Browsing 1950-1959 Theses (MU) by Thesis Semester "1958"
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An application of foraminiferal ecology Vicinity of Horn Island, Mississippi
(University of Missouri., 1958)Foraminifera were examined in 159 samples cut from 23 piston c ores collected in the vicinity of Horn Island, Mississippi. The age of the oldest marine sediment cored is approximately 5000 years . The following data on ... -
Associated Press teletypesetter wire service usage by Missouri afternoon dailies
(University of Missouri., 1958)"The purpose of the study which will be described in the following pages is to analyze the content of the Missouri state teletypesetter wire, and to see what use is made of it by the sixteen afternoon dailies it serves."--Page2 -
A cloud chamber for cosmic-ray studies at sea level
(University of Missouri., 1958)The design, construction, and operation of an electronically controlled expansion cloud chamber to detect soft showers produced by mu-mesons is described. The cloud chamber is sued in conjunction with a Geiger-tube telescope ... -
Conodonts from isolated Devonian outcrops
(University of Missouri., 1958)Shales, sandy shales, and sandstones were sampled from isolated outcrops at Sulphur Springs and at Coal Hollow in Ste. Genevieve County. An attempt was made to find the answers to the following questions: (1) Can the ... -
Control of insects infesting stored products by insecticide-treated bags
(University of Missouri., 1958)"Agricultural products in storage are often subject to serious attacks by insects. Insect damage to various stored materials constitutes an old problem and a considerable amount of research has been devoted to it...the ... -
The demonstration of glucose-6-phosphate phosphatase activity in the intestinal mucosa of the bullfrog Rana catesbeiana (Shaw)
(University of Missouri., 1958)"The objective of this thesis then, is to determine if the enzyme glucose-6-phosphate phosphatase can be demonstrated in frog intestinal mucosa, and the determine the optimum conditions for its study."--Page 6 -
The effects of stress upon erythrocyte resistance in pedigree clean, known carrier and dwarf beef cattle
(University of Missouri., 1958)"Has the fight against beef cattle dwarfism progressed? Are methods now available whereby the breeder can enjoy a "dwarf-free" production program? These questions are examples of those frequently encountered by the animal ... -
The effects of supplemental fat and methionine hydroxy analogue on cellulose digestion in wether lambs
(University of Missouri., 1958)"The purpose of this study was to determine the effects of different levels of two types of fat on cellulose diges tion in lambs on a poor quality roughage. Methionine hydroxy analogue, the alpha keto acid of methionine, ... -
Factors influencing income and production efficiency on Missouri dairy farms, 1955 and 1956
(University of Missouri., 1958)"The purpose of this project is to study the competitive position of Missouri dairy farms using business records of dairy farmers in order to determine the cost of producing milk on farms of different sizes (economic of ... -
Holts Summit (Devonian) conodonts from Missouri
(University of Missouri., 1958)The conodonts of a previously unrecognized Upper Devonian formation, the Holts Summit, are unusually abundant and include unique forms which have not been elsewhere reported from strata of North America. An assemblage from ... -
Intracellular distribution of pentobarbital sodium in rat brain
(University of Missouri., 1958)"The major effect of the barbiturates is depression of the central nervous system, but the way in which these drugs exert their effect is not yet well understood...As the biochemical functions of the cell and its various ... -
The Kansas City Post : its founding, growth and decline
(University of Missouri., 1958)"It is the purpose of this study to trace the history of The Post, chronicling its contributions to Kansas City journalism, its innovations, additions, editorial position, campaigns and staff. This study is concerned ... -
Life history of the swamp rabbit (Sylvilagus Aquaticus) in Missouri
(University of Missouri., 1958)"This study was designed to provide information about various phases of the life history of the swamp rabbit, with special emphasis on home ranges and the reproductive cycle. Field work was begun in June, 1956, and ended ... -
The modern Chinese press on Taiwan
(University of Missouri., 1958)"The purpose of this study is two-fold. One is to present facts about the present conditions of the Chinese press on Taiwan whereupon the Republic of China is based. The other is to evaluate the development and limitations ... -
Paper electrophoresis of rat serum and muscle proteins during hypothermia and cold acclimatization
(University of Missouri., 1958)"The present study is designed to follow the course of the electrophoretic pattern of the serum proteins and water extractable muscle proteins during cold acclimatization. Body weight changes and body temperatures were ... -
The price-quality relationship of lint cotton in five local markets in southeast, Missouri, 1951-1953
(University of Missouri., 1958)"A purpose of this study is to determine the effectiveness of the various local markets in reflecting to cotton producers the average price level prevailing for cotton, and in reflecting central market premiums and discounts ... -
Pricing and trading practices of country elevators in Missouri
(University of Missouri., 1958)"The purpose of the study is to obtain information concerning the pricing and trading practices of country grain elevators in Missouri that will be of value to grains producers, elevator operators, and others who are ... -
Progress in becoming established in farming
(University of Missouri., 1958)"In this study, no attempt is made to try to determine how many beginning farmers are needed as replacements each year, or how to keep young people on the farm. Attention is centered on the procedures that have been used ... -
The publishing empire of Bernarr Macfadden
(University of Missouri., 1958)"Bernarr Macfadden has often been written up in magazines and newspapers, and he has been the subject of a handful of biographies. This is not hard to understand when one learns something about the man. Macfadden was a ... -
The radio broadcasting enterprise of Free China
(University of Missouri., 1958)"The purpose of the study: This is a study of the radio broadcasting enterprise e of Taiwan, the last stronghold of Nationalist China. As it represents the spark of sturdy independence, the valiant stand of human freedom, ...