THE PAPER AGE 



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Blotting paper is only a sheet of wood pulp mixed 

 with a short fibred cotton to increase its absorbent 

 power, while similarly paste-board and other special 



Wood pulp in the form of papier mache is often pressed into molded 

 ornaments for ceilings, walls and mantel-pieces. Many lacquered bowls 

 and dishes are also made from wood pulp and old paper boiled and 

 ground up with glue or paste. 



papers represent the use of a large quantity of 

 wood. Fortunately, these materials are generally 

 manufactured where waste paper can be obtained. 



