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‘42 Notes ad Conzvzeilts. 1 J. F. 1.. chloride solution; also in electro-metallurgical processes, such as the produc- tion of calcium carbide, the electric smelting of copper and iron ores and the manufacture of various iron alloys. The artificial graphite in the form of grains and powders was used chiefly in the manufacture of paint, dry batteries and commutator brushes, although a considerable quantity was used in the manufacture of lubricants, in electroplating work, and in certain chemical: processes requiring a carbon of exceptional purity.--/ran (3gc. MACARONI WHEAT. The success of macaroni wheat in this country is a matter of great impor- tance to grain growers. It has been demonstrated that not only is the yield greater than common wheat, but it brings a much higher price and thrives in localities where ordinary wheat fails or gives but a scant yield. In South Dakota, where the experiments were carried on, from 60 to 120 per cent. more macaroni wheat was grown than that giveu by the blue stem or Fife wheat, and where 150,000 acres were sown with it last year, 300,oco are under culti- vation this year. Last year was an unfavorable one for this variety, much of the crop being injured by rain and sleet. In spite of this the yield was so per cent. greater than the regular crop. Macaroni mills abound in Minnesota, Dakota, Pennsylvania, and New York. To keep them going, thousands of bushels of macaroni wheat were imported; even with this they were com- pelled to use bread wheat to some extent, which results in a lower grade of goods. This high-grade wheat makes far better and more palatable bread than that generally used, so it will be in demand for that class of work. It is stated by Professor Carleton, the macaroni expert in this country, that the wheat crop can he increased 50,000,000 bushels readily by more attention to the subject.-1von Age. LARGEST BLOWN GLASS BOTTLES. On May 9th the largest glass bottles ever blown were made at the plant of the Illinois Glass Company for exhibition at the World’s Fair. The capacity of each bottle is 45 gallons. It was not until after many unsuccess- ful attempts that the bottles were made. Four perfect bottles were produced. Each stands near 6 feet high and measures about 16 inches across the bottom. The men who blew the bottles each supplied about II,OCKJ cubic inches of air. --Iron Age. SALAMANDERITE-A NEW PRODUCT FROM ASBESTOS. One of the latest of the asbestos discoveries has received the name of “ Salamanderite.” Besides being thoroughly fire-proof, it can be made to duplicate any decorative effect obtainable by the finest cabinet work in the costliest woods, or by tiling, and at a small percentage of the cost of the gen- uine article. It may be finished in exact facsimile of quartered oak, mahog- any, maple or any fancy cabinet woods, either plain or in the finest marquetry or bas-relief effects, indistinguishable from the most costly work, so says a recent prospectus. Its value for churches, theatres, steamships, residences and other structures is obvious.--Iroft Age.

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‘42 Notes ad Conzvzeilts. 1 J. F. 1..

chloride solution; also in electro-metallurgical processes, such as the produc- tion of calcium carbide, the electric smelting of copper and iron ores and the manufacture of various iron alloys. The artificial graphite in the form of grains and powders was used chiefly in the manufacture of paint, dry batteries and commutator brushes, although a considerable quantity was used in the manufacture of lubricants, in electroplating work, and in certain chemical: processes requiring a carbon of exceptional purity.--/ran (3gc.

MACARONI WHEAT.

The success of macaroni wheat in this country is a matter of great impor- tance to grain growers. It has been demonstrated that not only is the yield greater than common wheat, but it brings a much higher price and thrives in localities where ordinary wheat fails or gives but a scant yield. In South Dakota, where the experiments were carried on, from 60 to 120 per cent. more macaroni wheat was grown than that giveu by the blue stem or Fife wheat, and where 150,000 acres were sown with it last year, 300,oco are under culti- vation this year. Last year was an unfavorable one for this variety, much of the crop being injured by rain and sleet. In spite of this the yield was so per cent. greater than the regular crop. Macaroni mills abound in Minnesota, Dakota, Pennsylvania, and New York. To keep them going, thousands of bushels of macaroni wheat were imported; even with this they were com- pelled to use bread wheat to some extent, which results in a lower grade of goods. This high-grade wheat makes far better and more palatable bread than that generally used, so it will be in demand for that class of work. It is stated by Professor Carleton, the macaroni expert in this country, that the wheat crop can he increased 50,000,000 bushels readily by more attention to the subject.-1von Age.

LARGEST BLOWN GLASS BOTTLES.

On May 9th the largest glass bottles ever blown were made at the plant of the Illinois Glass Company for exhibition at the World’s Fair. The capacity of each bottle is 45 gallons. It was not until after many unsuccess- ful attempts that the bottles were made. Four perfect bottles were produced. Each stands near 6 feet high and measures about 16 inches across the bottom. The men who blew the bottles each supplied about II,OCKJ cubic inches of air. --Iron Age.

SALAMANDERITE-A NEW PRODUCT FROM ASBESTOS.

One of the latest of the asbestos discoveries has received the name of “ Salamanderite.” Besides being thoroughly fire-proof, it can be made to duplicate any decorative effect obtainable by the finest cabinet work in the costliest woods, or by tiling, and at a small percentage of the cost of the gen- uine article. It may be finished in exact facsimile of quartered oak, mahog- any, maple or any fancy cabinet woods, either plain or in the finest marquetry or bas-relief effects, indistinguishable from the most costly work, so says a recent prospectus. Its value for churches, theatres, steamships, residences and other structures is obvious.--Iroft Age.