Pershing Reflects On World War I and Army Readiness
General Pershing explains the aims of his memoirs, credits Wilson and Baker, and recounts the early U S planning and unpreparedness before the AEF's France deployment. He details telegrams, staff picks, and the shift from division command to supreme command, noting Congress draft delays and Roosevelt’s failed volunteer push.
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France
Europe
Wilson
Baker
John J. Pershing
J. Franklin Bell
Philippines
Lst
Bell
Leonard Wood
General Bell
Thomas H. Barry
Hugh L. Scott
Tasker H. Bliss
Washington
Staf
War College Division
Congress
Soittle
War Department
Secretary Baker
Newton D. Baker
Mexico
James G. Harbord
Hill
Harbord
Baltic
Marine Corps
War College
General Scott
Roosevelt
Theodore Roosevelt
Lesson on The Prodigal Son Parable Emphasis on Repentant Sinner
A biblical study of Luke 16 11 24 centers on the fatherly welcome rather than the prodigal. It traces the son’s estrangement departure degeneration degradation and restoration with emphasis on repentance confession action and the father’s unwavering love.
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Adam
Hve
Provisions for Regular Sessions of Congress
The article explains congressional terms from the March after each election to the fourth day of March two years later. Regular sessions begin the first Monday of December each year. Special sessions occur by presidential call. The odd year session is the long one, often extending to early summer, while the even year session is the short one ending March 3 when members’ terms expire.
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Congress
Boundless Resources Quote From A B Simpson
A B Simpson proclaims God as the source of limitless power and blessings. He argues the only limit is within us and our expectations, thoughts, and prayers. The measure of abundance comes through the power that works in us.
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Simpson
Prayer Opens the Way
A short devotional note quotes J. H. Jowett on how prayer opens the soul to God and makes room for divine grace, framing prayer as a gateway to spiritual understanding.
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J. H. Jowett
Tanlac claims cure for stomach illness and dizziness
A Philadelphia man Testifies Tanlac eased dizzy spells headaches and nervous fatigue after ten years of digestive trouble. The ad touts Tanlac as a root herb formula restoring appetite vigor and sleep with a money back guarantee and a price under two cents per dose.
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Taniac
Daniel Vinciguerra
Stiles St
Philadelphia
Tanlac
This Beautiful World
A reflective line on the world as a beautiful book that remains inaccessible to those who cannot read it, highlighting themes of literacy and perception.
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Toldoni
Favorite Prescription Claim From Mrs Nat McCoy
Mrs Nat McCoy of 620 Aubney St Waterloo credits Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription with restoring her health after nervous weakness insomnia and night sweats. She says a few bottles renewed strength and work capacity.
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Waterloo
Iowa
Nat McCoy
Aubney St
Campus Chaff Are you a palmist No Then let go my hand
A lighthearted campus item features witty banter as students joke about palmistry and relationships on campus. The brief notes humorous dialogue lines that capture social banter and youthful humor in the student body.
Doctors Recommend Alkaline Cure For Colds
Doctors prescribe a new cold treatment urging start at first symptoms. Take Phil lips Milk of Magnesia in a tablespoonful doses morning noon and night for two days then nights only to restore alkalinity and ease stomach gas and indigestion. Available at all drugstores.
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Phillips’ Mill
Phillips
Clever Exchanges and Self-Help Bent in a Palmtist Scene
The excerpt features witty remarks about a tall lodger paying a bill and a philosophy of aiding others to success. It advertises Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets as original liver pills from sixty years ago, claiming liver and bowel regulation. A quip about tanning a dog's hide contrasts with a grouch who can be a friend when inclined.
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Dr. Pierce
U.S. Dept. of Agriculture
K-R-O
K-R-O Co
Springfield
Ohio
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Gen
North American
Alliance
United States
Germany
F. E. Warren
Fort Sam Houston
San Antonio
Texas
Southern Department
Warren
Senator Warren
Jack
Secretary of War
Pershing
Capitol
Scott
M. H. Barnum
Joseph Cummings Chase
Paris
Prodigal
Martha Lou
P. B. Fitzwater
Moody Bible Institute of Chicago
Western Newspaper Union
Mrs. Perkins
Taro
Trojan
Trojax Corporation
6Th Ave
Des Moines
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