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Trans-Paciftc Mill and Dock
The Port Orford Lumber Company recently completed purchase of the sawmill and dock of the Trans-Pacific Lumber Company at Port Orford, Ore., and also purchased the steamer Port Orford from the Gorman Steamship Company.
The new organization is composed of the following: Collier H. Buffington, Gold Beach, Ore.; H. S. McDuffee, Sacramento, George W. Gorman, Oakland, and Paul S. Speyer, Los Angeles.
A. A. "Bert" Dimmick is manager of the mill.
Gorman Lumber Company will handle the sales for Northern California and operate the steamer Port Orford. The mill started operation on March 17, will add a second shift in the very near future, and will be served by the steamers Port Orford and Daisy Gadsby.
Advertising Campaign Announced
An education campaign of advertising and publicity has just been announced by S. O. Hall, secretary-manager of the National Door Manufacturers Association, Chicago. The purpose of this campaign is to acquaint all trade factors with the N.D.M.A. seal of approval which signifies that woodwork bearing this seal has been given a toxic treatment, meeting N.D.M.A. preservative minimum standards. The advertising campaign which will begin in April will be educational in purpose and nature.