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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1918
Page
12
In this memoir excerpt, Dr. Davis recalls a long friendship with the Kaiser amid wartime strain. He details the Kaiser’s intellect, reading, and generosity toward Davis, while revealing his vanity, strategic aims, and mercurial temper. Davis narrates efforts to secure American passage and the Kaiser’s broad conversations on politics, art, and world affairs.
A wartime reminiscence describes the Kaiser as confident yet cautious about Germany’s prospects. It notes his focus on world events, distrust of American unity, and alleged awareness of plans to use deadly gas in London, plus an incident involving bombs failing to explode near Baden-Thulen.
Doctor Davis recounts how the Kaiser sought Americans’ favor before the war but faced disappointment when the United States did not aid promptly. He notes his bitterness toward America and promises more details in the next installment of the story.
Moss Anderson of the United States Navy received a commendation for risking his life to shut down a steam-filled engine room aboard Testlo after the steering engine tiller failed. He first attempted to reach the compartment twice despite dense steam and, on the third try, succeeded in cutting off the source. Anderson enlisted at Norfolk in April 1898 and is from 2420 South Broad Street, Philadelphia.
A fragment recalls Ploistratus and Pisistratus, famed early rulers of Athens, and notes his harsh policy that death was the penalty for all infractions of his statutes. He argued even the smallest crime deserved severe punishment, reflecting a rigid rule.
An old drugstore advertisement promotes California Syrup of Figs for infants and children to treat constipation and stomach upset. It urges mothers to give a teaspoonful at once for feverish, irritable kids and claims quick relief without griping. It warns to buy only the genuine California Fig Syrup Company product and avoid counterfeits.
Incomplete OCR reads strange lines about King George, a wagonload of wie, healed Gross, and a phrase about ephith. No coherent event, date, or entities to confirm a full news item or outcome.
Thousands of women are urged to try Dr Kilmer Swamp Root for kidney and bladder trouble. The ad claims nervousness and fatigue improve with the medicine and offers a free sample by mail. It promotes purchasing bottles at drug stores and cites a company address in Binghamton.
An ad touts internal taking WALtS CATARRH MEDICINE to treat catarrh, claiming it cleanses blood and reaches mucous surfaces. It lauds Druggists The testimonials and address W J Cheney Co Toledo are listed as sources for further information.
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