Highest viaduct opens amid praise and delayed costs
A centry era note describes the highest viaduct rising 144 feet above the river, with an $800,000 price tag and years of labor. An English architect compares the leaning Tower of Pisa and discusses its notable angle and structural bravado. A patent is granted for a washboard with a convex rubbing surface, designed for gentle yet effective fabric rubbing.
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Bond for Bricks A Novel Wire Bond
A galvanised iron wire brick bond is described as strong and fastens across the top of a row of bricks. The wire holds bricks in mortar, preventing spreading and enabling quick inspection of bond count. The design aids wall integrity and labor efficiency.
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Brickhook Reveals Worker Skill and Labor Saving
The hook extends beyond the brick edge, allowing the mason to measure saved labor and ensure proper technique. The design highlights how tool placement aids efficiency and accuracy in bricklaying.
Firet Weeden House Recounted on Tou Island
A fragment recalls a three hundred year old house called Firet Weeden House on Tou Island near the west end of Pearl Street. The rough log structure stood as a notable early dwelling tied to local history and builders named Gem and Gow.
Stains Wood While Growing Through Novel Dye Process
A Louisiana man explores staining the bark and wood of growing plants by a hose at the base of a tree. The approach promises unlimited colorings and healthier growth, reducing later dyeing costs and offering a new method in plant care.
Ship Weighing by Floating Densities Demonstrated in Losdoene
A demonstration by Edward Heresford at the Pier shows a portydrometer method to determine a ship’s load without actual weighing. A float and water pipe setup measures buoyant change as cargo increases, indicating weight by displacement.
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