Laclede Town Honors Pershing Birth and Boyhood Tales
The Missouri town of Laclede where General John J. Pershing was born and raised recalls his boyhood days. Aunt Susan Hewitt recalls his good manners and curiosity as a youth, while locals share anecdotes of his early teaching efforts and leadership traits. They note his modesty and focus on hard work that shaped a future war leader.
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General Pershing
Tannibal
Mark Twain
Laclede
John
Gen. Pershing
John J. Pershing
Keytesville
Johnnie
Susan
Capt Hewitt
Mrs. Pershing
Capt. Mewitt
West Point
Hawkins
Finn” of
Mississippi
Pershing
James
Eaid
James Pershing
Navy
Laredo
Charley Spurgeon
Tovey Mercantile Company
Brookfield
Hall's Catarrh Medicine Promoted by Doctors
Catarrh cannot be cured by local applications. it requires an internal remedy. Hall's Catarrh Medicine is taken internally and works through the blood to influence mucous surfaces. It was prescribed by top physicians, composed of tonics and blood purifiers, and claims remarkable results for catarrhal conditions. Testimonials available by mail.
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Hall
Plans for Pershing statue and political ascent
A public feature project near the park will honor the American commander born nearby with a large statue. A committee is already at work and Laclede envisions Pershing’s career for years, aiming to run him for president after the war and the spread of democracy in Europe.
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Springfield
Mass
Laclede
Hannibal
John J. Pershing
Pershine
Gen. Pershing
Europe
Greens August Flower Advertises Health Cure
August Flower claimed to ease ailments from disordered stomach to liver inactivity including sick headaches constipation sour stomach nervous indigestion and gas. The ad says it acts as a gentle laxative, aids digestion, cleans the stomach and intestines, stimulates bile, and purifies blood, sold by Lemmon's Pharmacy.
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Lemmon's Pharmacy
Advt
72 Rebels Executed in Petrograd for Attempt on Soviet Leaders
Stockholm reports 72 counter-revolutionaries executed in Petrograd for attempts to kill Soviet Commander Berzian and Military Councillors Simil gin and Goloshkin. Chinese mercenaries carried out the death sentence. House Passes Bond Bill for Liberty Bonds Exemption Aimed at boosting sales with no dissent.
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Stockholm
Berzian
Similgin
Goloshkin
Petrograd
Army engineer exam board to tour cities for commissions
Maj. Edward A. Williams of the engineer corps heads a board seeking young engineers for commissions as the army expands. Applicants pass preliminary tests and are sent to Camp Humphreys Virginia for a three month training before going to France.
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Army Engineer Examining Board
Edward A. Williams
The
Engineer Corps
Camp Humphries
France
Improved Tanning Process Discovered in Australia
An Australian discoverer claims a new tanning method cuts calf skin tanning to six hours and full sole leather in seven days, with other skins tanned proportionately faster. This breakthrough promises rapid processing in the leather industry.
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