Americans Save Ship Vigilant in Atlantic Gale
Three American sailors refused to abandon the Vigilant as a fierce gale and submarine danger raged. Robert Ferguson led Welch and Smith to keep the ship afloat, earning Ferguson 12500 pounds in Admiralty Court salvage awards while his comrades received 7500 pounds each.
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London
Robert Ferguson
Glasgow
Ferguson
New York
Bristol
St. John's
Halifax
St. John’s
Ince
Queenstown
Rynland
Welch
Smith
Simple Laxative Praised for Baby and Family Use
A Indiana mother credits Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin with easing her baby's constipation since infancy. The product described as gentle yet effective, non gripe, non opiate, and suitable for all ages, with a free trial offer and brand verification.
Naval Lt Steinbauer Decorated for Submarine Feats
Berlin reports Navy Lt Wolfgang Steinbauer, commander of the submarine that sank the French battleship Gaulios two transports and the British steamer Franconia, has received the Iron Cross of the First Class and promotion to lieutenant-commander.
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Berlin
Wolfgang Steinbauer
Gaulios
A Lost Opportunity Over Christmas Mistletoe Tale
A minister quotes to urge action on Christmas visit. The youths retort that they learned the lesson after a mistaken delay as the mistletoe was removed the next day.
Danish West Indies New Trading Field
Washington March 3. Government experts led by Dr. E E Pratt analyze the commercial value of the Danish West Indies as a new U S trading field. The study highlights Charlotte Amalie harbor and St Thomas strategic value for Panama Canal defense and regional commerce. It notes St Croix as the wealthiest island with major import export activity and sugar and cotton production, while St John yields bay oil. 1916 import figures show US and European trade shares, and three agents survey Latin American markets for boots shoes electrical goods and textiles with textiles showing strongest demand.
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Washington, D. C
Dr. Pratt
New York
Atlantic
Panama Canal
la Guaira
Venezuela
Virgin Passage
Caribbean Sea
St. Croix
Islands
St. Thomas
Christiansted
Frederiksted
Antilles
St. John
Great Britain
Denmark
France
Germany
United States
Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce
South America
Danish West Indies
Take a Cascaret Tonight and See
An old health ad touts Cascarets as a gentle liver and bowel cleanser. It claims the product removes bile and toxins, improves head clarity, tongue cleanliness, energy, and skin tone. It also advertises safety for children, saying Cascarets never gripe or sicken.
American Manufacturers Face Decline in Trade Interest
The article notes American manufacturers have ceded leading trade to England and Europe, attributing the shift to a lack of interest among American producers.
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Cardiff
Dr. Caldwell
W. B. Caldwell
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Illinois
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Herstofore
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Sunny Brook J. Oppenheimer & CO. General Distributors
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Ww. X. Wiseman
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