Under the auspices of the Crowell Science Club and the North Carolina Section of the American Chemical society, Dr. H.E. Howe, editor of the Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry, spoke at Trinity College Wednesday night on “The Trend of Scientific Research and Its Bearing on Future Civilization.” Dr. Howe discussed some of the wonderful achievements of chemistry, the making of radio possible by the development of tungsten and the vacuum tube. The advances in the manufacture of optical glass were discussed, and its importance in many branches of science. He reviewed the work of agricultural chemistry, the fixation of atmospheric nitrogen touching on catalysis the new tool of chemistry, the development of the sugar industry and research on methods of cultivation. A paper is made from begasse ?? spread over the ground promotes premature growth of the weeds thus destroying them, while the cane stalks push through.
The development of insecticides and their application is a work of chemistry. He stressed the importance of research in industry. For instance a study of the composition of steel and the resulting properties has produced a steel 500% more efficient, where this product is used in places subjected to great wear and stress.
The development of certain anti-knock compounds to prevent gasoline from causing knocking in engines was discussed. Dr. Howe believes that the use of alcohol along this line is the solution to the impending gasoline shortage.
From page 9 of the Raleigh News & Observer, Friday, Feb. 16, 1923
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