United States Expands Fixed Nitrogen Output in 1929
Henry G. Knight reports U S nitrogen fixed in 1929 equals 600000 tons of Chilean nitrate of soda and could be three to four times 1928 levels. The U S now leads in fertilizer nitrogen, signaling keen future competition in nitrogen products as Chilean supplies decline and wartime disruptions recede.
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Auburn
Ala
United States
Henry G. Knight
Bureau of Chemistry and Soils
United States Department of Agriculture
Knight
Chile
Germany
Nations tap nitrogen supply and farm legumes in soil boost
The article notes Germany’s lead in fixed nitrogen production and the US shift to large scale synthesis, with 1927 nitrogen imports costing 30,132,000 dollars mainly from Chile. It highlights legumes as a natural nitrogen source, Alabama as a leader, and US efforts to produce potash for domestic use.
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Chile
United States
Germany
Alabama
Hidden Plane Ride Turns Night into Flight Terror
Rosalie and Roy invite Ann Schultz crowd for a surprise airplane ride at Barnes field. Tim’s protective vigilance grows as Rosalie faces fear when a trap leads to Martino abducting her after a staged departure in a fleeing plane.
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Rosalie
Ann Schultz
Ann
Barnes Flying Field
Roy
Tim
Roy Andrews
Andrews
Queen
Knight In Shining Armor
American Fertilizer Independence Through Domestic Potash
The text states that 18 million dollars are spent on imported potash from Germany and France. It argues developing American supply will save this expenditure and provide nitrogen, potash, and phosphate domestically. It notes phosphorus deposits in Tennessee, Florida, South Carolina, and other states, suggesting potential undiscovered sources, making the U.S. closer to fertilizer independence than ever.
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Germany
France
Tennessee
Florida
South Carolina
Five Vecaturgins Propose Modern Cotton Yield Facilities
Five Vecaturgins offer modern facilities to nanch the cotton yield of the Tennessee Valley. The notice describes new equipment and methods aimed at boosting production in the region.
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Vecaturgins
Tennessee Valley
Weather report records 49 39 highs and lows
The weather bureau logged a maximum temperature of 49 degrees and a minimum of 39 degrees for the 24 hour period ending at 7 o clock.
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the Weather Bureau Today
River Level Drops to 6.8 Feet This Morning
The Tennessee river was falling today with a gauge reading of 6.8 feet here this morning indicating a lower water level after previous higher measurements.
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Tennessee
Peppers Makes Albany Visit to Decatur Saturday
J. S. Peppers of route four Albany paid a visit to Decatur Saturday, enjoying a brief local excursion and catching up with friends in the area.
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J. S. Peppers
Route Four
Albany
Decatur
Alleged thief nabbed at Athens
Roy Lee Vinson, 26, accused of stealing D. F. P. Narmore’s mule, was caught at a local feed stable after displaying the animal to a would-be buyer. Police tracked the mule to the barn Friday night and recovered it Saturday afternoon. Vinson fled but was captured and jailed.
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Athens
Ala
Roy Lee Vinson
D. FP
Narmore
Narmores
Carl Wilson
Vinson
Keeeer
Seeks Aid In Finding Wife In Nashville Missing Woman Sought
L. M. Stalcup wired Chief C. M. Riggs to aid in locating his wife who has been missing from their Nashville home since September 17. Described as a brunette with a scar over the left eye and a pear-shaped birthmark on the left ankle.
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L. M. Stalcup Offee
C. M. Riggsbee
Nashville
Baptists Meet At Bethel Church Tuesday
Morgan County Baptist association gathers at Bethel church on Tuesday with a full devotional at 10 o clock led by Rev. L Smallwood. The day promises many interesting discussions and a complete program has been published in The Daily.
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Morgan County Baptist Association
Bethel Church
L. Smallwood
Lady sheriff tops Knox county in mountain election
In Barbourville Kentucky Knox county selects Mrs Jen Lee Mealer Walker as sheriff for four years. A 40 year old mother of six she is the nation's only woman jailer. She ran as an independent after her husband lost a nomination and won by over 300 votes promising sober honest fearless deputies.
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Barbourville
Kentucky
Knox County
Jen Lee Mealer Walker
Walker
Robert E. Lee
Parents TEA PARTY By Alice Judson Peale
Parents should foster children's social growth at home by allowing them to host friends. A tea party example shows siblings planning, preparing, and enjoying hospitality with parental guidance available if needed. The piece urges parents to treat home as a social arena for growing youths.
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Alice Judson
Peale
Dora
Millie
Frost Keeps Streets Quiet With Bare Rainfall
A heavy frost occurred this morning with no rainfall. The weather bureau reported precipitation of 0.45 inches by 7 o clock Sunday morning.
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Weather Bureau
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English
Girl Guides
Peter
Martino
Jjou
STE
Army Grid
Ernest G. Schmidt
West Point
Goodwater
Schmidt
Baptists
Bethel
Jenny Walker
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