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Scientific American Supplement, No. 363, December 16, 1882Scientific American Supplement, No. 363, December 16, 1882Some centuries ago, the appearance of so large a comet as is now interesting the astronomical world, almost contemporaneously with our victory in Egypt, would have been looked upon as an omen of great portent, and it...
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Scientific American Supplement, No. 299, September 24, 1881Scientific American Supplement, No. 299, September 24, 1881The death of this distinguished man must be recorded. An interesting rsum of his labors by M. Daubree has appeared, from which we take the following facts. After a training in his native town at the Lyceum...
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Scientific American Supplement, No. 288, July 9, 1881Scientific American Supplement, No. 288, July 9, 1881A Chemist of merit, Mr. A. Mntz, who has already made himself known by important labors and by analytical researches of great precision, has been led to a very curious and totally unexpected discovery, on the subject...
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Scientific American Supplement, No. 286, June 25, 1881Scientific American Supplement, No. 286, June 25, 1881The asphalt mines and petroleum fountains are most abundant in that part of the country lying between the River Zulia and the River Catatumbo, and the Cordilleras. The wonderful sand-bank is about seven kilometers from the confluence...
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Scientific American Supplement, No. 303, October 22, 1881Scientific American Supplement, No. 303, October 22, 1881Ever since the improvements that have been introduced into the manufacture of steel, and especially into the erection of works for its production, have made it possible to obtain this metal in very large masses, it has...
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Scientific American Supplement, No. 275, April 9, 1881Scientific American Supplement, No. 275, April 9, 1881In consequence of the interest that has been recently excited on the subject of bread reform, we have, says the London Miller, translated the interesting contribution of H. Mge-Mouris to the Imperial and Central Society of Agriculture...
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Acetylene, the Principles of Its Generation and UseAcetylene, the Principles of Its Generation and Use - A Practical Handbook on the Production, Purification, and Subsequent Treatment of Acetylene for the Development of Light, Heat, and Power In compiling this work on the uses and application of acetylene, the special aim of...
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The Forme of Cury: A Roll of Ancient English Cookery Compiled, about A.D. 1390The Forme of Cury: A Roll of Ancient English Cookery Compiled, about A.D. 1390Without beginning ab ovo on a subject so light (a matter of importance, however, to many a modern Catius or Amasinius), by investigating the origin of the Art of Cookery, and...
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Synthetic Tannins, Their Synthesis, Industrial Production and ApplicationSynthetic Tannins, Their Synthesis, Industrial Production and ApplicationIn laying down a definition of "Synthetic Tannins," it is first of all necessary to clearly define the conception of "tannin." Primarily, tannins may be considered those substances of vegetable origin which may be found, as water-soluble...
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The Sewerage of Sea Coast TownsThe Sewerage of Sea Coast TownsThese notes are internal primarily for those engineers who, having a general knowledge of sewerage, are called upon to prepare a scheme for a sea coast town, or are desirous of being able to meet such a call when...
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Oxy-Acetylene Welding and CuttingOxy-Acetylene Welding and Cutting - Electric, Forge and Thermit Welding together with related methods and materials used in metal working and the oxygen process for removal of carbon In the preparation of this work, the object has been to cover not only the several...
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Steam, Steel and ElectricitySteam, Steel and Electricity What Steam is.--Steam in Nature.--The Engine in its earlier forms.--Gradual explosion.--The Hero engine.--The Temple-door machine.--Ideas of the Middle Ages.--Beginnings of the modern engine.--Branca's engine.--Savery's engine.--The Papin engine using cylinder and piston.--Watt's improvements upon the Newcomen idea.--The crank movement.--The first use...
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The Story of SugarThe Story of Sugar I. COLVERSHAM II. A NARROW ESCAPE III. SUGARING OFF IV. THE REFINERY V. VAN SPRINGS A SURPRISE VI. A FAMILY TANGLE VII. MR. CARLTON MAKES A WAGER AND WINS VIII. VAN MUTINIES IX. VAN'S GREAT DEED X. HOW VAN BORE...
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The Consumer ViewpointThe Consumer Viewpoint - Covering Vital Phases of Manufacturing and Selling Household Devices It has been Good Housekeeping's privilege to build up, as a source for reader service, many departments that are unique and noteworthy in the extent to which they have gone in...
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Cha Jing (A.D.733—A.D.804)茶經 You provide, in accordance with paragraph 1.F.3, a full refund of any money paid for a work or a replacement copy, if a defect in the electronic work is discovered and reported to you within 90 days of receipt of the work. 1.F.3....
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How to Prepare and Serve a Meal and Interior DecorationHow to Prepare and Serve a Meal; and Interior DecorationBefore the meal which is to be served comes from the kitchen by way of the butlers pantry to the dining room, there are many things to be considered. The preparation of the meal (not...
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The Jewel CityThe Jewel CityNo more accurate account of the Panama-Pacific International Exposition has been given than one that was forced from the lips of a charming Eastern woman of culture. Walking one evening in the Fine Arts colonnade, while the illumination from distant searchlights accented...
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The Country Housewife and Lady's Director in the Management of a House, and the Delights and Profits of a FarmThe Country Housewife and Lady's Director in the Management of a House, and the Delights and Profits of a FarmDirections for the Dairy, in the Improvement of Butter and Cheese upon the worst of Soils; the feeding and making of Brawn; the ordering of...
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The Belgian CookbookThe Belgian Cookbook The recipes in this little book have been sent by Belgian refugees from all parts of the United Kingdom, and it is through the kindness of these correspondents that I have been able to compile it. It is thought, also, that...
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Made-Over DishesMade-Over DishesWise forethought, which means economy, stands as the first of domestic duties. Poverty in no way affects skill in the preparation of food. The object of cooking is to draw out the proper flavor of each individual ingredient used in the preparation of...
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