Better Farming in the South
The article explains crop yields are limited by deficient plant foods. Nitrogen, phosphoric acid, and potash from soil and air must be balanced. nitrogen often limits production. It compares soil nutrients to workers in a vessel, where the shortest element caps growth. Modern fertilizers remove limiting factors, but good drainage, lime, organic matter, moisture control, and weed management by humans are essential to maximize yields.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nilmo
Improvement In Gas Lighting Through History
Gas lighting evolved from coal gas illumination between 1702 and 1802. It reached high efficiency by 1884 with the Welbach mantle and was further developed by the inverted burner and Dresmire gas.
Pasture Velvet Beans Profit Tip from N Harper
Inquiry on the most profitable use of velvet beans suggests planting with corn for a double crop, selecting an early variety, and fertilizing. Economical use cites letting cattle graze in the field then turning under the plant matter. if cattle are scarce, acquire them locally to feed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. Harper
Man Turns on Wife in Town Runaway Tale
In a brief tale a man, once supported by his wife, abandons her and fled the town. He claimed no time to waste and quickly found another supporter as his new prop in life.
Anxiety Over Panama Canal From Submarine Threat
Washington correspondent Edward B. Clark reports cautious fear that German war power could threaten the Panama Canal. The danger is not a direct submarine strike on Gatun locks but small groups landed by U-boat capable of planting dynamite to disable the canal, potentially for months, as defenses along Toro Point Marguerita Naps Viamenco Perico and Culebra are strengthened.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward B. Clark
Washington
Union
Panama Canal
Great Waterway
United States
Germany
Panama
Canal
Gatun
America
Europe
Toro Point
Palama
Atantic
Mirafores
Pacific
Marguerita
Atlantic
Naps
Viamenco
Perico
Culebra
Isthmus guards ready to repel naval assault
A brigade under Brig. Gen. Clarence R. Edwards mans artillery on the Isthmus today. There are enough troops to defend the locks against raiding parties and a heavy guard cordon has been placed along the right of way to ensure extreme watchfulness against any attempted breach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Navy
Clarence R. Edwards
Fight With Wild Cat Ends in Death in Snow
Russell Whitbeck of Mount Washington in the Southern Berkshires battled a 25 pound wildcat that attacked his beagle. He joined the struggle, kicked the animal, and clubbed it to death after the wildcat sank teeth into his boot. Whitbeck suffered cuts and bruises.
Plan Bigger Output Of Soldiers Shirts
Jeffersonville Ind May 1941 three thousand women employed at the United States army quartermaster depot have produced about 104000 olive drab shirts for soldiers earning 44000 in wages. Lt Col W S Woot aims to lift output to half a trillion garments annually as ten guards patrol the plant amid postwar tensions. Four story steel concrete buildings are planned for depot use.
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Jeffersonville
Ind
United States Army Quartermaster’s
W. 8. Woot
Germany
Wilbolt Family Netted From Oil Boom In Okmulgee
James T. Wilbolt and son J C Wilbolt, practicing law in Okmulgee Oklahoma, earned a one-half fee in a case granting them an 80 acre share worth now that oil and gas have increased nearby value. They leased 80 acres for eight thousand dollars and one eighth of any oil or gas found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fes
Okmulgee
Okla
James T. Wilbolt
J. C. Wilbolt
Wilholt
Nash Blakely Nash Talks After Swallowing Tooth
Assemblyman George Blakely Nash of Yonkers had months of speech trouble. He suddenly spoke clearly after coughing up an artificial tooth and hard rubber plate he swallowed nine months earlier.
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Nash
Yonkers
George Blakely
Family credits Black-Draught for avoiding serious illness
In McDuff Virginia Mrs. J B Whittaker cites relief from a sick headache and stomach trouble after using Thedford's Black-Draught. She claims her family has fewer illnesses since starting the vegetable remedy, which is said to aid digestion and relieve indigestion, colic, wind, and nausea. The advertisement promotes the product as a long used medicine trusted by millions and available for 25 cents from local druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McDuff
Severs
J.B. Whittaker
Fish Place
Thedford
da F . N.C
Goodrich Holds Annual Meeting and Stock Retirement
New York March 19 At the annual meeting of the stockholders of the B F Goodrich Company $900000 of preferred stock was retired reducing preferred capital from 27300000 to 26400000 Directors re elected D M Goodrich C B Raymond E C Shaw F M Hardy H E Raymond and H E Joy Officers elected President S G Work Vice President B C Shaw A H Marks Second Vice President C B Raymond W A Means Secretary and Assistant Treasurer Guy E Norwood Treasurer L D Brown Assistant Treasurer J C Lawrence Executive Committee named B G Work T C Shaw A H Marks C B Raymond H E Raymond A B Jones W A Means Jones noted as Director of Plant Administration at Akron Norwood previously Treasurer at Diamond Rubber Companyarlike changes noted in succession and committee expansions with L D Brown and P F C Van Cleef added to the Akron Operating Committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
B. F. Goodrich Company
D. M. Goodrich
C. B. Raymond
E.C. Shaw
IF. A. Hardy
H. E. Raymond
H. E. Joy
8. G. Work
B. Raymond
B.C. Shaw
A. H. Marks
C. ‘B. Raymond
W. A. Means
Guy E. Norwood
LD. Brown
J. C. Lawrence
B. G. Work
T. C. Shaw
C. B Raymond
H. &. Raymond
A. B. Jones
W. A. ‘Means
Jones
Akron
Raymond
Norwood
Diamond Rubber Company
Goodrich Company
WA. Means
D. Brown
First Second National Bank of Akron
One Laxative Bromo Quinine Adclaims E W Grove
An OCR fragment markets a laxative product claiming it cures a cold in one day and grip in two days for 26c. It urges callers to seek the genuine item with the signature of E. W. Grove on the box.
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E. W. Grove
Notice to Bidders for Athens High Gymnasium
Sealed proposals will be received until noon city time March 26 1917 for building a gymnasium on the grounds of Athens High School Georgia Plans and specifications may be had by applying to J W Barnett City Engineer Mch13-16-20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
J. W. Barnett
Pupin’s Immigrant Boyhood Led to Wireless Breakthrough
The 1900s era article recalls Michael I. Pupin of Columbia University, born an immigrant at Castle Garden, who rose from farm laborer to professor. It highlights his 1888 appointment to teach electrical engineering and his wireless tuning invention, the Pupin cell, and notes his X-ray pioneer work and global telephony reach from New York to San Francisco.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Michael I. Pupin
Columbia University
S'uple
Pupin
Delmonico’s
Castle Garden
Puplo
Columbia
Caryl T. Hutchingon
The
Battery
Broadway
Maryland
Cooper, Union
England
Germany
Orst
Roentgen
San Francisco
Reds Break the Game Laws in Salt Creek Deer Case
In Redding California Chief Alexander and three Winton tribesmen faced police court for killing a deer out of season. Officers found five deer carcasses near an Indian cabin at Salt Creek. Alexander admitted the killings and claimed a right to hunt for sustenance saying We must eat. He and his companions were sentenced to 00 days in jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Redding
Cal
Alexander
Winton
Salt Creek
Colored Girls Ushers at Grand Opera House
Terre Haute Indiana reports young colored girls employed as ushers at the Grand Opera house replacing boys. They wear black dresses white aprons and caps and white ear accessories. The change reflects evolving labor norms and crowd management practices in early 20th century entertainment venues.
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Terre Haute
Ind
Grand Opera House
Gus Johnson Denied Naturalization Papers in Hoboken Case
In Jersey City, Gus Johnson, a Russian Finn applicant, faced denied naturalization papers after a terse exchange on the Constitution. The interview yielded a terse, unconvincing response as officials evaluated his eligibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gus
Jersey City
N. J
United States
Gus Johnson
Sunday Meetings of the Y M C A at Girard Theater
A report on Y M C A Sunday meetings highlighting Rev. H. A. Forrest of Toccoa Georgia as a key speaker. Following a Red Cross gathering on campus with Vice President Marshall, about two thousand attended the Strand event where Forrest urged men to seek Christ and cooperate to help the unsaved. The series continues Sundays with emphasis on men’s participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Y. Me
Girand
Young Men's Christian Association
Ht. A. Porrest
Toccoa
Red Cross
Marshall
Strand
Pro. Forrest
Bign of Good Digestion
An old lady shows good digestion when cheerful. If digestion is impaired or meals are unrelished take Cham berlain's Tablets. They lengthen the stomach, improve digestion, and promote gentle movement of the bowels. Obtainable everywhere.
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Brain Power Organization
Western Union Service
Western Union Telegraph CO
Jd. C. Pridmore Agronomist
Macon, GA
Central of Georgia Railway
College Ave
James Boyce
State Department
Col. W. W. Harts
Senator Brandegeer
Connecticut
Bull Run
Russell Whitbeck
Berkshires
Goodrich
Levy
Toggery
Pupin Coil
REDS
Sloanis Liniment
Sloan
Crane
the McGregor Oo
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