Word: soils
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...large canal, and it is expected that this part of the arid region will soon be a most fertile land. A large number of the the smaller rivers cross this territory. The frost is never severe; the mean temperature is 620, and the summers are long and hot. The soil of the arid region is rich, and the opportunities for irrigation are great. The population of the United States is rapidly increasing, and the rising generation will see it reach 200,000,000. The arid region alone, if properly cultivated, could supply them all with the necessaries of life...
...Professor Norton delivered in the same place an address, in which, after making mention of the past and present aspect of the site of the ancient temple of Delphi, he gave some account of the attitude of the Greek government toward the American proposal to undertake investigation on Greek soil. Since that time matters have been gradually maturing. After some negotiation the Greek government conceded to the Institute the privilege of excavating the ancient oracle, provided the sum required for the removal of the villags of Kastin, now standing on the site, should be assured before the first of December...
...buoyancy of seeds differs greatly, and to the greater lightness of some seeds in a great measure is due their greater chances for dissemination; for if they are buoyant they will often be carried a great ways on the surface of the water, and take root in a soil far distant from the place of the original plant from which the ysprung...
...Cincinnati. During the day the cable cars which climb the steep hills of the city were well patronized by those who had fallen under the influence of the sight-seeing habit. The suspension bridge over the Ohio was crossed by many who desired to set foot on Kentucky soil...
...about six feet from the group. Under the skull was a number of beads and wampum strings. The skeletons were not more than twelve or fourteen inches under ground. Nearly all were lying on the right side, with knees drawn up to the chin, and facing the east. The soil in which they lay was of a sandy character and not especially adapted to the preservation of the bodies...