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Specific gravity of the oil is not a test of value for lard oil is bought by way of 7.5lbs to the gallon - already to the specific gravity it should be 7.320. Lard is said to be of three kinds Leaf [[strikethrough]] [[?]] [[/strikethrough]] [[insertion]] [[?]] [[/insertion]]dead The first purest 2nd made [[strikethrough]] flesh [[/strikethrough]] from the scrapings from guts most from dead hogs can be known by smell [[end page]] [[start page]] [[in pencil]] 23 The Lamps used finally for the test was the 5th order & The first was 4th all filled took too much oil - The 5th & 6th order Franklin is more steady for along time than the 4th so says Mr Franklin. 5 & 6' Lamps are 14 1/2 in. length of tube - 4th order 19 1/2 5 & 6th lamps are the
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(Leaf lard is the finest grade)