The Kaiser as I Knew Him Fourteen Years
The Kaiser extols world power, argues on Armaments and empire, mocks Wilson, Roosevelt, and American policy, and reveals views on Mexico, Belgium, and Germany’s plans. He praises Roosevelt, condemns Wilson, and predicts U S. emigration shifts while detailing his hopes for war outcomes and imperial dominion.
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the Kaiser
Constantinople
Gerard
Cormans
Germany
England
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Hewall
Far Enat
Kae Chay
Eny
Batkane
Warterral
Aires
Kateer
Laren
Wwe
Beatten
Millwall
von Eokhardt
Mexico
Arverien
Bax Ray
Englain
Agi- Mir
Nerous
America
Mr. Wilsan
Wilson
Wall Street
Great Army
White
Kaiser
Davis
Wison
Armerica
Momark
Eame
Ameries
Teeee
Winns the Kaiser
Roosevelt
Roosevelt Moe
Kaiserin of Germany Meets Doctor in 1912
In 1912 I meet the kaiserin, often seen with the kaiser, during a Berlin palace visit. The empress, formerly Princess Victorian of Schleswig-Holstein, is described as aging into whitened hair and a striking complexion. The Kaiser schedules a state ball and asks me to prepare her for the event.
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Victorian
Schleswig-Holstein-Sonderburg -Augustenberg
Berlin Palace
Kaiser
Davis
Doctor Davis reveals crown prince war temperament and fear
Doctor Davis gives an intimate view of the German crown prince in his revelations. He describes the future ruler's extreme physical cowardice during treatment and his inability to grasp the war's seriousness. The doctor’s character sketches of the crown prince and the Kaiser’s other son are among the most interesting parts of the narrative.
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Doctor Davis
Germany
Paradise of the Pacific Trobriand Islands described as coral paradise
The Trobriand islands northeast of Samarai in Papua are depicted as a Melanesian paradise with happy natives, European influence in the pearl fishery, and rich yam trade. The region is praised for scenery, climate, and abundant fishing and shooting, while curios from tourists fuel trade.
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Trobriand
Samaral
Papua
Sydney
Melbourne
Wellington Pronunciation Debate Sparks Street Argument
In a brief exchange reported by the Birmingham Age-Ferald Worsted notes a dispute over whether the street should be pronounced Wellington or Wellington. The discussion centers on proper enunciation and local tradition.
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Profesor Diggs
Wellington
Waterloo
Weill
Birmingham
Gets the Money Tweldi: A Fragment of a Story Sale
A fragment notes a choice to write a story for pay and mentions monthly payments. The lines hint at a contractual rhythm with storytelling and compensation, reflecting a writer’s negotiation and pacing for earnings.
Peruna Promises Sunlit Recovery In A Widow’s Word
Mrs David Horn of Route 1 Trwinton Wilkinson County Georgia writes July 30 1918 that eighteen years of Peruna use have cured her stomach trouble and saved her life. She endorses Peruna as a reliable household tonic for coughs colds influenza catarrh and related conditions and notes thousands have benefited from the remedy sold widely in tablet or liquid form.
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Mra
David Horn
Trwinton, Wilkinson Co
Mra. Horn
War Savings Drive Appoints Artist as County Solicitor
In Brown County Indiana during the War Savings stamps drive County Chairman W U Mam L Coffey named William Vawter the county chief solicitor. Vawter walked two miles each morning to paint an elm tree scene for the drive and worked energetically for two weeks. He paused when scenery changed and the painting will not be completed until next summer due to wild roses and foliage.
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Brown County
Indiana
Wumam L. Coffey
William Vawter
Vawter
Important to Mothers Examine Careful Castoria Bottles
Caution urged for mothers to inspect every bottle of Castoria, the well known infant remedy, ensuring the label and contents are genuine and safe for children. The notice emphasizes vigilance against counterfeit or misrepresented products in early markets.
Many-Sided Hun, Blockhead, Brute in Dispatches
The dialogue notes that T questions the Hun's complexity while labeling him a blockhead and brute. They acknowledge dispatches claim he is being attacked on multiple fronts, reflecting wartime commentary on German leadership and military pressure.
Don’t Worry About Pimples Cuticura Ad Slogan
A brief ad urges using Cuticura Ointment on rising and retiring, then washing with Cuticura Soap. It advertises free samples by mail from Cuticura Dept X Boston and lists Soap and Ointment prices 25 and 50 cents.
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Dept. X
Boston
The Croaker and the Frog Joke
A sly remark to mock a speaker’s voice and lumbering delivery. The line plays on a frog in the throat quip and quips about keeping speech at a fixed mark, implying a playful boast about wit and timing.
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Kuiker
Ray
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Ime
King
Paradise OF
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Pacific
Fletcher
Chey
Mrs. Whitenack
Dean
Florence Whitenack
Armstrong Ave
Jersey City
N. J
Steven
Robert King Seidel
Doan
Milian CO
Buffalo
N.Y
Absorbine
W. F. Young
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