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Strana 31
The fluctuations in breadstuffs , or flour , which may be taken as a fair criterion to
judge of them , have been very considerable during the present century ; the
general price has , however , been quite uniform . The average export price at
New ...
The fluctuations in breadstuffs , or flour , which may be taken as a fair criterion to
judge of them , have been very considerable during the present century ; the
general price has , however , been quite uniform . The average export price at
New ...
Strana 37
It is certainly not too high for the present period . Our foreign debt is variously
estimated from two hundred and fifty millions to five hundred millions of dollars .
The latter sum is the highest figure of those who take the most desponding view
of ...
It is certainly not too high for the present period . Our foreign debt is variously
estimated from two hundred and fifty millions to five hundred millions of dollars .
The latter sum is the highest figure of those who take the most desponding view
of ...
Strana 38
We therefore enter into a brief outline of events in order to recognize the present
aspect of affairs with greater precision . ... It presents the greatest variety of
dialects , of costume , of custom , of interests , political and material , all blended
under ...
We therefore enter into a brief outline of events in order to recognize the present
aspect of affairs with greater precision . ... It presents the greatest variety of
dialects , of costume , of custom , of interests , political and material , all blended
under ...
Strana 65
The pipes to convey gas traverse the streets to the length of thirty miles . These
works were commenced in 1850 , and cost for construction $ 229 , 143 99 . The
whole amount expended to the present time is . . . Total amount of receipts in
same ...
The pipes to convey gas traverse the streets to the length of thirty miles . These
works were commenced in 1850 , and cost for construction $ 229 , 143 99 . The
whole amount expended to the present time is . . . Total amount of receipts in
same ...
Strana 69
The fibers of linen thread are said by these more recent inquirers to present a
cylindrical form , transparent and articulated , or jointed like a cane ; while cotton
offers the appearance of a flat ribbon , with a hem or border at each edge .
The fibers of linen thread are said by these more recent inquirers to present a
cylindrical form , transparent and articulated , or jointed like a cane ; while cotton
offers the appearance of a flat ribbon , with a hem or border at each edge .
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