Debate Over American Troop Deployment With Foch Milner and Clemenceau
In a high level war council in 1918 the issue of deploying American units was debated with General Foch urging immediate use of infantry and machine gun troops, Pershing resisting en bloc control, and Clemenceau warning of risks to Paris while seeking an American army under its own command. The discussions highlighted tensions around May and June deployment, unity of command, and the balance between American independence and allied cooperation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pershing
Foch
Supreme War Council
Bliss
Versailles
United States
General Petain
Marshal Haig
France
Loire
Abbeville
Clemenceau
Lord Milner
General Pershing
London
America
Milner- Pershing
Milner
M. Clemenceau
England
Lloyd George
Petain
M. O Clemenceau
Europe
Mr. Lloyd George
Montdidier
Great Britain
Tor May
General Foch
Villers-Bretonneux
Paris
Hazebrouck
Wilson
Chayote Emerges as New Vegetable for American Tables
The chayote, known as vegetable pear or mirliton, gains attention from the U S Department of Agriculture as a versatile squash related produce. It can be boiled mashed fried stuffed baked or used in salads or pies with a delicate flavor akin to summer squash. Fruits vary from three ounces to three pounds and may bear in fall or spring under favorable conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Department Agricul WN Service
Ture
United States Department of Agriculture
Lime Phosphate Beneficial for Legume Crops
Lime phosphate may be used for growing either legume or grain crops. For grain crops the release of phosphorus depends on soil acids or organic matter decomposition. When soil has ample nitrogen from decomposition relative to seeded phosphorus, phosphate helps even without fresh organic matter. Most lands need some fresh organic matter, so lime phosphate is best with active organic matter like legumes or manure.
Strong smelling mixture repels bot flies for horses
A brown county Indiana tip in Capper's Farmer suggests mixing equal parts turpentine kerosene and linseed oil and applying to horses to repel bot flies for 48 to 72 hours. A light daily rub keeps other flies away, using just enough to moisten hair ends despite the strong odor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. E B. Grubbs
Brown County
Indiana
Capper
Fertilizing Strawberries With Nitrate or Sulfate Applications
The best strawberry fertilization occurs when plants are dry. Broadcast finely divided nitrate or sulfate carefully to avoid foliar accumulation. If preferred, apply at the base in water solution using two ounces per ration, a safe method when water and spray equipment are available.
Notes on Farm Practices for Orchards and Gardens
Farmers discuss alfalfa in young orchards reducing moisture for trees and propose alternatives. A mix of vetch oats field peas oats or clover hay can cut next winter’s grain costs. Tips cover cabbage protection from cutworms with collars and general feeding economy in current conditions.
Quartet on the Waterfront Echoes Harmony Trouble
A quartet of revelers sings on the waterfront by moonlight when the tenor falls into the bay. The leader notices a discord and asks if they are all right. The bass identifies the missing voice as Jack who is off the quay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sea Story
Adeline
Jack
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North American Newspaper Alliance
WNU
Leidheprey
Bois de Remieres
Selcheprey
Montmorency
Richmond
Wiese
Plough
Whittington
Whittington Co., Ltd
Fresno
Calif
North American Aid Society
Wichita
Kas
Carey Salt CO
Dept. W
Hutchingoo, Ken
Roosevelt
Montana
Marias Pass
Theodore Roosevelt
Sapien
Spurlock-Nealashville
Tenn
Karikaturen
Oslo
St.Joseph’s
Genuine
St. Joseph's
Ibsen
W. N.U
Cincinnati
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