Word: silica
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Dates: during 1930-1939
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...report was considered a classic compendium of unfortunate events. Other write-offs included: "Uncollectable receivables- $1,556,842. Provision for loss on accounts due from former officer of subsidiary company (including charges of $138,310 resulting from litigation)-$303,557. Provision for loss in realization of advances to The Silica Gel Corp.- $1,916,800. Loss on sale of stock held under officials' and employes' stock purchase plan-$322,222." Six contingent liabilities, including three lawsuits, were also listed...
...Insull's least troubled concerns, last week joined the parade of corporations getting into the "next big industry": air conditioning equipment. Dr. Robert G. Guthrie, chief metallurgist of the Chicago utility, announced the invention of a new chemical compound which he calls "lamisilite." "Lamisilite" is a silicate like silica gel (which certain new air conditioners use), quartz, opal, beryl, tourmaline, garnet, mica. Like silica gel, the new material is highly hygroscopic- absorbs moisture, dehumidifies air. The mother ore of "lamisilite" is a trade secret. Victor Chemical Co., who will make the material for the gas-operated conditioners, knows...
...manufacture of air conditioners, humidifiers and coolers, entrains a number of industries: motors, fans, sheet metal, ice, pipes, radiators, silica gel, plumbing, gas, electricity. Several concerns have already assumed leadership in the industry: Carrier Engineering Corp., Newark, N. J., Lewis Corp., Minneapolis; Doherty-Brehm, Chicago; A. C. Gilbert (toymaker), New Haven; Frigidaire Corp., Davton. Several are swinging in: York Ice Machinery Corp., York, Pa.; Western Tool & Mfg. Co., Springfield, Ohio; American Blower Corp., Detroit; Holland Furnace Co., Holland, Mich.; B. F. Sturtevant Co., Boston; Timken Silent Automatic Corp., Detroit...
...Opals are iridescent bits of silica which sometimes permeate fossil débris...