France’s libraries face a narrow path to mass reading rise
A 19th century observer notes France has few public lending libraries outside Paris and scarce budgets for new books. He cites Parisian access via limited national and municipal libraries and argues for centralized information, revival of a Ministry department, and state grants to towns and villages to expand lending libraries.
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The Lyons construction department reports over 1000 tons of British steel used in a London project. A 70 ft long 62 ton traced girder carries fourth to sixth floor weight, with cantilevered kitchens supported by braced girders and wedged under deflection.
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