Chemistry’s role in American agriculture grows
The article traces how early settlers found a land rich in resources and soil but warns of soil depletion. It argues chemistry and soil science, via chemical laboratories and nitrogen management, can restore fertility. It describes nitrogen from the air, nitrate sources in Chile, and NASA-like bacterial inoculation methods supported by the U S Department of Agriculture to improve soils.
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America
Europe
Connery
United’ States
Chile
South America
United States
New York
United States Department
The Rough-on Cannon Sketch in House Corridor
Speaker Canton confronted Rev Henry N Cauden in a corridor calling him an old hypocrite. Cauden reacted with surprise as the exchange escalated with the speaker claiming to have heard rumors. The tale centers on a gallery incident involving a marching prayer and a protesting lady.
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Canton
Henry N Cauden
Chaiplain
House of Representatives
Speaker
Dr. Cauden
Fractured Interaction at Doors of the Chaplain
A distressed woman tries to enter a building to see a man but is blocked by a doorkeeper. She persistently urges, then pauses at the threshold to observe Chaplain Couden praying with head bowed. She mutters an expletive about the man’s piety.
What Shall I Do to Be Just in a World of Sorrow
A plea for guidance from a speaker named Hamiin Garland. The speaker seeks answers to purge pain and act justly, asking seers and the light for help. He wonders whether to relinquish luxuries or give to the tramp at the door.
Witty Supreme Court Exchange and Odd Student Answer
A humorous court exchange ends with Chief Justice Waite quipping the case. A Wisconsin attorney in error is told the court prefers not to hear further argument. Later a chemistry professor probes a med college class about oxalic acid treatment and a student blurts spiritual contagion.
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United States Supreme Court
Matthew Carpenter
Wisconsin
Waite
Carpenter
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