Pershing Descends From Alsace Huguenots Says Mrs Hagar
Okmulgee Oklahoma September 7 records in the possession of Mrs. Mattie L Hagar show General John J Pershing commander of the American expeditionary forces in France is a direct descendant of French Huguenots of Alsace. The family tree traces Frederick Pershing born 1724 in Alsace to the present generation. The line moves through Rev Daniel Pershing and Joseph Pershing to General Pershing with his father born in Clearmore Missouri.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mattie L. Hagar
Okmulgee
John J. Pershing
France
Alsace
Rhine
Frederick Pershing
America
Pfperschin
Pershin
Isaac Pershin
United States
Daniel Pershing
Frederick
General Pershing
Pennsylvania
Derry Township
Joseph
John Fletcher Pershing
Sorghum and Cane Syrup as Winter Sweeteners
Sealed sorghum syrup and sugar cane syrup can prevent fermentation and make a good winter sweetener. Well made cane syrup can substitute for sugar even in coffee.
Parcels to Soldiers in France and Mail Procedures
The notice outlines strict rules for sending parcels to American soldiers in France. A soldier’s written request approved by a regimental officer must accompany the parcel, which is limited to seven pounds and plainly addressed with rank, name, and unit. Proper superscriptions and sender details are required to avoid delays and ensure delivery to POWs or troops abroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Pos
Lesan Lene
Nase Alehier
William Smith
105Th Infantry
American Red Cross
Washington, D. C
U.S. Army Postal Service
30 Miles to Fetch Dreco for Wife in Yadkinville
E J Eaton of Yadkinville reports his wife’s long standing stomach trouble improved after one bottle of Dreco. The couple, members of the Missionary Baptist Church, travel from Yadkinville to Winston Salem for the medicine sold by Ring Drug Co in High Point. The story highlights rapid relief and hopes for full recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O'Hannon
Winston Salem
E. J. Eaton
Yadkinville
Mrs. Eaton
Missionary Baptist Church
Dreco
High Point Uy Ring Drug Co
Herolin
Werolin Med
Atlanta
Prom Olovayanna to Penza Strike in Civil War Clash
Associated Press reports Czech Slovaks control the Olovavanna to Penza railway widening the breakthrough. Allies may press toward Russia’s heart as Bolshevik forces redeploy from Baikal and Semenoff’s line, aiming a decisive strike that could force German sacrifice to hold gained Russian territory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vladivostok
Associated Press
Olovavanna
Penza
Khabarovsk
Lake Baikal
Semenoff
Russia
Germany
Train Schedule Excerpt November 28 1917
Schedule lists daily and Sunday departures from High Point and High Rock stations with approximate arrival and departure times. It notes times are not guaranteed and indicates the specific train 211 leaving at 8:00 AM from High Point.
Registration Rules For Absentees In September
The rules allow sick registrants to be registered by deputies, felons by penitentiary wardens, misdemeanants and awaiting trial treated as absentees with jailers completing cards. Absentees in camps or schools can obtain local board cards and mail them to the appropriate local boards, ensuring arrival by registration day. If in doubt, absentees should contact the nearest local board.
Soldier Cough Relief Promoted by Foley’s Honey and Tar
Private Harold Hamel of the 66th Regiment at Ft. Adams Rhode Island reports three months of coughing relieved by Foley’s Honey and Tar. He recommends it for hay fever sea and bronchial coughs and says he will keep it on hand. Mann Drug Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Hamel
66Th Regiment
Ft. Adams
R. I
Foley
Mann Drug Co
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AY Sace
Pershing Folk
Mander
Okmulgee, Okio
I . OE and
N. C
Telephone
Restaura
United
Austria
Eirmenny
New York
John Dor
P.M
Jockville
S. C
John Doe
First Street
North Carolina
Winston
Salem
Medicine
Edward Lassere, Inc
Sele
West 23d St
Russea
Prom Olovayanna
C. & Y. R. Railway CO
High Point
Cordontown Cid
High Rock
Sato Ae
Denton
Oseree
Gordontown
Hart Drug CO
Ake Fae
Gilmer Brothers Company
Utica Knitting CO
Broadway, New York
The
Commercial National Bank of
High Point, N. C
U.S
Guilford County
Federal Reserve Bank
Stieff
Chas. M. Stieff, Inc
Charlotte
Greensboro
N.C
Elwood Hotel
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