Kaiser as William the Faithful: a world war prophecy
In prewar rhetoric the Kaiser is dubbed William the Faithful as supporters plan a global German dominance. The piece argues the Kaiser will be remembered for his ambition and destruction, but history will not crown him faithful.
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Alexander
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Kaiser
Ugre
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Cain
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Lucretia Borgia
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Charles Jules Guiteau
Spirit Land
Rippling Rhymes Versus Relatives in Wartime Feeding
A humorous wartime monologue narrates a speaker who shuns visiting kin to conserve food and support national needs. He cites Hoover as mentor and refuses aunts and cousins, who bring oats and berries, from sharing meals and comforts, urging self denial for liberty and domestic effort.
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Hoover
Teddy
Deborah
Aurora
Tauntie
Sacrifices and Luxuries Amid War Time Satire
A satirical verse laments excess during wartime, urging citizens to sacrifice luxuries like cigars cheese and clothes. It contrasts indulgence with duty, noting Britain’s hardships and calling for action toward thrift, production, and support for soldiers.
William the Damned and the Kaiser’s Overreach
A dramatic note claims William the Damned will outlast the Kaiser’s scheme as history twists and the ruler faces inevitable surprise and distress across centuries. The piece imagines a future audience reflecting on the era and its ambitions.
Letter to editor questions pro-German stance and Sabbath toil
Westchester letters page voices shock at a pro German editorials arguing war effort and Sabbath work ethic. It urges faith in God and obedience to laws, warning that victory over Germany comes from divine aid and collective sacrifice rather than continued hoeing.
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The
Evening Journal
Germany
America
Berlin
Notice to Parents About Garden Destruction During War
The writer appeals to North Washington parents to curb local boys who damage plots and steal tools, arguing respect for gardens supports the war effort and could help win the war by preventing loss of food supplies.
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Washington
Indignant merchant seeks thermometer thief
A robbed merchant posts a window notice demanding the return of a thermometer taken from his door. He warns the thief it will be useless to him as it registers only 125 degrees.
Narrow Shoes Prompt a Comical Fitting Clash
A stout man complains shoes are too narrow and pointed. The salesman notes the season favors narrow pointed shoes. The stout man retorts that Tam is wearing his last season’s feet, implying outdated fashion.
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Tam
Hidden wealth and perilous Cuban intrigue
Don Esteban Varona guards a secret treasure on his estate while his wife schemes with Donna Isabel to seize it. Escalating violence drives Sebastian the slave to kill both Don Esteban and himself as plots unfold across Matanzas and beyond in pursuit of liberty and wealth.
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Alvarado
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Reilly
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Matanzas
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O' Reilly
Reilly Confronts Atrocities As Cobo Raid News Unfolds
The record notes Reilly defies warnings and confirms Rosa left Pan de Matanzas before Cobo's raid. Betancourt’s trooper recounts the brutal acts by Cobo’s volunteers, including the loss of his wife and child, cursing the aggressor as he clings to life and vows vengeance.
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Pan de Matanzas
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