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Page 51
... lake of cold air . " Care- ful observations made on this point in our recent inquiry failed to confirm Dr. Kedzie's results . As will be seen by an examination of the tables , the greatest difference found in any of the one hundred and ...
... lake of cold air . " Care- ful observations made on this point in our recent inquiry failed to confirm Dr. Kedzie's results . As will be seen by an examination of the tables , the greatest difference found in any of the one hundred and ...
Page 3
... lake a good deal has been done to improve the shores , and to strengthen and keep in order the dam . The westerly side of the lake has been much benefited by the straightening of a county road , which is known at this point as Cambridge ...
... lake a good deal has been done to improve the shores , and to strengthen and keep in order the dam . The westerly side of the lake has been much benefited by the straightening of a county road , which is known at this point as Cambridge ...
Page 6
... lake full , the level at that time being 10,5 feet above the bottom of the conduit ; but from that time to January 1 , 1875 , it gradually lowered until it was only 5 feet above the bottom of the conduit , — a lower point than it had ...
... lake full , the level at that time being 10,5 feet above the bottom of the conduit ; but from that time to January 1 , 1875 , it gradually lowered until it was only 5 feet above the bottom of the conduit , — a lower point than it had ...
Page 7
... lake could be filled , but the certainty of a large supply from the Mystic basin in all ordinary seasons . WATER - SHED , CAPACITY OF LAKE , ETC. In April , 1874 , the City Engineer reported the result of the survey and estimate of the ...
... lake could be filled , but the certainty of a large supply from the Mystic basin in all ordinary seasons . WATER - SHED , CAPACITY OF LAKE , ETC. In April , 1874 , the City Engineer reported the result of the survey and estimate of the ...
Page 8
... wasted over the dam was 58 per cent . of the whole yield of the lake . In the result of the experiments made , the City Engineer and Mr. Doane were agreed ; and we think their conclusions can and 8 CITY DOCUMENT . —No . 86 .
... wasted over the dam was 58 per cent . of the whole yield of the lake . In the result of the experiments made , the City Engineer and Mr. Doane were agreed ; and we think their conclusions can and 8 CITY DOCUMENT . —No . 86 .
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