Scientific American Supplement, No. 795, March 28, 1891 by Various
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The engineering aspects of electricity.--The world's cables and
connections.--2 illustrations VI. HORTICULTURE.--Herbaceous Grafting.--A hitherto little practiced and successful method of treating herbs, with curious results VII. MECHANICAL ENGINEERING.--Improved Cold Iron Saw.--The "Demon" cold saw for cutting Iron.--Its capacity and general principles.--1 illustration VIII. MEDICINE AND HYGIENE.--How to Prevent Hay Fever.--By ALEXANDER RIXA.--A systematic treatment of this very troublesome complaint, with a special prescription and other treatment. IX. MISCELLANEOUS.--The Business End of the American Newspaper.--By A.H. SIEGFRIED.--A graphic presentation of the technique of the newspaper office, circulation of the American papers, methods of printing, etc. The New Labor Exchange at Paris.--A new establishment, long demanded by the laboring population of Paris.--Its scope and prospects.--2 illustrations X. NAVAL ENGINEERING.--The Empress of India.--The pioneer of a fast mail service to ply in connection with the Canadian Pacific Railway between Vancouver, China, and Japan.--1 illustration XI. PHYSICS.--Stereoscopic Projections.--A most curious method of securing stereoscopic effects with the magic lantern upon the screen, involving the use of colored spectacles by the spectators. |
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