That Man May Not Starve Aims to Save Humans via Plant Research
Article outlines the Thompson Institute of Plant Research led by William Boyce Thompson and Dr. William Crocker. It envisions future food security through nitrogen fixing bacteria, artificial light farming, and carbon from air, warning of famine as population grows. It cites scientists like Haldine and Steinmetz, plans to irrigate with carbon oxide, and references to global seed and plant research efforts.
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Mother Earth
Thompson Institute
Mother Nature
Doctor Crocker
Thompson Research Administration
William Boyce Thompson
Thompson Institute of Plant Research
Yonkers
N. Y
Colonel Thompson
Institute
United States
Ross Aiken Gortner
Biochemistry
Minnesota College of Agriculture
American Association For the Advancement of Science
J. B
Haldine
Cambridge
Eng
Charles P. Steinmetz
Carnegie Foundation
Tucson
Carmel
Steinmetz
Who's Who
Virginia City
Mont
Phillip’s Exeter Academy
Columbia University School of Mines
Federal Reserve Bank of New York
Hie
Mfe Insurance Company
Roosevelt Memorial Association
American Red Cross
Russia
Peru
Nature
William Crocker
University of Chicago
Crocker
Canada
William Sanders
United States Department of Agriculture
Office of Foreign Seed and Plant Introduction
Ingenious Kiwi smoke detector for ships at sea
The device uses pipes connected to all ship parts leading to a glass vacuum chamber. Smoke drawn into the chamber by a constant pump reveals the fire via a crossing light. Numbered pipes identify location, and corresponding levers release steam to the burning section to extinguish the blaze before it spreads.
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Kansas City Star
Be Thankful for Things You Haven’t Got
A reflective remark urges readers to cultivate gratitude for unseen or unrealized gifts, reminding that appreciation can enrich life beyond tangible possessions and daily abundance. The note emphasizes a mindset of thanks across varied personal circumstances.
The Kitchen Cabinet Prayer and Moral Admonition
A reflective verse fragment extols daily virtue and steadfastness. It contrasts froth and bubble with two enduring ideals: kindness to others in need and courage in personal trials.
Dessert Ideas From a Historic Recipe Column
The excerpt offers simple dessert ideas using canned peaches or pears, a cheese pie with cream cheese and lemon, pork sausage batter bakes, Yorkshires pudding batter, an Oriental Cream mold, and Sunrise Cake with lemon frosting. It closes with a Dickens quote on quality and originality.
Chestnut Croquettes and Fancy Desserts in Old Cuisine Style
A cook’s notes feature playful recipe ideas and savory dishes. Chestnut croquettes blend chestnuts rice crumbs cream and eggs with celery salt paprika and peanut butter. stuffing for turkey or duck uses asparagus tips eggs onions butter bread crumbs and cream. A fruit sherbet combines apricots cider cranberry juice lemon and orange with cream and egg whites. frangipane tarts pair peaches with almonds coconut and lemon syrup. Rechauffe of beef Creole Style uses butter onion green pepper flour broth tomato puree horseradish lemon juice and diced cooked meat served over rice.
Man Who Practices What He Preaches Cited
A figure praised for aligning actions with beliefs, rare in discourse. The remark notes that a theory without faith or trust cannot stand, underscoring the value of consistency between word and deed.
Allcock's Plaster Promises Quick Relief for Aches
One ad claims Allcock's Plaster is the quickest safest and most certain remedy for local aches and pains. A second note states a woman's belief in her own face if she feels she is homely.
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Allcock
Bayer Aspirin Safety Warning Ad
Consumer alert emphasizes buying only Bayer labeled aspirin with the Bayer Cross to ensure genuine, proven safe product. The notice warns that imitations may be dangerous and urges saying Bayer when purchasing aspirin.
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Bayer
Reflective habits do not prove brilliance
A reflective temperament does not guarantee brilliance as the speaker notes that sitting down to think occasionally is not enough to measure intelligence. The remark suggests caution against equating contemplation with cleverness.
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