Paris Dressmakers and the Size of the Trade in 1895
Paris leads the dressmaking world with 1630 couturières and 290 ready-to-wear shops listed in the 1895 Notivi. The industry employs about 64,400 artisans and 143,123 female workers in various workshops. Total manufacturing value reaches an estimated 459,090,060 francs, reflecting broad employment across dyeing, sewing, and related crafts.
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Morno Tidad
Paris
Ciy
Notivi
Crouturieres
M Georges Miche
Manus
Great Snake Colony and a Nation of Venomous Reptiles in Australia
An avid snake collector, Smith of Sydney reportedly owns and displays a vast collection of venomous snakes in Australia. He claims to have about 42 species, some maintained for nearly a year without food, and has injected his own venom into some of them. He argues the creatures are living wonders and discusses breeding and non poisonous specimens as part of his investigations.
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Aggtrillan Fothaalsat Eitsa
Miro
Australia
Ma Smith
Paris
Sid Smith
Nightmarish Diner Artist Haunts Uptown Eatery
A wild eyed artist known for grotesque posters frequents an uptown restaurant after dark. He dines on unusual fare and ice water, then returns home to dream scenes that fuel his poster business and future commissions.
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Mathata
Artihis
Raya
Stamps, danger to philatelists in collector habits
A report discusses risks to stamp collectors from handling stamps and gum residue. Dr Anna notes that stamp gum can retain disease germs transferred by tongue contact and moistening sponges, posing contamination dangers when letters and stamps are handled by philatelists and collectors.
Earthly paradises and ideal climates compared
The discussion ranks Tasmania as the closest to an ideal climate with warmth without heat and mild year round temperatures, aiding health and comfort. It compares Tasmania with other lands such as the Isle of Man and Bequia, noting distance or dampness as drawbacks, and mentions the Isle of Wight for steady warmth and fewer fogs along the English coast.
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Selon
Tasmania
South Pacific
Cuplemere
India
Quito
Bequador
Isle of Man
Isle of Wight
English Channel
Adjusting Temperature for Accurate Chronometers
The article explains the process to calibrate watches for temperature changes. It covers guidance on heating and cooling cycles from 25 to 120 degrees, use of a close fitting case, gradual heating in a hot oven, and extended exposure in cold and hot chambers to ensure regular timekeeping across climates.
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Equator
Poles
On Economy and a Misfired Dog Pen Plan
A married man with little prior work describes an economy minded attempt to pen a fox terrier. He buys wire netting four posts and prints a pen, then surprises his wife with a failed praise moment as the pup escapes and reappears, refusing to stay within the enclosure.
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Weupenter
Tavas
Iron dog statue in aristocratic yard draws curious mongrel
A Boston Post reporter notes an iron statue of a dog guarding a fountain in a fashionable yard. A stray mongrel, unaware of aristocratic decorum, approaches, barking and wagging, before the iron guardian remains unmoved as dust settles around the statue.
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Althéyzh
Alory
Doston Post
Lron
Official Bonds and Election Precincts in Uintah County
A Utah county ordinance lists official bonds amounts for county officers and mandates prison labor for misdemeanants. It also establishes election precincts 1 through 7 with designated polling places at local schoolhouses and halls in Uintah County, signed by Chairman Horumans and Clerk Hanson.
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Board of County Commission
County of Uinta Do Ordain Ag
Ting County
EQ Harriman
Chowrman
Uintah County
Riverdale
District School House
Uintah Cormnty
Naples
Merrill's School
Uintah Avenue
Central School House
Vernal
Washington School House
Fituion
Irecire
Ashley
Anh
Lleetron
Wourthward School House
Ashley Precinet
Clechom
Mountain Dell
H.C. Horumans
el Charman Peren Hasson
Clork
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Jacob Evans
Omeo
Pope Building
Utah
Amociatwl
Byvana Mro
No1
Qgda It
Samuel Pharmon
Yrove
Tal
R. Weltman
Ofslea
East Usutah
Goth
J. P. Davis
Uitier
Johnson & Boys
Luethi
Gourta
Kt Johnson & Fone’ Bulldng
T. McConnell
LAW & C
Circuit Court
Johnson
Frank D. Hobbs
Tate Register
U. 9
Tand
H. Meadows
WM. McIntyre
Manupactuers and
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Price & FT. Duchesne
Duchoesne
Duchesne & Return
B. Ger
Wanager
H Bennion
Vernalgeut
Dresen
Coltharp
W. S. Plummer
Erie U
Hearn & CO
Sumner
Hot
Cole
A. B JS Yewrood
FR ‘Moore
Migrobls
Philatelinats
Philateliet
di Vina
Columbia
Anna
Odesra
Actest
Board of County Commissions
Uintah Do
Tus Beneft
H C
Hurumans
Peter Haxsox
Ashley Co-Or
Sack
Wua Hetiay
Roe
MakciaNasEsy
Studebaker
Ashley Valley
EIU SiFi
FIAVE
Telias Ever OF
COODS
Et. Jtensen
1St West Street
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