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177837

Record flight in a "Wright biplane"...

Item #177837

July 23, 1910

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 23, 1910  The full front page is a photo captioned: "The Aeroplane That Made A Record Ascension - Walter Brookins and the Wright biplane which broke the world's record for altitude in a 6,175 foot ascent at Atlantic City..." with a bit more. 

It is rare to find a full front page photo devoted to the early world of manned flight.

Also of... See More  

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177571

Mark Twain Ad.....

Item #177571

July 30, 1910

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 30, 1910



This issue a full color, cover page. The front page of this issue has a photo of "The Man-Gull."



This issue has illustrations of "We Offer a Few Suggestions" by Kemble and there are photos of "The Military Tournaments in the South and West." The double page illustration is of "Going into Action" by S. H. Rie... See More  

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177572

10 Die in 12-Inch Rifle Malfunction....

Item #177572

August 06, 1910

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, August 6, 1910



This issue a full color, cover page. The front page of this issue has a photo of "Ohio's Republican Candidate for Governor."



This issue has an illustration of "A Parallelogram" by Kemble and an article with photos of "A Diana in Africa" by H. R. H. Helene de France, Duchess of Aosta. There are photos of "Whe... See More  

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177836

Displayable issue... Early automobile...

Item #177836

September 03, 1910

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, September 3, 1910  The dblpg. centerfold is a print: "Late For Church" showing a family, in a car, rushing down the road. Many additional prints, news of the day, and period advertisements are present as well. The issue is complete but without the color cover, and is in good condition.



Note: The original color cover showing a man on horseback watchi... See More  

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177578
Item #177578

October 01, 1910

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, October 1, 1910



This issue's front page is a photo of "Maine's Pledge to Democracy."



This issue has an illustration of "Foolish Question No. 78,936" by Kemble. There are photos of "Linking Long Island to New Jersey"; "Schooling Men-Fishes"; "The Birdcraftsmen at Boston"; "The Fastest Fighting Craft ... See More  

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177584
Item #177584

December 03, 1910

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 3, 1910



There is a full color cover page on this issue. The front page of this issue is a photo of "Excelsior!"



This issue has an illustration of "'This Rock Shall Fly from its Firm Base as soon as I' " drawn by Kemble. There is an article with photos of "Keeping Down Tire Expenses" by Herbert L. Towle and photos o... See More  

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177587

Tribute to Mark Twain....

Item #177587

December 24, 1910

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 24, 1910



There is a full color cover page on this issue. The front page of this issue is a photo of "The New Chief Justice of the United States."



This issue has a photo spread of "The Explosion Which Shook New York" and a full page illustration of "'I Wish Santa Claus Would at Least Switch His Line of Confectionery" by... See More  

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161479
Item #161479

January 01, 1911

CANAL RECORD, Ancon, Isthmus of Panama, 1911. An interesting little newspaper published by the "Isthmian Canal Commission", given free of charge to employees of the Commission & the Panama Railroad Company. A great record of the construction of the canal. Note that the photo is "generic" and the issue you get will not have these specific photos or be of this specific date b... See More  

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583301

Construction of the Panama Canal... in 1911...

Item #583301

January 01, 1911

CANAL RECORD, Ancon, Canal Zone, 1911



* Isthmus of Panama 

* "Isthmian Canal Commission"

* An issue from 100 years ago




This small-size periodical from the Isthmus of Panama is an interesting  newspaper published by the "Isthmian Canal Commission", given free of charge to employees of the Commission & the Panama Railroad Company. It lasted for several years... See More  

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177589
Item #177589

January 07, 1911

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 7, 1911



The front page of this issue is a photo of "When the Road Lies White."



This issue has an illustration of " 'Say, Boss, Why Don't Yer Hunch Over a Little to de Odder Side? Den de Machine will Run Better" by Kemble. Plus, there are several full page car ads and much more.



Other advertisements of the day are incl... See More  

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177590
Item #177590

January 21, 1911

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 21, 1911



The front page of this issue is a photo of "William F. Sheehan."



This issue has an illustration of "Uncle Sam: "What Do You Fellows do in this Short Session of Congress?" Statesman: "Oh, Jest Set Around and Think." Uncle Sam: "Is That All?" Statesman: "Oh No; Sometimes We Jest Set."" b... See More  

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177593
Item #177593

February 11, 1911

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, February 11, 1911



The front page of this issue is a photo of "The Scene of Last Week's Dynamite Disaster."



This issue has an illustration of "Old Doctor Quack: "Now,Then, As a Final Dose Take This Pill, It Will Make You Good and Strong for 1912" by Kemble. There is a photo spread of "What Thirty Tons of Dynamite Did." Ther... See More  

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177599

United States Soldiers as Police....

Item #177599

March 25, 1911

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 25, 1911



The front page of this issue is a photo of "The New Secretary of the Interior."



This issue has an article of "The Pistol at England's Head" by Sydney Brooks. There are two photo spreads of "With Our Troops in Texas" and "United States Soldiers on Police Duty." The double page illustration is of "He... See More  

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177600

Fire-fighting...

Item #177600

April 01, 1911

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, April 1, 1911



There is a full color cover page on this issue. The front page of this issue is a photo of "The Camorra Caged."



This issue has an illustration of "Will the Fool-Killer Please Get Busy?" by Kemble. There are photos of "New York's Worst Fire" and an article with photos of "A Motor-Car Capital" by Charles P... See More  

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177609
Item #177609

June 03, 1911

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York City, June 3, 1911



There is a full color cover page on this issue. The front page of this issue is a photo of "New York's Most Famous Citizen."



This issue has an illustration of "A Gallery of Golf Enthusiasts--III.--John D." by Kemble. The double page illustration is of "The Serenade" by George W. Barratt and there is a full pag... See More  

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177612

President Taft's New Secretary....

Item #177612

June 24, 1911

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, June 24, 1911



The front page of this issue is a photo of "Two Samurai on Their Travels."



This issue has a double page illustration of "The President and His Secretary--Mr. Taft and His New Assistant, Charles Dewey Hilles, In the White House Executive Offices" by T. de Thulsstrup and there is a full page illustration of "Giving the Schoo... See More  

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177614

Bull Run....

Item #177614

July 22, 1911

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 22, 1911



This issue has a full, color cover before the front page. The front page of this issue is a photo of "'Making Up Time.' "



This issue has an article which is "Illustrated With Wood-Cuts from Contemporaneous Issues of "Harper's Weekly" of "Bull Run--the Private's Battle" by Robert Sloss. There is al... See More  

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177616

Girl's baseball club...

Item #177616

August 05, 1911

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, August 5, 1911 This issue has a full, color cover before the front page. The front page of this issue is a photo of "The Late E. A. Abbey."

This issue has a photo of "The Blue and The Gray Clasp Hands at Bull Run" and "Wales Acclaims Her Prince." There is a full page illustration of "Where There is No Traffic Squad" by Gerrit ... See More  

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177624
Item #177624

September 30, 1911

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, September 30, 1911



The front page of this issue is a photo of "The Broken Idol of Canada."



This issue has an article with photos of "Admiral of the Atlantic" by Walter S. Meriwether. There are photos of "China Becomes a Fighting Nation" and the double page illustration is of "Back to Town" by W. L. Jacobs. There is a full... See More  

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177625
Item #177625

October 07, 1911

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, October 7, 1911



This issue has a full, color cover before the front page. The front page of this issue is a photo of "Where Hundreds Died by Flood and Fire."



This issue has an article with photos of "The Muddle in Maine" by Holman Day and photos of "Gertrude Elliott in Repertoire." There is a full page illustration of "The Gre... See More  

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177626

Color cover by W.H.D. Koerner... Print by E.W. Kenble...

Item #177626

October 14, 1911

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, October 14, 1911 (with color cover by W.H.D. Koerner)



This issue has a full, color cover before the front page. The front page of this issue is a photo of "Winfield Scott Schley, U. S. N."



This issue has an illustration of "The Spear That Knows No Brother" by Kemble. There is a photo of "What the "Hawke" did to the "Olymp... See More  

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177066
Item #177066

October 28, 1911

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, October 28, 1911



This issue has a full, color cover before the front page. The front page of this issue is a photo of "The Late Justice Harlan."



This issue is has a photo of "The Great American Game" and "A New Portrait of Lillian Nordica" and there is a photo spread of "The McNamara Trial." There is an illustration of &q... See More  

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177628

Joseph Pulitzer... Thomas Edison...

Item #177628

November 04, 1911

HARPER'S WEEKLY, from New York City, dated November 4, 1911.



This issue has a full, color cover before the front page. The front page of this issue is an illustration of "Joseph Pulitzer:1847-1911" which is "After the Painting by John S. Sargent."



This issue is has an illustration of "Fusion and Confusion--Boss Murphy: 'That Blame Thing Always Gives Me a Scar... See More  

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177630

Industrial issue....

Item #177630

November 18, 1911

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, November 18, 1911  This issue has a full, color cover before the front page. The front page of this issue is an illustration of "The Late Howard Pyle."

This issue is has an illustration of "Mr. Wickersham: 'Come Off, Uncle Sam--Can't You Take a Joke?'" by Kemble; and an article entitled "The Legitimacy of Wall Street". ... See More  

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177633
Item #177633

December 02, 1911

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 2, 1911



This issue has a full, color cover before the front page. The front page of this issue is a photo of "On the Firing Line in Tripoli."



This issue is has an illustration of "The Opening of Congress" by Kemble and there is an article of "One Hundred Years of a Great Church" by John Hobart. There is also a page of &quo... See More  

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177639
Item #177639

January 06, 1912

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 6, 1912  The front page has a photo of "Mexico's 'Enfant Terrible.'" This issue also has an illustration of "The Motorist: 'One Thing's Certain--They Can't Accuse Me of Being a 'Joy-Rider''" by Kemble. There is an article with photos of "Across America by Auto" by John Guy Monihan. The dou... See More  

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677616

1912 Kinmundy, Illinois train wreck...

Item #677616

January 22, 1912

THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Jan. 22, 1912



* Kinmundy, Illinois train wreck

* James T. Harahan killed

* Illinois Central Railroad




The top of the front page has a two column headline: "PROMINENT RAILROAD MEN MEET DEATH IN CRASH OF ILLINOIS CENTRAL TRAINS" with subhead. (see) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to fin... See More  

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645356

Vicker's light machine gun...

Item #645356

February 03, 1912

SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, February 3, 1912



* Crossing the Atlantic by Plane
* Vicker's Light Machine Gun


This 16 page issue is in nice condition and contains illustrations of the latest inventions of the day with accompanying text which include: "Can the Atlantic Ocean Be Crossed In an Aeroplane", "Rice Terraces New Bannaue", "Savage Irrigat
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177648

A Tribute to William Dean Howells.... Wall Street...

Item #177648

March 09, 1912

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 9, 1912



The front page of this issue is a photo of "The New Wall Street."



There are two parts of this issue.The first part of this issue has an illustration of "'I Believe in Giving Every Man a Square Deal'--Theodore Roosevelt" drawn by Kemble. There is an article with photos called "Is there Money in the Air?" by Alb... See More  

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177649

Captain Amundsen discovers South Pole...

Item #177649

March 16, 1912

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 16, 1912



The front page of this issue is a photo of "The Man Who Found the South Pole--Captain Roald Amundsen."



This issue has an article of "The South Pole Attained" and two full page illustrations by Kemble called "Putting It Up" and "Talking It Down." The double page illustration is of "The Suspected Courier... See More  

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177650

The sinking of the "Maine"....

Item #177650

March 23, 1912

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 23, 1912



The front page of this issue is a photo of "A New Masterpiece For America."



This issue has an illustration of "The Issue" by Kemble and photos of "One Kind of Recall" which says that "Judge Thornton Massie, Attorney William Foster and Sheriff Lew Webb were shot down and killed in the county court-house at Hillsv... See More  

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177653
Item #177653

April 13, 1912

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York,  April 13, 1912



The front page of this issue is a photo of "The Colonel in Action."



This issue has an article of "Quarreling at the coal-bin" by Edward Hungerford and an article of "San Francisco at Home - 1915" by Hamilton Wright. The double page illustration is of "'The Fishing Season'" by Kemble. There is ... See More  

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177370
Item #177370

May 04, 1912

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 4, 1912



The front page of this issue is a photo of "Acting Again."



This issue has an illustration of "All Hail!" by Kemble. There are articles of "The Kaiser's Motor-Cars" by Theodore M. R. Von Keler and "The Surgeons of the Fleet" by Walter Scott Meriwether plus much more.



Other advertisements of the day ... See More  

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177657
Item #177657

May 18, 1912

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 18, 1912



The front page of this issue is a photo of "The Devastating Mississippi."



This issue has an illustration of "Let Us Act at Once" by Kemble and an article of "Princeton's New President" by John Larkin with a photo of John Grier Hibben, the new president. There is another article called "Building a Country With ... See More  

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177658

More discoveries of Pompeii.....

Item #177658

May 25, 1912

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 25, 1912  The front page of this issue is a photo of "A King Who Died Unknown."

This issue has an illustration of "Which Will Win?" by Kemble and an article with photos of "The Rewards of Baseball" by Edward Bayard Moss. There is another article called "Are Women Human Beings?" by Charlotte Perkins Gilman and there ar... See More  

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177661
Item #177661

June 15, 1912

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, June 15, 1912

The front page of this issue is a photo of "Senator Winthrop Murray Crane."

This issue has an illustration called "His Master's Voice" by C. J. Budd. There are two photos taking up the center page. The one on the left is of Abraham Lincoln and is called "Prophecy" and the one on the right, which is of Theodore Rooseve... See More  

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676947

1912 Ty Cobb stabbed duing robbery attempt...

Item #676947

July 04, 1912

EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, July 4, 1912



* Gibson - Corning train wreck - New York

* Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad

* Early, same day first report headline




The front page has a nice banner headline: "THIRTY-FOUR DEAD IN LACKAWANNA WRECK" with subheads. (see) Nice for display. Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very h... See More  

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578201

Corning NY train wreck disaster...

Item #578201

July 05, 1912

THE ATLANTA CONSTITUTION, Atlanta, Georgia, July 5, 1912



* Corning NY train wreck (Gibson)

* Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad Company

* Early 1st report



This 14 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "42 PERSONS DEAD AND 60 INJURED", "As Result of Collision of Trains Near Corning, N. Y." and more.  Early reporting on the ... See More  

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611706

Corning NY train wreck disaster...

Item #611706

July 05, 1912

THE SALEM EVENING NEWS, Massachusetts, July 5, 1912



* Corning NY train wreck (Gibson)

* Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad Company



The front page has two column headlines that include: "ENGINEER IS BLAMED FOR FRIGHTFUL RAILROAD WRECK" and more. (see)  Early reporting on the Corning train wreck in New York.

Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in ... See More  

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177669
Item #177669

August 10, 1912

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, August 10, 1912



This issue has a color cover sheet over it and the front page of this issue has a photo called "A New Kind of Flying Boat."



In this issue there is an article called "Progress of the Campaign." The double page illustration is called "Mr. Taft Makes the First Drive" by Kemble and there is another article called "... See More  

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177670
Item #177670

August 17, 1912

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, August 17, 1912



In this issue there is an article called "Progress of the Campaign." The double page illustration is called "The New Order of Things--"Arise, 'Bose Flinn,' I dub thee leader. Tim Woodruff, you are next. Are there any more bosses who wish to be made leaders?'" by Kemble and much more.



Other advertisements of t... See More  

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177672
Item #177672

August 31, 1912

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, August 31, 1912



This issue has a color cover sheet over it and the front page of this issue has a photo called "The Man Higher Up."



In this issue there is an article called "Progress of the Campaign." The double page illustration is called "Passing On the Ballots--'A Vote for Taft is a Vote for Sherman'--'A Vote for Roosevel... See More  

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177638
Item #177638

September 07, 1912

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, September 7, 1912



This issue has a color cover sheet over it and the front page of this issue has an illustration called "T. R.: 'Follow Me. Can't You See I'm Moses?'" by Rollin Kerby.



In this issue there is an article called "Progress of the Campaign" and an article called "The Ball-player between Games" by Edward ... See More  

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177673
Item #177673

September 14, 1912

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, September 14, 1912



This issue has a color cover sheet over it and the front page of this issue has a photo called "Jerome D. Travers, America's New Amateur Golf Champion."



In this issue there is an article called "Progress of the Campaign." There is a full page illustration called "A Little Forecast of Coming Events" by Kemble ... See More  

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177362

Governor Wilson...

Item #177362

October 26, 1912

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, October 26, 1912



This issue has a color cover sheet over it and the front page of this issue has a photo called "The Leader of the New Crusade in the Balkans."



In this issue there is an article called "How Governor Wilson Feels" and "Mr. Taft on the Issues" both recorded by A. R. Pinci. There is also a photo of "Showing Off Ou... See More  

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177678

Humpty Dumpty...

Item #177678

November 23, 1912

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, November 23, 1912  This issue has a color cover.  The front page is a photo of: "Britain's New Ambassador."

In this issue there is an illustration called "Humpty Dumpty sat on the wall. Humpty Dumpty had a bad fall. All the ex-bosses And Bully Moose men, Can never put Humpty up again." by Kemble. There is a photo spread called "... See More  

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177681

Christmas issue....

Item #177681

December 14, 1912

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Dec. 14, 1912 (with color cover) This issue is a Christmas issue and has a color cover sheet over it. The front page of this issue has an illustration called "A National Calamity."

In this issue there are many short stories and illustrations including "Stories of the Christ-Child" by Charles Johnston; "Treasure Trove" by Madison Cawein ... See More  

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677089

The Essential Facility Doctrine... a significant ruling...

Federal Supreme Court ends monopoly...

Item #677089

December 17, 1912

THE CALL, San Francisco, California, December 17, 1912  The front page of this issue features a banner headline "Huge Anthracite Coal Combine Is Destroyed By Federal Supreme Court" with subheads "Six Railroads Held Monopoly In Perpetuity", "Through Fuel Companies Which They Controlled Transportation Concerns Had Contracts to Purchase Output of the 'Independent'... See More  

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177004

Industrial Series....

Item #177004

December 28, 1912

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 28, 1912



This issue is an Industrial Issue and has a color cover sheet over it. The front page of this issue has a photo called "A Recent Ceremony at the Vatican."



In this issue there is an illustration called "Mere Man and the Suffragette" by Kemble. There are photos of "Strange Air and Sea Craft from Europe" and there ar... See More  

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632299

Transporting by cableway... Curacao...

Item #632299

May 24, 1913

SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, May 24, 1913  The front cover has "Transporting a Locomotive on a Cableway" with accompanying article. Inside the issue is: "Seeing Under Water"; "The Anesthetizing Machine of Prof. Dubois": "Agriculture, Electricity and Irrigation"; "Improving a Harbor of Curacao"; and other illustrations, articles and advertise... See More  

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