German submarines near America spur Atlantic raid fears
Officials weigh the possibility of German bases along the South Atlantic Gulf of Mexico and even Maine or Northern Canada as submarines approach American shores. naval experts see risks to coastal shipping and expect war risk insurance to rise though rates had not yet moved by late afternoon.
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Germany
America
Atlantic
Aemirca
South Atlantic
Gulf of Mexico
Maine
Canada
United States
Stiffen
New York
Great Offensive Inaugurated by Entente Forces
Part of several hundred heavy quick firing guns forced their way into the enemy first line. It was a fine success despite difficult terrain and formidable positions. In the afternoon the Germans counter attacked with extreme violence along the front.
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Kidney remedy praised by Spartanburg druggist
A 1916 testimonial from F W Kaminer of Kaminer's Drug Store in Spartanburg South Carolina endorses Kilmer's Swamp Root. The letter claims long use and strong confidence in the product and promotes sending ten cents for a sample and booklet. Regular bottle sizes are advertised at drug stores nationwide.
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Kaminer
F. W. Kaminer
Spartanburg
S. C
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N. Y
Wilmington Dispatch
National Good Roads Meet Opens in Birmingham
The fifth annual convention of the United States Good Roads Association opens in Birmingham Alabama with experts from federal state and private groups. Officials highway engineers and scientists discuss road construction and its wartime value as the gathering plans Bankhead Highway sessions and general good roads meetings through the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Ala
United States Good Roads Association
American Auto Association
Bankhead Highway Association
French Drive Near Laon Threatens German Front
The article notes French forces near Brimont fort and ridge overlook, aiming to isolate Laon and roll up the German front with British success at the northern end. It reports French advances toward Craonne, capturing Loivre, and pilots’ victories, along with Freiburg air raid casualties and a British French counterstrike on the town.
Hardware Men Converge in Houston for Convention
Houston hosts a joint annual convention of the American Hardware Manufacturers Association and the Southern Hardware Jobbers Association drawing leading industry men from a large swath of the country. The event marks Houston as a central gathering point for the hardware trade.
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Houston
Texas
American Hardware Manufacturers’ Association
Southern Hardware Jobbers’ Association
Experienced Cut Off and Rip Sawyers Wanted in Richmond
Wanted experienced cut off and rip sawyers, box makers, and helpers. Good wages paid and steady employment. David M. Lea & Co. Richmond Virginia. 4 11 13 15 18 20 22 61.
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David M. Lea & Co
Richmond
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Wilmington
Brimont
Rheims
Laon
Hindenburg
Marne
Champagne
Alsace-Lorraine
Loivre
Bermericourt
Vitlas
Deullin
Guynemer
Freiburg
Berlin
London
War Office
Breisgau
Echlettsstadt
Markirch
Gloucester Castle
England
Red Cross
Messenger Service
Postal Telegraph Cable Company
Postal Telegraph
N.C
Rocky Point
G. T. Jones
N. C
Ninth and Queen Streets
W. G. Fergus
J. S. Ziegler Co
Chicago
Harriss Typewriting & Advt. Co
New Custons House
North Eastern Construction Company
Charles Finkelstein
South Front Street
R. B. Moore
3Rd
Castle
Rig
Burg
Care Dispatch
Care P. O
Theo. H. Tecklenburg
Market Street
Charleston
F. M. Huggins
Lumberton
Gordon
W. F. Wilder
P. K
Royal Theatre
Southern Information System
Raleigh
Shands Grocery
Bear Produce and Merchandise Co
Foltz & Kendrick
Remington
Monarch
Smith Premier
Remington Junior
Remington Typewriter Company
Princess Street
Phone
H. J. McCartney
Front St
Sterling Furniture Co
E. H. Sneed
Iver Jolson
Queen City Cycle Co
South Second Street
South &Th Srt
J. T. Gordon
Oregon
California
Joac Co
Congress
Grant Lands Locating Co
Portland
Singer
Virginia
Mutual Oil and Gas Corporation
Stockton Street
W. Clay Sr
Mal. L. Mazer
S. 5Th Street
Philadelphia
Academy of Music
OLD and Strong
the Peoples
Savings Bank
Front and
Princess Streets
Mjoney
THE
Murghison National Bank
Posal
P.O. Box
Lok
Bifogals
DR. Vineberg
Masonic Temple
W.B. Cooper &Co
Wilmington, N. C
Hil
SEIS
Dak Bank
C. W. Yates Co
Wrightsville Beach
New Hanover Unty
Cement Products CO
East Point
Atlanta, Ga
Murchison
Oliver
Pittsburg
NEW York Life
L. Dickinson
Princess Building
American Bank
E. Cooper
Milton Calder
Chas. E. Bethea
E. Fred Banck
Robert L. Henley
W. B. Thorpe & CO
Water and Ann Streets
Payne Druf Company
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