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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1954
Page
2
A 5 Great i Producer says modern methods let farmers produce twice as much per worker as in grandfathers era. One farmer, who once fed eight people, now supports 15. In 1812 about 135 percent of the population lived on farms, today fewer than 15 percent do, economists warn the gains may not last.
The Census Bureau projects 190 million people to feed by 1975 as population grows 2 percent annually. With little new land available, farm output must rise on existing acres through soil productivity. The Agriculture Department notes 25 percent of total farm production comes from fertilizers, aiding yield and lowering production costs per unit for farmers.
A new rugged thermostat from Minneapolis Honeywell helps farmers control barn temperatures precisely from 35 to 100 degrees Fahrenheit. Compatible with gas oil or stokers, it resists dust corrosion humidity and accidental damage and can also control cooling equipment. Compact four by six inch unit mounts on surfaces or beams with optional straps.
The notice promotes Dairy Month to boost public understanding of the dairy industry. It states the goals are to educate the public and support the Department of dairy foods, aligning with American dairy products.
The article recalls the long debate on adding Alaska and Hawaii to the Union, with discussions about admitting them separately or together. It traces past state entries from Vermont in 1791 through Missouri and Maine's 1820 Missouri Compromise, noting rapid additions in 1899 and later entries like New Mexico and Arizona in 1912.
In Lead South Dakota the Homestake Mining Company's Miner's Band plays Sousa marches amid heavy ore digging and dynamite use. The mine, largest in operation in the United States, funds band concerts at State Fair Black Hills Roundup Belle Fourche Key City Rodeo Sturgis Gold Discovery Day and other local events.
London anticipates a near half million American visitors in 1954 led by London starts at Buckingham Palace the Tower of London and Westminster Abbey. The piece notes theatres with affordable seating and day trips to Stratford Oxford Cambridge amid historic sites.
In Ann Arbor, Dr. Robert E. Berry of the University of Michigan warns that over transfusion is possible during lengthy surgeries. He notes the anesthetized patient is at risk of pulmonary complications and rapid breathing, but says vigilance and recognition of signs prevent anxiety.
The Tennessee Game and Fish Commission and Florida wildlife authorities action on waterfowl dyeing and feeding studies. Authorities aim to prevent dyeing of waterfowl and study feeding habits, with interagency cooperation noted.
A short devotional note connects Luke 2 40 52 with Isaiah 55 3 7, highlighting growth, seeking God, and spiritual nourishment as the weekly theme. The piece invites readers to reflect on divine guidance and renewal in daily faith.
The article argues that true Christian growth requires effort like Jesus did, examining Luke's Greek terms for grow and increase. It emphasizes physical, mental, social, and spiritual development through prayer study and service, noting growth comes by work with God, not wish or magic.
Bill Dansforth wanders from his new ranch to his father’s home after a quarrel with Emily. He seeks a city-based associate attorney post at Crenshaw Rice Bell and Crenshaw, while his father hints that Dansforths win big cases. A plan forms as Bill glimpses his father’s success and his wife’s community work.
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