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The Milwaukee Edition Of The Chicago Tribune, Robert C. Lablonde

Bachelors’ Theses

This thesis will outline the progress of the Milwaukee edition of the Chicago Tribune from the time it started in September, 1929, to the present writing. Because the ’’long distance” newspaper is a new venture in American journalism, the story presented herewith will consider the idea from its conception, all through the various stages of development, down to the present status of the organization.

French Forms In English Lyric Poetry Of The Nineteenth Century, Dorothy N. Korthals

Bachelors’ Theses

Any one who has been intrigued by English lyrical poetry soon becomes aware of the fact that many English poems are of practically the same form, that they are fashioned according to various definite patterns. Naturally, the first question which occurs to the reader is ’’Why do many poems in one language exhibit such identity of construction?" The answer is that all are purposely cast in the for it immediately gives rise to many related questions: What are these forms? From what source do they come? Who is responsible for their appearance? How long have they been known in English …

The Use Of Current Events In Schools, Alexander Lilly

Bachelors’ Theses

Ab a comparatively recent addition to our public school curriculum, the function of current events is probably not as well known as that of the older studies in the curriculum. The author wishes to set forth, therefore, the importance of a knowledge of current events, the necessity of and various methods of teaching current events, and the use of current events as an aid to teaching other school subjects.

To this end he had delved into the many books and magazine articles on the subject and presents in this volume his findings, with the hope that they will be of …

Selected Case Studies In Editorial Pages Of Representative Weekly Papers In Wisconsin, Melvin Hartley Larson

Bachelors’ Theses

No abstract provided.

A Study Of William Makepeace Thackeray's Novel The History Of Henry Esmond, Esq., Gladys H. Harrington

Bachelors’ Theses

The purpose of this thesis is three-fold: (1) it will endeavor to give an appreciation of Henry Esmond as a purely literary creation; (2) it will endeavor to give a true representation of England as it was during the reign of Queen Anne; and (3) it will endeavor to determine whether or not this novel is historically exact in its portrayal of the life and the conditions as they existed during the reign of Queen Anne.

Oval Curves, Leona G. Harner

Bachelors’ Theses

It has been the aim of the writer to present in this thesis a discussion of the most commonly known oval curves and their chief properties.

Extra-Curriculum Activities In Senior High Schools, Julia C. Hammel

Bachelors’ Theses

There is no field in educational study which has done so much to bring about in our schools the realiza­tion of the spirit of the new education as has the study of extra-curriculum activities in secondary schools. The development of these activities has justified and possibly encouraged the rapid growth of our school popu­lation today.

The Modern High School And Its Music, Adela J. Halbach

Bachelors’ Theses

My purpose in writing this thesis is to give a brief history of the development of Public School Music from the beginning of the Eighteenth Century to the present system, and to make a special study of the High School Music of today - a study of the ideals and purposes motivating the teaching of music in the High School as also the methods of approach; to show that the hope of future America is dependent on Public School Music for that greatest of gifts, good citizens, and how that hope is to be realized through the development of a …

Case Studies In Special Anniversary Editions Of Weekly Newspapers, Harry Horgan

Bachelors’ Theses

The purpose of this thesis is to show whether or not special editions, and especially anniversary editions of weekly newspapers, are a profitable venture for publishers. This will be gone about by taking each paper and pointing out in it the advertising that was secured merely for this one edition. Besides this the regular advertising that was increased for this issue will be pointed out. With the amount of extra advertising known, conclusions will be drawn as to which of these special editions were profitable and how much advertising is needed to make them so.

Continued Fractions, Alma Holmgren

Bachelors’ Theses

The aim of this thesis is to give the reader a general idea of the two types of continued fractions -- the simple continued fractions and the general continued fractions. Some properties of each type are also included.

The Parent Teacher Association Movement, Vida M. Jackson

Bachelors’ Theses

The following discussion is an attempt to set before the reader the need for parent-teacher associtions, something of the history of the movement, its objectives and the means by which these objectives may be reached.

Improving Work In Problem Solving, Marie A. Ingram

Bachelors’ Theses

No abstract provided.

Study Outline For Eighth Grade History, Mae E. Douglas

Bachelors’ Theses

The prescribed course in American History for eighth grade pupils, in the city of Milwaukee, has been the basis of this thesis. The subject matter has been divided into units, according to the method used in the text. Tryon and Lingley's - "The American People and Nation." The major problems to be solved were derived, with modifications and additions, from Mary G. Kelty's book, - "Teaching American History in the Middle Grades of the Elementary School." The general and specific objectives are conclusions drawn by Harold Rugg, Professor of Education, Teachers' College, Columbia University; Rolla M. Tryon, Professor of the …

A Spelling Book Based On The Iowa Spelling Scale, Leona C. Drueke

Bachelors’ Theses

No abstract provided.

Freedom Of The Will With Deterministic Opposition, R. Ward Dunphy

Bachelors’ Theses

In our thesis on freedom of the will it is necessary to select a meaning that will make the issue clear, unambiguous and sharply joined. Our discussion will be of no value if the term "freedom of the will" is not clearly understood. The method employed will be to define the term •freedom", the term "will" and then the combined issue "freedom of the will". The purpose of this form will be to clearly enunciate the terms of the proposition, thus offering a com non meeting ground for the discussion. "Freedom" is defined as an absence from any factor, the …

A Well Balanced Program Of Public School Music, Ann Dunphy

Bachelors’ Theses

It is interesting to note the development of music in the public schools before determining the constituents of a well-balanced program of school music.

Extra-Curricular Activities In The Junior High School, Irma Crotty

Bachelors’ Theses

The value of extra-curricular activities in the junior high school is no longer questioned. The amount of space given to them in recent educational publications proves that there is an intense interest in them at the present.

This contribution is an attempt to set forth the basic principles underlying the administration and supervision of extra-curricular activities. A description of the common types of extra-curricular activities together with their aims and values, is presented. No attempt at detailed discussions has been made, as the problems of each activity are so vast that each one merits a volume in itself. A few …

Inheritance In A Wheat Cross Of Ridit X Utac, C. Leland Dalley

All Graduate Theses and Dissertations, Spring 1920 to Summer 2023

Present-day plant breeding, on the foundation made many years ago, has achieved important scientific and economic results. By means of introductions and selections, superior strains such as Turkey and Kanred have been obtained. Through hybridization new combinations of characters result, combining desirable characters of different plant types in a single individual. In this program, wheat hybridization has occupied a worthy place.

Each year a number of wheat crosses are made at the Utah Experiment Station, the main purpose of which is to develop superior strains of wheat. Such an economic program is aided and hastened by studies in genetic behavior. …

The Condensation By Nucleation Of The Binary Vapors Of Methyl Alcohol And Water In Un-Ionized Dust Free Air, John A. Froemke

Theses and Dissertations

No abstract provided.

The Rise And Development Of The Megagametophyte In Fritillaria Pudica And Fritillaria Atropurpurea, A Thesis Submitted To The Department Of Botany And The Graduate Council Of The Brigham Young University In Partial Fulfillment Of The Requirements For The Degree Of Master Of Science, Bertrand Fereday Harrison

Theses and Dissertations

The purpose of this thesis is to present the results of a morphological investigation of the megagametophytes of two species of Fritillaria. The author has attempted to present the data in sufficient detail to clearly picture the significant features in the histories of this gametophyte generation without unnecessary repetition. The data are presented as their chronological sequence dictates.

A Thesis Submitted To The Faculty In Partial Fulfilment Of The Requirements For The Degree Of Bachelor Of Arts, Sister Mary Francis Borgia

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

A Congregation of Colored Sisters in New Orleans! To those unfamiliar with the history of the Crescent City, this seems not only an impossibility. Was not New Orleans the slave mart of the South? Is not the color or race prejudice a traditional still adhered to? Is this Congregation in its infancy? If so, when was it founded and by whom? These, and many other questions of the same type are asked by tourists when they are informed that the building on Orleans Street, formerly the Orleans b ballroom, is the Convent of the Holy Family and the motherhouse of …

A Preliminary Study Of The Flora Of The Henry Mountains Of Utah, W. D. Stanton

Theses and Dissertations

The Henry Mountains from the standpoint of plant geography are among the most interesting in the Rocky Mountain Region for they are entirely surrounded by desert and their unique location results in an intermingling of southern , eastern , and northern forms in the flora of this vicinity . In spite of these facts very little collecting or floral study has been done here and the Henry Mountains are still almost unknown floristically . This is unfortunate for much of the original vegetation has changed due to overgrazing by sheep . This preliminary study was undertaken with the view of …

A History Of Liquor Prohibition In Crawford County, Kansas, William A. Brandenburg Jr.

Electronic Theses & Dissertations

The prohibition of the manufacture, sale, and use of intoxicating liquors today constitutes one of the greatest problems of law enforcement in the entire United States, as well as Crawford County, Kansas. The criminal docket has come to be more nearly a liquor docket, and the success of a county attorney' s administration has come to be estimated in terms of his prosecution of liquor law violators. The cost of­ enforcement is enormous. Few other movements have so greatly affected the political, social, and economic life of this country. Since prohibition is of such proportions, a study of this nature …

The Effect Of Fermolac On The Growth Of White Rats, Annabel Pasley Wilson

Electronic Theses & Dissertations

"No abstract"

A Suggested Technique For The Selection Of Poems To Be Used In The Junior High School, May Pauline Potter

Electronic Theses & Dissertations

This study attempts to suggest a valuable and practical method of selecting poems for use in junior high School lit­erature courses. It is largely a curriculum study, based upon that recognized method of curriculum construction: an analysis of existing opinions and research results. Opinions were assembled, not only from expert educators in the several fields related to the study, but also from junior high school pupils themselves. The study is divided into three parts: first, the development of a technique for the selection of poems; second, the validation of that technique in the light of pupil interest; and third, the …

Status Of Guidance In The Junior And Senior High Schools In The First And Second Class Cities Of Kansas, Violet Lewis

Electronic Theses & Dissertations

In an effort to determine the status of guidance in the junior and senior high schools of the first and second class cities in Kansas, the writer sent a questionnaire to the principal of each of these schools. This study is a summary and interpretation of the answers to these quest­ionnaires. It is hoped that it may inspire further study of guidance and greater guidance effort.

The Function Of The Home Economics Clubs In Kansas, Gladys M. Mcknight

Electronic Theses & Dissertations

The purpose of this study is to compare the practices of the Home Economics Clubs in Kansas with the theory of extra-curricular activities as stated in modern textbooks by leading authorities. Such a comparison will determine how many of the principles and objectives of extra-curri­cular activities can be applied to such clubs, and will aid in setting up and clarifying proper objectives and theories for Home Economics Clubs.

The Addition Of Electrolytic Thiocyanogen To Commercial Unsaturated Hydrocarbons, Wilburn E. Davis

Electronic Theses & Dissertations

The recent discovery of the remarkable insecticidal activity of the organic thiocyanates has led to a search for the most economical and satisfactory method of preparation from the most available raw materials. In the use of these compounds as insecticides, a petroleum oil base is practically always used as a carrier, and if a satisfactory method of introducing the thiocyanate group into some constituent of this base could be found, the manufacture of these insecticides could be greatly simplified and cheapened. The occurrence, in the kerosene and gasoline fractions of petroleum of considerable amounts of unsaturated compounds, together with the …

A Classification Key To The Herbaceous Dicotyledonous Weeds Of The Cherokee Strip Of Southeast Kansas, Leland J. Gier

Electronic Theses & Dissertations

This paper consists of a classification key to, and a description of, the common herbaceous dicotyledonous weeds of the Cherokee strip of Southeast Kansas. The key is based, as far as possible, on the leaf end stem characteristics.

The Solubility Of Metals In Milk, Fred Cinotto

Electronic Theses & Dissertations

The dairy industry, like many others, has come to the point where replacement, repairs, and shut downs are costs exacted each year from the profits by the action of corrosive materials on equipment. Next to natural water, milk is the liquid which is produced or handled in the greatest quantities in the United States. During the last few years there has been a rapid de­velopment of corrosive resistant metals and this has led investigators to study their behavior in different corrosive mediums. The purpose of this investigation is to determine by experimental methods what metals are most suitable for constructing …