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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1912
Page
5
Historian M. Leon Diguet argues cochineal scarlet may soon vanish as a historic dye. The article notes cochineal insects feed on cactus plants, are dried and treated with tin chloride to color, and that Spain revived its use after introduction to Europe in 1629.
The article discusses the shifting historical identification of San Salvador as Columbus's landing site and references misidentifications and naval research. It notes Watling's Island as matching Columbus description in journal analysis and mentions earlier attribution debates.
The catalog features new 1912 piano styles with prices and full details. It offers Knight Campbell Easy Far ft and a big Player-Piano catalog, with direct sales and requests to be sent on request. The notice highlights Western buyers and dealer addresses in Minnesota and Wyoming.
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