victory over a large German fleet in a dramatic naval engagement. The triumph marks a major wartime achievement attributed to the seasoned British commander and his fleet.
California Syrup of Figs advertised for children health
An old fashioned ad promotes California Syrup of Figs as a remedy for sick children with indigestion and stomach discomfort. It urges mothers to buy a fifty cent bottle from their druggist, warns of counterfeits, and claims the product cleanses the bowels and restores playfulness. The copy stresses safe use for babies and all ages and cites the California Fig Syrup Company as maker.
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California
Mada
California Fig Syrup Company
Udy
Wilhelmina Cargo Seizure Risks Amid Neutral Trade Debate
London dispatch notes the Wilhelmina, an American cargo carrier left New York Jan 24 bound for Germany with food consignments. The ship’s seizure could disrupt relief efforts and challenge The Hague terms as Belgium ports under German control block aid. Washington reports German orders may bar landing grain and flour by Feb 1, arguing the cargo was for noncombatants and not subject to welfare.
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London
Stor Din Post
New York
Germany
Gale Iveston
Wea
Belguin
Americana
Belgium
America
Post
Wilhelmina
Washington
Wanted To Buy Or Sell As Advertised In Journal
Fragmentary classified notice seeks buyers and sellers for real estate and goods. Mentions Knowlton Bros selling ten eight room house for $1000 and $800 offers, requests particulars and mailing address, references buckwheat and maple syrup price per gallon. No agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knowlton Bros
Wilkesbarre Girl Slain in New York
New York reports two people found dead in a lower east tenement. Marion Wranklin of Wilkes-Barre, 30, a former stenographer, and John Christotnot, 50, an engineer from Union Course, were killed by blows from a hammer found near the bodies. An arrest is believed to involve the woman who boarded with them. authorities say her husband may know more.
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United Preas
New York
Marion Wranklin
John Christotnot
Union Course
Tormerdy
Wilkeobarte
Mya
Joseph Kralgleder
Kidney Health Claim Alleges Hidden Kidney Disease Risk
An old advertisement warns that many Americans secretly suffer kidney disease within weeks and touts Thompson's Barooma as a cleansing tonic with a money back guarantee. It markets related Delion and Mandrake Pills and claims rapid relief from backache and urinary issues.
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America
Thompson
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Lonsdale
Nto
Oxford Brussels
the Daylight Store
North Center
Washington Streets
Lyon
Zurich
Tlwi
Thir Kalsar
Hilabirgh
Leith
Sis
Ued
Staful Petroxrid
Zeppelim
Lihnu
Jal
Italy
Trieste
Roverted
Taly
Zagorabia
Bedi
Admiral Beatty
Wilkesbarre
Favat
REC
Mons Sina
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