Scientific American Supplement, No. 392, July 7, 1883 by Various
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The Cause of Evident Magnetism in Iron, Steel, and other Magnetic
Metals.--By Prof. D. E. HUGHES. Neutrality.--Superposed Magnetism.--Elastic Nature of the Ether Surrounding the Magnetic Molecules. 3 figures. II. ENGINEERING.--The Westinghouse Brake. 2 figures. Hydraulic Elevators and Motors.--By B. F. JONES.--Bearing upon the Water Supply of Cities.--Cost of Water used.--Objectionable effects on Water Works.--Best method of arranging water supply.--Cause of Accidents.--Advantages of Water Motors over Steam Engines.--Rates for Water Motors. Water Supply of Small Towns.--Process of Softening Hard Water. Six figures. Improved Water Meter. Several figures. III. TECHNOLOGY.--Washing Machine for Wool. 1 figure. Increasing the Illuminating Power of Gases, etc.--By V. POPP.-- 3 figures. Preventing Iron from Rusting. An Elastic Mass for Confectioners' Use. Caoutchouc. Photographic Action Studied Spectroscopically. |
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