Word: ironical
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...learn that the terms of the vote which is the outcome of all the prolonged agitation for fire-escapes in the college buildings is simply: "Voted, that the superintendent of buildings be directed to provide each room above the second floor of the college dormitories with a strong iron staple or ring, securely fastened near a window, and suitable for the attachment of a rope in case of fire, with the exception of such rooms as may be otherwise provided with two ways of escape...
...keeping up those manufactures, gradually brought about the policy of protection, which culminated in the tariff of 1828. To illustrate the subject, Mr. Taussig, in the three succeeding chapters, gives historical accounts of the three most important branches of industry to which protection has been applied - cotton, woollens and iron. In the final chapter is a summing up of the results of the investigation and their application to the subject in hand. "Although, therefore, the conditions existed under which it is most likely that protection to young industries may be advantageously applied, . . . little, if anything, was gained by the costly...
...treated, and will be used in taking up the ailing horses, etc., brought for treatment. The building is to be heated with steam, and will have water on every floor. It will be thoroughly ventilated, and will contain all conveniences and appliances. The stalls are of hard pine and iron, and will be constructed after the most approved models. There will be accommodations for ten horses at a time, and space for a few cows and other animals. The room for dogs is to be properly fitted up with all the modern improvements...
...first excursion of the section in N. H. IV. will take place next Saturday, and will probably be to Cumberland, in the vicinity of Wonsocket, R. I., where there is a remarkable deposit of iron...
...average for schools is one and one-quarter per week, and for college buildings 1.67 per month. As to precautions against fire, iron doors are considered very safe, but are in reality very dangerous, as a hot fire will cause them to curl within five minutes, leaving an open space at the top and bottom for the fire to enter. The best doors are made of strong planks covered with tin, and will withstand a fire for hours...