These 11 listings are so strange that each appears in only one of the 7 encyclopedias we compared. They include such classics as Forges, Forli, Formaldehyde.
a small village in France, about eight miles N. W. of Verdun, which figured prominently in the first attack by the Germans on Verdun, in March, 1916. It was taken and re-taken several times by both sides, but on that occasion was finally held by the Germans, who pressed on toward the main French position at Mort Homme. During these operations the village was almost entirely destroyed by gunfire.
Only in Collier's New Encyclopedia
Myosotis palustris, the creeping water scorpion grass, a boraginaceous plant about a foot high. The flowers are bright blue, with a yellow eye and a small white ray at the base of each segment. It is found abun- Jantly in ditches and the sides of rivers, flowering from June to August. The name is also applied to Myosotis arvensis, Veronica chamædrys, and Ajuga chamæpitys.
Only in Collier's New Encyclopedia
walled city of central Italy, capital of province of same name, in a fertile plain between the Montone and Ronco, on the Emilian Way, 38 miles S. E. of Bologna, and 15 S. W. of Ravenna. Manufactures, silk ribbons and twist, oil-cloth, woolens, wax, niter, and sulphur. In 1797 Forli was taken by the Fr French, who made it the capital of the department of Rubicon. In 1860 it was annexed to the kingdom of Italy. The collection of paintings in the municipal Pinacoteca is important. Pop. of commune, about 46,000.
Only in Collier's New Encyclopedia
HCO:H, formic aldehyde, methyl aldehyde; obtained when a current of air, charged with the vapor of methyl alcohol, is directed on an incandescent spiral of platinum wire. The liquid collected reduces nitrate of silver, forming a mirror; a small quantity is formed by the action of the silent electric discharge on a mixture of hydrogen and carbon dioxide, CO2+2H₂=H. COH+H2O.
Only in Collier's New Encyclopedia
HOCO NH2, the amide of formic acid, obtained by the dry distillation of formate of ammonium, or by heating two parts of dry ammonium formate with one part of urea to 140°, till no more ammonium carbonate is given off. It is a liquid which distills in a vacuum at 150° at ordinary pressure, at 195° with partial decomposition: when quickly heated, it is decomposed into CO and NH3.
Only in Collier's New Encyclopedia
A strickle or templet, sometimes termed a sweep and a strike, with which to form a mould or core by drawing it laterally, along a guideway, the outlines of which correspond to the shape of the object to be moulded; the former itself determining its vertical height and conformation. The semicircular board which is travelled along the edge of a pipe-core plate to make a half-core is a former. See LOAM-PATTERNS; STRICKLE.
Only in The Encyclopedia of Founding
ant, the typical genus of the family FORMICIDE (q. v.). It has the footstalk of the abdomen composed of a single joint; the mandibles are triangular, and denticulated at the edge. The females are destitute of a sting. Of these F. sanguinea makes its nest in wood, and is a slave holder, carrying off the young of other species, such as those of F. cunicularia and F. fusca. Of the foreign species, F. saccharivora makes its nest at the foot of sugar canes, so loosening the soil that they are blown down by gales. F. indefessa, an Indian species, is a great devourer of sweets. See ANT.
Only in Collier's New Encyclopedia
EDWIN, an American actor; born in Philadelphia, Pa., March 9, 1806; made his first appearance on the professional stage in the title rôle of Douglas at the Walnut Street Theater, Philadelphia, in 1820. After a long tour in the West, during which he undertook several Shakespearean characters, he appeared as Othello at the Park Theater, New York, in 1826, where he met with remarkable success. In 1835 he went to England, and was there warmly received. Subsequently he played in Europe and the United States, but in 1871 retired from the stage. He died in Philadelphia, Pa., Dec. 12, 1872.
Only in Collier's New Encyclopedia
Edwin (1806-1872), a celebrated American actor. His first notable success was in the character of Othello, which he played in New York in 1826. The parts in which he achieved marked success were those of Othello, Macbeth, King Lear , Coriolanus, Virginius, Spartacus, and Tell. Forrest was popular in England, as well as in the United States , until in 1845, when in London he was hissed while playing the part of Macbeth. He believed this to be due to Macready's influence. Forrest and Macready had been warm friends, but now Forrest accused Macready of trying to injure his reputation from motives of professional jealousy. When Macready was playing Hamlet in Edinburgh, Forrest stood in his box and hissed loudly. The quarrel continued and in 1849 while Macready was playing in the Astor Place Theater in New York a riot occurred, caused by the different partisans of the two actors. Several lives were lost at this time. Forrest retired from the stage from 1853 to 1860. Returning he played Hamlet with great success. He made his last appearance on the stage in 1871. Forrest left a large fortune. His house in Philadelphia was left as a home for aged actors. See Macready
Only in Aiton's Encyclopedia
a city of Colorado, the county-seat of Larimer co. It is on the Cache la Poudre river, and on the Union Pacific and the Colorado and Southern railroads. It is the center of an important agricultural region and has manufactures of beet sugar, flour, bricks, etc. It is the seat of a Lutheran theological seminary and of the State agricultural college. It has a public library, a court house, hospital, and several excellent parks. Pop. (1910) 8,210; (1920) 8,755.
Only in Collier's New Encyclopedia
a city of Iowa, the county-seat of Webster co. It is on the Minneapolis and St. Louis, the Illinois Central, the Fort Dodge , Des Moines and Southern, and the Chicago Great Western railroads, and on the Des Moines river. It is an important manufacturing center and has manufactures of clay products, brick and tile, oatmeal, shoes, etc. It is also an extensive coal region and in the neighborhood are large deposits of sand, clay , and sandstone. It is the seat of Tobin College and St. Joseph's Mercy Hospital. There is also a court house and a public library. It has the repair shops of four railroads which enter the city . Pop. (1910) 15,543; (1920) 19,347.
Only in Collier's New Encyclopedia