Is Malthus Wrong The Rise Of Mechanized Agriculture
The piece contrasts Malthus theory with 19th century warnings and argues mechanization, better seeds and fertilizers have boosted output. It cites the Portland Oregonian noting technology reduces famine risk and that mechanization creates an agriculture surplus. It forecasts future need for full productive power and a bright future for mechanized farming.
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Malthus
Malthusian
Portland Oregonian
The
Oregonian
Drouth Reflections On Lancaster County's Dry Spell
The piece contemplates Lancaster County drought near misses, compares it to Southwest seven year dry spells, and warns of long term soil damage and water scarcity impacts, noting irrigation, crop resilience, and economic quotes from Coronet about income.
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Lancaster County
United States
Back in 1907 Lancaster County farmers faced a late start and high labor costs
Lancaster Farming recalls 1907 conditions in Lancaster County with warm July nights boosting growth, labor shortages driving high wage offers to harvest wheat, a large potato crop with falling prices, hog feeding on stale bread amid high corn costs, and a counterfeit half dollar scare. The piece also notes a trolley accident near Newmanstown injuring a driver and a purse theft at Lancaster Central Market.
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Lancaster County
Pennsylvania
Pittsburg
Notable Local Incidents From Centuries Past For Reference
A series of brief recalls: a purse snatch in Centre Square where $14 vanished. five years ago in Ephrata a clash over the Ephrata Cloisters’ ownership aimed at a state shrine. Lancaster Bureau of Markets closes Aug 6 1932 with staff allocation. a three year old in New Danville nearly suffocates on gasoline fumes but recovers after hospital care.
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Lancaster County
Ephrata
W. Y. Zerfass
Pennsylvania Farm Bureau Federation
Lancaster
Bureau of Markets
Roland N. Benjamin
J. C. Brubaker
David M Landis
Harrison S. Nolt
Millard Newswanger
David Newswanger
New Danville
Lancaster General Hospital
Marriage plan turns criminal theft in 1907 Lancaster case
NEEDED MONEY TO Abe McLaughlin of Lancaster stole a horse and wagon from H G Ruh at Blue Ball to fund his upcoming wedding. He tried to lower the price from 175 to 100, was identified by George K Diller, and arrested with Ruh’s son confirming the theft. He admitted the crime saying he needed funds for marriage in a couple of weeks. The piece also recalls a 50-year-old Ephrata Review stance on matrimony cautioning against hasty vows and unfaithfulness. It notes Mt Joy Borough twins and a necklace switch mystery involving a teasing boyfriend and one twin.
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Abe McLaughlin
Lancaster City
H G Ruh
West Willow
Blue Ball
George K Diller
Lancaster
Ruh
McLaughlin
Ephrata Review
Lancaster County
Mt Joy
Bachevoura Scriptures Judges 6 Devotional Reading
A devotional note reflects on Judges 6 1 and Psalm 96 1 9 inviting readers to praise the Lord. It connects hardship with faith and calls for worship through song and reverent awe before God.
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Bachevoura
Idols Old And New A July 28 1957 Lesson Commentary
A column reflecting on Gideon’s demolished idol and the sacred status of objects in various cultures. It parallels Ruth and Boaz, immigrant contributions, and the welcome needed for newcomers, urging community generosity and openness.
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Octoraro Newspapers
Quarryville
Sterling
Alfred C. Alspach
Robert E. Best
Robert G. Campbell
Robert J. Wiggins
Drouth
BY Jack Reichard
Zacharias Forry
Newmanstown
Denver
Adamstown
Forry
Elizabeth Muller
Mariacville
Lancaster Central Market
Lincoln
Centre Square
Dauphin County Court
Reuben Rachel
Zerfass
Saal
Snce
B. OF M
Kenneth J. Foreman
Tin
Gideon
Dr. Foreman
India
America
Germany
Italy
Japan
Greece
China
Ireland
Ruth
Boaz
David
Jesus
Virginia
Division of Christian Education
National Council of the Churches of Christ
U.S
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