"In his style Hawthorne early developed that maturity
of dignified composure, free from constraint or affectation,
and that lucid expression, which are among
its most characteristic traits. With little faculties
for the harmony of verse he had a singular command over
the musical qualities of prose, enabling him to produce...
Basket making is a primitive art which has been
practiced by man as far back through the ages as history
can record. When Moses was found hidden in the bulrushes
by Pharaoh's daughter, he was in a basket which his
mother had woven. When the Israelites were returning to
the...
In view of the fact that the college authorities have
purchased a set of wireless apparatus, it was thought best
to design and construct a transformer of suitable size for
transforming the power to be used by this set of instruments.
The power required for such a set is approximately...
Probably no other process of such importance is so
little understood as that which takes place within our
own bodies. We know that we drink water and are refreshed, eat a meal and are strengthened, that the food
we consume is in some way converted into living tissue;
but the...
"A woman inherits capabilities of becoming such an
helpmeet, but she stands sadly in need of training for
the development of these capacities and for the acquirement of skill in doing these tasks after she realizes her ability. Education does not consist of facts
stored away in the brain, there...
As the atmosphere, the general bustle and rush in our busy eastern cities is vastly different from our quiet and peaceful west, so is there a great difference in the themes and styles of eastern and western authors. The influence of pioneer life and of western scenery, of climatic conditions...
The education of the child should consist of
the organization of acquired habits of action and tendencies to behavior which shall fit him for the world
in a social and physical sense. The subject of social
effect is often dwelt upon with great length and detail,
which to often the...
"The literature that has been produced in the
South springs from the depth and fullness of the southern nature; it is all picturesque, in one manner or an
other. Creative art is everywhere evident, especially
in the works of Edgar Allan Poe. The works of George
Washington Cable receive vitality...
''Country life is a book whose pages are yet uncut."
This I firmly believe, and one of these pages treats of
the decoration and furnishings of the country house.
Because of this great need in the country and because the problem of fitting up a country house is now confronting...
"There are at present four common methods of con
verting the alternating current into direct current.
These are in order of use, the motor generator set,
the rotary converter, mercury vapor rectifier and the
Murphy rectifier. A short description of these and
connections for the last two will be given."--p.2
Much has been accomplished in the last few years
toward the conservation of natural resources, and in
this work the engineer has taken a leading part. The
prevention of unnecessary waste, the utilization of
hitherto useless by-products, and the economic production of the world's necessities are important features of this...
By reason of the fact that a thesis along the
line of one's course or about some subject with which he
is supposed to be familiar is required of every Senior
electrical by the electrical department before his graduation, the following description of the design and construction of a 10...
"The purpose of this volume is to give practical assistance to those who may be interested
in basket-making. The problems discussed in this book have been carefully planned and execut
ed, applying fundamental principles of color,
form, and design. Many of the difficulties
in basket-making, which we have experienced,
cannot...
It is only recently that Cookery has been looked upon as a science of vital importance. At present the majority of the people fail to realize the vast importance it bears to the happiness and welfare of humanity and it is becoming further established every year. Oregon is retarded in...
In connection with the handicrafts which are cultivated because of their artistic or commercial value, and also because there is at the present time
a reaction toward hand work that tends to provide a market for the products of the craft-worker, the mind turns naturally to the only real handicraft...