Browsing College of Arts and Sciences (MU) by Thesis Semester "1913"
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The absolute measurement of electrical capacities
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 1913)Of the various methods in use at the present time for the absolute measurement of electrical capacities in electromagnetic units, none give the satisfaction desired. Only two of these methods are in common use and they ... -
The acceleration of gravity : an absolute determination with a Kater's pendulum for Columbia, Missouri
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 1913)Galileo Galilei (1564-1642) was the first to question the assertion of Aristotle that bodies fall with velocities proportional to their weights. He dramatically refuted this Aristotelian doctrine by dropping from the Tower ... -
Alliteration in the hexameter books of Lucilius
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 1913)It is very evident (1) that Lucilius used the device of alliteration, (2) that he used it very freely, and (3) that he must have used it purposely. In general, his alliteration means nothing, though occasionally it does ... -
American socialism and syndicalism
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 1913)Another word with which we have to deal when studying the problems of industrial reform is "Syndicalism." As yet the word is but vaguely known and its connotation is still somewhat of a mystery to the general public. This ... -
An analysis of production costs and applications high cost of living and panics and depressions
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 1913)This discussion of Cost of Production, or as we choose to name it, Production Costs, will be made from the standpoint of the competitive or price economy. Other views of costs, such as labor costs, pain costs, and collectivists ... -
A collection of graphs to accompany certain topics in the study of function theory of a real variable
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 1913)In Part I of this paper, I have dealt with only well-known properties of functions - treating them from the graphic standpoint entirely and referring the reader, to the best authorities I could find, for the Algebraic ... -
The conception of tragedy in recent English drama
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 1913)It is the purpose of this thesis to examine the conception of tragedy in English drama of the period 1900-1912. In the investigation three questions have been considered. 1. What conceptions of tragedy prevailed in English ... -
Contribution toward the chemical compostition of the crystalline rocks of south-east Missouri
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 1913)The study of the chemical composition of the crystalline rocks of South-East Missouri was undertaken a few years ago by Prof. J.A. Gibson. Prof. Gibson, assisted by Mr. W.J. Bray, collected several samples of granites near ... -
Die epische zwischenrede in Goethes erzahlungen
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 1913)This piece explores Johann Wolfgang von Goethe's epic works. -
The fatty acids present in human milk
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 1913)In beginning of this thesis an effort was made to find all the available references on the subject of the chemistry of human milk fat in order that a bibliography might be made which would cover all the work done on the ... -
Horace's conception of friendship
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 1913)Friendship is the most elevating of human affections, and yet it is a relation that cannot be explained or defined. It begins and ends in feeling, and feeling is a matter of purely personal organization. It is this subjective ... -
Mythology of Propertius
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 1913)It is seldom that the mythology of the ancient Greeks and Romans is distinguished from their religion. This arises largely from the fact that the same supernatural beings figure in each. But mythology and religion represent ... -
Opposition to the reelection of Thomas Hart Benton in 1844
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 1913)In February, 1850, Thomas Hart Benton was defeated for reelection to the Senate of the United States. This defeat of Benton marked the culmination of one of the most exciting senatorial campaigns ever waged in the state. ... -
Pragmatism in John Henry Cardinal Newman
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 1913)The purpose of this essay is to discuss the pragmatic implications of Newman's Philosophy. We propose to deal first with the point of antagonism found for Newman and the Pragmatists in 'Rationalism'; second, to analyze the ... -
The railroad and warehouse commission of Missouri
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 1913)In this age of corporate business activity, a study of the legal and social relations which this form of business enterprise has borne to this State becomes of immediate interest. Such a study is of concern because the ... -
Recent Jewish immigration to the United States
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 1913)The attempt was made to present the results of an investigation of the problem of Jewish immigration to this country. Since an original study of this problem was not possible, it devolved upon the writer to take all that ... -
Religion of Tibullus
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 1913)Tibullus is generally considered a poet sincere and devout in his religion; for he is constantly invoking the presence of the divinities, vowing sacrifice to them, and dwelling upon their beneficence to mankind. It is the ... -
Some new aspects of the Galois theory
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 1913)Realizing that the Galois theory of algebraic equations as commonly presented seems artificial, abstract, and intricate, we have been led in the following paper to attempt to present in a clear, tangible fashion the general, ... -
The use of the fable in Roman satire
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 1913)It is the purpose of this paper to collect, discuss, and as far as possible to trace to their origin the fables which are used in Latin Satire. The term Satire has been used throughout the discussion to designate those ... -
The work of the Board of public welfare of Kansas City, Missouri
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 1913)The Board of Public Welfare idea is a universal one, by which we mean that such an institution is applicable to other communities. Its spirit, aim, and principles have been tested, and found not wanting; they meet the ...