Chicago's First Half Century, 1833-1883: The City as it was Fifty Years Ago, and as it is Today : the Trade, Commerce, Manufactories, Railroads, Banks, Wholesale and Retail Houses, Theaters, Hotels, Churches, and SchoolInter Ocean Publishing Company, 1883 - 198 páginas |
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... fact that this was looked upon as visionary and impossible , the necessary legislation was secured in September , 1863 , and the contract for building the great tunnel let for $ 315 , - 139. The work was begun March 17 , 1864 , and the ...
... fact that this was looked upon as visionary and impossible , the necessary legislation was secured in September , 1863 , and the contract for building the great tunnel let for $ 315 , - 139. The work was begun March 17 , 1864 , and the ...
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... fact that this same system of street railroads has advanced the value of their property from 100 to 200 per cent . This sounds like an exaggerated statement , but the writer is satisfied that it is 24 CHICAGO'S FIRST HALF CENTURY .
... fact that this same system of street railroads has advanced the value of their property from 100 to 200 per cent . This sounds like an exaggerated statement , but the writer is satisfied that it is 24 CHICAGO'S FIRST HALF CENTURY .
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... fact , being located on a gravel ridge , and having an elevation above the surrounding country of feet . an average of fifteen The undulation of the surface as well as its elevation above the lake , referred to else- .where , are ...
... fact , being located on a gravel ridge , and having an elevation above the surrounding country of feet . an average of fifteen The undulation of the surface as well as its elevation above the lake , referred to else- .where , are ...
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... fact that the in- terments in Graceland exceed those in any other cemetery in America , except Green- wood , near New York - the number of silent residents of Graceland being more than 37,000 . THE ROUTES TO GRACELAND . Graceland is ...
... fact that the in- terments in Graceland exceed those in any other cemetery in America , except Green- wood , near New York - the number of silent residents of Graceland being more than 37,000 . THE ROUTES TO GRACELAND . Graceland is ...
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... fact of their being noble- men is not a qualification for admission to the club . The Committee on Membership scrutinize the application in the most rigor- ous manner , and the fact of a gentleman's election to the London Jockey Club is ...
... fact of their being noble- men is not a qualification for admission to the club . The Committee on Membership scrutinize the application in the most rigor- ous manner , and the fact of a gentleman's election to the London Jockey Club is ...
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Página 71 - The objects of the corporation, as declared by the charter and by-laws, are " to maintain a commercial exchange; to promote uniformity in the customs and usages of merchants; to inculcate principles of justice and equity in trade; to facilitate the speedy adjustment of business disputes; to acquire and to disseminate valuable commercial and economic information; and generally, to secure to its members the benefits of cooperation in the furtherance of their legitimate pursuits.
Página 122 - No. 1 barley shall be plump, bright, clean, and free from other grain. No. 2 barley shall be sound, of healthy color, not plump enough for No. 1, reasonably clean, and reasonably free from other grain.
Página 122 - Include slightly shrunken and otherwise slightly damaged barley not good enough for No. 2. No. 4 barley shall include all barley fit for malting purposes not good enough for No. 3. No. 5...
Página 10 - River, emptying into the south-west end of Lake Michigan, where a fort formerly stood ;' and near the mouth of the river ' Fort Dearborn
Página 122 - RYE. No. 1 RYE shall be sound, plump and well cleaned. No. 2 RYE shall be sound, reasonably clean, and reasonably free from other grain. REJECTED...
Página 122 - new" shall be inserted in each certificate of inspection of a newly harvested crop of Oats until the 15th of August, of Rye until the 1st day of September, of Wheat until the 1st day of November, and of Barley until the 1st day of May of each year. This change shall be construed as establishing a new grade for the time specified, to conform in every particular to the existing grades of grain, excepting the distinctions of "new
Página 71 - ... to maintain a commercial exchange ; to promote uniformity in the customs and usages of merchants ; to inculcate principles of justice and equity in trade ; to facilitate the speedy adjustment of business disputes; to acquire" and to disseminate valuable commercial and economic information ; and generally, to secure to its members the benefits of co-operation in the furtherance of their legitimate pursuits.
Página 122 - No. 3 barley shall include slightly shrunken and otherwise slightly damaged barley not good enough for No. 2.
Página 122 - Ibs. to the measured bushel. No. 1 WHITE OATS shall be bright, sound, reasonably clean, and free from other Grain, weighing not less than 31 Ibs.
Página 122 - No. 1 SPRING WHEAT shall be sound, plump, and well cleaned. No. 2 SPRING WHEAT shall be sound, reasonably clean, and of good milling quality.