The Western Journal, of Agriculture, Manufactures, Mechanic Arts, Internal Improvement, Commerce, and General Literature, Volume 5M. Tarver and T.F. Risk, 1851 - Missouri |
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... cent . and owing to the introduction of steam as a motive power ; the construction of railroads and canals , and , other improvements in commercial economy - sugar , coffee , and other articles of comfort , are obtained at less than one ...
... cent . and owing to the introduction of steam as a motive power ; the construction of railroads and canals , and , other improvements in commercial economy - sugar , coffee , and other articles of comfort , are obtained at less than one ...
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... cents ; in 1849 an article of the same weight and quality is quoted at 7 1-2 cents . In 1835 , stout brown sheetings , 37 inches wide , weight 2,85 yards to the pound , is quoted at 12 cents per yard ; in 1849 the same article is quoted ...
... cents ; in 1849 an article of the same weight and quality is quoted at 7 1-2 cents . In 1835 , stout brown sheetings , 37 inches wide , weight 2,85 yards to the pound , is quoted at 12 cents per yard ; in 1849 the same article is quoted ...
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... cent . since that time ; and we are warranted in the conclusion that according to the true principles of politi- cal economy , the wealth of the nation has been increased in an equal ratio , by the introduction and use of labor saving ...
... cent . since that time ; and we are warranted in the conclusion that according to the true principles of politi- cal economy , the wealth of the nation has been increased in an equal ratio , by the introduction and use of labor saving ...
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... cent . , the rate usually allowed . This is a liberal allowance at high water , but at low water , it is small enough , as we shall probably see . ( Vide table B , 1 , 2. ) 12. It is remarkable that the high water sections at Vidalia ...
... cent . , the rate usually allowed . This is a liberal allowance at high water , but at low water , it is small enough , as we shall probably see . ( Vide table B , 1 , 2. ) 12. It is remarkable that the high water sections at Vidalia ...
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... cent .; payable in silver it is nearly 2 per cent . 22 The Precious Metals , Coins , and Bank Notes .
... cent .; payable in silver it is nearly 2 per cent . 22 The Precious Metals , Coins , and Bank Notes .
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