Pershing Roots in Missouri Community and Work Ethic
A.A. Jeffrey recounts John Pershing growing up in Linn County Missouri as a disciplined, hard working farm lad. Neighbors recall his strict, religious family, persistent labor, and early teaching stint at Prairie Mound. They stress character over genius in shaping the future commander of American forces.
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W.R. Jeffrey
A. A. Jeffrey
Linn County
Missouri
John Pershing
France
Missouri County
Laclede
John F. Pershing
Westmoreland County
Pennsylvania
John
Frederick Pershing
America
Missouri Northwestern
St. Louis
Manon
Montgomery City
Macon
KR. K
Meadaville
West-of- Laclede
Hannibal and
St. Joseph
Democracy
Victory Forces
Henry C. Lomax
Pershing
Pershings
Jim
Pershing Dry Goods and Grocery
Johnny Pershing
Mayor Alien of
Maria
Clay
Bigger
Methodist Episcopal Church
Mr. Bigger
Prairie Mound
Chariton County
Pershing shown as brave schoolboy in strong conduct tale
A narrative recalls John Pershing defending a school from an abusive, insolent big man. He warned him to leave the grounds or he would kill him, then cowed the aggressor with calm, precise words. Classmate Charles Spurgeon praises Pershing as a capable, reliable, hard worker. (Continued Tomorrow.)
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John
John Pershing
Charles R. Spurgeon
Brookfield
Pershing
Loelede
Kirksville Normal School
Advertisement Praise from Guion Drug Store
The best advertisement a merchant can have is a satisfied customer. EK B Milburn of Guion Drug Store endorses Chamberlain's Cough Remedy noting years of perfect satisfaction. Lemmon's Drug Store also promotes the product.
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EK. B. Milburn
Guion Drug Store
Guion, Ark
Chamberlain's
Lemnon
Adyt
Engine Fever Remedies and Cooling Belt Advances
Carbon build up causes pre ignition from increased compression and incandescent particles. A worn fan belt causes overheating. replace with vulcanized fabric belts that resist stretch. Fabric belts use a curved endless design for even pull. Update cooling fans by twisting straight blades and check oil cups and dry bearings.
Champion Nebraska cow at state fair showcases dairy output
At Lincoln during the Nebraska state fair the university dairy department displayed the champion cow of the state. She produced 1,055.7 pounds of butter last year, vastly more than the average 140 pounds. A display of her yearly production included 4,320 pounds of hay and other feeds totaling 8,250 pounds, illustrating the dairy business's costs alongside profits.
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Lincoln
Neb
University Dairy Department
Gate for Stairs and Canvas Snap-On Cover
A project describes creating a heavy canvas gate for stairs using a sewn snap back at each corner. Two screw eyes per side anchor the canvas near the floor and at the canvas width. The canvas snaps to the eyes and can be snapped aside from the banister when children are asleep.
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Lowe
Iowa Delegation Supports Guard in Opposition to Draft Bill
Iowa lawmakers including Senators Kenyon Cummins and Representatives Hull Boles Ramseyer pledged to oppose the Chamberlain Kahn bill seen as creating a large standing army and reintroducing universal military training. Guard officers cite war casualty totals to argue the draft would undermine the National Guard and force 18 to 22 year olds into active service under a president appointed system with broad war department control.
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Des Moines
National Guard
Congress
Iowa
Kenyon and
Cummins
Hull
Boles
Ramseyer
Lasher
Chamberlain- Kahn
Guard
National Guard Association of the
Regular Army
National Army
War Department
Don’t Overheat the Engine Warns Auto Makers
Motorists are urged to prevent repeated overheating as it accelerates engine and equipment deterioration. A boiling radiator signals deeper trouble, with overheating often caused by retarded spark plug timing and improper care.
Chamberlains Tablets Earn Mrs Banksons Praise
Mrs Volta Bankson of Chillicothe Missouri reports quick relief from indigestion and a liver tonic effect after using Chamberlains Tablets. She says the remedy eased backache and dizziness and plans to recommend it. Lemmon's Drug Store advertises the product.
Island of Intrigue at Fox Theater Wednesday Night
The Island of Intrigue a romance of love and adventure with May Allison in the lead will be shown at the Fox theater Wednesday night. A wealthy society girl is abducted by blackmailers and taken to a Pacific island where she is held for ransom. She outwits her captors and escapes in a sequence of thrilling incidents ending in a startling dénouement.
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Fox Theater
May Allison
Pacific Ocean
Romance on the Island unfolds with love and mystery
Miss Allison shines as Maida in a gripping plot where romance weaves through the island tale. Supporting cast includes Jack Mower, Frederick Vroom, Mrs. Lucille Ward, Gordon Marr, Lillian West, Hector V. Sarno, Tom Kennedy, Chance Ward, Edo Ward Alexander. Henry Otto directs with Maxwell Karger supervising.
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Miss Allison
Maida
Jack Mower
Frederick Vroom
Lucille Ward
Gordon Marr
Lillian West
Hector V. Sarno
Tom Kennedy
Chance Ward
Edoward Alexander
Henry Otto
Maxwell Karger
Iowa building committee weighs justice temple site and plans
The Iowa legislature appointed committee meets at the state house to pick a directing architect and determine the building site for the temple of justice. Members doubt the 759000 appropriation suffices and may postpone work to a special session to request more funds.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Temple of Justice
State House
Boy Cites Urgent Help After Tin Cut
In a yard incident Bobby cuts himself badly on tin and rushes to his mother crying to stop the bleeding. The moment underscores a child's fear and a quick parental response to a minor injury.
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Bobby
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