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Title: Treat's illustrated New York, Philadelphia and surroundings
Year: 1876 (1870s)
Authors: Treat, E. B. (Erastus Buck), 1838-1928 Durst, Seymour B., 1913- former owner. NNC
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Publisher: New York, E.B. Treat
Contributing Library: Columbia University Libraries
Digitizing Sponsor: The Durst Organization

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nd, that so littlehas been done in the past by the manufacture ofmechanical appliances for its alleviation, as inquir-ies at furniture establishments in the principalcities have clearly demonstrated. This lack hasbeen met in a large degree in the invention andperfection of the Invalid Cabinet, and RecliningChair by Mr. N. P. Burgess of Portland, Me- Itcomprises the conveniences of a Cabinet, Head& Foot Rest, adjustable Back and Reclining conch.All of these are arranged for immediate use andnot onlvis the attendant relieved of much fatiguinglabor but the patient finds tbem hist suited to hiswants The arms can be dropped to facilitate theremoving of the patient from the bed to the chairand the back can be instautlv removed for localtreatment or change of clotbing. Tt is the resultof personal experience with the sick. This chair is offered at a price which brings itwithin the reach of those in moderate circumstan-ces and we advise all our readers to see the adver-tisement on page 27-
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AND PHILADELPHIA. 75 New Jersey Suburbs. New Jersey has become a popularsection of the country on account of themildness of its climate and its proximityto N. Y. and Philadelphia. Most of theState has been rendered a market-garden. The Highlands along the south-easterncoast form a bold ocean-front, with wildscenery and large hotels. Jersey City, opposite New York, isreached by several lines of ferries, has apopulation of about 90,000, and is thetermini of many railroads. Newark, nine miles from New York,is the largest city in New Jersey, and con-tains about 110,000 inhabitants. It haslarge churches, excellent schools, andextensive manufactories. Paterson, fifteen miles from NewYork, is famous for its manufactories.Here also are the Passaic Falls, a roman-tic cascade much admired. Orange, four miles from Newark, is acharming locality. The spire of oldTrinity can be seen from Orange mount-ain on a clear day. Long Branch. This celebrated sea-side resort is reached by a charming sailthrou

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