Metallurgical notes on platinum gold and lead alloys
Extended extracts discuss platinum behavior in oxyhydrogen blowpipes and its lack of volatility, gold melting and alloying with silver copper and lead, and the formation of volatile deposits under cupping. Lead's oxidation and welding properties, common and fusible alloy families, and notable compositions are described. A brief rail worker health note from London Lancet closes with a comic exchange about a marriage in law.
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Napier and Makins
Rose
Britannia
The White Dog on a Freight Run
A river of garbled reminiscence recalls a white dog seen running beside a steam freight train from Jersey City to Philadelphia. An engineer recounts a near collision with a two ton rock at Princeton Junction and credits the canine with triggering a sudden stop that averted disaster. The tale blends memory with old newspaper filler and a railway nostalgia tone.
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Battery
Lerling
Pennsylvania
Andoun
Jersey City
Philadelphia
Marketstoct
Newark
Trenton
Newark Westrne
Princeton Junction
Baris
Jack
Burns
Sam
Tia
Conlietor Lautiel
Bac
N. Y. Tr
Buane
Animals Know Property Lines in Orchard Tales
A reader describes how horses cats and dogs perceive boundaries. The horse crosses lines to forage but retreats when challenged, while dogs and a Scotch collie show keen land knowledge. Hens learn allowed patches and respond to gentle guidance rather than scolding.
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Dors
Svoot
Bosco
Blackie
St. Louis
Burlington Trains Schedule Notes Milledgeville Station
Trains pass Milledgeville station on the Congr Vestibule Express and the Daily Express in the afternoon. Accommodation and Sunday variations listed with a 125A time. Rates maps and details available from W. A. Leecher, Agent.
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Vestibwied Express
Silitaw
Sunda
Congwi
Sumelay ST P.m
W. A. Leecher
Rock Island Lines Offer Direct Tours to Colorado Resorts
The article touts Rock Island trains from Chicago to Denver Colorado Springs Pueblo Ogden Salt Lake City and San Francisco with free recliner cars and dining service. It highlights connections via Kansas City Topeka St Joseph and Omaha and promotes trips to Manitou Pike's Peak and other Colorado resort areas aboard through trains.
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Chicago
Joliet
Ottawa
Rock Island
Illinois
Ottumwa
Oskaloosa
Dessadubon
Harlyn and
Council
Colorado
Pacific
Transocceanic
Des Moines
Omatta
Colorado Springs
Pueblo
Kansas City
Topeka
ST. Joseph
Finass
Denver
Salt Lake City
Ogden
San Francisco
Manitou Pike's Peak
Nebraska
Kansas
Indian Territory
Albert Lea
Watertown
Sioux Falls
Minneapolis
ST. Paul
Lakes
Pacific Coast
United State
Canada
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M. Duchesne
Lichtenbag
Buda Pesth
London Lancet
Hullo
Floras
Mircy Miss Brown
Weeo
Ptaston
J. Wilson
Teal Tee Corner
Lane
Reine Samny Aonl
Lesve Chiieave Daly
M&s
M. RR Rrivitean
Ang Fellows
Goa
tChergo
M. “. Olin
iLoerk
Loavwik News
Tech Poe
Warren Joseph
Dron
Lavrisa
Grong
Lasie
Potter
Polois
Peter
Allel
CME
Wolfp & Randolph
THE
Burlington
Savanna
Milledgeville Station
Lans & Pacific Ry
Rocky Mountain
E. ST. John
Gen
John Sebastian
Ill
Rasnl&goo
Munn & CO
Broadway
New York
Business Wirestory and Buyers Guide
Lanark
Busell
Pres
WL. Franck
Cash
BANK
Capital
C. Hegeman
Kinkade
R. Peers
J Scott Suively
D.C. Bousell
EE Luther
M Arnold Dubbel & Arnold
J. A. Walker
West Line
Broad Street
Tot Prchange Bank
Lanark, Ill
Amos Wor
Davin Wolf
Dows RK. WoLf
C. Rowland
Amos Wolf
Notary Public
R. Gust
Flo
Yeager& Son Manfs, OF and Dealers In
J. Shegler
Fr. Brown
Mason
Ellis Moore
News Gazette
J. T. Jacobs
Justice OF the Peace
Lim
Old Stand
Lanark, Illinois
Doo Ea
Lam
Peter Horner
Postoffice
H. Reid Staley
Len Tiss
Crows
Wildes
O. R. Moyer
D. V.S
American Veterinary College
N.Y
Vandegunt
Hallett
MT. Carroll
City Dray
J. M. Glotfelty
Eculy
TP. O
J. T. Eceman
Otice
C.W. Middlekauff
A. F. Lohrman
Empire Steam Laundry
Savanna, Ill
Asus
Rost. Teachout
Was Strickler
Lamakk
John H. Shaffer
S. H. Rhodes
Kine Groceries
Atull
Bramls
Annie Nyman
Reomseon Brat Street
Mrs. Price
E. P. Olmsted
Nork
H W Haptzell
Vana K. Ilinois
Olce
St. P
Chic. & Council Buffs Div
Pasenger
Vassner
A.M. Loewl
Sheksusens
Gisair
Uiroueh
Cula Hon
Sina
Racine & SW
Recine Passenuver
Feeeport
Eanes
Racine
Racin
Wees
Heck Island
Rockland
Beith
MsServers
Vandereight
Ciules Passenpers
Kirkland
M.M. Olin
F. A. Fhmer
Prop
Tite Gaaerirs
Thea Sanipe
Furniture
WM. Strickler
OFI
Liberty Bell
Hessuin Bros
Mfrs
Carroll County
Abstract Office
Carroll County Bank
Mt. Carroll, Ul
Lewis Chrisman
A. McGill
Panorama Place
Lanark Drug Company
Ruck Creek
Evers Fidas
Khdes
Teothrea
W. Bennett
W.A Lake
N. UG
Ivanhoe Camp
Veloek
WOC
TU Rooms
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Walter Lake
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