Clemenceau and Petain Cable Dispute Over Allied Command
Excerpt shows Clemenceau responding to American queries about a rift between Petain and General and outlines assurances that joint training will continue. The exchange suggests French efforts to influence American command decisions and to justify later amalgamation of divisions under a shared commander.
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Clemenceau
M. Clemenceau
France
Washington
Petain
United States
Clemencea
Bor
War Department
Lord Northcliffe
British Air Board
England
U. S
Robertson
America
Enforcing strong drink limits for troops in France
In 1918 the author details steps to curb heavy liquor among American troops entering France. He describes confiscating bars as off limits, seeking Clemenceau’s support, and citing a safe, orderly stance amid press and public worries. He notes diary entries and chaplain expansion plans as strategic priorities.
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Clemenceau
Dairyman Wage Gap By Cow Quality In 1980 Records
A Minnesota study shows dairy herd improvement groups in Scott and Dakota counties with wide wage differences based on cow quality. High yielding herds earned 52.5 cents per hour above feed cost, while average herds earned 12.5 cents. Dakota’s top herd paid 68 cents versus 8 cents for the county average. Overall, members averaged 38 cents. statewide, a 400 pound butterfat herd yielded 52 cents above feed cost, while 4,200 pound herds yielded 17 cents. Adjusted to 80 cent butterfat, top earnings fall by about 25 cents.
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Scott
Dakota
Minnesota
Raymond Auné
Scott County
W. J. Watson
H. R. Searles
University Farm
St. Paul
Minn
Searles
March Tuberculin Tests Hit New High for Cattle
U S Department of Agriculture notes 1 325 912 cattle tuberculin tests in March by federal state and county vets. This is the largest monthly total since the nationwide eradication drive began twelve years ago. Iowa led with 206 822 tests, Wisconsin 155 152, Minnesota 116 540, and Illinois 111 069. Eastern states show strong testing demand and more indemnity funds. Dr A B Wight ties the surge to rising demand for bovine tuberculosis eradication work.
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United States Department of Agriculture
WNU
Towa
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Department of Agriculture
Grinding Small Grains for Cows Is Right Plan
Wisconsin researchers G Bohstedt and F W Duffee and associates report trials on grinding barley for dairy cows. Preliminary findings show medium ground barley better maintains weight and milk output than fine grind, with lower grinding costs.
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G. Bohstedt
F. W. Duffee
Wisconsin College of Agriculture
Pasture Reliance and Dairy Feeding Deficiency
Summer dairy farming depends on pasture alone to produce milk for profit. Grass pastures nearly maintain cows but underfeed, reducing milk capacity. To meet production needs, a ration must supply protein fat carbohydrates and minerals found in mills.
Sunlit hog house design aids sanitation and labor
William A. Radford explains a sunlit hog house with a round Gothic roof and north-south placement to admit morning and afternoon sun. The 24 by 49 foot frame building holds eight pens on one side and six on the other, center feed alley, feed room, and carrier track. Removable partitions allow post-parling use. Deep litter floors, easy-clean troughs, and a long front gutter ease cleaning. Suitable for breeders farrowing late winter or early spring.
Building a Dream Home Requires Lifetime Thought
Women face a lifetime task when planning a home, averaging 28 years to decide and pay off. A scrap book helps visualize tastes for the architect, while site selection shapes the house type and style to fit the land and surroundings.
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Joseph Pennington
Collier's Weekly
Rust Proof Copper Nails Obviate Water Seepage
A homeowner guide notes common roof leaks stem from fasteners in wooden shingles. Copper or brass roofing nails prevent rapid deterioration, offering long term value as a one time cost. Copper is presented as the best roof covering for durability matching a house’s foundation.
Copper Roofing Truths From Early Contractors
The text extols copper roofing as maintenance free and fireproof, with ground connection via downspout for reliable lightning protection. It notes copper roofs are light, economical, and can be colored quickly to enhance appearance. While other materials exist, copper is declared the best by experience.
Color of Floor May Be Darker Than Wall Tone
Interior guidance discusses matching floor finishes to walls with darker floors for solidity, noting the rise of lighter rooms and colorful rugs. It urges proper surface prep and the right finish, plus thoughtful color decisions to improve room appeal and decor balance.
Oak floors modernize old homes and boost value
Old homes gain from installing oak floors over worn flooring. The buildup in interior tone and rent or sale value outweighs the small installation cost. This upgrade offers significant return for modest expense.
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John J. Pershing
Géneral Pétain
Thict
Paris
Maj
Robert Bacon
Bishop Gwynne
Brent
Chaumonton
Covinv
Bis. Regoure
Nuster
Atoft
Foch
Compiegne
Verdun
Somme
Salonika
Haig
U. 8
Lord Northcatte
Hay
Arras
Amiens
Meaux In
Ypres
Bruxelles
Quentin
Chalons
Virdun
Chaumoht
Bar-le-Duc
Germany
Dairyman’s
W. A. Radford
William A. Radford
South Dear
Born Street
Chicago
Ill
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