Evening Republican, Volume 21, Number 207, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 17 September 1917 — America Beginning to Grasp Importance of the Study of Chemistry [ARTICLE]

America Beginning to Grasp Importance of the Study of Chemistry

By Dr. Charles S. Palmer

Member of Faculty of Mellon Institute of Industrial Research

I cannot understand why Providence has permitted Germany to misuse her knowledge of chemistry as she has done since the war began, My only explanation might be that it is to teach you and me, the lobsters nf A meri ca. the importance of studying chemistry, which enters into our everyday life, whether we will or not. y Chemistry is a fundamental in our social system, it is not only necessary for our health and happiness, but our very existence depends jupon it. The time will come when our houses will be filled with cool, germproof air in summer just like they are filled with hot air in winter. Our buildings should all be fireproof. We are getting more and more at ♦hat problem every year. Some day our houses will have floors as soft - as cork and as unburnable as asbestos, which will remain polished. Chemistry will solve these problems.