French import Japanese thread for silk mills
French silk worm output declines as Lyon factories rely more on imported Japanese thread. Ales reports reduced local production and growing foreign supply to sustain silk mills.
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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1928
Page
5
French silk industry warned as cocoons decline
The cocoon industry dwindles after 75 years with Lyon silks once famed in 1853. Output drops from 28,000 tons to 3,500 tons annually as much French silk is now made from Japanese thread. Industrial circles issue a cry of alarm to revive the languishing trade. An ostrich's foot has only two toes.
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Jello Sale Ad Fragments With Prices
Fragmentary newspaper ad shows a sale for Jello all flavors three packages for 35 cents. Text is jumbled with other unreadable notes and partial pricing.
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