Word: perkin
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Dates: during 1930-1939
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...stock was selling at $50, or the equivalent of $200 for the old. Dow's products are numerous but are sold to manufacturing companies rather than individual customers.* As his company grew in its field, Dr. Dow became increasingly prominent in his profession. Last January he was awarded the Perkin Medal, was nominated by Henry Ford for the Chemical Markets Medal (awarded, however to Pierre Samuel du Pont).? Henry Ford's nomination praised Dr. Dow for the scientific manner in which his plant was managed. Said Mr. Ford: "He is a most distinguished and successful representative of the American...