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Article from the July 31, 1950 issue of the Yerkes News plant newsletter documenting the history of the DuPont Yerkes Works in Buffalo, New York. Item 19 of 23 from DuPont Plant Histories scrapbook.
Wyandotte, Michigan plant of the DuPont Company's Electrochemicals Department where trichlorethylene is made. 'Tri' as it more commonly known, is a chemical widely used for metal degreasing. Other uses are in dry cleaning fluids, extracting...
Written on back: "Four island displays placed opposite elevators at entrance to fabrics department create springtime aura with 'Everglaze' cotton prints and announcements of Miss America's appearances at Eaton's of Canada."
Written on back: "Departmental display at front of Fabrics Department at Scruggs Vandervoort Barney shows new 'Everglaze' cottons by Everfast also featured in made-up garments in the Miss America Fashion Show."
