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Scientific American Supplement, No. 388, June 9, 1883 is a fascinating collection of scientific articles that were ahead of their time. The range of topics covered is impressive, from advancements in medicine to new technologies being developed.

One standout article discusses the potential benefits of using electricity to treat various ailments, showing the early interest in using technology for medical purposes. Another article explores the process of photography, shedding light on how images were captured in the late 19th century.

Overall, this supplement provides valuable insights into the scientific thinking of the time and offers a glimpse into the minds of researchers and inventors pushing the boundaries of knowledge. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of science and technology. Highly recommended for those looking to broaden their understanding of the scientific advancements of the 19th century.

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SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN SUPPLEMENT NO. 388

NEW YORK, June 9, 1883

Scientific American Supplement. Vol. XV., No. 388.

Scientific American established 1845

Scientific American Supplement, $5 a year.

Scientific American and Supplement, $7 a year.

TABLE OF CONTENTS.

I. ENGINEERING. Farcot's Improved Woolf Compound Engine. 4 figures.

The "Swallow," a New Vehicle.

Boring an Oil Well.

A Cement Reservoir. 2 figures.

"Flying."

II. TECHNOLOGY. Iron and Steel. By BARNARD SAMUELSON. The world's production of pig iron. Wonderful uses and demands for iron and steel. Progress of Bessemer steel. Latest improvements in iron making. Honors and rewards to inventors. Growth of the Siemens Martin process. The future of iron and steel. Relations between employers and workmen.

Machine for Grinding Lithographic Inks and Colors. 1 figure.

A new Evaporating apparatus. 2 figures.

Photo Plates. Wet and Dry.

Gelatino Bromide Emulsion with Bromide of Zinc.

The Removal of Ammonia from Crude Gas.

III. MEDICINE AND HYGIENE. The Hair, its Uses and its Care. The Influence of Effective Breathing in Delaying the Physical Changes Incident to the Decline of Life, and in the Prevention of Pneumonia... Continue reading book >>


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