Rensselaer Republican, Volume 27, Number 47, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 30 July 1896 — Queer Things Used In Paper-Making [ARTICLE]

Queer Things Used In Paper-Making

Paper is made out of almost anything which can be pounded 'nto.a pulp. It is said that at present five kinds of bark are being used. Leaves make strong paper, and almost every kind of moss cain be utilized. There are patents for making.paper from shaving* tfiid sawdust, from thistles nd tan bark.'