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Any reader of HARDWOOD RECORD desiring to communlcat* 

 with any of the Inquirer* luted In thi« lectlon can have the ad- 

 dretaes on written request to the Mall Bag Department. HARD- 

 WOOD RECORD, S37 South Dearborn Street, Chicago, and referring 

 t the head of each letter and encloaing a aelf- 

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B778 — Wants TJiln Beech 



I'hlladelphln, Pa.. S.'pt.nilii-r lU. Knllor II ui|i\m..pi> nKCOiin : Wi- nn' 

 iiilfa%-orliiK lo locale mnnufni-tiiriTH i>f thin Im'oiIi from \i, to Vi Inch In 

 'Mcknciw, r«prclally |ire|>arpcl for l<Tnon lioxro. and If joii happen to hovi' 

 !i.' oaucs of one or luori- llrniK who nri> likely lo be able lo supply nintorliil 

 f tbU port, we ahnll be very much obllRpd If you will kindly Blve them 



'.o UB. Company. 



Anyone interestotl in connection with the above reputable eii.Hterii 

 ■oncern for this s(ock will be given the name upon applicjition. — 

 Kditor. 



B779 — Wants to Soil Black Walnut Trees in Oklahoma 

 Oakland. Ciil.. September -.'I. KdiK.r II.Minwoiiii IU:<ciiiii : I would like 

 to communicate with a pnriy who can hnnille .*iO to T.'i black walnut ireen 

 now standing: in Oklahoma. These are for sale. 



The writer of this letter has been given the names of a few con 

 . . rns who niij;ht |iureh:iso this timber. Anyone intere.sted shouhl 



rite Il.vutnvoon Hkcokd. — KniToit. 



B780 — Wants Home Market for Walnut Lumbei 



Dayton. C. September 13.— Editor Hakdwood Record: Do you know of 

 a domestic market for walnut lumber? The export trade being cut off 1 

 am looking for a home market. 



Thanking you In advonce, I am . 



The writer of the above letter has been given a list of certain 

 woodworking lines, which are extensive users of walnut lumber. 

 .\nyone interested should write this oOice. — Editor. 



B781 — Has Walnut Stumps for Sale 



Falrvlew, Ark.. September 10. — Kdltor Haudwood KKCoitD : Could you 

 |.ut me In touch with parties handling walnut stumps? I have several 

 limdrcd for which I would like a market. Would appreciate any Infor 

 u:itlon you can give me. . 



This inquirer has been given the names of feveral concerns who 

 .ire large buyers of walnut stumps. Anyone interested can have the 

 necessary information by writing 1Iarda\ood Record. — Editor. 

 B782— Wants to Buy 5/4 Plain Oak Cut to Size 



Herkimer. .\. Y.. September 10. — Kdltor Hardwood Kecobd : Can you 

 give us the addresses of Arms who kiln dry and cut to size 5/4 plain oak? 

 Wc can ufe one or more cars ot this stock, but must have It klln-drled and 

 cut 51 inches long by 4\i. inches and up wide, planed to 1 1/lC Inches thick, 

 one face and two edges clear, and can be either red or white oak. 



This inquirer is a large consumer of hardwood lumber and any 

 oak manufacturers in a position to furnish this particular class of 

 stock should address IIakdwood Record. — Editor. 

 B783 — Wants to Purchase Persimmon and Honey Locust 

 Grand Rapids. Mich.. September 10. — Editor Haudwood Recoiid : If 

 you can put us In communication with manufacturers of persimmon and 

 honey locust in dimension sizes, we will greatly appreciate the favor. The 

 size pnncipally desired Is 4\4 in No. 2 common and better, and It we could 

 locate a supply could place some business at the right price. 



The writer of this letter is an entirely responsible concern, and 

 anyone in a position to make this connection would unquestionably 

 find the business profitable. — Editor. 



B784^-Will Be in Market for Ash, Oak, and Possibly Birch 

 and Gum 



Vancouver, B. C, September 11. — Editor Haudwood Record: We are 

 considering the manufacture ot closet seats and boxes for tanks, and would 

 appreciate any information we could get as to prices on ash and oak lumber 

 such as Is commonly used for this purpose. Will you kindly band this 

 Information to any concern Interested? . 



Hardwood Record has given to this inquirer a list of concerns 

 manufacturing oak and ash who would probably be in a position to 

 quote them desirable prices. Hardwood Record also suggested that 

 birch has been UFed quite extensively for this purpose, and that there 

 is a possibility of the utilization of gum also. 



Manufacturers of any of these woods who have not heard from us 



Oil this proposition should nddrexa IIakdwood Rkcouo iminedintcly.— 

 Km-roii. 



B786 — Wants Bourco of Supply for Cigar Box Lumber 



V,inc«uver. It. «'.. Ki-pleml>i-r II. -Editor IUuiiw<hii> IIl'Coiip : What 

 <|uiilallonH i-ould we get on lumber for cliror boxca.? . 



IIakdwood Hkcoiiu hna rent them u nhort list of concerna who might 

 fiirnihh this class of stock. Anyone else interested ran have the 

 iiecosKary infuniuition by mldri'ssiiig this oflice. — Kditoh. 

 B786 — Wants to Dispose of Oak. Hickory and Cherry in Vicinity 

 of Chicago 



Racine. \VI».. September II. — Editor IIaudwimid IIi:< c Would II be 



possible for .von lo give me Infonnntlon aa lo hardwood huyiTM In or near 

 fhlengo? I have about eighty acrcH ot white oak. bur oak and red oak. 

 also hickory and wild cherry, which I desire to clear this winter. This 

 limber Is- located between Wuukegnn, III., and KeuoHha. Wis., and In goo4 

 heavy limber, nnd Chicago would be my proper si'lllng and xhlpiiinK |>oIdI. 

 Would pr< fer someone who buys standing limber and cuts II. 



.\ny Information you can give me will be favorably received. 



Hakowooo Record has given tiie writer of this letter the name of 

 a few concerns who might bo in the market in the vicinity of Chicago. 

 However, the sale of timber right in Chicago is u rather diflicult 

 proposition, but undoubtedly the stumps would be snlnble nt other 

 points in this vicinity. 



Anyone interested in the purchase of this ."tock shouM take the 

 matter uji with tliis ofliee. — Editor. 



B787 — Opportunity for Apparently Profitable Investment 



Bristol. R. I., September 0. — Editor Hardwood Rkcurd : The war ban 

 cut oH all Imports ot potassium salts from Germany, from which source 

 we drew about 2,'>0,000 Ions last year. In fact, practically all the polas- 

 slum in the world comes from East Prussia. The price of the carbonate 

 has Jumped from 3% cents six weeks ago to 21 to 2.'> cents now. Wood 

 ashes are the only practicable source with the German deposits cut off. 

 Roughly, five to seven pounds ot wood ashes will make one pound of 

 potas.slum carbonate at a cost ot three cents a pound. 



The plont Is Inexpensive, one costing JIIJOO being able lo handle over a 

 ton ot ashes a day, and showing a net profit of ?40 to tM a day. H would 

 not be worth while to tie up with a mill cutting less than lUO.OOU feet a 

 day. and I want to get in touch with such a mill. I have the money to 

 start one plant and want lo start that first. After that, ollowing a month 

 to get going. I would like to talk to anyone on a percentage basis. 



I am a chemical engineer and want to build and operate one or more 

 plants myself. The amount vc can make Is not n drop In the bucket aa 

 compared to demand and, except during war, prices would show little over 

 operating expense, but a plant of this choracter would pay for Itself Id 

 six weeks at prevalhng prices, and then show a good profit. 



Old ashes, stored ont of doors, are worthless, the rain removing the 

 valuable contents. It you can put me in touch with anyone Interested. I 

 will he very grateful. . 



The above letter speaks for itself. Anyone in a ]>osition to take 

 advantage of this opportunity can have the name of the writer by 

 addressing this office. — Editor. 



B788 — Adds Source of Supply for Veneer 



High I'olnt. N. C. September 11. — Editor llAnDWooD Rkcord: I beg to 

 Inform you that I have added to my list of veneir mills, noted in last Issue 

 ot Hardwood Rkcokd, the Strong Brick and Vem cr Company, and am 

 handlmg. through this concern, box stock, also '/i-lncli ^-ura, inngijolla and 

 beech drawer bottoms. IIarrv Ravuo.su. 



B789 Wants Information as to Wood Used in Storage Batteries 



Washington, D. C. September 5. — Editor Hardwood Record : We desire 

 to locate the source ot supply tor corrugated wood separators, which are 

 used In storage batteries. These are manufactured principally from bass- 

 wood and cypress, the wood being first treated with chemicals to eradicate 

 any substance in the wood which might affect the liquids used In the bat- 

 teries. Wc desire these 0% Inches wide. Can you advise us ot n source of 

 supply in car lots? . 



Hardwood Record has ascertained that this wood separator is a 

 patented article. The patentee is a Chicago and Philadelphia con- 

 cern, the Electric Storage Battery Company. In this line of work 

 the company uses a large amount of wood in the form of veneer which 

 varies in width from -I'll to -fg, and in the finished product the sizes 

 run 4x.5 up to 42x78 inches. The wood is used for separators 

 which prevent the metal parts of the battery from touching. For 

 this reason the wood is desired as acid proof as possible. 



The company is now using poplar and gum and also another wood 

 which is designated as "gulf." It is probable, however, that this is 

 cypress. Redwood is also adapted for this use, but is too expensive 

 in the eastern factories. Where wood is given a special treatment 

 before using, the purpose is to remove all mineral matter. No treat- 



