Pin Manufacturing The Automatic Pin Machine Of 1824
An illustrated description outlines early pin production from Wright’s 1824 London exhibit to the modern pin machine. It details feeding wire, cutting, shaping, hardening, and polishing steps, plus the labor and cost differences between paper pins and machine pins. It notes the variety in pin types including dress pins, insect pins, and luxury pins, with prices ranging from under a shilling to high sums for rare specimens.
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Ping
Wright
London
Chears
Taylor
Min
Yin
Ian
Life in France and the lure of wealth
The piece contrasts French life with English aims, noting many young Frenchmen seek modest income rather than luxury. It discusses education, ambition, and the pull of stable earnings around £300 to £400 a year, while highlighting social issues and the role of schooling in shaping outcomes. It mentions Victor Hugo and calls attention to crime among educated youths versus those from rough backgrounds.
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Ministry of Ke
Tly
Paper rack from paste-board box crafts
Instructions describe making a wall hanging paper rack from a paste-board box cut and folded to form a square base with sides trimmed to fit the box. It explains assembly with cloth or ribbon to bind parts, wall mounting, and decorative options for a simple catch-all organizer.
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Rochester
Willow
Rent troubles in England explained by American observers
Worcester correspondence describes English rent theory and landlord tenant dynamics. It cites Mark Lane Express figures on owner and tenant rent and taxes, notes improvements belong to landlords, and details failures of the Agricultural Holdings act and heavy tenant taxation despite low overall British taxation.
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Worcester
England
New York Herald
America
Mark Lane Express
London Organ of Agricultural Interests
Great Britain
The Turkish Slave Trade Detailed in London Report
A London correspondent describes the Turkish slave trade, noting Circassian girls sold into harems under contracts registered by courts. Slaves are gathered by touts, taken to Constantinople, and housed in known quarters before sale. Contracts allow buyers to resell mother and child if not satisfied, with sales occurring daily.
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London Standard
Empire
England
France
Hungary
Constantinople
Tophaneh
Bosphorus
Sultan Mehemit
Avret
Questioning a Husband on Jealousy and Honor
Smithington and Potts discuss the dangers of infidelity and the proper response to a rival. Smithington rejects violence against his wife and contemplates killing himself or making peace with the rival, joking that the offender would be welcome only if alone at dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smithington
Potts
Blessed be he that gives to the poor and adds kind words
Short literary note quotes a Jewish saying about charity and kindness. It emphasizes that giving even a penny is blessed and that adding kind words enhances the gift. The aphorism frames charity as virtue and compels goodwill.
Hints on Road Making for Farmers and Roads
The article argues farmers are most affected by highway conditions as they transport surplus crops. It promotes firm road beds, drainage, and use of suitable materials like sand gravel and sods in ditches. Emphasizes avoid decaying vegetable matter and adapt underdrainage to prevent mud and improve frost recovery.
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Ely
Peruvian Railroads Described As Vast Speculation
A German study cited by Herr Adolph Bescian criticizes Peruvian rail projects as extravagant folly driven by speculation. It notes costly Cordillera routes, meager immigration alignment, sparse traffic, and a single weekly train from Arequipa to Puno with occasional Indian passengers, claiming the line cost 292,000,000 and that the mule’s snarl is matched only by crude sarcasm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
America
Adolph Bescian
Peru
Cordilleras
Mont Blanc
Arequipa
Pune
Endorsement for Lawn Equipment Price Noted
A reader notes a price of $6,000 and confirms a unit in use on their lawn. The letter endorses all items listed by the Journal as suitable and valuable for lawn care purposes.
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Journal
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New England
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Onte Hunt
Hunt
E. E. Shepardson
Kidne
Jared
Bright
E. Clarke
HH. M. Buceman
Stephenson St
Freeport
Ill
Brewster House
R.E Sellers & Co
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Will H. Thompson
Chicago
Henry C. Carver
Association
Hesney C. Carver
E. T. Church
Charlotte, Mich
Northern Illinois College
Illinn Ors
Griffith School of Reading and
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Board OF Trustees
E. KR. Allen
Leander Smith
Orrin Cowles
Payson Trask
James McCoy
John Dickson
B. Robinson
N. W. Hubbard
D. S. Covert
Chas. Speers
B. Warner
Allen A. Griffith
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Union
Journal Printing CO
Freeport, Ill
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R.R
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Cheat River
Alleghany Mountains
Potomac Valley
Harper's Ferry
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Potomac
Philadelphia
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Fulter
Jack Island
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Burlington
Quincy
St. Louis
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Omaha
Atchison, Leavenworth
Denver
Salt Lake City
San Francisco
All Points
Rock Island
Mil, & St
PLR
Rock
Fulton
C.&n. WR
Sland
Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad
Chicago, Burlington & Quincey R. R
Chicago & Northwestern Railway
Council Blvffs
Dell Paints
Atuchison
Leavenworth
Intermediate Paints
Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railroad
Chicago & Northwestern Railroad
Morrison, Sterling and Dixon
Quiness Central Railroad
Dubuque, la Crosse
Beloit
Madison
Clinton Junction
Wisconsin
Chicago & Northiwastern Railway
Janesville
Oshkosh
Green Bay
Western Union
L.mcole
Gen's Ticket & Passenger Avent
Baltimore, Md
Sam’s Powell
Agis
Passenger Avent
German Insurance CO
M. Hettinger
F. Gund
J.boywyef
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Rpets
Stephienson ST
Jonathan Boyer
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Jacorb Kline
Freeport, In
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Bride Streets
Jacor Kline
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