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Show CELEBRATE PERSHING'S BIRTH Loyal Citizens Pay Tribute to Leader of Heroic Warriors in France. Laclede, Mo. September 13 is John ershing's birthday anniversary, lu the "home town" of General Pershing citizens eagerly watched the bulletins for the latest news from the army in France commanded by their fellow townsman, the playmate of many of their substantial business men. The town was decorated, from the ublic buildings to the humblest shack n the back street. Citizens vied with each other in telling stories of America's great leader. Business was at a standstill, the most important news being the rapid advance of the Americans. |