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"IhaTE had 400 feet of your Gutta Percha Tubing (in lengths of 100 feet each, with TTnion 

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" The pressure of the water is very considerable, but this has not the slightest effect on the 

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Gutta Perclia Tubings for Spreading: Xilquid Manure. 



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(Second Testimonial.") 



" Gentlemen, — In answer to your inquiries respecting the Guttapercha Tubing for pump 

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