Sawdust is being put to an increasing number of useful purposes. Used as an absorbent for intro-glycerine, it produces dynamite'.:. Used' with; clay and burned, it produces a' terra-cotta, brick full of small cavities that/ owing to its lightness" aud its properties as a nou-conductor, makes excellent fireproof ; material for walls or -floors.' Treating it with fused caustic alkali produces oxalic acid. Treating it with sulphuric acid and fermenting the sugar so formed produces alcohol. Mixed with a suitable binder and compressed it. can be used for making mouldings and imitation carvings. If mixed with cement' it produces a flooring material. When making up your order for the storekeeper do not fail to specify Desert Gold Tea.. . Its delicious flavour and economical, quality make.inmost satisfying in use. Ask for the jj. grader-Advt,
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Dominion, Volume 10, Issue 2964, 30 December 1916, Page 6
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132Page 6 Advertisements Column 6 Dominion, Volume 10, Issue 2964, 30 December 1916, Page 6
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