Erosion Crisis Warns of Global Hunger Risk
In a medical society report from Pennsylvania and Lancaster County, the article warns that soil erosion destroys 8,000 acres daily and 300 million acres already lost, threatening future food supply. It advocates forest preservation and efficient farming to prevent famine as world population grows. Dr. George Dock, a Harrisburg native, is noted as the first to diagnose coronary thrombosis in a living person in 1896.
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George Dock
Harrisburg
Refugee Mennonite colonists report progress in Paraguay
Jacob A. Braun describes flood and drought impacts in the Chaco, crop yields of kafir corn and cotton, a developing hospital, and loan struggles. He notes gratitude, aid from Sensenig and Hoover groups, land purchases of 63 leguas, rail access at Kilometer No 145, and plans to refinance debts while awaiting market growth.
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Paraguay
Europe
Bruto
Chaco
Schoenthal
Woerdenfeld
Gnadenfeld
Union Oil Company
Suneion
Somerfeld
God
Sensenig
Wenger Mennonites
Hoover Group
Horning Mennonite Group
Nolt
Hoover
Amos Horst
Charles Benner
Ephrata
Noah Burkholder
Asuncion
Menno
Carlos Casado
Puerto Casado
Paraguay River
Colony
Coaguazo
Peter F. Braun
Colonio Bergthal
Karl K. Hildebrandt
Colonio Somerfeld
Jacob A. Braun
Colonia Menno
P. S
Fungal itch remedy promises quick relief in one hour
Advertises T-4-L strong fungi cide with 90 percent alcohol. Claims to penetrates and kill more germs. Sold today at Stauffer's Drug Store with 40 cent money back guarantee.
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Stauffer's
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Martins
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Paul E. Sanger
Myerstown, Pa
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Pont Corp
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Northern Pacific Railway Co
Libby-Owens-Ford Glass
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Letort
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John J. Hooker
Intercourse
Gordonville
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Phi Protection
Clarence B. Mellinger
New Holland
Baron Life Insurance Co
Mutual Fire Insurance Co
Mutual Automobile Insurance Co. Home Office
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Touhatap
Gibson
Musselman and Zimmerman
East Main Street
New Holland, Pa
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