Browsing University of Missouri-Columbia by Thesis Semester "1910"
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The [alpha]-rays and the [alpha]-particle : a study of ionization and allied phenomena produced by [alpha]-rays
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 1910)As a result of experiments by M. Henri Beoquerel in 1896 we now know a certain class of chemical elements as Radio-active. A radio-active body gives off radiations that have the following effects: 1) they will affect a ... -
A chemical contribution toward the composition, structure and origin of the crystalline rocks of south-east Missouri
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 1910)Text from page 1: "It is the purpose of a study undertaken by Mr. J.A. Gibson, of which this present paper is a part, to obtain complete data on the chemical composition of the rocks of this region, and to trace, if ... -
The coloring matter in fat from cow's milk
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 1910)Text from page 1: The great variety of coloring matters that exist throughout the entire plant and animal kingdoms have long been of interest to scientists. From the standpoint of both the chemist and the physiologist a ... -
A comparison of Cicero's style in his early and late orations
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 1910)Cicero's oratorical activity extends over a period of thirty-eight years. His first oration pro P. Quinctio belongs to the year 81 B.C., his last ones in M. Antonium orationes Phillippicae I-XIV to the years 44 and 43 B.C. ... -
The election laws of Missouri
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 1910)On June 18, 1808, the Legislative Council provided for the election of five trustees in incorporated municipalities and a survey of this first election law reveals the general principles which will be found to underlie ... -
The electric water level indicator
(University of Missouri, 1910)The problem of automatically indicating, at a distance, the height of water in a storage basin or open water way is one which chiefly concerns water power plants although it may come up, of course, in many different cases. ... -
An experimental study of methods of teaching high school German
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 1910)The purpose of this paper is to report some experimental work done in the University High School on the methods used and the results obtained in the first year's work in German. Since the methods used in this work are ... -
Field work in high school geography
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 1910)In order to make objective teaching the keynote in geography, field work must be its foundation. Field work, properly conducted, will develop a feeling of self-reliance in the pupil. In using text books as a mine from which ... -
Food nutrients required for maintenance of brood sows and for growth of pigs to weaning time
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 1910)A great many experiments have been carried on with swine, which have determined the amount of feed necessary and the cost to produce a pound of gain during periods of fattening, with various kinds and combinations of ... -
Hamilton R. Gamble and the provisional government of Missouri
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 1910)In order to present an intelligible account of the necessity of a Provisional Government in Missouri; and the policies, actions, and results of such a government, it will be necessary to devote attention, to the political ... -
History of the academy in Missouri
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 1910)The demand for the academy in Missouri was the same as the demand for it in any other western state - a popular demand for secondary education. This demand was along several lines; first it was to inculcate special forms ... -
The influence of slavery upon Missouri politics (to include 1860)
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 1910)In order that this discussion of the influence of slavery upon Missouri politics may be the better understood, it willustrations be well to first present such facts relating to the local status of slavery as willustrations ... -
Lighting system for the University campus
(University of Missouri, 1910)The need of an efficient and artistic lighting system for the University Campus has been in evidence for several years.The object of this thesis is to discuss comparatively the different lamps and lighting systems, finally ... -
Location of Wabash-M.K. & T. cut-off at Columbia, Missouri
(University of Missouri, 1910)The object of this investigation is to determine the best and cheapest route connecting the Missouri Kansas and Texas R. R. with the Wabash R. R. Such a connection, we believe would be feasible because of the amount of ... -
On integrals over sets of points
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 1910)The developments of the last twenty years in the theory of sets of points and in the applications of this theory to the theory of functions of real variables, besides leading to a tremendous extension of the ordinary theory ... -
Phosphorus in beef animals
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 1910)This study constitutes but a part of the results obtained from the Experiment "Uses to Which the Animal Puts Its Food" now being conducted by the University of Missouri, and considers the quantity, and to some extent the ... -
Practical problems depending upon principles of geometry
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 1910)One of the recent questions in education deals with the efficiency of our secondary schools. The question is of vital importance to all classes of educators, but to no class is it more pertinent than to the High School ... -
Prenatal growth of the pig
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 1910)Numerous observations on various phases of growth are to be found in the biological literature. Most of those concerning prenatal growth are upon the human embryo; although scattered observations are also recorded on other ... -
The social effects of the instability of the family
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 1910)In this thesis the term 'family' means a human group consisting of father, mother and their offspring, of whom the last named are cared for by the parents until maturity. The term instability of the family implies that, ... -
A study of the origin and development of the English baronial boroughs
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 1910)Text from page 1: "Much has been written concerning specific baronial boroughs but with the exception of the work of Miss Mary Bateson, no general treatment of these boroughs as a class has been undertaken. The writer ...