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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1929
Page
10
Ireland's Potato Famine and Irish Emigration Unearths Global Ties
The article traces Ireland’s reliance on the potato, the 19th century blight famine, and a mass emigration to America. It links Anglo-Ireland farming, landlord systems, and the sheer crop dependence to broader colonial patterns, including tobacco’s early economic role in Jamestown and European adoption. It notes population decline, hunger, and subsequent shifts in subsistence and migration.
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Ireland
America
Green Isla
United States
England
Paper Mulch With Strips Boosts Garden Yields
A Hawaiian planter’s weedless gardening method uses asphalt-impregnated paper strips between rows to smother weeds and speed growth. Tests at Aurora Lillis Virginia show tomatoes and potatoes gain 20 and 88 percent yields respectively, with broader success noted in Hawaii since 1327.
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Ose
Imber
Ross
Boeing
Hawaiian Islands
American Gardene Home Garden
Aurora Lillis
Virginia
Orter
Arington
New Cultivation Method Promises Northward Cotton Growth
A historical report describes a protective paper mulch enabling higher yields with cotton and vegetables, notably a four to one weed ratio and nearly five to one potato yield. The method shortens growing seasons, accelerates development, and hints the Cotton Belt can move northward for earlier marketing.
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Rescue Efforts Highlight Hazards In Coal Mine Disaster
Reported in a historic mining incident, self rescuers faced dangerous gas canisters and toxic fumes. Workers tested air as the boss faced the danger near the rear of the mine while attempting to guide others to safety. Emergency teams worked through damp conditions amid rising hazards and gas releases.
Paper Mulching Extends Growing Season For Gardens
The article explains double cropping and two harvests per year after using paper mulching. It notes reduced soil moisture loss from weeds, improved moisture retention, and steadier soil temperature aiding root growth and consistent plant nourishment.
First Used By Hawaiian Planter Who Rose in Rebellion Against the Weeds
Tests in the United States show that the method increases light rain and sprinkling needs. Virginia trials indicate paper promises boost plant production per area. Arlington trials yield substantial crops like beets lettuce and carrots between one foot rows of sweet corn.
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United States
Virginia
Arlington
How Fast Does a Body Fall From High Elevations
Army Air Corps tests show a falling body reaches full speed within about 12 seconds after dropping from a moving plane at high altitude. With a 180 pound dummy, straight fall is 2 feet per second and tumbling reaches 160 feet per second. parachute opening can halt descent.
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