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Gold in North Carolina

By Frederic Moore

Wells of Southern California

The Coal Fields of the United States

The Names of Stars

Archæological Discoveries in Greece

Storage of Water on Kings River

Rare Finds in Armenia

Agriculture in Siberia

The Pennsylvania Anthracite Coal Field

Engines of the Paddle Steamers “Lyons” and “Orleans.”

Trade Balance with Germany

Commerce between Spain and the United States

Range-Finders

By George Forbes

Science in the Theater

Early forms of Electric Motors

Electro-Chemical Works at Niagara

Contemporary Electrical Science

An Improvised Spectroscope

Mapping a Monkey's Brain

The Possibilities of Color Photography

Thermometer Glass at Higher Temperatures

Ignition Devices for Gas and Petrol Motors

By S. R. Bottone

Some German Drilling Machines

Rope Driving

Preparation of Agglomerates of Calcium Carbide for the Manufacture of Acetylene Gas

By Messrs Desq and Franconal

Electricity Direct from Coal

Trade Notes and Recipes

Selected Formulæ

Emigration from British India

Trade Suggestions from United States Consuls

Patents!

Departments

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