The Battle for Paris Check Marks German Assaults
The June 11 18 week record shows the latest German offensive in 1918 paused after a three day clash near Compiegne. French counter attacks regained ground while British and French forces prepare for future blows, with American arrivals boosting Allied strength and signaling possible pivotal shifts in the campaign.
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West Front
Paris
Verdun
Flanders
Aisne
Amiens
Arras
Channel
Noyoo
Rontdidier
France
Germany
United States
Picardy
Napoleon
Ligny
Compiesne
Champagne
Oise
Lawns as Sheep Pastures for War Time Economy
Article urges using small flocks to replace lawn mowers on parks golf courses estates and college grounds to convert waste grass into meat and wool. Cites USDA guidance and notes White House grounds already grazed by sheep reducing weeds while producing fiber and food.
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United States
United States Department of Agriculture
Animal Husbandry Division
Department
White House
Wilson
Sheep and pigs boost farm profits with grazing method
A U S Department of Agriculture study finds sheep on New England farms do not require fewer other livestock and pasture use is similar to non sheep farms. The piece notes tuberculosis testing, growing pig clubs, and potential profits from eradicating weeds with grazing, including campus examples and market values for wool and lamb.
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United States Department of Agriculture
New England
Teges
United States
Bureau
Kansas State Agricultural College
Kansas Agricultural College
Educational
Poultry Bulletin 801 Promotes Disease Control in Flocks
Cold storage space for abuiter and eggs cited as key to boosting food and clothing supply. Poultry keepers urged to write to the Agricultural Department in Washington for Farmers' Bulletin 801 on eradicating mites and lice from flocks.
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Agricultural Department
Washington, D. C
Balkan Disorder Cited as Central to Campaign
The source notes Bulgaria showing domestic instability and argues any Balkan campaign would be primarily Bulgarian. It states the campaign nears halfway, with the adversary pressing for immediate action and presenting a stark choice between world power or downfall.
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Hapsburg
Germany
Russia
Silesia
Poser
West Prussia
Berlin
Vienna
Austria
Poland
Bohemiia
Hottenzollern
Near East
Italy
France
Switzerland
WOF
Paign
Venetian
Balkans
Bulgaria
Balkan
Women Dentists in War Service Unite For Duty
New York reports 365 volunteer women dentists abroad and at home serving under the American Women's Hospitals, with Dr. De Lam Kinney chairing the dental committee. Dr. Marlon Stevens and Dr. Kate Doherty have gone to Europe to care for Belgian refugee children and military personnel. Dentists fill, examine, and sometimes extract teeth in camps and towns, aiding overall health and future free clinics. Dr. Hyndman notes widespread neglect of dental care among soldiers and praises swift volunteer response. Auxiliary dental hygienists also assist, with sizable teams in Bridgeport and New York City.
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New York
America
American Women’s Hospitals
Preparedness League
American Women's Hospitals
War Service Committee
Medical Women's Association
Red Cross
de Lam Kinney
Kate Doherty
France
Kinney
Shane
Marie J. Hyndman
West Seventy - Ninth Street
Foreign Service
Dr. Hyndman
Proudix
Bridgeport
Conn
New York City
Farm notes on poultry flock production estimates
The text outlines estimates for egg production per hen per year and flock size. Each hen is expected to produce 36 dozen eggs annually, with flocks averaging at least 10 hens, yielding about 100 dozen eggs per flock per year.
Boy 4 impersonates brother in French battle court case
London correspondence reports Folkestone police court scene where Arthur Stephens charged with wearing a military uniform without authority. The younger boy, 4, joined his elder brother’s unit for 18 days of fighting before being exposed. He claimed he killed many Germans, was discharged, and the elder brother rejoined. Also notes Civil War veteran Walton finally buys shoes after 54 years shoeless.
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London
Associated Press
France
Arthur Stephens
Stephen
Wiliam D. Watton
Stroudsboro
Walton
Baby’s Severe Skin Rash Healed by Cuticura Soap
A six week old infant suffered a widespread body rash with blisters and distress before healing after Cuticura Soap and Ointment were used. A Michigan mother, Edna Burt of Fenton, reports rapid relief and urges Cuticura for toilet use to prevent skin troubles.
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Edna Burt
Fenton
Mich
Temple Lach
Addree
Carioura
Dept
R. Bouton
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Compiegne
Peank MH. Simonds
the Tribune Association
The
New York Tribune
Kluck
Lassigny-Noyon
Ribecourt
Marne
Villers-Cotterets
Woch
Somme
Bruthers
Wavre
Wierloo
Courarer
Hungary
Galicia
Russian Poland
Austria- Hungary
Danmartin
Meai Ux
Lagny
Thierry
Esternay
Bureau of Animal Husbandry
Boy
Brother
Machusetts
Baby
D. B. Phelps
Jefferson
Army
Navy
Lattsburz
Iles
E.W. Rose Co
Cleveland, O
Ien Shepiro Company
Minneapolia
East Side
Citizens Gas and Electric CO
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