British Empire in the East and Related Notes
A collage of mid 19th century items outlines the vast British Empire in the East with stats on population, area, and geography, and contrasts with European powers. It discusses colonial governance, notable cities, and military strength, interspersed with practical tips on boot care, weather, and discourse on printers’ duties to subscribers. It concludes with brief notices on a prize essay and assorted quotes from various periodical sources.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boat Indies
Messina
Sarnes
Lisbon
Smolensk
Europe
Gants
Himaly
Indus
Jumma
Surledge
Ganges
Brahmapootra
Bay of Bengal
Austria
Russia
Ihs
Calcutta
Delhi
Agra
Benares
Luena
Amd Poona
Madras
Bombay
Carthage
Venice
Genoa
Firing blasts under water by galvanic battery method
Discussion notes a 1934 exploration of underwater blasting for wrecks using galvanic battery hot wires and canisters. It describes wiring, insulation, and deployment from a diver, claiming multiple charges could be fired rapidly for military engineering use. Also cites Pope Innocent interdict measures and a poetic aside about national pride and mortality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Serestirio
de. W. Evang
Methersen
Madison St
Nvn Sivco
Dr. Ryans
Chatham Street
N.Y
Paris
Curious Trade Fragment From Obscure Catalog
Fragmentary OCR notes describe bells, castings, and instrument components with references to cast-iron yokes and copper items. Mentions agents and instruments furnished, but details are unclear and stained text limits clarity.
Medicines trade network across cities and agents
The record lists wholesale and retail medicines at 100 Cuarnam Stand New York with numerous regional agents including L Perry Swanton James Russell St Albans Jeremiah Potter Burlington Wm H Safford Reeseville Gen W Webster Plattsburg Walton Son Montpelier J H D Web Brewster A Anderson Whitehall Warren Brace Onerge S W Cadwell Rochester E M Laff Backettsharbew Thos Smith and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wld
Cuarnam
New Yort
Sourm Severn Sr
Pinesneries
Comsmitt
Bostos
Miss
L. Perry
Swanton
James Russell
St. Albans
Jeremiah Potter
Burlington
H. Saf Ird
Reeseville
W. Webster
Plattsburg
Walton & Son
Montpelier
D.webrewster
Also Mentioned on This Page
Gomery
Pres de Ville
Igane
Mechanics
Icariens Etree
Assais
Antoine Brindanwur
Menard
Pierre Bouthillier
Antoine Gervais
Lote
Las Powernl
Acenllania
Amog
Jackes
Kearty
Blairaville
Lyceum
Jreer Dent
Crema
New Yorker
Zimmerman
Boston
Nashua Gazette
Thomas H. Palmer
Od Pitesford VI
American Institute of Instruction
Innocent
John
England
Nile
Ereely & Qothout
Troy
United Senter
Ingland
DR. Hunt
New-York
Mediax
Nccess
Hunt
Ona Ao
P.M. McCormick
Newark
N. J
Wm. Tucker
Huot
William Tucker
Joathan Roberts
Roberts
Pal
Setwleney
Haut
Joseph Hart
Francie Caldwell
Idwell
Francis Caldwell
Edward Russell
Russell
Henry White
Providener
Dr Rent
Ely
Willem
New- Toke
ACAI
F. Dinnin
Mr. McCadden
N. Y
Philadelphia
Jaxt
New York
Alan
Scott & Wilann
Prawir Sretem
Ap-1
William Evans
Etrae
W. Evan
Phil
Dr. Evan
Jonsson
DR. Goode
Baron von Hutcheler
DR. Evans
Devans
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