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New Hardwood From Manila to Build Chinese Emperor Tomb
Reports from San Antonio detail a Japanese wood known as a durable new hardwood destined for the Chinese emperor’s tomb. The material, extremely heavy and valued for mausoleum pillars, was tested in Pekin and Manila shipments hint at its commercial promise. John Hord plans to present samples in San Antonio at the November congress.
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San Antonio
Texas
St. Louie, Arrowasville and Mexico
Gulf
Ilo Grande Alter
Lower
Te Grande Valley
Wong
Ohio
Orient
Pekin
China
AL Wold
High Pallah
Smallsoleum
Philippine Inlande
Chins
Mausoreum
Diam Ter
Poliah
John & Hord
Spaaieh-Puplac Bank of
Manila