Evening Republican, Volume 19, Number 83, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 8 April 1915 — U. S. Needs German Dyes. [ARTICLE]

U. S. Needs German Dyes.

Representatives of the American textile industry are now in London for the purpose of bringing attention to the British government of the dire need of the American firms for German dyes. Pressure is being brought to bear on the British government -to keep the trade routes open for dye shipments from German ports. It is estimated that $500,000,000 worth of fabrics in the U. S. can reach its finished’“state only through the use of thfe dyes made-in Germany. There is only a thrityflays’ supply now on hand, . ■■