Population growth and reclamation shape future food supply
A study argues world population could reach five billion by century’s end if growth continues. It reviews US and global food production, land limits, irrigation, and reform needs, highlighting Colorado River projects, reclamation costs, and policy changes to sustain 300 to 800 million in future scenarios.
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John Dickinson Sherman Vince
United States
A. D
United States Department of Agriculture
Germany
Belgium
France
Congress
Forest Service
Malthus
Europe
America
Robert E. Chaddock
Columbia University
American Statistical Society
Hubert Work
Secretary of the Interior
Bureau of Reclamation
Department of the Interior
Chaddock
Chadwick
Colorado River
Colorado
Utah
Arizona
California
Nevada
Mexico
Gulf of California
Boulder Canyon
Boulder Dam
Wyoming
New Mexico
RUN THE HAPPY HOME
Margaret Bruce Keener narrates a host celebrating a garden path built from broken flag stones set in sand with grass and clover seeds. The informal curved path includes blooming accents like English daisies and crocuses, illustrating autumn craft as a homey outdoor project. He argues city homes should imitate this inviting approach.
Tea Hour Upgrades From Tables to a Modern Tea Wagon
The article notes a shift from a fixed tea table to a quiet tea wagon and describes newer three sided muffin stands with three level plate displays. It details varied tea accompaniments including sandwiches scones muffins and toast and advises avoiding moist cakes to keep fingers clean.
General Jose Dolores Estrada Named Commander in Chief
Nicaraguan general Jose Dolores Estrada, aged eighty two, was appointed in 1869 to lead against revolutionists. He defeated them in several encounters but died before the campaign ended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jose Dolores Estrada
Nine Century-Old Jest Mentioned in Brown Jug Dialogue
A fragment from a Brown Jug exchange notes a jest about Methuselah's spouse aging nine hundred years, with another character replying that it is an old joke. The line evokes antique humor and biblical allusion in a magazine-style squib.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeshosephat
Methuselah
Cemetery Lodge-Keeper Prides Long Tenure
A humorous exchange describes a candidate applying for janitor duties noting an eighty year tenure without quarrel. The reply reveals the candidate was a lodge-keeper at a cemetery, illustrating a long serving role and unique qualifications.
Golden Medical Discovery Promises Wide Benefits
Advertisement urging purchase of Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery tablets or liquid from druggists. Offers free medical advice from Dr. Pierce in Buffalo New York and a trial package for 10 cents.
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Sebeka, Minn
Dr. Pierce
Anton Ahlberg
R. D
SPOHN
Spohn Medical CO
Goshen
Ind
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Federal Reclamation Service
Margaret Bruce
Keener Enn Nee Need
Miethe
Ros
Bellans Indigestion
Bellans
Boschee’s Syrup
Pastor Koenigs Pano
Ely
Koenig Medicine CO
Hostetter
THE
Hostetter CO
Pittsburgh
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