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Newspaper
Barnesville Gazette
Location
Barnesville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1899
Page
3
The Barnesville Planing Mills advertise lime brick laths and builders supplies and serve as a headquarters for paints and glass with a full stock. They offer quick estimates and information for wood construction projects.
O. B. Stevens discusses the Georgia Department of Agriculture measures for fertilizer inspections and oil testing. He condemns open testers, urges stricter grading, and cites seizures of unsafe oils while calling for legislative reform to better protect farmers and consumers. He notes 1300 fertilizer brands and urges oil inspectors to sample oils for analysis.
The report, dated July 3, 1899 from Atlanta Georgia, notes that oil inspectors were instructed in instrument use by the State Chemist. It highlights concerns about crude and ancient instruments and discusses training given to inspectors by Hon O B Stevens, Commissioner of Agriculture.
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