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Newspaper
Emmons County Record
Location
Linton, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1918
Page
6
A first person recollection by a writer reflecting on the Kaiser Wilhelm II and his leadership during World War I era, detailing personal impressions formed over fourteen years of observation and interaction. The piece presents a personal historical perspective on the German ruler and his actions.
The Kaiser and German officers doubted America's ability to fight in trench warfare and projected swift German victory. They believed Japan would threaten the US and that U boats would starve Britain, while American troops would arrive in France in large numbers for a decisive clash. The Kaiser stressed air power limits and questioned American discipline and endurance.
In a preface Arthur N. Davis, once Kaiser Wilhelm II’s longtime dentist for 14 years, explains his ethical conflict between patient confidentiality and patriotic duty. He ultimately withholds no longer, citing civilization’s need to know the Kaiser’s views and plans amid the war.
A brief dialogue recalls a wounded father in World War France with evasive specifics. The exchange notes an abdominal injury and uncertainty about exact location, conveying a quiet wartime memory.
Washington special reports Surgeon General Rupert Blue clarifies that Spanish influenza likely did not originate in Spain. The interview explains recognition, transmission by droplets, symptoms, course, healthy living, avoiding crowds, home care, and avoidance of dangerous folk remedies.
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