American flag rises over Danish West Indies sale
United States acquires the Danish West Indies for 25 million dollars, adding about fifty islets to the Virgin group. St Thomas and St Croix emerge as key cities with varied landscapes and mixed populations, while the islands gain potential strategic value and Caribbean attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
West Indies
Cuba
Santo Domingo
Denmark
Pinhead Islands
Frederic J. Haskin
Virgin Group
St. Thomas
St. John
Virgin Group of Islands
St. Croix
New York
Knights of Malta
St.Croix
Thomas
Bewara
Aote
Senate Committee On Foreign Relations
Alaska
Philippines
Canal
Danish West Indies
Porto Rico
Sail Rock
Buck Island
Charlotte Amalie
Port Au Prince
Islands
Europe
Christiansted
Fredrikstad
Caribbean
Sam
No Newsboys Required in Rochester Street Sale
The Rochester area adopts a motor truck and pole hung sacks to sell newspapers in outlying districts. Each sack holds 20 to 40 papers with directions to deposit coin in a receptacle. Morning deliveries and evening collections show high pay for papers taken, aiding new customers without harming local news dealers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rochester
Newsboy
Wall Street Journal
Pleasantly Missed in Paris War Keeps Grabcoins Away
A witty exchange notes the Grabcoins have been absent from Paris for over two years due to the war. Mrs Grabcoin laments the impact, joking that Paris may not know but European capitals feel the absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grabcoins
Paris
Jad Salts Urinary Relief Ad From Early Ad
A health ad describes salts for kidney and bladder irritation caused by uric acid. It recommends four ounces of Salts daily, a spoonful in water before breakfast for two to three days, and promotes Jad Salts as inexpensive and harmless lithia water for quick bladder relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saya
Inside bathing and hot water cleanse for better health
Wake up and drink a glass of hot water with limestone phosphate to cleanse the stomach liver kidneys and bowels before breakfast. The ad suggests consistent inside washing improves health and appearance and notes a lost Goodrich automobile tire with contact details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goodrich
Scotland Neck
Enfield
H. L. Pippin
Whitakers
N. C
Commonwealth Office
Argo-Phosphate touted as health booster for all
An Atlanta interview features Dr Jacobson praising Argo-Phosphate, claiming phosphates cure anemia by rebuilding the nervous system. He asserts many illnesses stem from nervous breakdowns and that one to two 5 grain tablets after meals can restore health quickly. Special notice says the formula suits nervous dyspepsia and prostration, renews vigor, and invites mail order if druggists refuse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Jacobson
F. H. Jacobson
Sage and Sulphur Compound Promises Darker Hair
An old time remedy claims to restore dark color to gray hair using Sage Tea and Sulphur now marketed as Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Compound. The advertisement touts natural looking results, gloss, and youthful appearance after regular use, while disavowing medical cure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sara
Wyeth
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Register of Deeds Office
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Main Street
A. L. Purrington
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Purrington
E. W. Hyman
juzzAine
the Reily—Taylor Company
New Orleans
Red Devil Eye
Messociate Co
ST. "Louis
RED Devil Lye
All Grocers
Aladdin Security
IL Company
Cracy
Washington, D. C
Norfolk, Va
Richmond, Va
Baltimore
Charlotte, N. C
Charleston, S.C
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