High Officer's Roster Grows
Washington dispatch notes that by year end the U S Army Register may list more high ranking officers than ever. Generals Pershing Bliss and March lead a history of honors with potential lieutenant-general promotions as US forces build corps abroad.
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Washington, D. C
United States Army
John J. Pershing
France
Tasker H. Bliss
Peyton C. March
Bliss
United States
Pershing
John C. Bates
Nelson A. Miles
S. B. M. Young
Gen
Bates
General Pershing
General Bliss
General March
Continental Congress
George Washington
Washington
Great Britain
Congress
Zachary Taylor
Winfield Scott
Scott
Mexico
Lydia Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound Aids Young Woman
Mrs. John Frame of St. Louis testifies at fifteen she endured monthly pain and weakness until Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound restored her health. The ad urges other women to try the remedy and seeks confidential advice from the Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co. in Lynn, Massachusetts.
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St. Louis
Lydia E. Pinkham
John Frame
18Th St
Sykes Comfort Powder Ad Claims Fast Relief
Over one hundred thousand people in the country have proved that nothing relieves chafing as quickly as Sykes Comfort Powder. Trial Box Free at Vinci and other drug stores. The Comfort Powder Co Boston Mass.
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Vinci
the Comfort Powder Co
Boston
Maas
Grant Becomes Lieutenant General Then General in Peace
The piece notes that Grant was first voted the rank of lieutenant general the highest in U S history, a title not conferred on any American officer except Washington. Two years later peace brought him the full rank of general, which he held until presidency when Sherman inherited the title. Sheridan received the rank on June 1 1888 and it was abolished on August 5 that year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Grant
William T. Sherman
Gen. Sheridan
English Only In Phone Talk In Iowa War Proclamation
Gov W S Harding of Iowa issues a wartime proclamation declaring English the official language of the United States and Iowa. He outlines rules: English only in schools public places trains and telephones. all public addresses in English. those unable to speak English to worship at home. He argues the policy preserves rights, fosters peace, and strengthens the nation in battle.
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Des Moines
W.S. Harding
Iowa
United States
Harding
Copy Letters From Soldiers For The News
Readers are asked to re copy letters from soldiers for publication in The News. Send typed or neatly handwritten copies on one side of paper only, with pages numbered and the recipient named. Deliver to The News office by the stated deadline.
Swat The Yellow Dog Campaign Pamphlet Declared
Cleveland Ad Club launches a pamphlet titled Swat the Yellow Dog to combat rumors of military defeat and German propaganda. The piece will be mailed with letters and distributed to other advertising clubs in the US and Canada to promote the campaign. The Yellow Dog symbolizes rumor spreaders, whether innocent or deliberate.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Cleveland Advertising Club
United States
Canada
Red Cross Vanishing Cream Advertised for Oily Skin
A greaseless day cream with peroxide for oily skin protects from sun and wind and provides a smooth base for Amrico Beauty Face Powder. Sold by New Castle Pharmacy with guaranteed quality.
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RED Cross
Amrico
Rodgers
New Castle Pharmacy
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Philadelphia Motor Tire Co
L. N. Broad Street
Philadelphia
Cll LE
Shur
E. L. Young
Herb McGoun
Washington St
Love& Megown
Goodyear
D. R. Bollard
East ST
East Washington St
G. B. Zahniser
Clendenin
Buffalo Express
America
Helmar
Wae & Ean
Troesnes
Lic
Beckford
Maryland
Winslow Streets
East Side
George T. Weingartner
Johnson Brig. Bell
Oldsmobile
Oakland
Bell Telephone
the Central Motor .Co
Sycamore Street
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