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28 CLASS 2 — Industries, Forestry, Agriculture
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chloride of magnesium. The formation of the crystals, drying and grinding of the solid mass of crystal formation finish the process. References : History of Sicily. — Freeman.
Principles of Stratigraphy. — A. W. Graban.
268 Manufacture of Pipes Pathe
The manufacture of the pipe from raw material to finished product, including cutting the blocks, sorting, drilling the bowl, and the finishing of the stem.
Reference: Americana, Vol. 16 (Pipes).
272 Tapioca Pathe
The Manioc plant is stripped of its useless shoots and the spindle shaped tubercles of the roots torn off and sent to the factory. The roots are then washed and crushed and the flour allowed to settle. The water is run off and the flour solidifies at the bottom. The crushing, drying and roasting processes complete the subject.
References: Americana, Vol. 20 (Tapioca).
The World's Commercial Products, pp. 68. — Freeman and Chandler. Among Indians of Guiana, Cassava Preparation. — Sir E. F. Thurn.
287-b Manufacturing Corks in Scotland Pathe
Shows the stripping of the cork and the cutting to size by various methods and machines. The finishing processes of soaking, drying and shipping.
Reference: New International, Vol. 6 (Corks).
315 Cultivation of Rubber in Malay Pathe
Showing the tapping of the rubber tree and the latex or gutta-percha. Removal to the factory where the various processes of filtering, coagulating, kneading and flattening are performed. The finished product is then packed, wrapped and shipped abroad.
References : Rubber, Its Sources, Cultivation and Preparation. — Harold Brown. Rubber, The Handmaid of Civilization. — E. L. Peritara. Rubber, Its Production and Industrial Uses. — P. Schidrouitz.
343-b Catching and Canning Tunny Fish (Sicily) Pathe
The tunny fish, or tuna, is very large, and sometimes weighs as much as 1500 lbs. The fishermen show great skill in landing their catch. A view of the canning factory depicts the method of cooking and packing the fish in tins.
346 Slate Industry Pathe
An industrial reel dealing with that greyish, blue rock called slate. Showing way in which it is raised from mine shafts, treated by the cleavers, and the various types of shears used in giving it its definite shape and size. References : Building Stones and Clay Products. — Heinrich Ries. Britannica, Vol. XXV (Slate).