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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1916
Page
7
The piece argues nitrogen and fertilizer supply rely on science and cheap water power. It cites Chilean nitrate depletion, streams Bolivia, and Europe using hydroelectric power to industrialize farming. It calls for federal laws to open water powers, advance electrification, and enlist farmers’ support for Shields and Myers bills.
The Water Power Development Association urges former forester Gifford Pinchot to specify his position on water power legislation and to prove claims of a Washington lobbying effort. The open letter to the Pennsylvania Bull Moose and its questions argue for development and use of water powers and criticize current restrictive laws and rentals.
The article compares European and American fertilizer use and crop yields. It notes Europe uses about 200 pounds of fertilizer per acre versus 28 pounds in the United States, with European yields higher in wheat oats barley and potatoes. It argues US yields require cheaper fertilizer and mentions price differences from German and Chilean monopolies and the potential of using water power to produce fertilizers.
Woodrow Wilson calls for unified use of national resources to strengthen the country. He argues against restricting access and stresses maximizing available assets for collective benefit. The remarks emphasize efficiency, economy, and shared national effort.
Franklin K. Lane urges use of water power to fix nitrogen for fertilizers and explosives. He argues current laws hinder development and cites international nitrogen fixation efforts in Germany and other countries to bolster domestic fulfillment.
The article cites about 30 000 engineers affected by water power stagnation and mass layoffs. It notes engineers with long experience seek jobs at power firms and contractors, with 1 300 letters sent without offers. Manufacturing plants face shutdowns and scarce orders for wheels and related machinery.
The Outlook argues national needs demand rapid development of water power alongside steam. It states development must come via private capital under property incentives or government ownership, but rejects government building and operation as a proposal.
Professor Norton argues that conservation means not only saving resources for the future but making the conserved resource maximally useful now, removing waste while ensuring broad access and efficiency.
Senator Henry L. Myers argues that leasing public lands for water power development is the nation’s top bill. He claims it will unleash cheap electricity, irrigation, and new industries in the West, boosting crops, employment, and national defense through electrochemical fertilizer and munitions uses.
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