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Newspaper
Devils Lake Inter Ocean
Location
Devils Lake, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1898
Page
5
The article summarizes Sir William Crookes' warning that human wheat demand may outpace global supply. It details shrinking reserves, imports reliance, and the limits of U S Canada Russia Australia and other regions. It notes nitrogen as a key factor and explores nitrate of soda as a potential aid.
A historical discussion surveys nitrogen fixation, arguing its viability and cost. Lord Rayleigh and William Crookes are cited on atmospheric fixation, electricity costs, and the potential for artificial nitrate production to solve food supply challenges. The piece envisions Niagara Power aiding nitrate production and broader agricultural shifts toward tropical crops.
Fragmentary OCR blends travel notes medical appeals and demographic data. It mentions trains to Milwaukee and Chicago via Saint Paul, a warning about quick care, DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve, counterfeits, and global wheat consumption trends including Europe and Asia with historic bread eater figures.
The article discusses whether temperate-zone lands, including Bibaria and regions of Jews, Minnesota, and Nebraska, can be expanded for wheat cultivation. It cites Prince Hilkoff and Prince Kropotkin backing the view that wheat must feed growing populations, noting the risk of global bread shortages by 1981 and the need to boost arable areas and production to feed 220 million now and 830 million more a decade later.
Fragmentary account notes Berlin strict whistle ban for trains and mentions various oddities. The text references Salıe plans paying and medical science, with scattered remarks about Turkey and neglected needs, but details are unclear due to damage.
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