Symbolic Fire and Earth in Biblical Prophecy
A reader asks if symbolic fire will burn the symbolic earth and whether Christ is present on earth. The response cites Zephaniah and 2 Thessalonians to argue the symbolic fire will burn nations like Russia and Germany, while God’s kingdom will later restore a pure language and universal worship. The dialogue blends biblical interpretation with contemporary geopolitical mentions and a commercial insertion.
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Kerney
Zephaniah
Jerusalem
Earth
Russia
Germany
Christ
Regna
Iavle
Cretonnes and War Time Cussing In One Fragmented Column
A jumble of ad copy on cretonnes and draperies mixes with a quip about Doan's Kidney Pills and a Marine enlistee who mocks German profanity. The text references Mrs. Strong praising kidney pills and a Salt Lake City war comment on Haig, then ends with Cannon’s boastful take on learning German curses for combat. Names and places appear in fragmentary form.
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Motherville
B. Strone
North Highth Street
Estherville
Doan
Salt Lake City
United States
Lertin
Zlom
Marine Corps
Cannan
Kaiser Bmt
Bring Out Your Weapon In This Hour Of Peril
In a harrowing call for unity and action, leaders urge mobilizing every national resource to confront a threat described as apocalyptic. They warn that idle wealth is a weapon wasted while enslaved people, mutilated children, and forlorn women suffer. The speech demands immediate use of all energy and institutions to defend civilization.
Help the World to Clean House by James Montgomery Flagg
An unsigned wartime broadside urges Americans to fund Liberty Bonds to fight a German threat. The harsh propaganda frames Germany as vermin invaders and promotes national sacrifice through bond purchases to defend the United States and allied nations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Montgomery Flagg
United States of America
Kim Ah Hs
United States
Fragmentary Religious Rhetoric Text Noted
The excerpt seems to discuss money power worldly honor and those who do not obey the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ, criticizing acceptance of earthly happiness and life in perfection. Mentions Charles Kerney Jr in a truncated, literary context.
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Lord Jesus Christ
Earth
Charles
Kerney, Jr
Lfe
Shell Shock Victim Honored in Spokane Record
Edward Haynes of Spokane Washington, a shell shocked machine gunner in the Royal British Marines at Cambrai, was recommended for a distinguished service medal. He endured torpedoing at sea, survived days adrift, and recently recovered from shell shock while serving on Atlantic patrols.
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Spokane
Wash
Edward. Haynes
Thly City
Haynes
Royal British Marines
Cambrai
Atlantic
War teaches thrift value in wartime society
James W. Gerard argues thrift strengthens national resolve during war. Immigrants’ earlier self reliance and savings show simple living and prudent spending, preserving resources and education for children while supporting soldiers abroad. Blames wasteful consumption as unpatriotic and urges citizens to curb luxury to sustain the war effort.
The Golden Sword Poem by William F. Kitt
Poem celebrates freedom and American resolve during wartime. It contrasts the German foe with the United States, praising knighthood and the Golden Sword of Yankeeland forged in sacrifice. It proclaims liberty’s triumph over monarchic aggression and vows future generations will recall Freedom’s Sword of Gold.
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Freedom
Women Can Help To Win The War
Miss Blanche Bates appeals to American women to save pennies and cut expenditures while teaching thrift to children. She urges every home to fund war efforts, support soldiers overseas, and eschew slackers and profiteers. The piece emphasizes patriotism, sacrifice, and the responsibility of mothers and wives to back America’s soldiers and allies.
Mothers of the World Call for War Time Thrift and Duty
A fragment urging men and especially women to adjust daily life to support the war effort. It emphasizes thrift, saving money for Liberty bonds and Thrift stamps, and the moral duty of every household to contribute to the nation’s health, spirit, and eventual victory.
Over Here Speech Urges Liberty Bond Drive
A patriotic wartime verse by H. C. Witwer calling Johnny to wave a dollar, save troops in France, and buy Liberty Bonds. It extols every Yankee dollar as boosting Allied forces and incentivizes making and exceeding loan targets to hasten victory.
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George M. Cohan
Johnny
Uncle Sam
France
Oll
Rookie Gets His Interval at Camp Wadsworth
At Camp Wadsworth in Spartanburg S C a rookie complains to a captain about not receiving his interval. The officer ponders the issue and orders the rookie to seek an interval during medical exam and personnel processing, then grants a fifteen minute interval after a lengthy chat.
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Wadsworth
Spartanburg
S. CA
Colin
Toss Hats Into the Water at Marine Camp Bay
At PortRoyal G I training camp a recruit’s hat blew off as he crossed the bay and drifted into the water. Marines mocked the incident by tossing their hats into the ocean for luck, creating a lighthearted scene as hundreds of straw hats floated on the waves.
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Port Royal
8. C
U. S. Marines
Parry Island
Ipek
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Swift & Company
Swift
Cretonnes
Haig
Marine
the Kaiser
Melville Davigson Post
Boye
James W. Gerard
Hving
America
Saperayt
THE
Golden Sword
William F. Kitt
Columbia
Mars
Plymouth
Fruve
Blanche Bates
Britain
Geranee
Fred
Fen
H. C. Witwer
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