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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... facts , while many adopt the opinions of others without pretending to en- quire into either the facts or arguments on which they are based . In an economical point of view , it may not be very important whether the true state of this ...
... facts , while many adopt the opinions of others without pretending to en- quire into either the facts or arguments on which they are based . In an economical point of view , it may not be very important whether the true state of this ...
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... facts in respect to the decline of prices ; and , if they find them true , then let the man who labors for the support of a family , add up the bills that he has paid within the last year for sugar , coffee , clothing , and other ...
... facts in respect to the decline of prices ; and , if they find them true , then let the man who labors for the support of a family , add up the bills that he has paid within the last year for sugar , coffee , clothing , and other ...
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... facts relating to the width of the Mis- sissippi , that it does not follow the law of confluent streams , as given in the books . * We shall have occasion to see that in many other features it is a river sui generis . 8. Velocity of ...
... facts relating to the width of the Mis- sissippi , that it does not follow the law of confluent streams , as given in the books . * We shall have occasion to see that in many other features it is a river sui generis . 8. Velocity of ...
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... facts . a . From the year 1817 to 1827 , there were no considerable levees above the mouth of Concordia coast , say 250 miles . And from 1837 to 1847 , we may regard the system of levees as in full operation , for a long distance above ...
... facts . a . From the year 1817 to 1827 , there were no considerable levees above the mouth of Concordia coast , say 250 miles . And from 1837 to 1847 , we may regard the system of levees as in full operation , for a long distance above ...
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... facts , we shall find : a . That a cut - off shortens the channel , increases the decliv- ity , accelerates the velocity , strengthens the channel - making power , abrades the banks and bottom with more vigor , and ul- timately produces ...
... facts , we shall find : a . That a cut - off shortens the channel , increases the decliv- ity , accelerates the velocity , strengthens the channel - making power , abrades the banks and bottom with more vigor , and ul- timately produces ...
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