Infernal monologue from Kaiser in 1917 screed
The text reproduces a lengthy oration purportedly from Satan to Wilhelm II praising domination and cursing England. It outlines divine manipulation of history, describing the German ruler as an instrument of hell and detailing imagined motives and traits. The piece echoes sensational war propaganda from early 20th century papers.
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Portland
Evening ‘Telegram
Regians
Kaiser Wilhelm
Daniels
Roosevelt
Union
Canada
Telegram
Portland ‘Evening Telegram
Ottumwa
Towa
Infernal Region
Wilhelm
Von
Hohenzollern
Prussia
Germany
Wilhelew
Rome
Nero
Hell
Earth
England
Owild
Submarine Targeting Claims from Former Telegram Employee
Edward Gustafson, ex Telegram staff and Lincoln High student now in the U S Navy, says hitting a submarine would be easy with the practice target used. He notes the gun hit six of eight shots on a small distant target, while warship lances produce dramatic water spouts, and the entry ends with a page continuation teaser.
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Edward Gustafson
Telegram
Lincoln’ High
UY. 8
Navy
Guatafion
Ark
Gustafson
Vamon
Myrtle Point Youths Steal Horse and Car Then Arrested
Myrtle Point residents confront a juvenile case as Jack Fingar, 17, and an younger accomplice lift a horse and a Ford from C. A. Davidson. They ride toward Powers and are halted by local police, with Fingar facing trial and possible reform school placement while the other boy is reprimanded.
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Barrogether
Buel
Tevolver
C. A Davidon
Finngard
America
Pike
Teawn
Thoroly
Finngar
Myrtle Point
Chas Withers
Roseburg
Atand
Reform
Merchants Eye Post Holiday Bargains and Tours
City merchants plan to clear broken lines and stock up, inviting shoppers to look out for bargains. Ray, in the Aviation section at Van Barracks, sends a Christmas menu card and notes a hearty holiday spread. Mrs White and husband of Marshfield, visitors in Myrtle Point for New Year, recall Dr White’s early practice here.
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Othe’ Ray
van- Barracks
Kheti
Ray
Signal Corps
M. White
Marshfield
Myrtle ‘Point
Local Notes Tidings From Oakland and Marshfield
George Guerin visits Oakland with his mother Mrs J Hall. Dr G We Leslie of Marshfield to be in Myrtle Point January 12 from 9 00 to 12 30. A belated Christmas gift born to Mr and Mrs C and Mrs 2A F Long a boy weighing seven and a half pounds. J C Styler returns from Frisco after a busy week away from home. Appointments via phone 196. Dan Barklow reports four large ripe tomatoes at New Year. Tomatoes grown outdoors in midwinter spark commentary on climate.
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Smuch
Myrtle
A. H.A Pence
Fred Summers
Knight & Davis
Spruce Street
Sid
Smr
Seekae Saaraf
Chicago
New York
Myrtle Point
Jersey
Portland
George.Guerin
Oakland
California
Raymond
J. ‘Hall
Powers
Clarke
Frisco
New Year ser mon at Presbyterian Church and local notices
The Presbyterian pastor will preach a New Year sermon at 11 AM titled Pressing Forward, followed by an illustrated life and mission lecture with about seventy views. In Myrtle Point, Bennett Swanton of Marshfield examined the Jason Machado estate. Coos County property appraised around 10000 dollars, excluding California holdings. The Unique Theatre missed New Year’s night films delaying Miltion for Mary. A holiday gathering at ASL Schroeder’s in Norway united twenty four descendants across generations.
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Presbyterian Church
Bennett Swanton
Marshfield
Myrtle Point
Jason ‘Machado
Messrs
E. B. Lane
B. C. Shull
W. H. Fensler
Coos County
California
Mary
Unique
Asl Schroeder
Norway
Epidemic Fears Behind Increasing Wedding Delays
The report notes several couples postponing nuptials due to illness fears. Cupid’s plans mingle with public health worries as psyche and timing collide. Authorities urge calm and careful planning amid the unfolding epidemic.
Pretty Wedding Unites Black Daughter and Lt Ross
Genie Black daughter of Mr and Mrs J A Black of this city was married to Lieutenant Lee N Ross of the 12th U S Infantry on Saturday night December 2nd Only immediate relatives attended The ceremony was at nightfall with Mabel Black and Miss Mendele sohns contributing music Rev F G Drake performed the vows The couple left by morning train for Presidio California where Lt Ross is stationed Congratulations from friends follow them to their new home.
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Genie
A. Black
Leelie N. Ross
U. S. Inf
Basseek
Mendelesohns
Mabel Black
F.G. Drake
Black
Myrtle Point
Ross
U. S. _Army
Presidio
Sen. Francisco
California
Attractive Home Wedding Ties Local Couples in December
A December 25 ceremony at RR Rathleff’s home united Owen Robert Reckief with Ella Mae Roberts and Clarence Arthur Roberts with Hazel Ayers. They will farm on a large ranch near Pree Pes, after living in Los Angeles. The Rev Dr Louis M Anderson officiated, and the community sent best wishes for their future.
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RR. Rathleff
Owen Robert Reckief
Laella Mae Roberts
Clarence Arthur Roberts
Hazel Ayers
Boone
Los Angeles
Louis NM Anderson
Presbyterian Church
Buildings and Press Failures Halt Local Printing
The article notes Ford and Myrtle Pint visited on Monday. The paper faced major issues as power was off for nearly half a day and the cylinder press broke down, needing expert repair to resume printing.
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Thomas
Ford
Myrtle Pint
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