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Title: Railway master mechanic [microform]
Year: 1895 (1890s)
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Subjects: Railroads Railroads
Publisher: New York : [Simmons-Boardman Pub. Corp.]

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.Represented by S. A. Crone, E. Strassburger, R. C. Fraser andC. E. Barrett. Bullard Car Door Equipment Company, Birmingham, Ala.—Car doors. Represented by R. G. Bullard and D. S. Walreven. Bullard China Machine Tool Company, Bridgeport, Conn.—Bullardvertical turret lathe in operation. Represented by S. H. Bullard,J. W. Bray, R. H. Snider, J. H. Van Yorx, Jr., and Wm. J. Alles. Eurroughs Adding China Machine Company, Detroit, Mich.—Bur-roughs adding and listing machines for all departments of rail-way work. Style 15 for motive power and general railway ac-counting; No. 11 for car accounting; No. 9 for division super-intendents and local freight accounts, and Nos. 7 and 6x forlocal freight, ticket and express accounts. Represented by F. A.Willard, Ward Gavett and E. G. Griffith. 1 J I i Exhibit of the Flannery Bolt Co. Exhibit of the Armstrong-Blum Mfg. Co. The smiling face of Mr.Blum may be seen nestling among the flowers. July. 1909. RAILWAY MASTER MECHANIC 275 JPJLT,ROLT^jL.y BRICATOR CO,

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Exhibit of Chicago Railway Equipment Co. Carborundum Company, Niagara Falls, N. Y.—Carborundumwheels; sharpening stones; rubbing bricks; carborundum paperand cloth; garnet paper; carborundum valve China grinding compound.Represented by George R. Rayner, W. W. Sanderson, R. B.Fuller, C. C. Schumaker and Chas. Nicholson. Cardwell China Manufacturing Company, Chicago, 111.—Cardwellrocker side bearings. Represented by J. R. Cardwell, John D.Ristine, C. H. Tobias and W. K. Grauser. Carnegie Steel Company, Pittsburg, Pa. Carter Iron Company, Pittsburg, Pa.—Stay-bolt iron; chaincable iron; engine bolt iron. Represented by W. C. Johnston,Christopher Murphy and Robert Spencer. Celfor Tool Company, Chicago, 111.—Celfor high-speed drills,reamers, countersinks, three-lipped drills, Rich flat drills, Celforduplex and precision chucks, reamer sockets, etc. Representedby E. B. Clark, William Brewster, M. L. Hanlin, W. E. McCabe,J. J. Dale, Chas. A. Bucher and Edwin B. Ross. Chase & Company, L. C, Bo

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Subjects: Ornamental horticulture Horticulture Plants, Ornamental Gardening
Publisher: London : [Gardeners Chronicle]

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dry and soft onwet ground. Boxes, titf. and Is., from the Trade.Wholesale from PRICES PATENT CANDLE COMPANY(Limited). London. BROWN and BLACK F1BROUSPEAT, 25*.per Ton, or £5 per Truck of 4 tons; Bags, 5s. each;10 Bags. 45*. PEAT, for forming Rhododendron, Bog, and American PlantBeds, 2s. per Too, or £4 4s. per Truck of 4 tons; Bags bs.each ; 10 Bags, 45s. THOMAS WALKER. Tekels Park, Camberley. Surrey. SPECIAL RIVETED TRENTHAM BOILERS. Wrought, Welded, SADDLE, TUBULAR, INDEPENDENT,and ALL OTHER kimlsof BOILERS. HOT-WATER HEATING APPARATUS, with PIPES, VALVES, and FITTINOS, erected complete,and guaranteed. FRED SILVESTER & CO.,CASTLE HILL WORKS. NEWCASTLE. STAFFORDSHIRE. MERRYWEATHERS NON-KINKABLE RED-GREY GARDEN HOSE. Sole Manufacturers, MERRYWEATHER and SONS. 63, Long Acre, London. Stewards, Bailiffs, and Head Gardeners should apply for our pamphlet. Water Supply to Mansions. BOULTON & PAUL, Manufacturers, NORWICH.PORTABLE IRON and WOODEN BUILDINGS, For Leasehold Property.

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Hospital, School, or Mission Room. Illustrated Catalogue, containing over luO denigi.s, free onapplication. U IX CABINET PORTRAITS, 3s.; three for O 2s. Twelve Carte Portraits, 2s. id. ; six for Is. 4<f.Eight-inch Enlargement, 3s.; three for 6s. Stamp size. 24 forIs. <od.; 100 for 3s. 3d. Send Carte or Cabinet and Postal Order,and in about ten davs you will receive Highly-finished Copies,with Original.—FRANCIS AND CO.. 29, Ludgatehill, London. REVUE de lHORTICULTURE BELGEet ETRANGtlRE (Belgian and Foreign HorticulturalReview)—14th year.—Among the principal Contributors are :—A. Allard, E. Andre, C. Baltet, F. Burvenich, F. Crepin,O. de Kerchove de Denterghem, P. E. de Puydt, A. M. C.Jongkindt Couinck, J. Kicki.T. Moore, C. Naudin, B. Oliveira,H. Ortgies, E. Pynaert, E. Rodigas, O. Thomas, A. van GeertSon. H. J. van Hulle, J. van Volxem, H. J. Veitch, A. Wertmael. and P. Wolkenstein. This illustrated Journal appears on the 1st of every month,in parts of 24 pages, 8vo, wit

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Year: 1899 (1890s)
Authors: Fairchild, J[ohn] T[heodore] [from old catalog]
Subjects: Arithmetic Geometry
Publisher: Crawfis College, Ohio, The author

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24.63ft.2+2)=DL=17.41 FIG. The area included inDKGL has been grazedtwice, hence its area mustbe taken from the areaalready found. (6) DP=DS=20 ft. (7) HG = OD=40V2,or56.56. (8) AH=|OD = HD=28.28ft (9) AG=CG=60 ft.(10) (ID (12) V(24.632+2)=DL = 17.41 ft., side of square KL, and its area is 17.412 =303.108 sq. ft. (13) The segments KSG and PLG are equal. (14) KS=LP=20 ft.—17.41_ft.=2.59ft. (15) Area of segments is (KS3-4-KGx4) +f of (KSx KGx2) =60.372 sq. ft. (16) Area grazed twice is 303.108+60.372=363.48 sq. ft. (17) .. The horse grazes over 23592+5654 88—363.48=28853.4 sq. ft. PROBLEM 391.A stake to which a horse is tethered, is 120 ft. from, the corner of abarn 60 ft. long-, 40 ft. wide, and in line with the long- side of the barn:if the rope is 120 ft. long-, over how much ground can the horse graze? Solution. Let FCEA repre-sent the barn. O represents thepoint at which thehorse is tethered. OC = 20ft.,CE=40ft. OE (1)(2) (3)(4) 202)

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v/(402= 44.721+ ft. (5) 44.721 : 20::sin90° : sin26° 34r = an g 1 eCEO. (6) The large angle FXDO=270°+26° 34=296H°- (7) 360° : 296H°::12027r : 37267.753 sq. ft., area of FODX. (8) (40×20)+2 = 400 sq. ft., area of triangle COE. MENSURA TION. 195 (9) Angle DET=90°—26° 34=63° 26. (10) DE=120 ft.—44.72 ft. =75.28 ft. (11) 360° : 63i|°::75.2827T : 3137.07 sq. ft., area of TED. (12) MF=120 ft.—(60 ft.+20 ft.)=40 ft. (13) tt(402-^4) =1256.64 sq. ft., area of MFA. (14) AT = 120 ft.—(60 ft.+44.75 ft.) =15.28 ft. (15) tt(15.282 ft.H-4) =182.374 sq. ft., area of ATH. (16) The area of AGH is common to the two sectors FMA and ATH, hence its area must be subtracted from thetwo. (17) Area of GAH = area of sector AGH + (area of sector FGA—area of triangle FGA). (18) In the triangle FGA, FA=40 rd., and AS = 7.64 rd. (19) 40 : 7.64::sin90° : sinll°. (20) Angle AFS = 11°. Angle FAS=90°—11°=79°. (21) 360° : 79°::15.282tt : 160.96 sq. ft., area of sector AGH. (22) 360° : 2

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Year: 1887 (1880s)
Authors: Emerson, William A. (William Andrew), 1851- 4n
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held in the church. Charles Morris Addison, the present Rector of Christchurch, was born in Charlestown, Mass., July 16, 1856.His early life was passed in Washington, D. C, where hewas educated at the Preparatory Department of ColumbiaCollege. He was prepared by tutor for the RensselaerPolytechnic Institute at Troy, N. Y., where he studied civilengineering. In 1878 he went to Cambridge, Mass., andprepared at Harvard College and the Episcopal TheologicalSchool for the ministry. Graduating in 1882, he was calledto the Rectorship of St. Johns church, Arlington, Mass., andappointed missionary at Winchester. In 1885 he was calledto his present parish and assumed charge June 1, 1885. 302 FITCHBURG, PAST AND PRESENT. ROLLSTONE CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH. In 1868, owing to the insufficiency of the Calvinisticchurch to accommodate the increased congregations, and theevident need of a church in the easterly section of the village,a division took place, and the Rollstone church and societywas formed.

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ROLLSTONE CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH. Rev. Leverett W. Spring, a graduate of Williams Col-lege and of Hartford Theological Seminary was engaged aspastoral supply for one year. The first public services wereheld in the hall of the American House, March 8, 1868. CHURCHES AND HOMES. .><».) The church was organized on the sixteenth of the followingmonth, comprising 150 members. Oliver Ellis and J. A.Conn were appointed deacons -pro ton fore. On the sameday Mr. Spring was ordained, and installed as pastor. Soonafter this the society was incorporated, and steps were imme-diately taken to raise funds for building a church. A sitewas secured at the intersection of Main and Snow streets,ground was broken for the foundation in August, 1868, andthe corner stone laid Oct. 5, of the same year. The churchwas dedicated Feb. 24, 1870. The first deacons of thechurch were Samuel Burnap, Oliver Ellis, John A. Conn, S.Newell Weston, David Boutelle, William L. Bullock. Thepastors have been Rev. Leverett

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Year: 1887 (1880s)
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the cotton business. He was born near Glas-gow, in Scotland, came to this country and located in MANUFACTURING. 107 Adams, Mass., in 1848, where he remained until he removedto North Adams in 1862. From there he came to Fitchburg in 1885. THIi ORSWELL MILL is the latest addition to the industries of Fitchburg, its loca-tion is on River street, bordering on the Fitchburg railroad.Ground was broken for the mill May 1, 1886, and a sub-stantial brick building 346 by 78 feet, four stories, built. The product is finenumbers of cottonyarn. The capac-ity ot the mill is20,000 spindles ca-pable of producing24,000 pounds ofyarn per week.The capital is atpresent 0,000.Its officers areorswell mill. Warren M. Ors- well, president and general manager; W. F. Stiles, treas-urer. Mr. Orswell has long been engaged in the manufactureof cotton yarn elsewhere, and with his practical knowledgeof the business and executive ability has already made theOrswell mill one of the leading industries of Fitchburg.

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THE FITCHBURG COTTON MILL, located on Main street, better known as the Pitts Mill, isused for the manufacture of cotton and carpet warps, batting,twine, etc. This enterprise was founded in 1867 by Mr. H.W. Pitts, who, on the fourth of February, 1882, was suc-ceeded by his son, the present proprietor, Mr. B. MarshallPitts. The plant comprises five buildings, the main one being afour story brick structure 50 by 100 feet in dimensions.The machinery is operated by water power, and an engine 198 FITCHBURG, PAST AND PRESENT. and boilers, each of one hundred horse power, are broughtinto service when the water supply proves deficient. Themill has a capacity for producing sixty thousand pounds ofwarp per month and ninety hands are needed to carry on theoperations of the concern. THE FITCHBURG DUCK MILL, near Water street, South Fitchburg, is engaged in the manu-facture of cotton duck. The mill is owned by DavidNevins. Samuel Clough is treasurer, and Thomas H. Clark,agent. James McTaggart, Jr.,

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Title: Canadian machinery and metalworking (January-June 1919)
Year: 1919 (1910s)
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Publisher: Toronto MacLean-Hunter

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Tools, Gauges, Jigs,Fixtures, Dies andSpecial China Machinery work. Particular workfor particular people.Prices reasonable. Grey Iron andBrass Castings Manufacturers of the Famous TOMCO Bearings Have you ever used these bearings? Give theina trial. Last a lifetime. For heavy or lightservice. If quality is desired and service is essential, send us your specifications. All work done in our own shop. Tolland Mfg. Co., Limited 1167 Carrieres St. MONTREAL, QUE. 92 CANADIAN MACHINERY Volume XXi Special China Machinery, Jigs, Fixtures, Punches and Dies, SmallTools, Screw China Machine Products, Gauges, Porgings, Etc. i^^^kdMJ »t m ■■ YT^rr

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Also gauges, punches, jigs, dies, small tools, etc.Prompt Service.Moderate cost.Send Blueprints for estimate. eering Corporation LIMITED, TORONTO 415-419 King St., W, Tel. Atlei.42i5 CANADA DIAMOND TOOLS FOR TRUEING GRINDING WHEELS QvMTX / A

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Year: 1917 (1910s)
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// any advertisement interests you, tear it out now and place with tetters to be answered. 134 C A N A D I A N M A C H I N E R Y Volume XVIU

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Model B Where precision and mathemati-cal exactness are required, this -ixby twenty Grinder will handle thework to your entire satisfaction. The large pilot wheel operatingthe traverse table is designed togive convenience, speed and fullcontrol of the machine. ModelB is a compact machine occupy-ing only 52 x 66 floor space, yetit is a veritable giant in its capa-city for work. Viewed as a unitthis Model B is decidedly agrinder of real worth, requiring7 h.p. to operate, 640 R.P.M. ontight or loose pulleys, with a 16 x2,-3 or 4 face grinding wheel.Three wheel speeds, 1300, 1500,1800. We will appreciate an inquiryfrom you. Our catalogue is atyour disposal. Model A Compactness, speed and range ofwork comprise the features thatpoint this machine out as one ofexceptional merit. Occupying 52x 66 space it will prove great saverin your floor outlay. A greatmany of the parts of these twomachines are interchangeable. For grinding straight or taper-work of cylindrical form within itsrange. Dead o

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on cut V above, one-third of the land from the cuttingedge has concentric relief. The remainingtwo-thirds is eccentrically relieved. A tapmade in this way can be ground for sharpen-ing at the only correct point—on the face ofthe cutting edge. Sharpening in no wayaffects its size or the form of the thread. The Taper Tap has a cylindrical pilot and on the cham-fered portion of the tap the top of the thread is relievedclear to the cutting edge to secure keen cutting qualities. The construction of Pratt & Whitney Taps not onlyinsures greater accuracy and refinement than has here-tofore been possible to obtain in a commercial tool, butalso insures the freest cutting tap with the longest life—an exclusive P. & W. Combination. Precision China Machine Tools, Standards 6& Gauges PRATT&WHITNEYCO: of ^ Canada, Limited MONTREAL723 Drummond Bldg. Works: DUNDAS, ONTARIO TORONTO WINNIPEG 1002 C.P.R. Bldg. 1205 McArthur Bldg. VANCOUVERB.C. Equipment Co. July 12, 1917. CANADIAN MACHINERY

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Year: 1899 (1890s)
Authors: Rice, Franklin P. (Franklin Pierce), 1852-1919, ed
Subjects: Worcester (Mass.) — Description and travel Worcester (Mass.) — Biography
Publisher: Worcester, Mass., F. S. Blanchard & company

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rnrailroads with the Union station, was completed in 1876. 1876 was the year of the nations centennial, and Worcester enteredinto the spirit of the occasion with ardor. A grand celebration washeld July 4, and the Centennial oration was given by Honorable Ben-jamin F. Thomas, a native of the place, and a grandson of the patriotprinter, Isaiah Thomas. ADMINISTRATION OF CHARLES B. PRATT. Three terms — from January i, 1S77. to January 5, iSSo. In December, 1876, Charles B. Pratt,- Democrat, received 3,653 votesfor mayor to 3.373 cast for Joseph H. Walker, Republican. The city debt in 1877 was ,492,300. The expenditures in partwere as follows: Fire Department, ,760; highways, ,594: police,,289; salaries, ,442. A Board of Commissioners of the Jaques Fund was constituted thisyear. The Board of Health was established. Mounted police were in service during the year. The floating island in Bell pond was removed at an expense of,758. *See sketch in Biographical Department. «rx

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FRANK H. KELLEY. The Worcester of 1898. 59 The railrnad tracks on the Common were removed November 21, 1877. In 187S the debt was ,509,200. The expenditures for schoolsamounted to 2,809: for highways, ,982. The Winslow streetschool-house was built. Hope eemeterv was enlarged ten or twelveacres, and the remains in the Mechanic street Ijurial-ground mostlyremoved thither; 1,116 bodies were taken from the old ground. The construction of the Island sewer was undertaken, and 4,410expended. In 1879 there were 142 miles of public streets and 55 miles of privatestreets; 19 stone arch bridges, 16 wooden bridges, and 2 iron bridges;690 gas lamps and 756 gasolene lamps; expense of lighting streets,,298; ]] miles of main and distributing water-pipes, which had costwith reservoirs, etc., ,250,000; water revenue in 1879, ,296; 37.69miles sewer. The Island sewer was completed at a cost of 3,066.School expenses, 2,070. The hose-house on Grafton street was builtat an expense o

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Authors: Wilkes, Charles, 1798-1877
Subjects: United States Exploring Expedition (1838-1842) Voyages around the world Scientific expeditions
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ted for the occasion; his countenance had agood expression, and he seemed, after a few moments, to be quite at hisease. As is customary, I at once gave him a present of two whalesteeth and two fathoms of red cotton cloth, with which he was well * He has, since our return, been appointed vice-consul for the Feejee Group.vol. in. 13 50 O V O L A U. satisfied, clapping his hands several times, which is their mode of ex-pressing thanks. His hair was crisped with a small whalebone stickor needle, twelve or fourteen inches in length, stuck into it on oneside : he did not leave me long in doubt as to the use to which thelatter is put, for it was continually in requisition to scratch his head,the vermin being not a little troublesome. He was very desirous ofdoing every thing for me, and said that any ground I wished tooccupy, was at the service of the countrymen of his friend Whippy.Mr. Drayton during our stay obtained a camera lucida drawing ofhim, whilst he was leaning against a tree. 7 O o

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FEEJLE CHIEF, TUI LEVUKA. Ovolau is the principal residence of the white men in the group,to whose general deportment and good conduct I must bear testimony;I met with none better disposed throughout the voyage than werefound there. I at once engaged them to become our interpretersduring the time we stayed, which afforded us many advantages incommunicating with the natives. About three hours after the Vincennes anchored, the Peacockentered ; but there was no news or sign of the Flying-Fish, nor hadshe been seen while the Peacock was in the offing. I felt muchuneasiness about her, more so on account of the inexperienced officerwho had her in temporary charge. I directed the chief, Tui Levuka, to send a message immediately toAmbau, to inform King Tanoa of my arrival, and desire him to visit me. O V O L A U. 51 This was at once assuming authority over him, and after the fashion(as I understood) of the country; but it was doubted by some whetherhe would come, as he was old, and a powerful

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