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1. TITLES AND ABSTRACTS OF PAPERS.

Subjects
GEOGRAPHY, ZOOGEOGRAPHY, ECONOMIC history
Abstract

Presents abstracts of geography-related papers, as of March 1926. "The Status of Zoogeography in North America," by Chas. C. Adams; "Settlement and Economic Development of the San Juan Region of Colorado," by Wallace W. Atwood; "Culture and Landscape at Madison, Wisconsin," by V.C. Finch.

Published
1926
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2. Boom Town, Wis.

Subjects
EMPLOYMENT forecasting, CONSTRUCTION industry, TIRE industry, ECONOMIC history
Abstract

The article reports on the prospect for rising postwar employment in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. It states that the belief of the increasing provision of jobs in the said area has resulted from the move of United States Rubber Co.'s Gillette division to reconvert from artillery to tire production. It further cites the 50% increase in employment in the construction industry due to the 15,000 rise in population as predicted by conservative individuals.

Published
1944

3. USE OF STRATIFIED RANDOM SAMPLES IN A LAND USE STUDY.

Author

Wood, Walter F.

Subjects
TOPOGRAPHICAL surveying, EMINENT domain, LAND use, PHYSICAL geography, GEOGRAPHY, EDUCATION, ECONOMIC history
Abstract

Demonstrates the use of stratified random sampling and statistical analysis applied to a land-use problem in Wisconsin. Objectives of the inquiry; Samples used in land use study; Implication of the results of the study to geographic research.

Published
1955
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