Lens Forge of the Great Russian Refractor
The Imperial Observatory at Pulkova awards Alvan Clark & Sons the contract to craft the largest objective lens for a new Russian telescope. The article outlines the lengthy process from raw glass to polished disks, detailing melting, molding, grinding, polishing, and meticulous testing to achieve uniform density and precise curvature under varying conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ae Ae
Imperial Observatory
Pulkova
Alvan Clark & Sons
Cambridgeport
Maes
Boston
Dr Sellers Cough Syrup Promises Unmatched Remedy
An advertisement touts Dr Sellers Cough Syrup as unequaled for coughs and colds with a bold claim that it is the best remedy. The copy urges readers to try it at a price of 25 cents.
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Moline
L. & Hemenway
J Kirby
O F.aea
J E. Pole
H Vie Fe
Byron Phelps
Actos Watt
W. Whee
Samuel Kennedy
A. W. Fisk
Thomas Oksee Arsensl
W. O. Gronen
Brome
Eagineer
K. W. Spember
F. Reid
D Sweeney
Milan
David Aearden
M. Lee
L. H. Osrey
W. E. Obamaberin
Bilya
McCormack Bros
State
Chicago
Dead Claim in a Winter Leadville Mine Tale
Ernest Ingersoll summarizes anecdotes from Ups and Downs in Leadville revealing a tale of a miner’s death in deep snow and ice, a grave found after three days, and the high stakes of mining interests. The piece includes drawings by J. H. Mills and Hallock Foote, wife of a civil engineer resident in Leadville.
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Ernest Ingersoll
Leadville
Scribner
Scotty
Hal
J. H. Mills
Hallock Foote
They Work Together for Kidney and Liver Tone
When the system is out of tune you may need a medicine that acts on both kidneys and liver to free the body of waste and restore tone. Then take Kidney-Wort for its diuretic and cathartic effects.
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Sainte Tine
McCormack Bros
Pehla
Prper
McCrmck Bros
Ruddock
Jank
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N. I. Clark
Stouts Nerve
Ayoena
Prio
Pilos
Xeae
Drugrista
Wells, Echardson & CD
Prepristere
Barlington
Bower
W.F
John Barnes
Rockfeed
Winnebigo County
Leaderiote Martin and
Richards
Sawtorp
Broadway
Sanford
York
Qrot
F. Pruessing
Wenararie
Deere's
MALN
Victor
Brus
Barnant & Leas Mfo. Company
Moline, Til
SE Are
TEE Victor Smotter & Separator
Scourer
Barnard's
Barnard
Barnard’s
Eureka Flour Packer
Mattison
Eureka
Bran Packer
Mattison's
Barnards
Fatexts
Thos. Yates
Hancock
Mack
Rock Island
Hull Bros
Caan
Rock Island County
J. Hemmingson
Rodman Avenue
Alfred Corns
Brush
Dreaser IN
Redman Avenue
Meine
First National Bank
Moline, Ill
J. M. Gould
Chas. Atkinson
J. 8
Gillmore
Caahier
Gene Deere
H. Deere
Gov. W. Vinton
J.T. Browning
H. A. Barnard
James Shaw
London
Guttenbegen
Bremen
Moline National Bank
Illinois
W. Wheezlook
Pree’ Ene Skinner Vic
Hemenway
H A. Barnard
Porter Skinner
Wright
W. Wheel
Hiram Darling
Cooper Witstham
Banking House
Lan
J. M. Christy
James C. Starr
C. F. Hemenway
L. B Hemenway
N. Cheater
H. W. Candee
Mainst
Rodmanav
Pal
Moline Savings Bank
Inoia
W. Winstoon
Joam Goon
Trusteus
John Good
Nelson Chester
A. 8
Stoddard
C. F. Grants
Christy
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Havings Bank
Rockleland County
Blossburg
N. City
Bergstrom
Undertaker
Aleo Metallicoffins
Evers
New Sweede Church
I. Cassel
Ubr
East Henry Street
Meline, Tl
City Legal Cards
Richards & & Lohrbeck
Main Street
Molene
Lewis &Lewis
Gordon
Rien
Pale and
Lyne Streets
Molise
Justices OF the Peace
Nas
Denham's
J. W. Morey
Richards & Lohrbeck
Henry Street
Lynde
Bass
J.B. Davison
M. D. Sician
Morris’ Drug Sire
Main
Wood Et
T. Cook
M. D. Omceopathic
Burge Horni
Port Byron
W. H. Devore
Hamburg, Anchor
National and
Innian Line
Mitchell & Lyne
Bankers
Fleet Nations Bank
Davenport
Iowa
Milwaukee
Jt.w. Stare
Second Avenue
Three Doors
West Rock Island
Nat. Bank
Jd. R. Ramsey & Coo
Fulton St
Pearis
C. T. Warren
Henry and
Aan Streets
Mare
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