Research Worth Many Millions At State Universities
An address by University of Illinois President David Kinley argues agriculture and engineering work at state universities yield multimillion dollar returns. He cites soil surveys showing peat soils and Brown’s silt loam could add hundreds of thousands to millions in crop value, plus fruit tree fertilization gains and dairy and horticulture improvements across Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of
David Kinley
University
Soil Survey of
Illinois
Department of Horticulture
Neoga
Why Engineering Research Paya
A freight car wheel failure caused a crash and a fire costing half a million dollars in silk. The master mechanic blamed a chilled iron wheel failing under overload as trains bumped along ties and toppled off an embankment. A University of Illinois bulletin studies this issue as part of an OSHA-like investigation into car wheel design.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Engineering Research Paya
Engineering Experiment Station
University of Illinois
University Studies Claim Illinois Coal for Smokeless Coke
University of Illinois researchers led by Professor S. W. Parr report Illinois coal can be carbonized into coke suitable for domestic smokeless fuel. Twenty years of study on high oxygen coals from Illinois Indiana Western Kentucky Iowa Missouri suggests potential wealth for the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Illinois
Illinois
S. W. Parr
Indiana
Kentucky
Iowa
Missouri
University of Illinois Bulletins Share Research For Public Benefit
The University of Illinois publishes free bulletins and circulars from the engineering and agricultural experiment stations. Publications released after major findings are compiled, written, and mailed to interested readers upon request, detailing topics from dairy practices to concrete durability and coal mine safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of
Ilinois
Engineering Experiment Station
Agricultural Experiment Station
Illinois
Peoria County
Bureau County
McHenry County
Greece
San Jose
County Home Bureau
Strawberry Club
Federal
Iroquois County
DeKalb County
Adama County
University of Illinois
Illinois State University’s Rise in the Corn Belt
The University of Illinois at Champaign Urbana grew from a late establishment to a premier Midwestern institution. It has graduated over 20,000 students since inception and now educates more than 1,000 annually. The campus spans 235 acres with 60 buildings and a 980 acre experimental farm, hosting 4,335 classes weekly across multiple disciplines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
Virgin
Prairie
Northwest Territory
Corn Bell Group
Michigan
Minnesota
Wisconsin
J. B. Turner
University of Illinois
Champaign County
Champaign
University of California
Columbia University
New York City
Twin Cities
Urbana
All Educational
Metr ology and agriculture insights by PRIS SAW
The article links meteorology and farm design to practical farming success. It discusses how climate understanding guides crop profitability and the marketing of top farm animals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pris
Exchange
Its Service to Agriculture and Brazilian Diamonds
The text presents a speech by EL Davenport praising the University of Illinois for its future in agricultural research. It also explains the formation of Brazil’s Bahia diamond region, describing ancient volcanic activity, natural water erosion, and diamond mining techniques with river silt and divers collecting stones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Illinois
EL. Davenport
College of Agriculture
Bahia
Brazil
Roosevelt a Bird Lover’s Early Editorial Appearance
The 1878 Evening Post notes Theodore Roosevelt Jr at Harvard as a sophomore influencing a debate on English sparrows. It reports his view that birds can help but may harm fruit buds and cites Egypt as an example of sparrows consuming grain. The piece links these early interests to his lifelong ornithology.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
New York
Evening Post
Harvard
Cambridge
Mass
Theodore Roosevelt, Jr
Egypt
Legacies Left to Cats Through History
A century ago Pierre Grosley left 44 pounds yearly to his two cats, a lawyer’s will proved valid. In Paris a poor woman bequeathed charity funds after her cat Bis, a Maltese, lived to its natural end. The modest amount required careful calculation of life expectancy before acceptance. Bis died aged. some funds remained.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierre Grosley
Paris
Bis
Mousepowered Mice Run Tiny Threadmill for Profit
A thrifty Scot uses two mice in a miniature tread mill to manufacture sewing silk. Each mouse twists and reels 100 to 200 threads daily, running day and night for over a year. The setup saves six shillings a year for the factory owner compared with human labor at a penny a bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Straightway
Regrowth Powers Across Species Highlight Backboned Limits
The article notes that newts salamanders and tadpoles regrow lost parts, while lizards are the only backboned animals known for body part surrender. It adds that many invertebrates such as sea slugs and various worms show this, and describes the lole worm that regrows after breaking apart during breeding season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Witeh
Diogenes the Cynic Lived in Athens with Lantern
The famed Creek philosopher Diogenes, known for contempt of everyday life and sharp speech, wandered Athens often in search of an honest man. He reportedly lived in a tub for a period and once toured at noon with a lighted lantern seeking virtue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Diogenes
Athens
The Decline of Claymoon Mountain Laurel in American Hills
The article notes long ago abundance of claymoon on mountainsides and warns modern overharvesting. It records the laurel as still present in scattered patches across many states from Maine to Canada. It mentions roots that spread far but clumps that stay same size yearly and lists alternate names Calico-bush and Spoonwood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Maine
Ohio
Florida
Canada
Darwin’s Theory of Life and Species Origin
Darwin in 1859 proposed that all current species descend from a few primitive forms. Natural selection explains survival and reproduction of best adapted organisms. Traits arise through special development as life conditions vary, leading to new species over time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Darwin
Snake Hill Historic Spot in Mount Morris Park
The article recounts Snake Hill in Mount Morris Park, once a Dutch named hill infested with snakes, later the site of a Hessian garrison redoubt during the Revolutionary War. In July 1781 rebels faced bombardment from Snake Hill, and by 1835 plans described its forested, high, conical summit as ideal for a public park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Morris Park
New York City
New Harlem
Lieut
Charles Philip von Krafft
Morrisania
Shnek Hill
Snake Hill
Committee of Public Lands and Places of the Common Council
Soothing Lights on a Commuter Train
A crowded train seat scene follows a tired mother soothing her crying baby. The infant’s gaze fixes on a young man nearby as the mother coaxs him with gentle patting and a whispered pep talk about making funny faces, until the child quiets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Journal
First English Bible Published in America 1782
Philadelphia printer Robert Aitken issued the first English Bible in America in 1782 marking a milestone in colonial religious publishing. Aitken’s work established a domestic source for Protestant scripture and reflected growing American print culture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Philadelphia
Robert Aitken
Change Clothes in Winter for Arctic Animals and Birds
The ptarmigan and mountain hare change to white winter coats to blend with snow. In summer the ptarmigan is yellowish brown with white wings, and the hare is grayish brown. White fur may help warmth, and many arctic animals stay white year round in snow and ice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arctic
Christian Science Monitor
Ancient Egyptian astronomy and astrology traditions
The text describes how ancient Egyptians were skilled astronomers and astrologers. Priests calculated solar and lunar eclipses and linked star spirits to human souls, claiming celestial motions determined mortal destinies and life paths. Diodorus notes their forecasts on crops, diseases, earthquakes, comets, and calamities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Diodorous
Christ
Whitman and Emerson romance over first edition sale
Emery Hollway in The Dial argues Whitman courted Emerson about selling his first edition, later contradicted the romance, and fueled legends about six children. He cites anonymous reviews and republishing under assumed initials, suggesting Whitman retained childish fabrications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitman
Emerson
Emery Holloway
The
Dial
Exercise for Blood Pressure Treatment Plan
A New York Academy of Medicine meeting described a favored regimen for high blood pressure. Dr C Ward Crampton outlined a progressive exercise program including 12 minutes morning exercise, 45 minutes walk, thrice weekly vigorous activity, and half day outdoors. In advanced cases milder exercise is advised and exercise is only part of overall treatment, with some cases not suitable for exercising.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Academy of Medicine
C. Ward Crampton
Must Have That Knowledge Quote Reflection
A concise aphorism highlights that each man is a volume to read, implying insight comes from understanding individuals deeply. The saying urges attentive observation of character and context as a tool for wisdom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Channing
Also Mentioned on This Page
Darwin’s
Theory OF
SNAKE
UTTOM
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!