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Evolution And Ethics: A Discussion Of The Ethical Theories Of The Evolution Philosophers, Wilbur E. Kearney

Bachelors’ Theses

It is indeed unfortunate that our mental make-up is so prone to accept as fact whatever appeals to it as novel and plausible. We are, it is true, rational beings but it is just as true that we accept without due consideration and study, any theory which has but a scintilla of truth and a majority of appeal, if that theory is new to us and has embodied in it, something interesting and fanciful. In our quest for modernity, we often overlook or fail to appreciate the fundamental truths of antiquity. And very often, what we think is new, is …

The Influence Of Freezing On The Occurrence Of Reducing Sugar In The Potato, Leo B. Perssion

Bachelors’ Theses

The purpose or this thesis was to see if the change or potato starch to a reducing sugar in the potato on freezing was due to the freezing itself or to some enzymatic reaction. For we know that reducing sugars are formed in the potato by just freezing, therefore it should be possible to manufacture sugar by using pure potato starch as a base. Although this problem may seem to be an unimportant labor as the supply of sugar is large and the price of sugar cheap; this process of obtaining sugar would save thousands or bushels of potatoes every …

America In Ruppius' Novels, Mary Juliana Schroeder

Bachelors’ Theses

When given this author as the topic of my thesis, I must confess I had never heard of him before. I was told that his novels would be found in the library in German, but that very little, if anything, about his life would be available. I can bear witness to the truth of this remark, for my visit to the library and my letters to prominent dealers in German and in German-American books brought meagre information.

A Comparative Study Of The Chemical Composition Of Artificially Dried Hay To Obtain An Insight As To Its Nutritive Value, Charles F. Schalbe

Bachelors’ Theses

This work has been undertaken as a ·result of tests recently carried out at the Greene Brothers' Brook Hill Farm at Genesee Depot, Wisconsin. It was found that cows, when fed artificially dried hay, produce milk in quantities greatly in excess of that accountable from known differences in the hay. Moreover, the milk seemed to have a different flavor - similar to pasture produced milk.

The Technique Of The Humor: Production In The Plays Of Plautus, Jerome W. Archer

Bachelors’ Theses

The purpose of this thesis is an exposition of the methods used in the production of humor in the plays of that great Roman comic-dramatist, Titus Maccius Plautus. Humor is here understood to be that quality of the writer's imagination which tends to excite mirth. We intend to indicate just what constitutes the technique of Plautus' humor-production.

Reading Objectives In The Junior High School, Loretto J. Clarke

Bachelors’ Theses

Reading has been recognized as one of the vital organs of education since the days of "the three R's." As a tool it has thrived in spite of poor teaching; but reading as an art has been reserved for the favored few. During the past decade or two, great strides have been made, together with faltering steps, toward new and greater goals. Bigger and broader aims have, in the entire educational scheme, roused educators to study reading methods and endeavor to bring this vitally important subject under the x-ray to discover just what are the needs of the modern reading …

The Plays Of John Masefield, Catharine Genevieve Coffey

Bachelors’ Theses

In this thesis I propose by a study of the plays of John Masefield to discover his dramatic technique and his claim to fame and regard in the capacity of a playwright. The method that I used was to examine the plays of John Masefield, to read his theory of tragedy and to apply it particularly to "The Tragedy of Nan".

In preparation for the compiling of this thesis I read a collection of the pre-war plays of John Masefield and was chiefly indebted. to "John Masefield, "A Study" by Cicil Biggane and "John Masefield, A Critical Study" by W.H. …

Moral Development In The Public Schools, Adele M. Andreucetti

Bachelors’ Theses

My purpose in writing this thesis is to acquaint myself with the literature written on the subject of moral training and to endeavor to ascertain the possibility of its adaption to my own field of action, the public school.

The Effect Of Current Density On The Efficiency Of A Brass Cathode In Chromium Plating, Anton E. Budner

Bachelors’ Theses

That chromium could be electrodeposited from chromic acid baths, has been an accomplished fact for over 70 years. However, only in the past few years, has the mechanism of the process been sufficiently understood to permit chromium plating on a commercial basis. Because of the properties and advantages of this particular deposit, tremendous interest and activity has developed in this practically new field. Numerous patents have been granted, but relatively little specific scientific information has been published. Much work can yet be done towards the development of this field. It is the problem of this thesis to study the effect …

Mary I, Queen Of England, Magdalene Katherine Brandt

Bachelors’ Theses

Mary was born to Katherine of Aragon and Henry VIII of England at Greenwich, February 18,1516. Cardinal Wolsey was chosen as the godfather of the ill-fated princess who later because of religious fanaticism was to be branded in the annals of history as "Bloody Mary." About the time of Mary's birth it would have been considered heresy to question papal authority; the Church of England did not exist, even in the most fantastic dreams of an Englishman. In fact, Henry VIII wrote a refutation of Lutheranism entitled "Defense of the Seven Sacraments." For this zeal on behalf of the Catholic …

The History And Technique Of The Art Of Makeup And The Masks, Marion L. Brady

Bachelors’ Theses

In this thesis I have endeavored to compile in one paper as complete a history o,f the Mask and Makeup as was practical in a shorter treatise. The material contained in the following pages has been drawn from many and scattered sources. Kenneth MacGown's book, Masks and Demons, has proved an invaluable source, and I am indebted to him for much of the material concerning the source and history of the Mask. I have drawn freely from the following works: John F. Baird's book, Makeup, and Glenn Hughes' History of the Theatre. Magazines and periodicals have contributed …

An Analysis Of Pecan Nut Shells, Marie I. Bond

Bachelors’ Theses

This thesis deals with the methods or analysis or pecan nut shells and an attempt to identify the extracted pigment.

At present nut shells are waste products. This makes their study interesting from a commercial standpoint. In view of the fact that very little work of this kind has been done, nut shell analysis offers interesting research problems as well as excellent practice in the technique or organic analysis.

Such great interest is now being taken in plant pigments that, a thorough investigation of the red pigment yielded by pecan nut shell would be an appreciated contribution to science.

A Study Of Various Metallic Electrodes In Potentiometric Titrations, Louie Boncyk

Bachelors’ Theses

The significance of ion concentrations has been the subject of many investigations during the last few years. The results obtained have demonstrated without question the unlimited possibilities existing for laboratory and industrial applications of ion concentration measurements. It has been shown in many instances biological activity, fermentation, and filtration are influenced to a large extent by variations in the H-ion concentration. In addition, the way is open for improved control and accuracy in the many neutralization problems encountered in the laboratory. The lack of suitable electrodes has greatly retarded the practical applications of H-ion measurements to plant industrial problems. The …

The Chain Weekly, Emil J. Blacsky

Bachelors’ Theses

The chain system of publishing daily newspapers has been in practice for more than 50 years and only recently has penetrated into the country weekly field.

Journalist, publishers, and business men have watched the new development with interest. Some critics hold that the chain weekly will pass away, others predict that it will revolutionize country Journalism.

A Study Of Racine's Drama Berenice, Rachel Benyas

Bachelors’ Theses

This thesis is a study of Jean Racine's drama Berenice. It analyzes the play act by act and attempts to show the ability of Racine as a poet-dramatist as exemplified in Berenice. There is a brief sketch of the life of the author and the cen­tury in which he lived, since both had a direct bearing upon his work.

Libel And Its Defenses, Harry M. Bednarski

Bachelors’ Theses

In a work of this length justice could not be done to a subject as important as libel. Therefore, a limitation is set to include only two phases: a thorough definition of libel, what constitutes it and how it arises; and a setting forth of defenses.

It is endeavored to present a basic knowledge of libel as limited to the phases explained above. To bring this about without going into an unusual length of presentation, four chief sources of material are used; namely, two volumes on newspaper libel and two works of a purely legal nature dealing with the subject.* …

An Analysis Of The Foreign-Language Newspaper Published In The United States; Particularly German And French, Margaret Elbaum

Bachelors’ Theses

The aim is merely to describe the effects of American journalistic tendencies on the immigrant press. It is inevitable that mistakes of judgment, as well as of fact, should be made in selecting and interpreting this material, due to an imperfect knowledge of the German and French language, and to the immature conception of the immigrants themselves.

The Distillation Curves Of Several Liquid Binary Stystems Of Various Aliphatic Alcohols With Benzene And Toluene, Jack Philip Eigen

Bachelors’ Theses

The object of this thesis is to determine the distillation curves of several liquid binary systems and to locate any constant boiling mixture by means of graphical representation.

Such an investigation has a commercial aspect. A research of this kind is valuable to the paint industry, and also for any industry interested in preparing very pure liquids by distillation. The following investigation limits itself to a study of. boiling point curves of mixtures of various aliphatic alcohols with benzene or toluene. These systems are reputed to have a minimum boiling which would be very valuable in the paint industry as …

The Counter-Reformation, Elizabeth Dolores Egan

Bachelors’ Theses

There have been but few periods in the history of the Western church in which its administration and the lives of the clergy have been completely exempt from censure. Abuses occurred in the middle ages which required the constant effort of reformers to counter-act. In the eleventh century the church was confronted with the contest about Lay-investiture. This was an abuse which grew out of the feudal system. In addition to investing nobles with feudal property it became the custom to invest the clergy, especially bishops and archbishops, with fiefs...

Saint Boniface, Dorothy Helen Francis

Bachelors’ Theses

The withdrawal of the Roman legions from Britain in the fifth century was followed by invasions of Teutonic peoples from the mainland of Europe. Jutes, Angles, and Saxons crossed the English Channel, crowded the original Britons into the Welsh highlands, and founded the old Anglo-Saxon Heptarchy. One of these seven kingdoms was Wessex. Here was born about the year 680 A. D., at Crediton or Kyrton, the great apostle of the Germans, Boniface, known originally as Winfrid.

Radicalism In The Poetry Of Walt Whitman, Camille A.H. Fortier Jr

Bachelors’ Theses

Walt Whitman was a rabid radical. Not only in his poetry, but in his love and religion as well the spirit of radicalism prevails.

This foreword is to prepare the reader for the startling, and overwhelming statements and thoughts of Whitman in regard to his radicalism. This thesis is written purely objectively and no personal opinions have entered into the discussion of the radicalistic view of Walt Whitman in his poetry, love, and religion.

How anyone can sa the whole idea of the Church is low, loathsome, horrible, a sort of moral degration, out of touch with the struggles of …

Experiments On The Effect Of Current Density Of The Porosity Of Chromium Plated Steel, William G. Hilger

Bachelors’ Theses

The application of chromium plating in industry has grown out of a series of experiments conducted in the past few years. However as early as 1854, research was carried on in this field, but it was only in the years 1920 - 1925, that the chromium plating industry became an actual fact. From then on it has progressed very rapidly. In the present day chromium is applied for two main purposes: (a) to produce a permanent and decorative effect and, (b) to prolong the life of mechanical parts subjected to unusual conditions of wear or temperature. The electrodeposition of chromium …

The Cynical Philosophy Of The Poet Francois Villon With Special Reference To His Obscure Existence, Robert E. La Due

Bachelors’ Theses

When so much has been written about Maistre Francois Villon, the Poet of the fifteenth century, the question arises: why another essay on this subject? Why attempt to repeat Longnon, Payne, and Lewis? Most of what has been written, however, has centralized about Villon as a rogue and a genius at the many taverns of medieval Paris. It is true that at times remarks have been made in passing, of Villon’s Cynical Philosophy, or his Cynical Humor, but no one has taken it up to make it a unit of consideration. In this brief essay the sources were not consulted …

A Study Of The School Of Journalism At Marquette University Based On The Opinions Of 70 Alumni And Other Former Students, Margaret O. Harrigan

Bachelors’ Theses

This study was made to learn from the alumni and other former students enrolled in the College of Jour­nalism at Marquette University what professional and non­ professional courses have been of greatest assistance to them in their work since leaving. school, which have been of least assistance; what defects there are in the school as it now exists, or did exist, and how they would correct these; to obtain their opinions on methods of improving the school curriculum and on graduate work in Journalism.

Staging Of Mediaeval Drama, Adeline E. Hoehnen

Bachelors’ Theses

It is my purpose in this thesis to trace briefly the development or the staging of Mediaeval drama in the outstanding continental coun­tries from its beginnings which originated in the sacrifice of Mass in the Catholic Church. The first chapter has been written to show what had been accomplished in the field of dramatic art prior to the Mediae­val period and to show the decline of this early art, then with the revival or the art in the middle ages we see the germ of one of the greatest forms of entertainment the world has ever known.

The Power Of Injunction And The Freedom Of The Press, Evelyn Hirsch

Bachelors’ Theses

1. Determine the actual scope and application of the power of injunction
2. Determine its constitutionality
3. Determine the stand of newspapers
4. Determine the stand of judges
5. Estimate the future employment of the power

Humor In Shakespeare, Melba J. Isaacson

Bachelors’ Theses

It is the object of this thesis to show the meaning, purpose, and use of humor in Shakespeare's plays and to discuss some of his humorous characters and the part they play in his dramas.

Advertising Radio To The American Public, Herman W. Nicolaus

Bachelors’ Theses

Millions of dollars are spent each year for advertising radios. Each season these appropriations are being increased. Although, much has been wasted, it nevertheless must be admitted that radio owes it's prominence today to advertising.

In presenting this topic an endeavor will be made to show what media are employed and also the general trend in this field.

The Catholic Ideal In Modern American Fiction, Antoinette J. Newton

Bachelors’ Theses

Within the comparatively small compass of these pages, certain limitations are necessarily imposed upon the writer. It is physically impossible to include a complete survey of every novel written by an American author during the past thirty years. In the first place, many of our American fiction creators have taken up residence in Europe, from where they now write their novels; contrarily, also, many foreign authors have emigrated to America to market their wares. Owing to the difficulty of tracing every clue concerning a writer's nationality, many barriers arise to block an attempted, complete survey. Then, too, the present writer …

Art For Art's Sake, Mary Collopy

Bachelors’ Theses

In every age literature, whether it be poetry, prose, or criticism, has attracted to its ranks many a brilliant intellect. Some enthusiasts have devoted but a portion of their time and efforts while others have spent entire lives in its service. In the latter group stands Walter Pater, a most interesting and distinguished figure among the many who graced that no less interesting and romantic nineteenth century. When he was about nineteen years old, Pater went to Oxford and there resided until his death in 1894. He was extremely reticent by nature although it has been conclusively pointed out that …