This section is from "Scientific American Vol XXIV. No. 12", by Munn & Co. Also available from Amazon: Scientific American Science Desk Reference.
John Kent advertises, in this paper, valuable machinery for the manufacture of knitted goods, to which we invite the attention of all who are interested in this branch of industry. Mr. Kent has devoted many years to the perfection of these machines.
Kaolin, a white clay, used largely in the adulteration of flour, starch, and candles, is found near Augusta, Ga., and is sent to the Northern States in large quantities.
We are indebted to James Vick, practical florist, Rochester, N. Y., for a choice variety of flower seeds.
 
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