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Experiment Station Record, Volume 25, 1911
Volume provides abstracts of agricultural experiments conducted during the year. Also includes statistics, convention reports, bulletins, and bibliographies. Name and subject indexes start on page 901.
Experiment Station Record, Volume 26, 1912
Volume provides abstracts of agricultural experiments conducted during the year. Also includes statistics, convention reports, bulletins, bibliographies, and listings for Spanish edition publications from the Porto Rico station. Name and subject indexes start on page 901.
Annual Report of the Office of Experiment Stations, June 30, 1911
Volume provides a summary of the progress of each agricultural experiment station. Also includes statistics, discussions of foreign investigations, and selected studies.
The Use of Permissible Explosives
From Preface: "The present bulletin is printed as a supplement to Bulletin 17 and is intended primarily for coal miners, especially for those working in fields where inflammable gas or coal dust may cause disastrous mine explosions. The bulletin is issued by the Bureau of Mines in the hope that it may prove helpful in lessening accidents due to the use of explosives, and in particular may aid in preventing mine explosions, many of which have been caused by the use of improper explosives."
[Illustrations: Mining Conditions Under the City of Scranton, Pennsylvania]
Maps that illustrate sections of the anthracite coal mines beneath the city of Scranton, Pennsylvania to accompany a bulletin issued by the U.S. Bureau of Mines.
City Smoke Ordinances and Smoke Abatement
From Introduction: "In connection with the fuel investigations conducted by the Bureau of Mines much information has been accumulated as to the smoke abatement activities in various cities. The essential features of the information are presented in this report, which, it is believed, will be of public interest and benefit, especially to those communities that are just beginning organized effort to abate unnecessary smoke."
Briquetting Tests of Lignite at Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 1908-9 : With a Chapter on Sulphite-Pitch Binder
From Results of Briquetting Tests: "The results of the briquetting investigations conducted by the Government are expected to prove of considerable value, not only to the Government itself as the owner of extensive lignite deposits and largest single purchaser of fuel, but also to the people living in the the regions where lignite is found. The problem assumes still larger proportions when one realizes that the development of manufacturing industries in those regions depends upon the ability to obtain a cheap and satisfactory fuel. Although the results presented in this bulletin are not conclusive, they warrant the continuation of the investigators as soon as funds can be available for the purpose."
The Smokeless Combustion of Coal in Boiler Furnaces
From Introduction: "The present bulletin not only shows that bituminous coals high in volatile matter can be burned without smoke, but also that large plants carrying loads that fluctuate widely, where boilers over banked fires forced to the capacity of their units, can be operated without producing smoke that is objectionable."
The Smoke Problem at Boiler Plants, A Preliminary Report
Report concerning the rise in the usage of coal and the growing pollution of coal smoke. Includes the ordinances of several cities that arose to combat this pollution.
Comparative Fuel Values of Gasoline and Denatured Alcohol in Internal-Combustion Engines
From Introduction: "Under the terms of the act establishing the Bureau of Mines, this bureau was authorized to carry on the work of testing and analyzing fuels which had been conducted by the technologic branch of the United States Geological Survey. Therefore, the first investigations of the liquid mineral fuels logically embraced a careful series of comparative tests of gasoline and denatured alcohol in engines. The report is published by the Bureau of Mines because of the transfer of the fuel-testing investigations to this bureau."
An Investigation of Explosion-Proof Motors
Procedure of Investigation: "The investigation described in this bulletin was undertaken by the Bureau of Mines as one of several investigations having for their purpose the ascertaining of methods for lessening the risks attending the use of electricity in mining. In this report the results of tests are related to the various types of protection employed which are described in detail."
Notes on Mineral Wastes
From Introduction Need of Preventing Mineral Waste: "The purpose of the Bureau of Mines in publishing this report is to call attention to some of the present waste, in the hope that knowledge of the facts may lead to an increased desire to eradicate the wastes, and to greater interest in careful, practical and scientific investigations, through which only can they be overcome."
Government Coal Purchases Under Specifications with Analyses for the Fiscal Year 1909-10,
From Introduction: "This bulletin is the fourth of a series showing the results of the purchase of coal by the Government under specifications. The work of inspecting and analyzing coal delivered on Government contracts was transferred to the Bureau of Mines by an act of Congress effective July 1, 1910. It had been carried on for several years before that date by the technologic branch of the United States Geological Survey. The purpose of this paper is to explain in general terms the methods that the Government has found most satisfactory for the purchase of a large part of its coal supply, including the consideration of bids, the awarding of contracts, and the analyzing of samples on which the price corrections are based."
North Dakota Lignite as a Fuel for Power-Plant Boilers
From Introduction: "The tests described in the following report were made by the United States Geological Survey in cooperation with the United States Reclamation Service, which, in connection with its Williston project, had erected a large pumping plant at Williston, N. Dak., and had installed steam boilers with furnaces designed to burn a "brown lignite" that was mined on adjacent government land. The results of the tests made at Williston, set forth in this report, show that this fuel, through generally considered unsatisfactory, may be used with fair economy under boilers that generate their full rated capacity."
The Volatile Matter of Coal
From Introduction Scope of Report: "This bulletin is a report on an investigation of the volatile matter in several typical coals-its composition and amount at different temperatures of volatilization. As the investigation is still in progress and will doubtless include other coals than those already examined, the bulletin may be considered a preliminary report, stating the problems studied, the methods used, and the results thus far obtained."
Washing and Coking Tests of Coal at the Fuel-Testing Plant at the Fuel Testing Plant, Denver, Colo., July 1, 1908, to June 30, 1909
From Introduction: "This bulletin deals with washing and coking tests of coal made at the Government fuel-testing plant in Denver, Colo., between July 1, 1908, and June 30, 1909."
Investigations of Explosives Used in Coal Mines
Report discussing investigations of explosives used in coal mines throughout the United States.
Mining Conditions Under the City of Scranton, Pennsylvania
Bulletin issued by the U.S. Bureau of Mines regarding the conditions of the mines beneath the city of Scranton, Pennsylvania, including suggestions about methods to continue excavating coal while preserving the structural integrity of the city's foundation.
The Federal Reporter with Key-Number Annotations, Volume 197: Cases Argued and Determined in the Circuit Courts of Appeals and Circuit and District Courts of the United States, September-October, 1912.
The Federal Reporter contains the text of decisions and commentary regarding cases tried in circuit and district courts throughout the United States. The opinions printed in the volumes include both written statements and oral comments transcribed for publication. Index of cases starts on page ix.
The Federal Reporter with Key-Number Annotations, Volume 196: Cases Argued and Determined in the Circuit Courts of Appeals and Circuit and District Courts of the United States, July-August, 1912.
The Federal Reporter contains the text of decisions and commentary regarding cases tried in circuit and district courts throughout the United States. The opinions printed in the volumes include both written statements and oral comments transcribed for publication. Index of cases starts on page ix.
The Federal Reporter with Key-Number Annotations, Volume 192: Cases Argued and Determined in the Circuit Courts of Appeals and Circuit and District Courts of the United States, February-March, 1912.
The Federal Reporter contains the text of decisions and commentary regarding cases tried in circuit and district courts throughout the United States. The opinions printed in the volumes include both written statements and oral comments transcribed for publication. Index of cases starts on page ix.
The Federal Reporter with Key-Number Annotations, Volume 190: Cases Argued and Determined in the Circuit Courts of Appeals and Circuit and District Courts of the United States, November-December, 1911.
The Federal Reporter contains the text of decisions and commentary regarding cases tried in circuit and district courts throughout the United States. The opinions printed in the volumes include both written statements and oral comments transcribed for publication. Index of cases starts on page ix.
The Federal Reporter with Key-Number Annotations, Volume 191: Cases Argued and Determined in the Circuit Courts of Appeals and Circuit and District Courts of the United States, January-February, 1912.
The Federal Reporter contains the text of decisions and commentary regarding cases tried in circuit and district courts throughout the United States. The opinions printed in the volumes include both written statements and oral comments transcribed for publication. Index of cases starts on page ix.
The Federal Reporter with Key-Number Annotations, Volume 194: Cases Argued and Determined in the Circuit Courts of Appeals and Circuit and District Courts of the United States, May, 1912.
The Federal Reporter contains the text of decisions and commentary regarding cases tried in circuit and district courts throughout the United States. The opinions printed in the volumes include both written statements and oral comments transcribed for publication. Index of cases starts on page ix.
The Federal Reporter with Key-Number Annotations, Volume 193: Cases Argued and Determined in the Circuit Courts of Appeals and Circuit and District Courts of the United States, April, 1912.
The Federal Reporter contains the text of decisions and commentary regarding cases tried in circuit and district courts throughout the United States. The opinions printed in the volumes include both written statements and oral comments transcribed for publication. Index of cases starts on page vii.
The Federal Reporter with Key-Number Annotations, Volume 195: Cases Argued and Determined in the Circuit Courts of Appeals and Circuit and District Courts of the United States, April, 1912.
The Federal Reporter contains the text of decisions and commentary regarding cases tried in circuit and district courts throughout the United States. The opinions printed in the volumes include both written statements and oral comments transcribed for publication. Index of cases starts on page ix.
The Transmission of Heat into Steam Boilers
Report discussing the results of investigations into the heat-absorbing abilities of the heating surfaces of boilers. Also discusses the laws that determine the rate of heat transfer from furnace gases through metal plates into boiler water and offers suggestions as to how these laws may be applied.
First National Mine-Safety Demonstration, Pittsburgh, PA., October 30 and 31, 1911
Report discussing the first national mine-safety demonstration in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, for the purpose of aiding the increase of safety in the mining industry. The demonstration was conceived as a means of encouraging the adoption of first-aid instruction or instruction in the use of artificial breathing devices and life-saving apparatus. This bulletin is intended for those who were unable to attend the demonstration.
Sorghum Syrup Manufacture
Report discussing the manufacturing process of sorghum syrup, including the different varieties of sorghum available, juice extraction, settling tanks, clarification, concentration, and canning. Also includes a consideration of economic factors.
Experiment Station Work, [Volume] 67
Bulletin issued by the U. S. Department of Agriculture compiling selected articles from the Agricultural Experiment Stations. This bulletin contains articles on: Screening Cabbage Seed Beds, Spraying Apple Orchards, New Type of Spray Nozzle, Preparation of Corn for Hogs, Experiments in Beef Production, Preparation of Choice Hams, and Factors Affecting Fat in Cream.
Practical Methods of Disinfecting Stables
Report discussing "the importance of the thorough disinfection of contaminated [farm] buildings and pointing out some of the most reliable disinfecting agents, together with methods of their application." -- p. 5
Concrete Construction on the Livestock Farm
"Concrete is being used on farms to an increasing extent and has been found well-adapted for certain purposes on stock farms. The accompanying paper deals especially with the construction of feeding floors, manure pits and basins, and dipping vats." -- p. 2
The Pear and How to Grow It
Report discussing the best methods for growing pears. Topics discussed include propagation, orchard location, fertilizers, selecting trees for an orchard, pruning, common diseases and pests, and harvesting.
The Thornless Prickly Pears
Report discussing the potential of the spineless -- or thornless -- prickly pear for cultivation and use as feed by livestock.
Sweet Clover
"The widespread discussion as to the merits and demerits of this plant has resulted in many conflicting statements regarding its value. Although frequently regarded as a troublesome weed, sweet clover seldom encroaches upon cultivated land, while its value as a forage crop, as a soil renovator, and as a forerunner of alfalfa, in addition to its widespread utilization as a honey plant, makes it desirable to point out under what conditions its use is to be recommended and where its cultivation should be avoided, as well as to give instruction regarding the best methods of eradicating it when it is desired to utilize the ground in some other way." -- p. 3
Cheese and Its Economical Uses in the Diet
"Cheese is one of the important agricultural products of the United States and a f foodstuff used in a larger or smaller quantity in nearly every American home. It seemed desirable to study its relative nutritive value and the ways in which it may be prepared for the table." -- p. 2. Includes many recipes that use cheese as an essential ingredient.
Diseases of Cabbage and Related Crops and Their Control.
Report detailing the various diseases which affect cabbage. Topic discussed include dissemination of disease, farm practices which can help control disease, and diseases particular to specific varieties of cabbage.
Two Dangerous Imported Plant Diseases
Report discussing white pine blister rust and potato wart disease, "two foreign fungous plant diseases which are transmitted in imported plant material. These two diseases, the one threatening the successful future of one of our most valuable forest trees and the other apparently one of the worst enemies of the potato, have already reached North America.... The danger from such diseases is continual and is increasing with the extension of rapid transportation facilities.... The lack of national power and of adequate State laws makes necessary the prompt and wide distribution of these accounts of the white-pine blister rust and the potato war disease." -- p. 2
Bacteria in Milk
Report discussing the effects of bacteria which grow naturally in milk, including their effects on both sugars and fats.
The Profitable Management of the Small Apple Orchard on the General Farm
Report discussing techniques for cultivating a profitable apple orchard on a small farm, primarily by rejuvenating old apple orchards which have not been properly cared for. Topics discussed include pruning, fertilization, spraying, the costs of renovating an orchard, and potential profits.
The More Important Insect and Fungous Enemies of the Fruit and Foliage of the Apple
Report discussing the insects and fungi which commonly affect apples and methods for controlling them so orchard growers may obtain "the maximum benefits for their time and money in spraying operations." -- p. 2
The English Sparrow as a Pest
"The English sparrow has many objectionable habits and few redeeming qualities and, as its general extermination is out of the question because of the necessary expense, its numbers should be reduced so far as possible. The chief aim of this bulletin is to describe the best methods of effecting this reduction of numbers. Trapping, wherever practicable, is recommended above all other methods, more particularly as English sparrows form an excellent and nutritious article of diet." -- p. 2
Lawn Soils and Lawns
"The widespread movement of civic art to improve and beautify cities and towns by park and art commissions, civic associations and individuals creates a demand for information concerning lawns, their improvement, soil requirements, fertilization, maintenance, soil suited for filling-in or top dressing, and similar questions. It is to supply this general demand for information regarding lawns and lawn soils that the present bulletin is designed." -- p. 2
Alfalfa Seed Production
Report discussing the best-known methods of successful production of alfalfa seed. Topics discussed include seed production, cultivation of fields, harvesting, crop yields, and insect control.
Raising Belgian Hares and Other Rabbits
"The chief purpose of this bulletin is to present information in regard to the breeding and care of rabbits, which are highly esteemed for food. In it are given brief, practical directions which it is believed will suffice both for those who wish to raise the animals chiefly for home consumption and for others who desire to conduct the business on a larger scale and to raise them for market." -- p. 2
Some Common Game, Aquatic, and Rapacious Birds in Relation to Man
"Careful study of the food habits of the game birds, including the group known as shore birds, shows that these birds are of great value to the farmer. The water birds, as the grebes, gulls, and terns, have greater economic value and do less harm than is ordinarily supposed, while some species, like Franklin's gull and the black tern, are markedly beneficial. It is pointed out in this bulletin that many birds of prey are exceedingly valuable to the farmer, but the opposite is true of the Cooper's hawk, the sharp-shinned hawk, and the goshawk, which should be destroyed as the determined foes of poultry, game birds, and most of the smaller insectivorous species." -- p. 2
Methods of Exterminating the Texas-Fever Tick
"For many years these ticks, which transmit the disease of cattle known as Texas or tick fever, have been a cause of heavy loss and a great handicap to live-stock raising in the southern part of the United States. The progress so far made, however, in the cooperative campaign by this department and State authorities with the object of completely eradicating this pest from the country demonstrates that it is entirely possible to accomplish that result, although a number of years of hard work will be required. It is of great importance for the success of this undertaking that the efforts of the officials should be supplemented by individual work by the farmers. This paper gives simple and practical directions for exterminating the ticks." -- p. 2
The Control of the Boll Weevil
Report about the boll weevil which gives "a brief outline of the methods which have been tested under various conditions and sums up the present available knowledge concerning the subject of control." -- p. 5
Timothy Production on Irrigated Land in the Northwestern States
"The production of timothy hay is an important industry in many of the irrigated valleys of the Northwestern States. Some of the methods which have been developed in growing the timothy hay crop in one or more of these valleys are not practiced or known in other important timothy-producing areas. One of the most important of these practices, which has but a limited use, is that of growing alfalfa in place of clover in mixture with the timothy. This practice is at present used in only a few of the most important timothy-producing centers, though it is well adapted to conditions on most of the irrigated land where timothy is produced. In view of these facts it is desirable to disseminate this information among the timothy growers of the Northwest." -- p. 3
Benefits of Improved Roads
"The paper presents in condensed form the chief advantages resulting from better roads. It has been prepared to meet a popular demand for information on this subject, and its publication should be of service in stimulating road improvement throughout the country." -- p. 2. Topics discussed include both the economic and social advantages of sound road construction.
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