James WattDoubleday, Page, 1913 - 241 pages |
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Page 35
... tariffs between nations , and probably wars , may then seem as strangely absurd as the hammermen's rules . Even in 1905 we have still a far road to travel . Failing in his efforts to establish himself in business , RETURN TO GLASGOW 35.
... tariffs between nations , and probably wars , may then seem as strangely absurd as the hammermen's rules . Even in 1905 we have still a far road to travel . Failing in his efforts to establish himself in business , RETURN TO GLASGOW 35.
Page 45
... seems to have recognised at an early day the importance of science , in which department she continues famous . The coveted and now histor- ical model had been sent to London for repairs . 45 Captured by Steam PAGE 3 23.
... seems to have recognised at an early day the importance of science , in which department she continues famous . The coveted and now histor- ical model had been sent to London for repairs . 45 Captured by Steam PAGE 3 23.
Page 91
... seem now to have as its substitute the condition that the father of the bride must be in trade and that heavily and to some purpose . Boulton , like most busy men , had time , and an open mind , for new ideas . None at this time ...
... seem now to have as its substitute the condition that the father of the bride must be in trade and that heavily and to some purpose . Boulton , like most busy men , had time , and an open mind , for new ideas . None at this time ...
Page 92
... seems impos- sible to set limits to the future conquests of the latter , which is probably destined to perform miracles un- dreamt of to - day , perhaps coupled in some unthought- of way , with radium , the youngest sprite of the weird ...
... seems impos- sible to set limits to the future conquests of the latter , which is probably destined to perform miracles un- dreamt of to - day , perhaps coupled in some unthought- of way , with radium , the youngest sprite of the weird ...
Page 95
... with the commodity at an under value . " This is an objection which to stock - exchange standards may seem " not well taken , " and far too fantastical for the speculative domain , and yet it is neither surprising BOULTON PARTNERSHIP 95.
... with the commodity at an under value . " This is an objection which to stock - exchange standards may seem " not well taken , " and far too fantastical for the speculative domain , and yet it is neither surprising BOULTON PARTNERSHIP 95.
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