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Diaphragms for Aeronautic Instruments

Description: This investigation was carried out at the request of the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics and comprises an outline of historical developments and theoretical principles, together with a discussion of expedients for making the most effective use of existing diaphragms actuated by the hydrostatic pressure form an essential element of a great variety instruments for aeronautic and other technical purposes. The various physical data needed as a foundation for rational methods of diaphrag… more
Date: 1923
Creator: Hersey, M. D.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Lecture on Aerodynamics

Description: This lecture deals with four main subjects: methods of studying air resistance, experimental aerodynamics, propellers and stability of airplanes.
Date: September 1923
Creator: Toussaint, A.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Rules and Regulations for Endurance Contest of Aviation Engines: Under the Auspices of the Aero Club of France

Description: Memorandum presenting the rules and regulations of the Endurance Contest of Aviation Engines, which was put on by the Aero Club of France. A description of the rules regarding the aircraft in competition, the characteristics of the tests that were conducted, and information regarding classification of the aircraft is provided.
Date: November 1923
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Graetzin Special Carburetor

Description: Corresponding to practical requirements, this carburetor (especially the smaller sizes) may be regarded as the smallest form of a float carburetor and is adapted for use with all small engines, including auxiliary bicycle and similar engines.
Date: February 1923
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Rural Planning: The Social Aspects.

Description: Describes the trend toward establishing planned recreation areas in rural communities, and the economic and social benefits they provide to farmers.
Date: May 1923
Creator: Nason, W. C. (Wayne Crocker), b. 1874
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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[Letter from Irene Williams to B. M. Williams, February 11, 1923]

Description: Letter from Irene Williams to her husband, complaining that he has not been writing to her and updating him on family and local news. She also enclosed clippings of four newspaper articles on various topics related to El Paso, Texas. The envelope is addressed to Mr. B. M. Williams in Long Beach, California.
Date: February 11, 1923
Creator: Williams, Irene
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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Coffee in the Gourd

Description: Collection of miscellaneous folklore of Texas and Mexico, including folk songs, information about Indian pictographs, legends, superstitions, and weather lore. The index begins on page 105.
Date: 1923
Creator: Texas Folklore Society
Partner: UNT Press
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Results of Assays of the New Albany Oil-Shale

Description: Report issued by the U.S. Bureau of Mines on a survey of the New Albany oil-shale deposits in Indiana. The experimental procedures for surveying and sampling these shale deposits are presented in detail. This report includes tables, and graphs.
Date: June 1923
Creator: Reeves, John R.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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The Use of Oxygen or Oxygenated Air in Metallurgical and Allied Processes: Report of the Committee for the Application of Oxygen or Oxygenated Air

Description: Report issued by the U.S. Bureau of Mines on the possibilities of applying oxygenated air during metallurgical and allied processes. The methods and results of applying oxygenated air to these processes are presented. This report includes tables and graphs.
Date: July 1923
Creator: Davis, F. W.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Industrial Accidents in the California Oil Fields

Description: Report issued by the U.S. Bureau of Mines on a study of the causes of employee accidents in California oil fields during the year of 1921 - 1922. This investigation was conducted to develop safety procedures and future accident prevention. This report includes tables.
Date: December 1923
Creator: Miller, H. C.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Good proportions in the diet.

Description: Provides advice for planning meals and buying the appropriate amount of food for a family that does active, but not hard muscular work.
Date: 1923
Creator: Hunt, Caroline Louisa, 1865-1927
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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How to Get Rid of Rats.

Description: Describes methods of eliminating a rat infestation in terms of food sources, poisons, trapping, and rat proofing. Also describes the natural enemies and diseases of rats, and the benefits of community cooperation in their control.
Date: April 1923
Creator: Silver, James, b. 1890
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Home canning of fruits and vegetables.

Description: A guide to home canning. Includes instructions for canning a variety of fruits and fruit juices, vegetables and soups, and meats and meat dishes.
Date: June 1923
Creator: United States. Dept. of Agriculture. States Relations Service.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Dahlias for the Home.

Description: Discusses the appeal of dahlias; describes the different varieties and how to grow them successfully at home.
Date: November 1923
Creator: Morrison, B. Y. (Benjamin Yoe), 1891-1966
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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