Heavy German Offensives Struck Back On Lys Front
British repulse seven German attacks in Merville sector and hold lines along the Lys as Haig reports fierce fighting. French and British counter-attacks push Germans back near Neuve Eglise Robecq and Wulverghem as heavy losses mount on both sides. Haig urges steadfast defense and the French report successful operations at Hangard and Montdidier.
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Merville
Neuve Eglise
Bailleul
Wulverghem
Flanders
Field Marshal Haig
France
Neuve Beglise
Robcey
Clarence River
Lawe
Clarence Rivers
Lys Battlefront
War Office
Bailleuil
Meterer-Wulverghem
Festubert
Lys
Meteren
Neuve ‘Glise
Ememy
Bailleuu
Verdun Front
St. Mihiel
Woevre
Col du Bonhomme
Messines Ridge
Reuter
Belgium
Haig
Ville Chapelle
Ploegsteert
Loisne
Lawe River
Neaf Berquin
Berlin
Armentieres
Noyon
Hangard
Paris
Montdidier
Champagne
Mont Tetu
Chemin-des-Dames
Corbeny
Hans
Bailleul and
Morris
Bethune
Somme
Lys-Wulvergheim
Women urged to buy Liberty bonds in wartime appeal
Dorothy Dix argues women must fund the war effort with Liberty bonds urging wives sisters mothers and sweethearts to buy more bonds than ever. She stresses that money backs soldiers in France and that women’s sacrifice proves patriotism as this war demands the largest pocketbook commitment yet.
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Dorothy DIX
France
Uncle Sam
Indiana presses card system for sugar and flour
Indiana county food administrators in a statewide conference urged adopting a card system to limit sugar flour and bread purchases. The plan would require consumers to carry a card at retail stores with punch marks to show amounts bought to prevent overdraw.
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Indianapolis
Federal Food Administration
Indiana
Grand Army of the Republic
Portland
Ore
McAdoo
Springfield
Chicago
Lafayette
Purdue University
R. R. Regan
H. C. Blackwell
E. P. Lewis
E. H. Jones
H. C. Cocanower
C. G. Seavel
A. Habegmer
P. R. Clyle
C. K. Varlity
Goodrich
Ilinois
Knights of Pythias
Marion County
John J. Brown
Vandalia
Charles I. Davis
Denver
Colo
Board of Controllers
Supreme Lodge
State Council of Defense
Council of National Defense
Frankfort
County Infirmary
Evansville
Dale
Spencer County
Joseph Goepfrich
Donald J. Wallace
Goepfrich
State Reformatory
Jeffersonville
Nneteen
Otto Miessner
State Normal School
Milwaukee
Wis
Stansbury
Daniel
B. Kehler
Board of
Trustees
British Men Volunteer Enlistments Urged Across Western Division
An April 16 Chicago dispatch relays Sir Douglas Haig's appeal urging public volunteer enlistment for British forces. The message stresses fighting with backs to the wall and calls Red-blooded men to join through Canadian and British organizations for the freedom of mankind.
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Chicago
Picardy
Douglas Haig
The Badge of Citizenship and Bond Button Test
The Liberty Bond button is described as the badge of citizenship rather than a mark of liberality or patriotism. The piece asks readers if they are wearing one and reflects wartime civic duty rhetoric.
War and the Weather in Rural Life
A Rural reflections piece notes that weather is beyond human control and shapes farming plans. It argues rain disrupts plowing, hay, and wheat work and can strand men for miles, stressing the impact of climate on agricultural labor and daily life.
Garden Jogs and Tips for Forcing Soil and Ash Use
A quirky homecraft note discusses filling flats with fer tile forcing soil and a new handle for the spading fork. It asks readers to consider using wood ashes from the fireplace for their potash content and plant care.
How to Grow Asparagus From US Department Guide
The guide explains growing asparagus on well drained soil, best on deep sandy loam, with manure to enrich bed before setting. Two year old roots save time. set crowns 4 to 5 inches deep, 14 inches apart in rows or 1 foot apart in beds, mulch in winter in the North, fertilize in autumn in the South, avoid early shoots, and limit cutting in the second year.
Lima Beans Growing Tips for Gardeners
Lima beans should be planted only after soil warms fully. Pole beans yield better than bush types and can be trained along fences. Plant in hill blocks 3 to 4 feet apart or drill bush beans in rows. harvest ripe pods, dry, and shell for winter use. Lazy Wife pole beans suit northern regions where Lima beans struggle.
Radish Growing Tips for Winter Gardens
Radishes are hardy and can be grown through winter in the U S middle section and in much of the South. Seeds seed should be sown after the last killing frost in drills about 18 inches apart. Grow quickly in rich soil and harvest when sized. Plant successive crops every few days until warm weather arrives. Autumn varieties exist and some radishes can be stored for winter like beets or turnips.
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United States
South
Brussels sprouts growing tips with leafy head formation
Brussels sprouts are closely related to cabbage and cauliflower and can be grown similarly. Start seeds in a window box or hotbed and transplant when soil is ready. The crop forms many small heads in leaf axils. if crowded, remove some leaves but keep a few at the top of the stem for new heads.
Brussels sprouts planting and storage guidance
Brussels sprouts are hardy, suitable for fall planting, and best spaced 20 to 24 inches apart in rows 36 to 36 inches apart. For winter storage, lift plants and pack them in a trench with straw to protect from freezing and thawing.
Kohlrabi growth and cultivation similar to cabbage
The edible portion is the thickened stem closely related to cabbage and cauliflower. Start in hotbeds or window boxes then transplant after the last frost. Planting and cultivation mirror cabbage methods. space 4 to 6 inches when thinning. Early sowings yield edible size under favorable weather. A overlooked, affordable cauliflower substitute.
Collards Grow Well and Flavorful in Southern Gardens
Collards share culture with cabbage and should be planted in early spring. They withstand heat better, form a loose rosette of tender leaves, and are a staple in southern gardens. Use them widely but avoid overuse.
Parsley Seed Germination and Planting Tips
Parsley seeds should soak several hours to aid germination. They are slow to germinate and require careful handling. After 1-2 transplantings, place outdoors in rows 12 to 18 inches apart and 3 to 4 inches between plants. A small cultivated patch suffices for a family. used for garnish and flavoring soups. Keep some parsley growing year round.
Growing peppers from seed to harvest in the garden
Peppers should be sown six weeks to two months before setting out. Transplant at least once and wait for warm soil before planting. In gardens, bull-nosed peppers are spaced 3 feet between rows and 15 to 17 inches apart in rows. Keep soil shallowly cultivated. plants bear until frost.
Pliny on gardening remains relevant today
The piece cites Pliny the Elder’s advice to dig deep manure well and work often as timeless guidance. It stresses that enthusiasm must be backed by purpose to overcome obstacles and disappointments, and that knowledge is the best defense against gardening accidents.
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Pliny the Elder
Profitable Use of Manure in Home Gardens
Farmers should save and apply barnyard manure produced on the farm to gardens and orchards. If soil becomes too nitrogen rich from manure, balance fertility with acid phosphate and hardwood ashes to restore proper nutrient mix.
Seed Saving and Cooperation for Bumper Garden Crops
The notice calls for careful seed use since scarce varieties require conservation. It urges readers to share and cooperate to ensure everyone can obtain enough seed to maximize crop yields. It emphasizes prudent use of available seed to benefit all gardeners.
Broadcasting Manure for Seed Planting on Plowed Ground
Instructions emphasize spreading manure over tilled soil then mixing it with a harrow before drilling seeds. Emphasizes even distribution and soil incorporation to improve germination.
Greenhouse Growing Tips for Swiss Chard and Beets
In greenhouse culture Swiss chard is grown for improved light. Beets can be started under a greenhouse bench if light is sufficient to prevent spindling and promote sturdy growth.
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Indiana Bituminous Coal Operators’ Association
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Maurice Douglas
Flat Rock
James P. Goodrich
Christie
Douglas
South Bend
Ruth Law
Aviatrix
Washington, D. C
Hays Milling Company
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Food Administration
Hays Company
Katharine D. Young
Greenwood
Mary F. Remmel
Winchester
Clara K. Powell
Aurora
Frances O'Dell
Waveland
Mary E. Montgomery
Fillmore
Sarah HE. McNabb
DuPont
Asenath J. McMahon
Richmond
Carrie M. Kerr
Bloomington
Margaret M. James
Ann Eliza Haley
New Albany
Elizabeth J. Foster
Petersburg
Iee
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Congress
City School Board
State Board of Education
Federal Fuel Administration
National Fued Administration
Washington
National Fuel Administration
Peru
Convention of
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Logansport
Frank Perrey
Fort Wayne
R.W. Merchant
Brookston
al Drumm
C.F. Hornbostel
Purdue
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