Experiment Station R (Volume 37)

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated.1918 Excerpt: ... NOTES, Connecticut College and Stations.--The legislature has authorized the trustees of the college to establish at least two scholarships from each county, and appropriated $4,000 for the purpose for the period ending September 30, 1919. The legislature also provided for State aid to one corporation or association organized in each county for the purpose of providing instruction and practical demonstration in agriculture and home economics, promoting advanced business methods among farmers, or assisting in any manner In the development of agriculture and the improvement of country life. Each organization may obtain annually from the State an amount equal to the sum received by It otherwise than under the provisions of the Federal Agricultural Extension Act, but not less than $1,000. The chemical laboratory, occupied by the college and Storrs Station, was totally destroyed by Are, November 26, 1917. The appnratus and chemical laboratory of the station were destroyed, together with a large part of the samples of experimental crops which were awaiting analysis. The chemical work of the station is for the present being carried on at the State Station at New Haven. John P. Street, chemist in charge of the analytical laboratory at the State station, has been granted leave of absence to become captain in the Sanitary Corps of the National Army. His duties are expected to deal largely with problems regarding the food supply at the cantonments. Waldo L. Adams, chemist, resigned December 1 to accept a commercial position. Purdue University and Station.--A tract of 8S5 acres of virgin forest land In Randolph County has been given the university by the late Mrs. Henry Davis. Under the terms of the will the property is to be maintained ar the Henry Davis Forestry Farm...