Pershing on American A E F Role and Allied Plans
General Pershing discusses American independence in command, port delays, rail shortages, and equipment procurement as allied leaders debate using American divisions with British forces. The piece covers Robertson Bliss talks at Versailles, the joint notes, and the push toward a general allied reserve amid winter hardships.
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Foch
Petain
Haig
Biles
General Robertson
Washington
France
Bliss
Versailles
Lloyd George
Pershing
Maurice
William Robertson
Arma
War Council
Douglas Haig
Robertson
Compiegne
Paris
Allenby
Palestine
M. Clemenceau
Balkans
Genera Reserve
Ta Contred
Genera Moh
Vintage Kitchen Notes Hidden in Fragments of a Diet Editor's Page
A scattered OCR fragment reveals culinary instructions and rants about vegetables and sauces. It includes tomato salad preparation with lemon juice onion juice and paprika, coconut cream from grated coconut, and a recipe for Italian cheese made from veal liver ham onion parsley and gelatin with steaming and chilling steps. The text showcases period food guidance and odd editorial asides.
Earliest English posters seen in Bodleian Caxton 1480
A Bodleian poster from 1480 advertises Salisbury Use eyes for two or three commemoracions. It claims the goods came to Westminster Almonery at the reed pole, for sale to spiritual or temporal buyers. The fragment hints at advertising’s rise and its later cultural revolution.
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England
Bodleian Library
Caxton
Salisbury
Hym
Westmonester
Shimoda's role in opening Japan to American trade
Shimoda on the Izu coast figured prominently in 19th century diplomacy. In 1853 Captain Perry sailed to Shimoda with 800 men and delivered presidential letters. By 1855 the first treaty opened Shimoda to American ships, marking Japan’s gateway to U.S. trade.
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Shimoda
Izu Peninsula
Japan
Matthew Galbraith Perry
United States Navy
Bay of Sagamoi
Fillmore
America
Yokohamea
Cinderella story origins across civilizations and eras
The tale of Cinderella appears in ancient Egypt and among Greeks and Germans. In the sixteenth century German folktales the story grew popular. The Grimm brothers helped popularize it, while English versions trace to Charles Perrault's narrative.
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Grimm Brothers
Cinderella
Charles Perrault
Origin of Meteorites Believed to Map Asteroid Formation
Meteorites are thought to be small fragments from a world that once existed between Mars and Jupiter. Larger pieces became the hundreds of known asteroids, the little planets.
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Mars
Jupiter
African Game Preserve in Rhodesia Inclosure
The great Kruger park in Rhodesia is a game enclosure measuring about 200 miles by 60 miles where since 1026 game of all kinds has been allowed to be unma tested by native or white hunters.
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Great
Kruger Park
Rhodesia
Ruffles and ruchings in midsummer fashion trends
In a vivid summer fashion display, designers showcase organdie frocks with abundant ruchings and ruffles. Silhouettes emphasize sheer fabrics, blue satin sashes, and delicate embroidery. The feature highlights hats, including white straw bonnets and floppy brims, and calls attention to white millinery.
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Andy
Bernie
Betdffie
Milan
Teghorn
Milady
Faahson
Bilma
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Oader
Lloyd
George
Henry Wits
Véky
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Chaumont
Weygand
Todd
Bordeaux
Ansouville
Debeney
First Army
Aviation Park
Colombey-les- Belles
Arthur Page
Miracourt
de Castelnau
U. S
Waya
Petinies
Ahr
Vittel
Bourbonne-lés-Bains
Ligny-en-Barrios
Langres
Harbord
General Staff College
St. Mihiel
Duncan
Buck
Summerwall
Asia Minor
Arras
St Quentin
JaFére
Barisis
Amiens
James Whittomb
Riley
Belig
Tallovar
Valencia
Patou
Qhele
Suarta Nicholas
Weatert
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