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Scientific American Architects and Builders Edition, No. 26, Dec., 1887

INVALUABLE BOOKS FOR THE MECHANIC, ENGINEER, AND CHEMIST. REVISED TO DATE.

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Marks on the Steam Engine.

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Elements of Modern Chemistry. (WURTZ.)

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J. R. G. Hassard’s A Pickwickian Pilgrimage. $1.

William Winter’s Shakespeare’s England. 50 cents.

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VIOLIN OUTFITS.

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——THE—— “Timby Burglar Proof Sash‐Lock & Ventilator.” PATENTED MARCH 29th, 1887. MEETS A LONG FELT WANT.

It is manufactured from the best Malleable Iron and Bronze Metal.

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FIG. 1. Section of Frame with Lock applied. Thumb piece moved upward releasing upper sash.

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FIG. 2. Back view of Lock and operating device. Thumb piece moved upward and bolt thrown back, same as in Fig. 1.

Is very simple in construction, strong and durable, absolutely Burglar Proof, and a perfect ventilator; Automatic in action, easily applied to any window, as it adjusts itself to varying thicknesses of Sash, or inside stops.

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THE BRIDGEPORT WOOD FINISHING CO.

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Breinig’s Lithogen Silicate Paint.

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PAMPHLET GIVING DIRECTIONS FOR FINISHING HARD WOOD FREE TO ANY ADDRESS.

DRAW KNIFE CHAMFERER, with adjusting screw to set it to the width of Chamfer wanted.

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PAT. JULY 19, 87.

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Two‐Horse Power Engine. $75.

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Screw Plates. THE NEW LITTLE GIANT

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Adjustable Die

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HOYT & BROTHER

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SEND FOR ILLUSTRATED CATALOGUE.

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BENJ. THACKARA CHAS. THACKARA A. M. THACKARA

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Bartlett’s Wrought‐Iron, Brick‐Lined Portable Furnace.

THE VETERAN,

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HOT AIR RADIATOR STEEL DOME

JOB BARTLETT’s SONS PHILAD.

USE EGG COAL CLEAN OUT AND CHECK DOOR

VETERAN PORTABLE HEATER

ASHPIT MUST BE KEPT CLEAN COLD AIR

PATD SEP. 5. 1882 AND JULY 20. 1886

NO DUST, NO GAS, NO SMOKE, NO DAMPERS.

No Overheated Cast‐iron Surfaces.

Fire Clay Lined Fire Chambers.

The Veteran is made of Heavy Boiler Plate Iron. A Shaking and Dumping Grate is attached, which will give you great satisfaction in its control and management. Pure warm air in great abundance. Every furnace is warranted to give perfect satisfaction.

ESTABLISHED 1847. Job Bartlett’s Sons, 10th & Filbert Sts., Phila. ESTIMATES AND ADVICE FREE.

The Globe Steam Heater

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DAMPER SAFETY VALVE TO DRAFT DOOR

Has been thoroughly tried in many private and public buildings and always found to be the best. Very economical, and easily managed. Large surface exposed directly to the fire. Ask for all particulars before you place your order for any other.

THE GLOBE SAFETY DAMPER REGULATOR SHOULD BE USED ON EVERY STEAM HEATER IN USE.

For new Illustrated Price List of Globe Steam Heating Appliances, address

Globe Steam Heater Co., North Wales, Pa.

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The Combination Heater.

THE IMPROVED ECONOMY

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HEATER

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The Double Radiator Economy Warm Air Furnace.

Combination Heaters AND THE Economy Warm Air

FURNACES. Manufactured solely by the

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With Hot Water Attachment.

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It wears the Crown of Superiority.

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MANUFACTURED BY M. H. JACOBS’ FURNACE CO., Syracuse, N. Y.

“The AUBURN”

Steam Heating Boilers,

Automatic, Self‐Feeding, Portable.

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The Woodcock Patent Shaking Grate, For Boiler Furnaces of all Descriptions

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Send for Illustrated Catalogue.

Woodcock & Co., Auburn, N. Y.

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