Early Railways Opened Paths From London to Manchester
A retrospective on the birth of railway travel recounts the 1838 London to Manchester line opening and the parallel 1820 start of passenger rail in England. It details pioneer routes, opposition, key extensions, and the evolution of travel times and services across the era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Awnden
Manchester
Midland
London
Liverpool
England
Farmingham
London and Birmingham Company
North Western
Trent Valley
Birmingham
Urton Street
London and Birmingham and
Grand Junction
Euston
Wolverhampton
Stafford
Crewe
Warrington
Newton Junction
Euston Square
Cam
den Town
United
Brockport
London and Birmingham
Liverpool and
London and North Western Railway
Wolverton
Irrigation in Southern Alberta outlined by 400000 acre scheme
A Times report details the Southern Alberta Land Company plan to irrigate 400000 acres along the Bow River with over 200 miles of canal, two reservoirs and dams. The project, costing about 2000000 dollars, aims to make 210000 acres worth 25 dollars per acre and to extend water beyond the company lands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Times
Alberta
Southern Alberta Land Company
Bow River
George G. Anderson
Blackfoot Indian Reserve
Glei
Suffield
Medicine Hat
Long Island
Bow
Messrs. Ransomes and Rapier, Ltd
American capital targets Brazilian diamond revival and imitator surge
The piece notes American investment aims to boost Brazil's diamond industry, with placer mining along the Jeanithonha River and natives' labor in river gravels. It discusses artificial diamonds, carborundum as a near-diamond, its hardness and refractive index, efforts to decolorize it, and potential market impact on natural stones including the Cullinan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Africa
Jeanitinhonha River
Morssau
Niagara Falls
Cullinan
Electric Clinical Thermometer Promises Precise Readings
The device uses a platinum coil on a celluloid strip linked to flexible light leads and a sensitive galvanometer. Changes in body temperature alter current, recorded by an inked pointer on a revolving chart drum for continuous, accurate readings.
A Strange Exchange Between Nash and Birth Truths
The narration recalls EAU NASH linked to a Swansea glass partners, with the Duchess of Marlborough noting his obscurity. Nash feigns pride in his father while hinting at his own reputation. A humorous street scene follows as a boy ponders the dog Fido's social limits and self association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eau
Nash
Swansea
Duchess of Marlborough
Ack
Verapdah
Fido
Jack
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London and
S A.m
Watford
Tring
Roode Race Ewes
Rugby
Ow Lee
Coventry
Dodds
Canada
E. Ww. Gillett Co. Ltd
Toronto, Ont
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