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TAKER. Public Health Reports, 30, 608-18 (Pebruary 26). Also available as a reprint. This article describes a portable plant and field equipment for its administration in caring for water supplies in time of emergencies and epidemic. H Y G I E N I C LABORATORY
Examination of Drinking Water on Railroad Trains. KICHBRD H. CREEL. Part z of Bulletin 100. 72 pp. Papcr, I O cents. BUREAU O F MINES
Metallurgical Smoke. CHARLESH. FULTON. Bulletin 84. 90 pp. Paper, 2 0 cents. This bulletin describes the commercial Utilization of the Fish Waste of the Pacific Coast for the methods utilized in prevention of smoke and fume nuisances Department in various classes of metallurgical work. The gencral aspects Manufacture of Fertilizer. J. W. TURRENTINE. Bulletin 150, from the Bureau of Soils. 7 1 pp. Paper, 15 of the smoke problem are discussed both from the standpoint of vegetation and public health and the standpoint of economy cents. This bulletin discusses the utilization of the waste, particularly of the salmon canning industry, indicating the com- in plant operation. The character of smoke and fume from mercial conditions to a sufficient extent to make clear the source, diflerent processes is pointed out and the methods and machinery character, methods of disposal, and amount of the waste. &4nal- used for elimination or retention of the fume are described in yses are given of the materials available not only from the detail. The bulletin is a general review of the suhject, not on a salmon industry but also from the other similar packing indus- report of the experimental work. GEOLOGICAL SURVEY tries, and there is included an estimate of the cost of installing and operating a plant for this work. The use of fish scrap with The Calcite Marble and Dolomite of Eastern Vermont. T. kelp to produce a mixed fertilizer is also discussed. N . DALE. Bulletin j89. 67 pp. "The object of this bulletin Cactus Solution as an Adhesive in Arsenical Sprays for In- is twofold-to locate definitely and describe accurakly thc sects. &I. M. HIGH. Department Bulletin 160, from the marbles and dolomites of eastern Vermont with a view to sctBureau of Entomology. 20 pp. Paper, j cents. This bulletin ting forth their possible economic uses and t o discuss whatever describes the use of cactus solution with the various kinds of features of scientific interest they may present." The deposits arsenic-containing spray solutions and indicates the various are described in considerable detail by locations which include preser.r.atives which can be used to prevent decomposition of the most productive regions contributing to the marble industry the cactus extract. A considerable number of analyses of of the United States. cactus plant ash and extract are given. Structure of Fort Smith-Poteau Gas Field, Arkansas-OklaA Field Test for Lime-Sulfur Dipping Baths. ROBERTM. homa; Glenn Oil and Gas Pool and Vicinity, Oklahoma. CARL CHAPIN. Department Bulletin 163, from the Bureau of Ani- D. SXITH. Bulletin 541-B. 25 pp. and two maps. mal Industry. 7 pp. Paper, j cents. This bulletin describes Deschutes River, Oregon, and Its Utilization. Several artia portable testing outfit for estimating the strength of limeJ. H. LEWIS,E. J. ~ICCAUSTLAXD sulfur baths used in the dipping of sheep and includes tables cles by F. h l . HENSHAW, Water Supply Paper 344. zoo pp, and 38 maps. and Others. indicating the proper change in the bath to restore to normal Paper, 50 cents. Prepared in cooperation with the State concentration. officials of Oregon. Field Test with a Toxic Soil Constituent: Vanillin. J , J. DEPARTMENT O F COMMERCE SKINNER.Department Bulletin 164, from the Bureau of Soils. g pp. Paper, j cents. The effect upon plant growth of vanillin List of Publications. The 11th edition of the list of publicais demonstrated by pot and field tests. tions of the Department of Commerce which are available for Ability of Colon Bacilli to Survive Pasteurization. S. HENRY distribution is dated January I , 191j. 73 pp. Free. AVERS AND W. T. JOHNSON, JR. Journal of Agricultural ReBUREAU O F F O R E I G N A N D DOMESTIC COMMERCE , search, 3 ( I ~ I S ) 401-10. Pineapple Canning Industry of the World. J. ALEXIS Organic Phosphoric Acid of Rice. -4LICE R . THOMPSON. JourSHRIVER. Special Agents, Series 91. 43 pp. Paper, 5 cents. nal of rlgricultural Research, 3 ( I g I j ) , 425-30. This publication incorporates the results of an investigation PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE of all the pineapple-canning centers of the world, with special Purity and Strength of Household Remedies, Variations in emphasis on superiority of Hawaiian methods over those of older pineapple districts of the Far East. Purity and Strength of Widely Used Drugs and Preparations; a Possible Source of Danger to the Patient. XARTIX I. WILCOMMERCE REPORTS-FEBRUARY, 1916 BERT. Public Health Reports, January 29th. Also obtainable Special Supplements issued in February include : Persia as a reprint. j 7 n and Honduras 31a. The Limitations to Self-Medication. MARTINI. WILBERT. The present status of the beer, porcelain and dye industry Public Health Reports, 30, 470-73. rllso obtainable as a reprint. The uses and abuses of proprietary preparations and in Japan are discussed. (P. 450.) Plans are being made to increase the soap industry of Manhousehold remedies are discussed with suggestions as to what drugs form acceptable remedies and what are objection- churia, using soya-bean oil. ( P , 452.) able in self-medication, The regulations regarding monazite mining in Brazil are Hypochlorite Treatment of Water Supplies. H. A . WHIT- stated. (P. 4 7 5 . ) DEPARTMENT O F AGRICULTURE
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Mr. Thomas H. Norton, formerly U. S.Consul a t Chemnitz, Germany, is engaged in a special investigation for the Department of Commerce, of the chemical and dyestuff industries in the United States. (P. 490.) A summary is given of the mineral production of the World for 1912, as published in the British Mines and Quarries Report. (P.498.) The German Potash Syndicate is selecting a means to “denature” potash salts, i. e . , prevent their use for ammunition or military purposes while permitting their use as fertilizers The gold mining industry of the Philippines is flourishing. (p. 530.1 Camphor is now being obtained in the Philippines from a shrub “Blumea balsamifera.” (P. 589.) , The German paper industry has been very seriously crippled, owing t o a shortage in raw materials, previously imported. (P. 613.) In Italy the oil obtained from tomato seeds is used €or soap, and is also said to be edible. (P. 615.) The supply of Turkish gum tragacanth is very short, owing to scarcity of labor to gather it. (P.625.) A special licensing committee exists in England to regulate shipments of rubber to the United States. (P. 633.) The iodine production of Chili is restricted by a controlling organization. The normal output could be doubled if desired. (P. 644.) A market for infusorial earth is desired by Chili. (P. 647.) The bergamot-oil industry of Catania, Italy, is described. (P, 652.) The tin plate industry of Wales has suffered not only because of reduced market but also on account of the increased cost of tin. (P. 660.) Japan is now supplying China and India with sheet glass formerly imported from Belgium. (P, 663.) Various provinces in China are purchasing smokeless powder from American firms. (P. 677.) The details of the scheme of the British Government for fostering the dyestuff industry have been materially changed, with special reference to the needs of the users of dyes. A stock company with a capital of 21,000,ooo is to be established to which the Government will loan an equal amount for 25 years a t 4 per cent. In addition the Government will grant 2100,ooo per year for I O years for research work. (P. 678.)
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The sulfur output of Hokkaido, Japan, is increasing, due partly to difficulty in securing Italian sulfur for America. (P, 687.1 The United States import statistics for fertilizer materials include the following articles : Kainite, potassium chloride, potassium sulfate, “manure salts,” sodium nitrate, ammonium sulfate, bone dust, guano, apatite, calcium cyanide, crude phosphates, and basic slag. (P. 694.) British oil mills are increasing their demand for Philippine copra. (P. 702.) A company with a capital of Eg,ooo,ooo is being organized in Russia t o develop the dyestuff industry. (P. 729.) The exportation from Germany of kainite containing less than 20 per cent of potash, is now permitted. (P. 737.) The Chinese people are urged to plant the indigo plant wherever the poppy has been previously grown. (P. 784.) A preliminary report on the dyestuff situation in the United States’submitted to the United States Senate by the Secretary of Commerce, after analyzing the conditions, suggests the need ,of “anti dumping” legislation to prevent unfair foreign competition. (Pp. 786-9.)
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A company in India has just erected plants for the manufacture of cement by the wet process in rotary kilns, and also of tile, fire brick, drainage pipes and other clay products. (P. 804.) STATISTICS
REGARDING EXPORTS LOCALITIES I N THE UNITED STATES
AND INFORMATION
VARIOUS
PHII,IPPINES-44 1 Copra BRAZIL-453 Rubber MEXICO-489 Crude oil CHINA-S~~ Antimony PERSIA-SUP. 57a Gums PARIS-70 1 Hides Soap Wines PORTUGAL-750
GERMANY-626 Dextrin Thorium nitrate Glue Enamel ware Chinaware Dyestuffs Fats Oils Linoleum Arsenic Sugar-beet seed Paints Platinum Zinc dust Potash Bronze powder Tungsten
Argo13
Cork Hides Rubber Sulfur ore (pyrite,) Wolframite
DENNARK-682 Casein Chemicals Dextrin Flint pebbles Glycerine Hides Safety matches Condensed milk Pottery Rags Rennet Scrap rubber Soya bean oil
HONGKONG-664 Tin
REC!ENT DEMANDS FOR AMERICAN
PROM
HONDURAS-SUP.31a Hides Rubber Sarsaparilla
GOODS ON ACCOUNT OF THE
WAR CONDITIONS
FRENCH WEST INDIES-455 Chinaware Earthenware Glassware Fertilizers Ammonium salts ECUADOR--561-586 Soap Hides ITA4S-598 Starch Brandy Cottonseed oil Leather Glycerine Zinc
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Benzine Gasoline Lubricating oils Paraffin Dyestuffs Bronze Caustic soda Fertilizers White zinc White lead Steel plate Tallow m._ I In
Copper GERMANS-705 Phosphate rock
COSTA RICA-508 Portland cement steel drums
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PERSIA-SU~.57a Petroleum Sugar Rubber goods Matches Paints Dyes Soap Candles Paper Glassware Galvanized iron Enameled ware
The soya-bean industry of Manchuria has been hampered by lack of transportation. (P. 809.) The plant is to be erected in Yucatan to make paper pulp from “henequen” (a variety of sisal) stalks and waste. (P. 814.1 BUREAU OF STANDARDS
Regulation of Electrotyping Solutions. Circular 5 2 . 13 pp. This is the first printed edition of this circular; see announcement of preliminary edition, THISJOURNAL, 6 (1914), 1043.
A Wheatstone Bridge for Resistance Thermometry. C. W. U‘AIDNER,H. C. DICKINSON, E. F. MUELLER AND D. R. HARPER, 3d. Scientific Paper 241. 20 pp. “The Wheatstone bridge described in this paper was designed with special reference for flexibility of use in measurements with resistance thermometers. The bridge is adapted to use with either the Siemens type or Callender type of resistance thermometer, or with the potential terminal type of thermometer by the use of the Thomson double-bridge method. The instrument is also arranged so that it may be completely self-calibrated. The accuracy attainable with the bridge is such that resistances of I ohm or more can be measured to an accuracy of I part in 300,000 in terms of the unit in which the calibration is expressed. This corresponds t o an accuracy of about O O O I O for measurements with the platinum resistance thermometer.”
