The Kaiser as Knew Him For Fourteen Years
American dentist Arthur Davis recounts his visits with Kaiser Wilhelm II at Pless, Pless to Homburg, and Berlin during WWI. He notes the Kaiser’s self view as supreme war lord, his constant consultations, and rare interludes of quiet at headquarters. Davis details travel mishaps, informal moments, and reflections on the Kaiser’s leadership and mood across multiple visits.
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Arthur. Davis
D.D
Kaiser
Kalser
University of Cologne
Great Army
Prince von
Pless
Fuchs
Thea
Berlin
Germany
Mr. Wilson
Homburg
V. Gd
Prices of Foods in Other Big Towns: Waterloo Price Discrepancies
A Waterloo traveling man reports from Peoria that prices for tomatoes, blackberries, watermelons, and corn are higher in Waterloo than in shipment hubs. Grocers defend local costs noting market differences, perishability, and transport losses. A second note mentions shawl makers sourcing snakes from a San Antonio farm, with large facilities for breeding snakes and snake feed.
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Courier
Peoria
Ill
Sebastopol
Cal
Shawmen
San Antonio
Tex
The Kaiser Denounces Davis Over World Catastrophe
The Kaiser declares the man who caused a catastrophe should be strung up and asserts the czar of Russia and the king of England plotted against him with his daughter guests at his house. He warns rivals will learn his power.
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Davis
Western Front
Pless
Kaiser
Mote
Russia
England
Germany
Homburg
Altvo
The Kaiser and Things American to Be Discussed Soon
A wartime reminiscence recalls entry permits for 1917 and Kaiser's view of aliens. The narrator describes crowds saluting the Kaiser’s car as alien enemies, highlighting inflated reverence and the performative theater around authority. Dr. Davis will discuss the Kaiser and Things American in a forthcoming chapter.
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the Kaiser
Dr. Davis
Dr Mushlon Reveals German War Causes in Switzerland
Gumligen Switzerland August 6. Dr Wilhelm Mushlon once a Krupp director now a retired farmer reveals German diplomatic secrets before the war and argues that Berlin’s machinations sparked the conflict. He condemns militarism while noting some Germans share his antiwar views and warns of Europe under Kaiser rule.
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Reichstag
Great
Krupp War Establishment
vMce
Eireles
Mucchion
Pélace
Garnlung
Madhlon
Europe
Germany
Residents and visitors from Wisconsin and Minnesota gather
In St Ansgar and surrounding areas news notes recount Walter Hart on furlough from Camp Dodge after surgery, Ila Hart returning home from Wisconsin, Mrs Joe Nelson and Wayne visiting relatives, Effiahi aiming to return from Navy service after exams, Mr and Mrs Anderson, Mrs McCollough, and Mr Galbreth families visiting Minnepolis kin, plus a day at Clear Lake with relatives.
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Anexor
Walter Hartwig
Camp Dodge
Ila
Ales
Wisconsin
Joe Nelson
Wayne
Jefe
Goldriday
Effiahi
St Paul
Navy
Mroo
Iffrar Anderson
No Chlldren
Mra
McCollough
Cheir
Minutapolis
Tey
Real estate transfers and plats listed in county records
Real estate items include transfers from Hy Wack County Abstract Co to Cornell College Mount Vernon and others. Franks Mullen and John E Williams conveyances noted with platted lots, water lot parcels, and small monetary amounts. Entries reference Auditors Linwood Ave Waterloo and multiple parcel descriptions amid a cluttered OCR listing.
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Tearsedee
Hy Wack Verk County Abstract Co
Kantee
Cornell College
Mt. Vernon
Maywood Aghs
Frank
Strider
Frank Mullen
Rainbow
John E. Williams
Alehart Sehwake
Land
Bee Orig
Bint
West Water- Vier
John Larsen
John E. de Mame
Pt GL
Linwood Ave. Plat
Waterloo
Chamberlain's Tablets touted for stomach trouble relief
Roy F. Ihing of Oriskany New York reports Chamberlain's Tablets cured his stomach trouble and constipation. The ad claims permanent relief for indigestion and constipation.
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Roy F. Ihing
Oriskany
N. Y
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Turkey
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Yup
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Bhim
Berore
Muohson
ST. Ansgar
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