Artificial Dyestuffs Transform Industry Across Nations
The passage traces artificial dyestuffs from their discovery to worldwide growth led by Germany England and France. It notes advantages such as bright fast colors and single batch production of primary colors while acknowledging competition with natural dyes like log wood rustic indigo and catch and the possibility of natural dyes being displaced entirely.
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England
France
Germany
First
Electric inventions and patents drive the new era of electricity
The article surveys rapid growth in electrical patents with telephony and telegraphy evolving slowly while electric railways, conduits, and welding promise major advances. It notes impending patent expirations in 1893 may spur many new rivals and widespread invention across heating, electro deposition, and power applications.
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Electric
New Engraving Tool Uses Hot Carbon to Burn Designs
A French scientist introduces a cautery like engraving process for wood and leather using a hot pointed pencil fed by hydrocarbon vapor and compressed air. The device, with adjustable ink supply, promises simple tracing of reliefs and is touted for carpenters and labeling tasks. Reports also describe rheumatism cures on electric streetcars in St Louis and a German method to produce hot fuel gas by blasting crude petroleum with cold air to heat boilers.
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Bankbi
St. Louis
St Louis
Simventor
Hest
Unskilled Attendants Warn of Electric Lighting Dangers
An English electrical journal urges the hiring of trained specialists for electric lighting sets after a Grosvenor Gallery station fire. It cites a case where a boiler stoker with no electrical knowledge controls a multi hundred light installation, risking disaster due to lack of competence and failed understanding of engines, dynamos, and electrical basics.
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Grosvenor Gallery
London
Rubber heel caulks aid horse fore foot protection
The article describes a shoe for horse fore feet featuring a rubber oval band and cushion ends over a metal plate. The re shoe with canvas adheres to the hoof and is nailed with the iron shoe to reduce concussion from heavy-weight horses. It notes an electric railway linking Minneapolis and St Paul with speeds around 15 mph and planned increases.
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Minneapolis
St. Paul
Electric traction promises to link two cities and cut travel time
The article highlights a new electric railway service offering 20 miles for 10 cents and ten minute headways. It predicts major regional unity and faster trips under 50 minutes despite numerous stops. Minneapolis has 14 electric lines this year. manufacturers report high orders for electric snow plows and sweepers with ongoing improvements.
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New York
Minneapolis
Snow plow description with circular drum and spout
A snow plow is described with a circular trom and revolving shovels that lift snow and throw it through a spout. It can be operated day or night and is said not to interfere with regular street traffic.
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Volves
Wes Ape
The Manufacture of Plate Glass
The article describes a plate glass factory process with a 20 by 15 feet casting table and a 7 inch thickness. Molten glass is spread by rollers to uniform thickness, then cooled and moved to an annealing oven for several days. The rough glass is later ground and polished for skylights and stronger uses.
Electric Traction Boosts Underground Railways
The City and South London Railway proves the value of electric traction and signals the end of steam locomotives underground. A London paper notes the new line’s success, predicting widespread adoption as people recognize the advantages of electric rail.
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New City and South London Railway
England
London
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