One ton of coal can be made to yield ten thousand cubic feet of gas, thirteen hundredweight of coke, and ten gallons of tar. The temperature of a coal fire is 2400 degs. Fahrenheit. This year's sugar crop in Java, one of the most productive and populous islands in the world, is estimated to amount to about 2,750,000 metric tons, representing a big increase.
WONDERFUL LOW PRICES FOR COPPER WARE. We expressly advise early Christmas to inspect the wonderful range of beaten copper vases, fruit bowls, ash travs, clocks etc., that we have just received. We have never seen anything to equal these for beautiful designs, utilitv, low prices and variety. Simpson and Williams. Ltd., "For Novel Xmas Gifts," 238, High Street. 2
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Star (Christchurch), Issue 18926, 23 November 1929, Page 8
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123Page 8 Advertisements Column 4 Star (Christchurch), Issue 18926, 23 November 1929, Page 8
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