Pershing to Lead Expedition Force to France
President Wilson orders a division of regular troops under Maj. Gen. John J. Pershing to proceed to France at the earliest practicable date. The move is part of America’s answer to France’s plea for aid guiding a mobilization plan that will enroll up to 10,000,000 men and deploy 320,000 fighting forces, with National Guard units mobilized in coming months.
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Roosevelt Denies Personal Gain in Pershing Command Plan
Theodore Roosevelt declares no personal motive in a proposal to place him under General Pershing. He says volunteers who served with him will join the army or civil service, praising Pershing's leadership and the Allied war effort. The statement counters officials’ claims of political or private interests influencing the plan.
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Cure a Cold in One Day With Laxative Bromo Quinine
An old ad claims Laxative Bromo Quinine stops the ache of a cold in a day. It promises a refund if it fails and lists Grove’s signature on each box, urging readers to try the product.
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Local Grocer Promises Broad Stock and Cash Savings
A storefront advertises a full grocery line with country produce and seeds, emphasizing lower cash prices and a wide stock. The note highlights specialties in animal feed items such as corn oats mill feed sweet feed rice meal cotton seed meal hulls and timothy hay and invites phone orders.
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