EUROPE : ITALY. 



A. Binda & Co. say: 



We manufacture by machinery paper for printing record books and for note 

 purposes. We make a specialty of papers glued with gelatin, ruled papers, glazed 

 papers, mourning papers, and envelopes; also, some bristol boards. We have four 

 continuous machines of the best French and German makes. 



Luigi Favina answers: 



I use rags purchased in various parts of Italy and manufacture for national use 

 and export. My motor is steam and water. My trade is increasing. I use Cardiff 

 coal and chestnut wood. There is no water power available in this section (Como). 



USES OF PAPER. 



Following is a tabular list (made up from the general directory 

 for Italy, 1898) of each town or city, also name of province, in this 

 consular district, containing a newspaper, printing establishment, 

 bookstore, photographer, stationery, or lithographic establishment, 

 and the number of each: 



