Cement Exports Surge Amid Rising US Production
Washington reports a sharp rise in US cement production and exports while imports plunge. 1900 to 1910 production climbs from eight to seventy-eight million barrels, exports grow to about 2.97 million barrels in 1911 valued at 4.35 million dollars, and 1912 prospects exceed 1911.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bureau of Statistics
Expor
United States
Germany
Unite States
England
Wubat
Experience Gained While In the Drug Business
A testimonial letter from D A Koonce of Columbia Alabama extols Swamp Root kidney remedy. He claims years of kidney trouble were helped and that he sold the product with satisfaction. The letter notes a notary public verification dated September 1909 and invites readers to request samples and information from Kilmer and Co. in Binghamton New York.
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D. A. Koonce
Columbia
Ala
Wefode Mo
CT. Harris
Cement Industry Census Highlights 1910 Production Trends
The 1910 census shows Indiana Kansas Minnesota Missouri New Jersey Michigan and New York as major cement producers. It cites 125 establishments with $187,398,000 capital and $15,820,900 wages, total product value of $89,205,000 and exports to Panama and other regions comprising most shipments.
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Aytar
Mehat State
Indiana
Kanaas
New Jar- Way
Michigan
New York
Panama
United Gitter
America
Cuba
Mexico
Canada
Germany
Belgium
England
France
Ohim
Mount Clare Veus Notes Missed Odds and Ends
Mount Clare notes cover local events from April observation of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows anniversary sermon by Rev. Benjamin Stout of Bridgeport. The report lists residents visiting, moves to Clarksburg, outings, and a new trolley line ground breaking while noting illnesses and family visits in the area.
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MT. Guar
Independent Order of Odd Fellowship
Methodist Protestant Church
Benjamin Stout
Bridgeport
Ferren
Clarksburg
Wehie Maulsby
Coger
Kessler
Temath, “Mr. Maulsby
Ohio
Melton Smith
Methoist Episcopal Church
Hursday
Baltimore
Mrt. Clare
Barnett
Estep
Lostreek
S. Holden
Buckhannon
Wade Wolfe
Thomas Pickett
Richwood
Mra. Terry
Glarksburg
Patsy Pickett
Sulphur Mining In The Country
In Louisiana near Lake Charles sulphur deposits lie about 440 feet underground and 100 feet thick. Wells use four pipe lines and superheated water to melt and pump sulphur to the surface. U S imports from Italy diminished as domestic production rose to 255,084 tons in 1910 valued at 4 005 112 dollars.
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Washington
Louisiana
United ‘States’ Geological’ Survey
United States
Italy
Lake Charles
Rock Camp Run
T. N. Hannah Farm
Sur
Processing of Sulphur by Hot Water and Pressure
A detailed description of extracting molten sulphur from a subterranean layer. Hot water at high pressure is directed to the sulfur bearing rock, melting sulphur which flows back into a well shaft and is carried to surface. The melted sulphur is discharged into large wooden vats for cooling and solidification before mining.
Dismissing Ginseng Controversy In West Virginia
The U S Department of Agriculture seeks to study ginseng cultivation in West Virginia tied to local history of sang diggers. The effort follows attempts to grow the plant in hill forest areas with artificial conditions despite disease challenges and high costs over the past two decades.
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Washington
United’ States Department
Agriculture
West Virginia
Virginia
Iniry
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Torakiy
Ponsvinus
Virginia Miteate Company
West Pike
Olareksburg
W. VA
MHS, WE. Rarick Photographer
Our Way
Bois Nace
Plano
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H. A. Heinze
Gow Blain
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Clarksburc
Bell
Toor Mercy Erek
Tom Eae Coz
Saranee Eaetered
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Gun Metal
Russia
Colt
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Mr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N. Y
Sen
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Bingamton
N.Y
Anyons
Clarkshare Daily Telecam
SB. W. Rubin
Parkersburg
Mariet Busines Vis T
W. Crove
Mount Clare
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Weing
Mr. and
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Wade
Piorgantown
T. J. Lynch
Lynch Building
Henderson
Main Street
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Federal
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