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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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