Word: appalachian
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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Geological Conference. Papers: Drainage of the Southern Appalachian Valley. Mr. C. H. White.- The Alfred Terra Cotta Clay. Mr. L. La Forge.- Eskers and Drumlins. Mr. H. T. Burr. Geological Laboratory, Room...
Geological Conference. Papers: Drainage of the Southern Appalachian Valley. Mr. C. H. White.- The Alfred Terra Cotta Clay. Mr. L. La Forge.- Eskers and Drumlins. Mr. H. T. Burr. Geological Laboratory, Room...
...Dodge began his lecture by a consideration of the effect of the geology of the United States on its agriculture. Our ancestors, when the Atlantic strip stretching from Maine to Florida was first discovered, settled where the agricultural conditions were good. Owing to the barrier formed by the Appalachian Mountains, the early colonists remained east of these mountains until this area was thickly settled. The unity of interests, brought about by this close association of the colonies, made possible a successful revolution against the mother-country. As the pressure increased within this narrow strip of land, emigration pushed out through...
...petition addressed to the General Court and calling for appropriate action has been prepared by the Appalachian Mountain Club, and may be signed at Memorial Hall, Sever Hall, Massachusetts Hall, or the Foxcroft Club...
...bring this about will result in any immediate advantage to us, yet it would, we think, be an act of kindness not only to these who are to take our places, but to the University, to do our part to help along the plan of the Appalachian Club. A strong expression of feeling from the University might aid materially in preserving the banks of the Charles from being made a hideous spectacle of factories, wharfs and tenement houses; as well as save them from the ravages of ruthless speculators. All we are asked to do is to sign the petitions...