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United States. Department of Agriculture. [U. S. Department of Agriculture press release, Wood Users of Northwest Much Interested in Wood Preservation]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00687.188.01 Author/Creator: United States. Department of Agriculture. Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Printed document Date: 12 August 1909 Pagination: 3 p. : envelope Height: 26.8 cm, Width: 20.2 cm Order a Copy

The need to utilize wood according to actual use will prevent the scarcity of some woods and the more effective use of other woods. Certain areas in the U.S. are specializing in certain woods.

Powell, George May, 1835-1905

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