Good old days

8 years ago

The Commoner

Dec. 6, 1889

The new arc lamps which have been erected in Colfax will not shoot their sputtering, radiant rays over the city for several weeks yet. When everything was in readiness Sunday evening to commence the manufacture of the new light at the dynamo house, it was discovered that the foundation under the engine and dynamo was insufficient to ensure a steady motion under the high speed with which they must run, and consequently a new foundation will have to be laid. This will necessitate a delay of two or three weeks longer.

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