Published November 1909. Facts and recommendations in this publication may no longer be valid. Please look for up-to-date information in the OSU Extension Catalog: http://extension.oregonstate.edu/catalog
Published October 1909. Facts and recommendations in this publication may no longer be valid. Please look for up-to-date information in the OSU Extension Catalog: http://extension.oregonstate.edu/catalog
Olmsted Brothers was a landscape architect firm in Brookline, Mass. who helped plan Oregon Agricultural College and its landscape. Correspondence was to William Jasper Kerr, President of Oregon Agricultural College in Corvallis, Oregon.
Published August 1909. Facts and recommendations in this publication may no longer be valid. Please look for up-to-date information in the OSU Extension Catalog: http://extension.oregonstate.edu/catalog
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Published February 1909. Facts and recommendations in this publication may no longer be valid. Please look for up-to-date information in the OSU Extension Catalog: http://extension.oregonstate.edu/catalog
"Salads are not a food of nutriment but are healthful because of mineral salts, which contain cooling and crispness properties--variety they give the diet.
And salads should be served at every luncheon and dinner, the meat salad being served at luncheon or supper, while the lighter in dietetic value with...
It is necessary before placing any piece of apparatus
on the market to thoroughly test it under similar
conditions to that for which it was designed, and to
rate it accordingly to the results of the tests, allow
a reasonable margin for unusual conditions.
By the aid of our technical...
In long distance transmission where it is impossible to transmit a direct current for electric rail roading and for many other applications on a very low voltage percent line loss, it is essential to transmit the power by means of an alternating current at high pressure and then reduce its...
Since this treatise is to deal only with the
construction of one special machine it is unnecessary
to go into an extended discussion of dynamo electric
machinery in general. Some of the parts common to all
electric machinery of this character will be mentioned
and then a short account of...
Certain uncooked plants, fruits, nuts, cooked vegetables
and meats seasoned with condiments and dresses
with oils constitute what is known as salads.
The salad plant contains no appreciable amount
of nutriment, yet are, owing to their crispness and
cooling properties, an indispensable portion of the
ideal dinner, and are aids...
The author has not previously had any course in
House Construction, but the inspiration for the these
was received from having seen the work done by a class
in that subject. The plans for the house, with the windows,
doors, cupboards in the kitchen, fireplaces, some
of the furniture and...
The mother's first thought, when her daughter finishes
her preparatory work and expresses a desire for
College is, "How can I let her go?" This seems the
greatest problem though when she becomes reconciled to
the fact that she must lose her sometime, she debates
with herself, "Is my daughter...
Before we can write intelligently concerning
any subject, we must understand exactly what we are
writing about. As the title tells us, this thesis
deals exclusively with the work and incidentally with
the lives of Robert and Elizabeth Barrett Browning, two
notable nineteenth century poets.
"The house does not make the home, but it has a
great deal of influence on the health and character of
the family.
In planning a house, its special uses must be considered.
The house intended for a home should be made
s convenient, sanitary and attractive as possible.
The...
Slowly and half-heartedly the people of America have come to atone for past neglect of a poet who, under painful circumstances, produced the most distinctive and original contributions to American literature. They realize that the follies of his unfortunate life can be put aside and the weight of criticisms let...
The following discussion is confined mostly to
that type of machine in which the squirrel care revolving
secondary it used. In its most primitive form it con -
listed simply of a disk- aramature as described by Baily
in 1870 and due to Tesla (1888), of the fact that two,...
Living now in an age where the steam engine in
many localities soon will be a mere relic more than a
useful mechanism with which to convert steam into useful
energy. It is rapidly being replaced by the gas engine
and the electric generator, in which the latter is
thought...
The electric motor has for an number of
years occupied an important position in the operation
of wood-working machinery, of moderate capacity, for
example the planing mills, sash and door factories
and many of the other similar wood working shops.
However its adoption in the more trying field of saw...
"Moulds are minute vegetable organisms, without
chlorophyll, threadlike in structure, and reproduced
by spores.
The general appearance is a dense felt-like mass
of white threads, at first soft and fluffy, and when
fruiting are covered with blue, green, yellow, black or
brown spores. The threads are very small, some just...
Bread is a kind of food made of the flour or meal of some species of grain, by kneading it (with the addition of a little salt, and sometimes sugar) into a dough, yeast being commonly added to cause fermentation or "lightness", and then baking it. The yeast causes alcoholic...
There is probably no article of diet of animal
origin more commonly eaten in all countries or served
in a greater variety of ways than eggs. Milk is the
nearest rival and it resembles eggs in that both are
intended by nature for food for the young. Although
not a...
Electricity is the name given to an invisible agent known to us only by its attendant phenomena and by various manifestations called electrical. These manifestations, at first obscure and even mysterious, are now well understood. Indeed its great importance to mankind can only be realized when we remember that it...
The proposed hydraulic power plant, incorporated
under the name of, "Minem Light and Power Company",
is located on the Minam River, about two miles above
the junction of the Minam and Wallowa Rivers. This is
about three miles above the county highway bridge which
is on the Wallow River, this...
"After writing this thesis I have drawn for my
conclusion that cereal breakfast foods as a class
are nutritious, convenient, and reasonably economical
foods and should have a very important place in the diet."--Conclusion
To the North West horticulturist there is no
problem which confronts him of so great moment as that
of soil fertility; and. no phase of horticulture is
more deserving of the attention of fruit growers, than
is given at the present time to the growing of orchard.
cover crops.
M. E. Hard defines a mushroom as "a cellular,
flowerless plant, nourished by the mycelium which permeates
the soil or other substances on which the mushroom
grows".
In all probability mushrooms are the most, interesting of all the higher organized fungi. Within the past few years, interest in them has...
Evolution, development and progress mark the pathway of mankind from the earliest history of the race to the present time. In art, science and literature, remarkable transformations have taken place; in habits, customs and modes of living; we have passed from the primitive conditions of wild, savage tribes to that...
Irrigation should be recognized as agricultural art of
very wide applicability and value. Its association with the
idea of desert reclamation has blinded the public mind to its
value in reginos where there is no need of reclamation. It is
a means of soil improvement to be employed, like other...
The study, design, construction, operation and care
or synchronous machines forms one of the most important
branches of electrical engineering. The extent to which
they are now being used is a notable feature of recent
electric progress.
The term synchronous machines covers quite a field
and it might be well...
The financial success or failure of a lighting or power
enterprise is measured by the efficiency of the machinery,
and the efficiency of the machinery depends upon
that of each piece of apparatus of which it is composed.
In alternating current distribution the transformers are
frequently scattered in large numbers...
Simple as may seem. the subject, "A gas engine
muffler," to the reader on first thought, if he will
but take time to consider the importance of such a
device in connection with the operation of internal
combustion engines, he will probably come to the
conclusion that it is not...
A mineral map is often of considerable value to
those interested in miring work and development. Since
there are very few, if any such maps for Oregon, we have
endeavored to cover the ground, though only in an incomplete way, since the time we had for working upon it was...
The rapid advance of concrete engineering in the
West has made necessary reliable information as to the
strength qualities of the most important marketable, sands
In the eastern states, theory and practice have advanced
hand in hand, by the investigation of the constituent
materials of concrete. In the West, no...
In designing a machine of any kind, considerations
must be made regarding the kind and amount of work
it will be required to do, the foundation for its support,
and the amount of space available for its occupancy.
An engine which is to be used for driving an automobile
must...
This thesis is mainly a collection of historic data regarding the Union Pacific Railroad together with the opinions of various persons regarding the Union Pacific; also opinions on corporations in general and railway corporations in particular.
The data used in the design of this hydro-electric
generating station was furnished by Hon. Walter M. Pierce
from a survey conducted by T. R. Barry C. E. in the service
of the Grande Ronde Water Co. during the summer of
1906.
In the preparation of this thesis there were...
There is no article of food more commonly used
in all parts of the world than the egg. It can be
served in so many ways and has such a high nutritive
value that it is universally used as a food, by the
uncivilized native as well as the most...
By an appropriation of the Oregon Legislature of it becomes possible for the Oregon Agricultural College to build a drill shed, a thing long needed by this institution. Dennis, Hendricks and Tobey, architects of Portland, submitted plans for this drill shed and in designing the truss for this building we...
As far back as History goes we have conclusive proof
that man has traded commodities with his fellow-men. At
first these exchanges were in the form of barter, a man
would trade something which he had and did not care much
for,with another man who had something he desired more....
Published 1909. Facts and recommendations in this publication may no longer be valid. Please look for up-to-date information in the OSU Extension Catalog: http://extension.oregonstate.edu/catalog
Water is one of the primary wants of
human life no less essential than air and food hence
the strong and religious interest that has been
attached to the means of its supply. In the earliest
records of civilization we read of the digging of
wells and building of water...
Published December 1909. Facts and recommendations in this publication may no longer be valid. Please look for up-to-date information in the OSU Extension Catalog: http://extension.oregonstate.edu/catalog
Described the Yaquina Bay and River from Yaquina to Elk City, the communities and industries there, and considered proposed channel deepening. "The General Government expended nearly $700,000 in providing a suitable entrance to Yaquina Harbor, but no advantage was taken of this improvement. On the contrary the commerce, which was...
Published December 1909. Facts and recommendations in this publication may no longer be valid. Please look for up-to-date information in the OSU Extension Catalog: http://extension.oregonstate.edu/catalog
Published September 1909. Facts and recommendations in this publication may no longer be valid. Please look for up-to-date information in the OSU Extension Catalog: http://extension.oregonstate.edu/catalog
In the educational wave that is sweeping our country from ocean to ocean, technical education is at its crest, and no phase is more popular than domestic science. Indeed it has such a hold upon public opinion that it is quite the fashion, a commendable fact, for as soon as...
Published December 1908. Facts and recommendations in this publication may no longer be valid. Please look for up-to-date information in the OSU Extension Catalog: http://extension.oregonstate.edu/catalog
Published November 1908. Facts and recommendations in this publication may no longer be valid. Please look for up-to-date information in the OSU Extension Catalog: http://extension.oregonstate.edu/catalog
Published October 1908. Facts and recommendations in this publication may no longer be valid. Please look for up-to-date information in the OSU Extension Catalog: http://extension.oregonstate.edu/catalog
Published August 1908. Facts and recommendations in this publication may no longer be valid. Please look for up-to-date information in the OSU Extension Catalog: http://extension.oregonstate.edu/catalog
Since the establishment of the Independence of the Latin-
American States, no year has passed in which they did not increase their
trade relations with foreign nations. The prominence given to the Third
International Conference of the South American States; the postponement
of The Hague Peace Conference; the subsequent appointment...
Published March 1908. Facts and recommendations in this publication may no longer be valid. Please look for up-to-date information in the OSU Extension Catalog: http://extension.oregonstate.edu/catalog
Published February 1908. Facts and recommendations in this publication may no longer be valid. Please look for up-to-date information in the OSU Extension Catalog: http://extension.oregonstate.edu/catalog
Published January 1908. Facts and recommendations in this publication may no longer be valid. Please look for up-to-date information in the OSU Extension Catalog: http://extension.oregonstate.edu/catalog
At the last meeting of the State Legislature a bill was passed for
the purpose of controlling the manufacture and sale of commercial
fertilizers in the State of Oregon. At the present time fertilizers
are used in this State only to a limited extent, the indications are,
however, that their...
A feasible development for a Hydro-Electric power
plant can be found in the Mary's River. About 9 miles
west of Corvallis, the north fork of the stream affords
an excellent situation for a dam site. The canon of
the north fork at this point is very narrow, and having
good...
In the construction of a rifle for sporting or target work
there are several conditions to be met. In the first place the
rifle must be made to balance easily.at all times, whether the magazine
is full of loaded cartridges or is empty. In all cases the
barrel of the...
By way of preface, a few words may be said regarding the advantages of the revolving field type of machine.
The first in its favor and the chief reason for its
existence, is that by passing the heavy armature current
through permanent stationary contacts and only the small
field current...
As a nation salad is a dish we do not sufficiently
appreciate; while the French perhaps surpass all other countries
in the number and variety of their salads. Their quick ingenuity
seems to enable them to turn almost everything in nature
that is edible into a tempting salad.
Am expert...
"In conclusion it may be said that kale is almost
a winter maintenance ration for swine, but when fed in
addition with a little grain or skim milk, good growths
will be made. Especially is this true of young pigs as
is denoted by the tables. Taking all in all,...
In collecting our representative flowering
plants, we have endeavored to secure a specimen of each
common genus of annuals and biennials as well as a few
shrubs. The notes, drawings, and classification of fifty of these plants constitute the main part of our thesis. Following are the classifications of various...
The design and specification of a dwelling house
constitutes the thesis of the student Arvid Anderson
of the class of '08.
This thesis consists of two parts, namely: drawings
and written description or specification. The drawings
and specifications are to be considered as cooperative,
the latter are necessary to express...
Micro-organisms are a distinct class of unicellular vegetable organisms placed under the general name of bacteria instead of trying to affix either algae or fungi to this class of living beings. These microorganisms are divided into two classes; pathogenic and non-pathogenic bacteria. The pathogenesis is determined by inoculating a susceptible...
One of the most important matters which face the
people of the United States at the present time is the
conservation of the National Forests. It is estimated
that at the present rate of consumption, if there is
nothing done to conserve them, or build up new ones, the
forests...
The word food is a common noun used every day and
by every one. But have you ever thought of its full significance?
Any substance that can support life or help
to support it is food. Plants require food to support
them when growing; they find it in the air...
Laudanum is the commercial name of "Tincture of
Opium", or "Tinctura Opii", as recognized by the United
States Pharmacopoeia. It contains 10% granulated opium,
one of the most powerful and common hypnotics known, or
from 1.2 to 1.25% of morphine sulphate, the principal
alkaloid found in opium and to which...
If it be true that the meaning of desserts is to
offer something more exquisite still, then from the
hygienic standpoint, the wisdom of the procedure is
nil unless it follows as a finishing grace to a simple
dinner of meat and vegetables. There is in this department
of culinary...
It has been a standing problem among the scientists of the past and will perhaps be puzzled-over for many centuries to come; namely the most efficient method of transmitting power from one point to another. The nearest solution at present, and a very satisfactory one, is electricity. By means of...
At the present time only a portion of Corvallis is sewered and a portion of the city still employs the most crude and unhealthful methods of disposal. The district east of Ninth Street, as shown on the map, has an effective system of well constructed sewers, of the combined storm-water...
During the last twenty-five or thirty years the
growth of the fire insurance business of the United
States has been in close correspondence with the increase
in this country of insurable property, and hence
at present, instead of not realizing the advantages of
this form of protection against loss, it...
Few discoveries of any importance have been the result of a moment's happy coincidence; rather have they been the fruit of many hours of tedious thought and experiment. This is especially true in the realm of organic chemistry. Here, where progress is made only by the most painstaking experimentation, extensive...