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... tion , and Pennsylvania voted for independence . Wilson was a member of the Continental Con- gress until 1777 and again in 1783 and 1785- 1786. He exerted great influence at the Consti- tutional Convention of 1787 , which assembled for ...
... tion , and Pennsylvania voted for independence . Wilson was a member of the Continental Con- gress until 1777 and again in 1783 and 1785- 1786. He exerted great influence at the Consti- tutional Convention of 1787 , which assembled for ...
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... tion permits the utilization of smaller wood mem- bers , thus making some forms of timber construc- tion very economical . ( 8 ) Development of methods for making wood fire resistant , through impregnation of the fibers with a fire ...
... tion permits the utilization of smaller wood mem- bers , thus making some forms of timber construc- tion very economical . ( 8 ) Development of methods for making wood fire resistant , through impregnation of the fibers with a fire ...
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tion of laterite crusts often spreading over huge areas . Laterite is the result of surface crystalliza- tion of iron oxides or aluminum hydroxides of such thickness as to preclude any significant form of agriculture . Since good soils ...
tion of laterite crusts often spreading over huge areas . Laterite is the result of surface crystalliza- tion of iron oxides or aluminum hydroxides of such thickness as to preclude any significant form of agriculture . Since good soils ...
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