Soil depletion threats hit American farms and health
An agricultural expert warns that the postwar harvests have drained soil of nitrogen phosphorus and potassium, risking lower yields and poorer health. Officials urge using high analysis fertilizers and halting erosion to preserve fertility in the Midwest breadbasket and beyond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Co. W. Bunting
Tinois Agricultural Association
Walter Garver
Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago
Bunting
Syed Gee
America
Midwest
Mr. Bunting
Iowa
Atlantic Ocean
Florida
Maine
Garver
American Farm Bureau Federation
Modern Bathing Suits Boost Swimmers And Health
The text argues that shorter bathing costumes encourage physical activity and strong swimming, contrasting with heavy dresses of the past. It notes women and girls becoming vigorous swimmers, developing power and health, and mentions no shocks in modern leg visibility. It also briefly cites scientists estimating about 30 000 tons of readily available uranium.
Unanimous Pearl Harbor report labels blame by headings
The article analyzes a congressional Pearl Harbor inquiry report, noting its headings assign responsibility while omitting personal names. It cites directives on centralization, supervision, information sharing, and accountability, stressing future historians will see who failed to act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Pearl Harbor
David Lawrence
Army
War and Navy
Army and Navy
Fifty Years Ago Local Items From July 23 1896
Readers recall Governor's Day with Major General Miles at Camp Lowndes as troops paraded through town. A Keynote at East Patrick skating rink drew crowds with dances and recitations. Monocacy River floods reach Ceresville while a Buckeystown farm barn burns and is salvaged. Poor weather and competing events kept Frederick Opera House attendance low for the Baltimore Comedy Company show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Lowndes
Nelson A. Miles
United States Army
Gov
Lowndes
Francis Scott
East Patrick Street
Eisenhauer
Frederick
City Opera House
Baltimore Comedy Company
Local Items From The Columns Of The News July 23 1926
Heat wave eases with Frederick at 81 amid rising humidity. Electrical storm hits Jug Bridge barn of Dr James A Long and Guilford home of Dr Charles H Conley. Threshing machine fire destroys the barn and stores on George C Smith farm in Howard county. Huskers manager Barney Cleveland released. Bernie Brooks named temporary manager of Local Blue Ridges League team.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick
James A. Long
Jug Bridge
Charles H. Conley
Guilford
George C. Smith
Smith and
Cleveland
Today In History Highlights Births and Events Across Years
Compiled list of notable birthdays and historic events with dates ranging from 1816 to 1945. Notable names include Charlotte Cushman born in Boston 1816 and William Burt’s 1839 Typographer patent advance, with a mix of political, scientific and cultural milestones and obituaries across multiple cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlotte Cushman
Boston
James Gibbons
Baltimore
Carolina
Walter Cook
New York City
Buffalo
N.Y
Jacob H. Hollander
Johns Hopkins
Montague M. Glass
England
Westport
Conn
William A. Burt
Michigan
Steve Brody
Brooklyn Bridge
Russia
Czar
America
Washington
United States
Britain
Lysi
Charles F. Chei
Oklahoma
VU. S
West
Vichy France
Indo-China
U. S
Palermo
Sicily
Pisa
Italy
Sone
Germany
US & Carrer
Jop Naval Base
Honshu
Doctor Warns Swimmers Of Sinus Infection Dangers
A medical note outlines how sinus infections arise from colds and allergic linings, and warns water entry during illness can worsen frontal sinusitis. It describes sinus locations, symptoms, and cautions against unprescribed nose treatments while recommending rest and heat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Midwestern University Health Service
Montana Senate Campaign Inquiry Deepens After Wheeler Defeat
The Montana primary saw Judge Leif Erickson defeat Burton Wheeler for the Democratic U S Senate nomination. An investigation into campaign expenditures expands as Senate investigators press to straighten the record and determine funding sources for both campaigns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Edson
NEA
Washington
Warrington
Montana
Leif Erickson
Burton K. Wheeler
U. S
Bilbo
Mississippi
Senate
Wheeler
America
Senator Wheeler
John E. Kennedy
Missoula
Susan Prestnat
Jerry O'Connell
New York
Davia Georgemin
Bossip
Kelly
Darling
Liberty League
Alice Longworth
Hitler
Napoleon
Adolf Hitler
Pennsylvania Ave
Russia
Allen J. Ellender
Louisiana
Ord
Ellender
Grace E. Johnson
Grace
Jim Murray
Iowa
Bourke Hickenlooper
South Carolina
Burset Maybank
Edwin C. Johnson
Colorado
Styles Bridges
New Hamptshire
Robert B. Barker
Knoxville
Tenn
Dies Committee
Georgia
E. E. Cox
Federal Communications Commission
Barker
Johnson
House
Grace Johnson
Ruey Shanks
Ebiender
Shanks
Joseph B. Keenan
Keenan
Anaconda
Washington, D.C
Erickson
A. ¥. Whitney
The
Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen
D. B. Robertson
anti-Whitney Railroadmen
Labor
James E. Murray
Bridges
Cox
Dorothy Dix on Phobias Cheerophobia and Social Misery
Dorothy Dix discusses phobias as a cause of conflict and loneliness, highlighting cheerophobia as the oldest, most contagious disease. She notes women suffer more, exaggerates misery in social life, and claims many men use sadness as an alibi to shirk duties or attract sympathy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F.b.l’s
Buiman Nafiie
Evnlaing
Mrs. A
Daily Word Notes and Usage Highlights
English lesson on misused phrases and pronunciation with examples. Emphasizes a single daily word rhythmic and its meaning marked by rhythm. Includes a trivia line about paraffin usage and waxed papers.
OPA employees plan for post closure as wage rules linger
Washington reports OPA workers, 34 009 strong, keep busy despite uncertain pay as President Truman weighs the agency's future. Union leaders press for central hiring registers and unemployment compensation, while OPA braces for possible payroll gaps and continues enforcing price controls and sugar rationing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane Eads
Washington
Congress
OPA
Truman
Paul Porter
OFA
The
United Public Workers of America
Civil Service Commission
Porter
Answers and questions from wartime quiz notes
A list of quiz Q and A items covers Pengo value in Hungary, tallest U S Army general Maj Gen Frederick H Osborn, Imperial Japanese rule symbols, Mongolia's UN bid, and Philippine Islands counts. The answers cite currency inflation to 30 000 trillion to the dollar, Osborn at 6 feet 8 inches, and Mongolia as 700 000 population with area one fifth of the U S.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hungary
Frederick H. Osborn
China
Outer Mongolia
U. S
Proper tipping protocol at dine-in scenes
After finishing a meal, place your tip on the tray only after removing any remaining change from the table. Do not leave the tip under the plate. Maintain courtesy and ensure the tray is clear before tipping.
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the News
Ben Hibbs
Saturday Evening Post
Philadelphia
Fortana
Kans
Simon Strunsky
Thomas H. MacDonald
Public Roads Administration
Leadville
Colo
Daniel W. Bell
D. C
Bark
Treasury
Kinderhook
Ghuyas Williams
San Francisco
Leonard Cronkhite
Radcliffe Graduate School
Cambridge
Mass
Calais
Colby M. Chester
J Executive Committee
William A. O'Brien
Tuscarora
Fishing Creek
Middletown
Frederick Sinsi
Tove
Bentztowx
Dorothy Dix
DPR
NEA Service, Inc
7. M. Fem UW
Pat
Be PT
Jeet “Gau Siupey
Abuli
Philippine Islands
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