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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1918
Page
7
A blistering 1914 era critique denounces Kaiser Wilhelm II as vanity ridden and treacherous, detailing alleged crimes against humanity, and condemns his pious pretensions. The piece predicts Germany’s postwar ruin and questions the German people’s ability to erase the stain of his reign.
The article reflects on British advances in Palestine as part of a broader biblical framing. It links the fight against Turks to historic plains like Esdraelon and Jezreel, cites Barak and Deborah at Mount Tabor, and ends urging readers to aid the Lord in ongoing global struggle against sin and the devil.
A German neighbor's twelve year old son Joey denies being German after taunting remarks. The scene raises questions about identity and the souls of youth amid tense times and social pressure.
The piece argues that peace must be earned by victory over evil and aggression. It asserts that moral issues demand a decisive conquest of wrongdoing and that safety and justice require triumph over brutality. Conquest should describe the war’s end goal, not mere negotiation.
An American officer describes how U S soldiers shed horseplay and show courage before combat in France The YMCA aids morale with songs but soldiers favor missing lighthearted tunes and focus on home memories while preparing to face heavy casualties Letter-writing surges as men resolve to give a good account of themselves.
A Bristol two seater took off around 1 30 p m with both pilots aboard and, after two hours of flight with the occupants dead, continued until fuel ran out. The incident, confirmed by a firing officer, shows a dead crew can fly a plane under certain conditions. The aircraft reportedly faced little enemy action and fought at about 8500 feet before the conclusion of the engagement.
The Bristol machine engaged an opposing formation over Arras and crashed west of the town after losing height. Its two occupants were dead on impact from bullet wounds likely inflicted as the German attack was repelled. The petrol tank was empty and the craft descended from a lengthy pursuit before the fatal landing.
Mrs. Mary Hazenstaub, 100 next January and a native of Bavaria Germany, cannot speak English but has purchased a $100 Liberty bond. She says she wants to see the Kaiser stopped.
In Leavenworth Kansas a fourth grade class tore from a geography book a page showing Kaiser Wilhelm while girls covered his face with paper. The teacher kept quiet and did not punish. Kansas has a law against destroying school books.
The Germania Verein in Oklahoma City has spent its last 100 dollars of treasury on Liberty bonds. The fortier German society had previously invested 400 dollars in the first loan.
Joseph Carroll, though blind, told a draft board he could capture the Kaiser. He appeared with his mother and was rejected, insisting he should be given a chance to serve.
In Philadelphia a dying man, saying he will die in weeks, dropped 450 in pills on a Liberty loan booth counter. He stated he pulled the money from his bank to give to Uncle Sam, refusing bonds and leaving no name as he hurried away.
Ottawa correspondent Roland Hill reports that Canadian cavalry actions near Morellu and Riffe Wood helped save Amiens and turn the front. General Rawlinson praised their assault on German machine guns and noted the casualties, while a cable to Prime Minister Borden confirmed the feat. New York abolishes 38 Gary schools for economy.
London report says William Fuller, described as a specialist in padded cell construction, received exemption from military service. His firm claims to be the sole English manufacturer serving lunatic asylums police institutions and hospitals, with no substitute available in Great Britain. A model padded cell and a list of urgent orders were shown at the tribunal.
The inventor claims a three legged ladder offers greater stability on uneven ground than a four legged design. He emphasizes balance performance and reduced tipping risk in practical use.
A witty dialogue revolves around counting the buttons on a wife’s dress. One character teases another about being too busy buttoning up to count, leading to a humorous spar about knowledge and attention.
An advertisement asserts Dr Kilmer Swamp Root cures kidney liver and bladder ailments and urges readers to mail ten cents for a sample bottle. It claims sworn testimonials and wide sales and notes bottles available at drug stores.
Two women of the parvenu class discuss their sons and agree that a boy’s growth largely depends on his surroundings. One mocks the idea until recalling a cousin William’s son who never had a good day until doctors diagnosed environmental causes.
A terse remark notes that true friendship is costly, suggesting loyalty and support come with value beyond money. The line implies that genuine bonds are invaluable regardless of cost.
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