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Lumber---A New Book

"Lumber," a new book by Nelson C. Brou'n which covers the manufacture, conditioning, grading, distribution, and use of lumber, is now available for general distribution.

The book analyzes the general manufacturing procedures for converting logs into lumber, and discusses equipment, sawing methods, po\ /er requirements, and utilization of by-products. Conditioning, both by air seasoning and kiln drying, is explained in theory and practice, and the grading process is examined to present its aims and methods. The distribution of lumber through the manufacturer, retailer, and rvholesaler, and the utilization of the distributed product are dealt with at length.

Throughout the book, the author stresses the necessity for efficient and economical production methods in all stages, so that the present-day demands for greater productive capacity can be met effectively.

Mr. Brorvn is a professor at the New York State College of Forestry, Syracuse University, Syracuse, Nerv York, and has been in the lumber business as both a rnanufacturer and rvholesaler. He has worked with the United States Forest Service in the Northwest, as well as in Alabama and Florida. He has served with the United States Lumber Trade Commission in Europe, has made an economic study of the lumber industry for the United States Tariff Commission, and has acted as consultant t,r several private firms in this country.

John Wilev & Sons, Inc., 440 Fourth Avenue, Nerv York 16, N.Y., is the publisher. The price is $4.25.

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Otto Frese, San Francisco rvholesale lumllerman, has moved to 320 Market Street, San Francisco ll. The phonc is unchanged, EXbrook 2-7539.