My Four Years in Germany Ambassador Gerard's Frontline Memoir
Ambassador Gerard recalls his direct access at German headquarters in Charleville Mezieres during the lead up to the United States entering WWI. He describes meetings with the German leadership, the Kaiser and Chancellor Bethmann-Hollweg, and efforts to avert war, including negotiations over submarine policy and tensions over American aid to France. He also details German relief operations, civilian hardship, and deportations of French civilians, the American relief effort, and a briefing about potential German actions and the chancellor's attempts to influence policy.
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Germany
Gerard
United States
France
von Tirpitz
Aimerics
Ludwig Stein
The
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Metz
Charleville-Mezierer
Meuse
Ardannes
Charleville
Perin
Sachsen
Saxony
Chateau Bellevue
Bellaire
Raye
Stein
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Heckshher
Greichstag
Kalter
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von Pragow
Foreign’ Office
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Foreign Office
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Company Us
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von Treutler
Bavaria
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Helfferich
Berlin
America
Department of State
Graw
Bach
Prince of
Pless
Exjaller
Rocrvay
Ardennes Forest
Ferlief Commission
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Sedan
Bismareck
Napoleon
Bismarck Hat
Buck
Tercot
Conittre
Cann
Relief Commission
Holland
Harleville
Count Wengersky
American Relief Commission
Broargh Jonr
London
Charteville
Brent Iniu
Lille
Roubaix
Tourcoing
Abnor
American views on war aid and tech advances amid German doubt
The speaker recalls a postwar exchange with the chancellor about American support and the potential impact of new American inventions. He notes German skepticism that U S men and public opinion could field a sizeable army, despite possible American money and supplies aiding the Allies.
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Spain
Duxe
Shen
Garon
Reo
Ur Hy von Sreutler
Garou
Deere
Marine Witels
Ana
America
Hostill
Soap Advice for Hair Care From Advert
An advertisement warns against alkali in soaps for hair and recommends using refined coconut oil with water to create rich lather that cleanses and leaves hair soft and shiny. It touts low cost and availability at pharmacies, claiming a few ounces lasts months for the whole family.
Debate on universal military service during wartime
Mixed excerpts discuss potential German reactions to British action and the idea of universal military service in the first round of war. The text references Mr. Gerard and an expose on German governance, plus vague mentions of reporters and routes, indicating a news commentary or opinion piece from a historical paper.
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England
Germany
Link Virginia in ill fated convoy
The Virginia ship of 6 827 tons, Beleh stowmahiny Virginian, reportedly attacked by German admiralties off the high seas. Five merchantmen and destroyers were sunk in the convoy attack. Survivors arriving at van Ame deen port describe the assault and casualties.
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van Amedein
Catarrhal Deafness Cure Claim From Wall's Cure Ad
An old advertisement claims catarrhal deafness is curable only by a constitutional remedy. It asserts blockage of the auditory tube causes deafness, promises Hearings restored, and offers $100 for any case not cured by Wall's Catarrh Medicine from B F. Cheney Co. Toledo Ohio.
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Wall
F. J. Cheney CG
Taledo, O
Eckman Alterative Throat and Lungs Cough Remedy Ad
An Eckman Laboratory Philadelphia advertisement promotes Eckman's Alterative for throat and lungs with two sizes reduced in price. It touts no alcohol narcotic or habit forming drug and highlights lower selling costs enabling cheaper prices for stubborn coughs and colds."}
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United States
Eckman
Eckman Laboratory
Philadelphia
Get-It Corn Remover Endorsed By Folks At Waterloo
An advertisement extols Gets-It for corn removal, claiming quick, painless peel off without danger. It urges readers to buy a bottle for 25 cents or mail order from Lawrence & Co, with endorsements from local stores and officials in Waterloo.
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Lawrence & Co
Cage
Ill
Waterloo
Wangler Bros
Fr. W. Taggart
J. Miller, Hansen, & Hansen
Schuneman Co
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Virginia
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Jedine Falls Drug Co
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