Each of these 15 subjects appears in only one of the 6 encyclopedias on this shelf. None is long enough to carry a page by itself, so they are gathered here by letter. Anything that grows moves out to a page of its own.
a composite plant, a native of Asia; early cultivated in Egypt, used by the Greeks and Romans, and introduced into Great Britain some time before A. D. 1548. It has a head of paleblue flowers. the other with leaves narrower and There are two leading varieties, one with broad, ragged leaves, curled. The leaves , after being blanched to diminish their bitterness , are used in salads and stews.
Only in Collier's New Encyclopedia
About the years 1877-88 Professor Zöllner of Leipsic investigated the phenomena of the medium Slade, and particularly anything which might prove a fourth dimension of space , in which hypothesis Professor Zöllner was at that time greatly interested. The tying in an endless cord of such knots as could ordinarily only be made if the ends of the cord were free provided such a test. In December, 1877, Zöllner visited Slade with two pieces of hempen cord, the free ends of each England being sealed to a piece of cardboard. To ensure the cord always being in sight Zöllner hung it round his neck, and kept Slade's hands continually in view. Under these circumstances four knots were produced, apparently on the original sealed cord.
Only in An Encyclopaedia of Occultism
a village of Palestine, 4 miles S. of Tabor; a poor mud hamlet. It was the place which Saul visited (I Sam. xxviii: 7), to consult the "woman with a familiar spirit" previous to his } fatal engagement with the Philistines.
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that branch of science which investigates the laws relating to physical or mechanical forces, as opposed to vital. It thus comprehends the consideration of the whole range of physical phenomena.
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the power that a body or system possesses of doing work; a term in physics. There is no manifestation of energy apart from matter. There are two main types of energy: Energy of motion (kinetic energy), and energy of position (potential energy). Currents of air or of water possess kinetic energy; a stone resting on the brow of a cliff, and water at the edge of a fall, possess potential energy. There is energy of visible motion and energy of position in visible arrangements of bodies, as in the bullet moving upward or downward, or at rest at its highest position. A bullet projected vertically upward possesses a great amount of energy. The higher it rises the less resistance can it overcome; and having reached the highest it can attain, it seems incapable of doing work, yet it will gradually acquire speed in the downward direction, and will finally (the resistance of the air being neglected) reach the ground with the same speed it had at first, and is thus capable of doing the same amount of work. When at its highest position and seemingly incapable of doing work, it really possesses energy as at first. A bent spring possesses potential energy.
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en-ga-den', a famous valley of eastern Switzerland. It is about sixty-five miles long, and is seldom more than one mile broad. In reality it is merely the upper part of the valley of the River Inn. It is one of the few highways leading from northern Italy into Bavaria. Lakes, springs, flowery meadows, charming inns, and beautiful scenery make it one of the most delightful routes for tourists in the world. The climate is described as "nine months winter and three months cold." Certainly the summer is delightfully cool and bracing. Aside from dairy products, the inhabitants maintain themselves chiefly by the entertainment of tourists and summer boarders. The younger people go out to all parts of Europe and even America, as confectioners and cooks, returning as soon as they have earned a competence to spend their old age in their native valley. They are a strong, sober, intelligent race, chiefly Protestant. Society is democratic. An old Engadine proverb runs to the effect that "Next to God and the sun, the poorest inhabitant is the chief magistrate." The language of the people is a Romance dialect--akin to Italian. German is taught in the schools. See Tyrol ; Switzerland
Only in Aiton's Encyclopedia
. See Locomotive ; Steam Engine
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The wavy, curved lines used as decorations for watch cases. See Rose Engine.
Only in American Watchmaker and Jeweler
ROYAL, a corps in the British army intrusted with the construction of all military works, plans, surveys, etc. In 1772 the first company of "sappers and miners" was organized at Gibraltar. In 1783 the engineers were raised to be a royal corps, and in 1812 several companies of artificers were converted into "sappers and miners." This name was abolished and that of royal engineers substituted in 1857. The corps usually numbers from 5,000 to 6,000 officers and men. The privates, who are generally skilled artisans, receive a much higher rate of pay than ordinary infantry soldiers.
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a city of New Jersey, in Bergen co. It is on the Erie railroad. It is chiefly a residential city, and contains a hospital, a public library, and other public buildings. Pop. (1910) 9,924; (1920) 11,627.
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Three parts of perfumed vaseline, 5 parts of whiting, I part of burnt hartshorn, and one of pulverized cuttle bone. Stir well and put up in tin boxes.
Only in American Watchmaker and Jeweler
This mixture, which is used for polishing silverware, is prepared as follows: Dissolve 2 parts of castile soap in 2 parts of soft water over a fire; when melted remove and stir in 6 parts of fine whiting, pour into moulds and allow it to cool. A little rouge may be added as coloring matter if desirable.
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Thomas Dunn (1819-1902), an American poet and novelist. He was born at Philadelphia. He was educated for a physician and afterward for the law. His novels include Walter Woolfe, Jacob Schuyler's Millions, and Ambrose Fecit. He is the author also of American Ballads and Boys' Book of Battle Lyrics. He is best known for the popular song, Ben Bolt .
Only in Aiton's Encyclopedia
Resin, 1 part; brick dust, 1 part; mix with heat.
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A mechanical device for holding coins, jewelry, silverware, etc., while engraving. Fig. 127 is the usual form given to engraving blocks and is known as the flat base variety. Fig. 128 has what is known as the cannon-ball base, but the holding devices are similar to the flat base. Various attachments are furnished for holding rings, spoons, coins, etc.
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