Pershing the Big Boss of the AEF a Forceful Leader
The article portrays General John J. Pershing as a decisive, laconic commander whose presence inspires doughboys and maximizes effort. It recounts his habit of listening intently to a private, his blunt telegram style, and his knack for turning raw troops into an effective fighting machine.
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General Pershing
American Expeditionary Force
Edwin C. Ranch
New York Times
John J. Pershing
Pershing
France
A. EB. F
A. EF. F
A.E.F
Job
America
Gen. Pershing
Black Jack
Bricks in Biblical Times and Brick Kilns in Scripture
The Jews learned brick making in Egypt and used brick kilns in Davidic times. Isaiah complains that the people erected brick altars instead of unsown stone as commanded by the law.
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Egypt
David
Samevel
Isaiah
Haldus
Local Boards Set Exemption Rules Under War Orders
War Industries Board rules say district draft boards may grant exemptions for essential work but must prove the industry and individual are necessary. Advisory committees may present priorities but cannot bind boards. boards assess if removal harms the enterprise and if replacements are unavailable.
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Washington
War Industries Board
General Crowder
Department of Labor
Department of Agriculture
Cliss
British low flyer terrorizes German targets over France
Report from northern France details British ground flying tactics taught to American pilots. The method relies on individual initiative to strike ammo dumps, railway stations, and aerodromes with bombs grenades and machine gun fire. The style demoralizes German forces despite heavy anti aircraft defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
von Riethofen
Richtofen
Consul in China warns on American business conduct
A Chinese consul criticizes foreign trade practices noting that grouping business methods by nationality harms overall American commerce. He warns that unbusinesslike conduct by one American firm could negatively affect many others.
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China
Des Moines Reporter Wounded in France Recovers in Base Hospital
Lieut. Guy B Williams once a noted Des Moines newspaper man is wounded in France and recovering in a base hospital. Letters say he is doing well and recount his brave actions and the sacrifices of fellow officers amid July engagements.
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Caesar
Pershing
Washington
Terry
Lake Erie
Lafayette
Gen. Pershing
Des Moines
Guy
Williams
France
Lieut. Williams
Middletown Sightings Highlight Rebel Pillow’s Haircut
Rebel Pillow of Marlin visited Middletown last Saturday and chose a bold new style with his Titian hair trimmed very close. The event drew local chatter about the notable visitor and his striking appearance.
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Middletown
Rebel Pillow of Marlin
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Peterson
Gen. Petain
Clemenceau
M. Lonucheur
Gen. Fock
Taft
United States
Stokespeare
Sciatics
Philippines
G. H
Santiago
Karoki
Manchburia
Mexico
Chantfour Forest
Chambrette
Mars
Essen
the Red Cross
Orr
Red Cross
Terror
Astemado
the Evening Journal
Formu
Brassieres
W. B
W. B. Reduso
Weingarten Bros., Inc
New York
Chicago
Liberty Bonds
Cqlal
United States Army
Ordnance Department
Washington National Bank
Washington County
John Alex Yount
Charles C. Cunningham
Harvey S. Young
Donald C. Bell
Robert Noonan
Louis Fifer
John Alex Young
Win
A. Cook
Jas
A. Harwood
Chas
J. Wilson
Federal
Frank L. Wilson
Carter
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