The Kaiser as I Knew Him Fourteen Years Narrated
Dr. Davis recalls Prince von Pless, confidante to the Kaiser, a democratic yet influential German nobleman. The piece recounts their meetings from 1909 through World War I, von Pless’s optimism about victory and Christmas peace, his proximity to high command, and rumors about the Princess von Pless.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kaiser
Arthur N. Danes
D.D
McClure
Germany
Maerst
Prince
von Pless
Altho
Fuerst von Henckel-Donnerspiarck
Princess von Pless
Carniwallis-West
England
Leipzig
West
Davis
Prince von Pless
High Command
Berlin
Frankfort
Zintmermann
von Eckhardt
Great Army
Pless
von Pl
Mre
Russia
Lloyd-George
Haiser
Stockholm
America
Japan
Europe
Fisherman John Dies After Long Career of Body Recoveries
In the Northwest a fisherman known as Fisherman John, Jeremy of Stillwater, died by his own hand after a career reviving drowned bodies. He recovered 104 victims, including Miss Help or Learn from Lake Phelan, and amassed funds for his work. The man kept his uncanny methods secret, with theories ranging from muskrats to electric magnets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Paul
Rine John Forme
Teramy
John
Northwest
Milesippi
Statement on munition supplies by Prussian prince
The text records the prince of Pless admitting he has no leg to stand on while discussing the American complaint about munition shipments. He notes that in the last eight years Germany has supplied more munitions to warring powers than any other four countries combined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Germany
Berlin
Prince von Pless
America
Davis
Phe Ke
Edward
Tin
Deaqui
Princess von Piess
Mins
Lfe
Germa
Princes von
Pless
Kaiser
Ameea Fey
Balloon peddler antics and a rain hat saved by a balloon
Whimsical scene from a street in Dalboan where a shabby vendor hawks balloons amid rain and gusts. A clever balloon demo supposedly waterproofs a straw hat as townsfolk watch the colorful display and debate the vendor’s ploys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mada
Marne
Bev Noel
Douted
Geray
Doctor Prescribes Vinol for Nervous Mother
A Jacksonville Alabama reader reports using Vinol to treat a weak nervous condition affecting a young mother. The testimonial credits improved strength and ability to care for her baby after taking the constitutional remedy containing beef and liver peptones iron and peptonates. Waneler Bros Co Col Miller and druggists advertise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacksonville
Waneler Bros. Co
Col. Miller and
Red Cross Headache and Neuralgia Remedy Ad
An advertisement touts Red Cross Headache and Neuralgia Remedy as opiate free and quickly absorbed for instant relief. It claims suitability for neuralgia and chronic headaches and promotes over a hundred Red Cross remedies and toilet preparations sold and guaranteed by Red Cross Drug Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Red Cross Drug Co
Says Chemist Is Public Benefactor
A doctor praises a public benefactor and Mass’s Wonderful Remedy claiming it cured years of stomach trouble. The note describes relief from gastritis and related ailments, asserting the remedy calms mucus and inflammation, with refund offered through Wangter Bros and general druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mass
Wangter Bros
Siewers Drag
Wiansen
oLlingen
Tplvertire Nuy
Soldier Allan’s prison camp memories reveal German myths
A letter by Allan recounts wartime experiences as a prisoner in Germany. He describes escapes, a bomb-proof dugout, hospital care in Belgium and Stuttgart, and his assessment that German military superiority was overblown by British, Canadian, and American press. He details injuries, amputations, scarce baths, and air raids before his return to England in December.
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EA Peereen Ces
L.A
Joe Maening
Allan
Wren
Eld Trench
Furs
Drascever
Artress
Win
Sont Atkin
Tere Wis
Belgien
Stuttgart
Rom
Altho
Also Mentioned on This Page
Prince Vow Ples
France
New York
Red Crags
Ras
Dexdem
Scotland
Dundee Parish
Bassin
East Fourth Street
Victrolas
Nis Club
Fone
Nol
Victor Victrolas
Eas
Tommerrow
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