Spirit Leveling in Texas 1896 to 1915, Inclusive (open access)

Spirit Leveling in Texas 1896 to 1915, Inclusive

The following report includes all the results of spirit leveling in Texas, rearranged by quadrangles.
Date: 1916
Creator: Marshall, R. B.
System: The UNT Digital Library
United States Coals Available for Export Trade (open access)

United States Coals Available for Export Trade

From Introduction: "The purpose of this paper is to describe briefly the general character and commercial quality of some of the coals mined in the United States that reach tidewater shipping ports, and to show in a general way the important characteristics of those coals that by reason of transportation facilities and the situation of the coal fields are most available for export."
Date: 1916
Creator: Manning, Van. H.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Houses for Mining Towns (open access)

Houses for Mining Towns

From Introduction: "The purpose of this bulletin is to supply facts on the building of well-lighted, well-ventilated, warm, attractive, and economical houses for miners, these houses being assumed units of an industrial village or town the building and management of which are under the control of a corporation, so that special conditions hold which do not apply to houses built and owned by individual miners."
Date: 1916
Creator: White, Joseph H.
System: The UNT Digital Library
A Preliminary Report on Uranium, Radium, and Vanadium (open access)

A Preliminary Report on Uranium, Radium, and Vanadium

From Introduction: "This bulletin presents a summary of available information regarding the sources of uranium, radium, and vanadium, the methods used in treating the ores, and the uses of the the finished products. In particular the paper describes the ores found in the United States, giving especial attention to those characteristics of the ores and the conditions of their occurrence that affect mining and treatment."
Date: 1916
Creator: Moore, Richard B. & Kithil, Karl L.
System: The UNT Digital Library
The Feldspars of the New England and North Appalachian States (open access)

The Feldspars of the New England and North Appalachian States

From Introduction: "The investigations presented in this bulletin have been undertaken by the bureau with a view to a better understanding of the conditions which confront the producer of commercial feldspar and also with the object of determining wherein the various deposits of feldspar differ."
Date: 1916
Creator: Watts, A. S.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Miners' Nystagmus (open access)

Miners' Nystagmus

From Preface: "The following paper on miner's nystagmus in the United States, Mr. Hoffman has reviewed the results of investigations in Europe and has drawn some tentative conclusions as to the possible frequency of the disease in this country. Whatever may be the prevalence of nystagmus in the United States, its seriousness as a disease and the need of national and State agencies cooperating in endeavors to obtain exact information regarding it are deemed sufficient reasons for the publication of Mr. Hoffman's interesting and suggestive paper.
Date: 1916
Creator: Hoffman, Frederick L.
System: The UNT Digital Library
The Inflammability of Illinois Coal Dusts (open access)

The Inflammability of Illinois Coal Dusts

From Introduction: "The present paper is a report of a detailed study of the bituminous dusts of Illinois mines, and is a part of the investigations conducted by the bureau in cooperation with the Illinois State Geological Survey and the department of mining engineering of the University of Illinois."
Date: 1916
Creator: Clement, J. K. & Scholl, L. A., Jr.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Manufacture and Uses of Alloy Steels (open access)

Manufacture and Uses of Alloy Steels

From Introduction: "The object of this report is to give briefly information of present value relating to the manufacture and uses of the various commercial alloy steels, with the hope of stimulating the demand for such steels and extending their practical use."
Date: 1916
Creator: Hibbard, Henry D.
System: The UNT Digital Library
The Use of Mud-Laden Fluid in Oil and Gas Wells (open access)

The Use of Mud-Laden Fluid in Oil and Gas Wells

From Introduction: "Technical Paper 66 deals with the mud-laden fluid process in general and No. 68 with its application in Oklahoma. Rather than reprint these publications, it has been considered advisable to replace them with the present report, which includes the results of more recent investigations. The methods of using mud-laden fluid are an outgrowth of the rotary drilling system, which was developed in Texas and later employed in Louisiana and California."
Date: 1916
Creator: Lewis, James O. & McMurray, William F.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Operating Details of Gas Producers (open access)

Operating Details of Gas Producers

From Introduction: "During the early years of these plants little success was anticipated from the use of bituminous coals and lignites, but in 1904 and 1905 it was fully demonstrated at Government testing station at St. Louis that these fuels could be utilized to excellent advantage. However, although many producer-gas plants in daily operation are still skeptical regarding the successful commercial use of these fuels."
Date: 1916
Creator: Fernald, R. H.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Abstracts of Current Decisions on Mines and Mining: January to April, 1916 (open access)

Abstracts of Current Decisions on Mines and Mining: January to April, 1916

Bulletin issued by the U.S. Bureau of Mines: "This publication is devoted exclusively to a review and abstracts of decisions based on the laws governing the rights and duties of mine owners, operators, miners, and persons trafficking in all kinds of mining properties. It includes abstracts of current decisions of all the Federal and State courts of last resort on questions relating to the mining industries" (Bulletin 61, p. 9).
Date: 1916
Creator: Thompson, J. W.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Abstracts of Current Decisions on Mines and Mining: May to September, 1915 (open access)

Abstracts of Current Decisions on Mines and Mining: May to September, 1915

Bulletin issued by the U.S. Bureau of Mines: "This publication is devoted exclusively to a review and abstracts of decisions based on the laws governing the rights and duties of mine owners, operators, miners, and persons trafficking in all kinds of mining properties. It includes abstracts of current decisions of all the Federal and State courts of last resort on questions relating to the mining industries" (Bulletin 61, p. 9).
Date: 1916
Creator: Thompson, J. W.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Manufacture of Gasoline and Benzene-Toluene from Petroleum and Other Hydrocarbons (open access)

Manufacture of Gasoline and Benzene-Toluene from Petroleum and Other Hydrocarbons

From Preface: "This bulletin deals with the cracking of petroleum and other hydrocarbons and the production thereby of gasoline, benzene, and toluene."
Date: 1916
Creator: Rittman, W. F.; Dutton, C. B. & Dean, E. W.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Coal-Mine Fatalities in the United States, 1870-1914: with Statistics of Coal Production, Labor, and Mining Methods, by States and Calendar Years (open access)

Coal-Mine Fatalities in the United States, 1870-1914: with Statistics of Coal Production, Labor, and Mining Methods, by States and Calendar Years

Report published by the U.S. Bureau of Mines which is a compilation of fatal accidents in coal mines located in the United States along with notes and data about the number and causes of the fatalities. The statistics are organized according to the calendar year and divided by location to improve analysis.
Date: 1916
Creator: Fay, Albert H.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Abstracts of Current Decisions on Mines and Mining: October to December, 1915 (open access)

Abstracts of Current Decisions on Mines and Mining: October to December, 1915

Bulletin issued by the U.S. Bureau of Mines: "This publication is devoted exclusively to a review and abstracts of decisions based on the laws governing the rights and duties of mine owners, operators, miners, and persons trafficking in all kinds of mining properties. It includes abstracts of current decisions of all the Federal and State courts of last resort on questions relating to the mining industries" (Bulletin 61, p. 9).
Date: 1916
Creator: Thompson, J. W.
System: The UNT Digital Library
The History and Development of Gold Dredging in Montana: with a Chapter on Placer-Mining Methods and Operating Costs (open access)

The History and Development of Gold Dredging in Montana: with a Chapter on Placer-Mining Methods and Operating Costs

From Introduction: "Although the purpose of this paper is to describe gold dredging in Montana, a brief mention of some early appliances used in New Zealand, Australia, and California may serve as a world-connecting link in our consideration of the development of gold dredging."
Date: 1916
Creator: Jennings, Hennen
System: The UNT Digital Library
Refining and Utilization of Georgia Kaolins (open access)

Refining and Utilization of Georgia Kaolins

From Introduction: "The investigation described in this report was carried on to determine the practicability of applying technical control of clay disperse systems to the refining of kaolins and the utilization of the prepared clay in the manufacture of vitreous china and wall tile."
Date: 1916
Creator: Sproat, Ira E.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Report of the Tenth National Conference on Weights and Measures, 1915 (open access)

Report of the Tenth National Conference on Weights and Measures, 1915

Report of the annual conference on weights and measures, hosted by the U.S. National Bureau of Standards in Washington D.C. It includes conference proceedings, a list of attendees, information about committees and officers, and other reports or commentaries discussed at the meetings.
Date: 1916
Creator: United States. Bureau of Standards.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Underground Latrines for Mines (open access)

Underground Latrines for Mines

Technical paper issued by the Bureau of Mines over the introduction of underground latrines in mines to increase sanitary conditions. The improvements made by underground latrines are presented and discussed. This paper includes photographs, and illustrations.
Date: October 1916
Creator: White, Joseph H.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Effective Resistance and Inductance of Iron and Bimetallic Wires (open access)

Effective Resistance and Inductance of Iron and Bimetallic Wires

Report issued by the Bureau of Standards over the use of bimetallic wires. The resistance and inductance of the bimetallic wires are studied. This report includes tables, and illustrations.
Date: 1916
Creator: Miller, John M.
System: The UNT Digital Library
A Direct-Reading Device for Use in Computing Characteristics of Vacuum Tungsten Lamps (with Computing Chart) (open access)

A Direct-Reading Device for Use in Computing Characteristics of Vacuum Tungsten Lamps (with Computing Chart)

Report issued by the Bureau of Standards over the development of a computing device to be used with vacuum lamps. The methods of development are presented and discussed. This report includes tables, and illustrations.
Date: 1916
Creator: Skogland, J. F.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Special Studies in Electrolysis Mitigation: 4. A Preliminary Report on Electrolysis Mitigation in Elyria, Ohio, with Recommendations for Mitigation (open access)

Special Studies in Electrolysis Mitigation: 4. A Preliminary Report on Electrolysis Mitigation in Elyria, Ohio, with Recommendations for Mitigation

Technical paper issued by the Bureau of Standards over surveys conducted on the electrical conditions of railway tracks in Elyria, Ohio. The results of the surveys are presented and discussed. This paper includes tables, maps, and illustrations.
Date: January 22, 1916
Creator: McCollum, Burton & Logan, K. H.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Standard Test Specimens of Zinc Bronze (Cu 88, Sn 10, Zn 2) - Parts 1 and 2: Part 1. - Preparation of Specifications, Part II. - Microstructure (open access)

Standard Test Specimens of Zinc Bronze (Cu 88, Sn 10, Zn 2) - Parts 1 and 2: Part 1. - Preparation of Specifications, Part II. - Microstructure

Technical paper issued by the Bureau of Standards over tests conducted on the preparation of an alloy. The tests conducted, and their results are presented and discussed. This paper includes tables, illustrations, and photographs.
Date: March 15, 1916
Creator: Karr, C. P. & Rawdon, Henry S.
System: The UNT Digital Library
A Systematic Account of the Prairie Dogs (open access)

A Systematic Account of the Prairie Dogs

Discusses distribution, habits, economic status, predators, nomenclature, specimens, and pelages of prairie dogs. Describes, lists locations, and provides a key for species and subspecies.
Date: June 20, 1916
Creator: Hollister, N.
System: The UNT Digital Library