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Dixon Sun in Dixon, Illinois

25 Dec 1889

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Dixon Sun

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Dixon, Illinois, United States of America

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Dec 25, 1889

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Aluminum Age and the Seymour Method Legacy

The piece discusses aluminum as the future metal, noting Fred J. Seymour’s death. It traces discovery by Wohler in 1828, explains properties like lightness and strength, and cites conflicting cost reports and German production. It predicts aluminum’s extensive future use in ships and industry, with minimal rust and strong durability.

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Fred J. Seymour Seymour Maj. Powell Geological Survey Newport London England United States Engineering Journal Kentucky Germany Krupp Teutonic Blue Grass Wohler John W. Wright St. Louis Republic

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