Boost in farm program for 1949 foreseen
Plans call for a 1949 Agricultural Conservation Program doubling conservation aid. The move follows a congressional commitment of 262.5 million dollars for ACP next year, with administration remaining under farmer elected committees. The aim is wider adoption of contour farming sod waterways limestone fertilizers legumes and grasses to preserve soils and ensure abundant production.
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J. W. Erdmier
Carroll County
AAA Committee
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Wwe
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Drowsy Dreams and Dangerous Drugs Warned by Illinois Doctors
The Educational Committee of the Illinois State Medical Society cautions that sleep inducing medicines such as barbiturates can create dependency and health risks. Hypnotics, including Veronal and later barbiturates like phenobarbital, may help sleep under medical supervision but carry addiction danger. Previously used opiates Mor phine and codeine were also habit forming and often sold only by prescription. Overuse risks toxicity and poisoning in the body.
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Illinois State Medical Society
Beware insomnia signals seek medical counsel now
The text explains insomnia is a symptom not a disease and warns against self prescribing. It highlights drifts toward intoxication or addiction from repeated drug use, urges medical diagnosis, and cautions against taking drugs from ads or friends.
Honey exports surge as U S production climbs
The article notes a dramatic rise in U S honey exports before the war, with imports around a quarter of a million pounds in 193% and shipments ten times that amount. By 1943 imports peak while farm production exceeds 233 million pounds in 1945, amid growing U S honey output. Canada’s population grows by 188,000 to 12,307,000, a gain since 1941.
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United States
Canada
Dominion Bureau of Statistics
King Penguins and Early Fire History
King penguins populate South Georgia and nearby islands while the Johnnies roam nearby. The first volunteer fire department formed in New York under Peter Stuyvesant in 1659 with leather buckets ladders hooks and a 38 cent home tax to fund gear.
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South Georgia
South America
New York
Peter Stuyvesant
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