Potatoes Called World’s Most Important Food Plant
Ireland’s poor potato harvest prompts National Geographic to hail the potato as a vital global food. Potatoes spread from Peru to Europe after the American Revolution, fueling an agricultural revolution and population growth. Germany, Russia, Austria-Hungary, and France produce more than the United States, while the tuber thrives in cool regions and supports industry with starch, alcohol, and feeds.
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Ireland
National Geographic Society
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America
North America
Pacific
South America
Peru
Orient
West
Germany
Great Britain
United States
Russia
Austria-Hungary
France
Netherlands
New World
Scandinavia
Siberia
Americas
South Africa
Australia
New Ealand
Alcohol as fuel source in agriculture potential
A historical note discusses using alcohol or whisky as farm fuel. It suggests profitability in driving farm machinery with alcohol, with potatoes highlighted as the best potential source of the fuel in most agricultural countries. The remark reflects early thinking on biofuel prospects and crop-based energy.
Rural Institute Planned by Y M and Y W C A
Cedar Falls March 16 Rural institute planned at Teachers college Friday and Saturday under Young Men's and Young Women's Christian associations. Opening with assembly singing led by Miss Mayfield. Talks by Miss Marie Watters and Mrs. Phillips on girl roles and nature study. Saturday features devotional service led by Miss Aitchison, Miss Gerlach from Chicago discusses rural projects, Dr. Bogdzman on Rural Religious Educational Crisis, and Miss White on rural recreation with a community center focus. Program in Me Fullerton's classroom.
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Cedar Falls
Rural Institute
Teachess College
Young Men's and
Young Women’s Christian Association
Mayfield
Marie Watters
Waterloo
Phillips
Ruth Forsburg
Grace Aitchison
Aliths Gerlach
Chicago
Harla A. Bogzdman
Fayette
Gerlach
Doris White
Nashua Fire Report Reprinted as Current News
A 30 year old Nashua fire story from a 30 years ago column was mistakenly printed as current news, highlighting a disastrous fire in Nashua’s business district and drawing statewide attention after an error from a neighboring town’s paper. The item also notes Great Britain lighthouses to receive wireless transmitting sets.
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Nashua
Focal Paper
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