Life of General Pershing life story by Ferrell
The article presents the first full, authentic life of Gen John J Pershing. It covers his birth at Laclede Missouri on September 18 1860 his early leadership promise and education at Normal School and West Point. It details his cavalry career including campaigns in Geronimo Cuba Philippines and involvement with Villa and Huerta during the Mexican crisis of 1914.
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Tanlac credited with relief in Tennessee and Mexico tale mixed
A Chattanooga reader claims Tanlac improved digestion sleep and strength after years of illness and choking spells. The note also recounts a Carrizal raid where American troops faced Mexican fire and 24 troopers were captured before rescue. General Pershing demanded their return to U.S. soil.
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Mexican bandits raid Columbus New Mexico by Villa
Awoke to reports that Villa's Mexican raiders attacked the American town of Columbus New Mexico. The fusillade killed inhabitants before an alarm could be raised. A handful fought back but were overwhelmed by numbers. American cavalry arrived to find the raiders vanished.
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Pershing Pursues Villa Across Northern Mexico in 1916
General John J. Pershing leads 12,000 troops with mountain and field guns from Columbus into northern Mexico seeking Villa after U S orders to halt raids on the southern border. He marches 110 miles in 42 hours toward Casas Grande, facing Mexican hostility and Carranza’s uncertain support as clashes erupt at Parral.
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War Department Coordinates Christmas Parcel Plan
The War Department allows one standard carton per soldier abroad with Red Cross distribution. Labels must be official, signed by the soldier, and mailed to kin or a friend. Cartons expected for distribution around November first. local chapters plan to supply relatives with cartons. The notice also lists a federal land sale and an unrelated medicinal advertisement fragment.
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Nineteenth Infantry to Compile Regimental Souvenir
A souvenir and photo record of the Nineteenth Infantry is planned, led by Capt. G. A. Murray. It will cover regimental history and include portraits from commanding colonel to private, detailing three foreign assignments and Vera Cruz service. The project will span 1812 to the present date with emphasis on notable battles and flags.
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