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2. Cotton swab - Wikipedia

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   Cotton swabs (American English) or cotton buds (British English) are wads of cotton wrapped around a short rod made of wood, rolled paper, or plastic. They are most commonly used for ear cleaning, although physicians do not recommend using them. Other uses for cotton swabs include first aid, cosmetics application, cleaning, infant care, and crafts.

3. Anderson, Clayton and Company - Wikipedia

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   These three men formed a partnership on August 1, 1904. The company moved to Houston early in the 20th Century because that city was gaining on Galveston for the title of Cotton Capital of the U.S. after the near-complete destruction of that port by the 1900 Galveston hurricane, and on account of Houston's rapidly expanding shipping facilities ...

4. Leo Gerstenzang - Wikipedia

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   Leo Gerstenzang (June 3, 1892 – January 31, 1961) was a Polish-American inventor who, in 1923, created the first contemporary cotton swab or Q-Tips. [citation needed] His product, which he named "Baby Gays," went on to become one of the most widely sold brand names. There are many anecdotes about how Gerstenzang came to create this invention ...

5. Olin Corporation - Wikipedia

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   After the war, the Olins acquired the Mathieson Chemical Corporation—also founded in 1892. [8] [9] [10] Long before its association with Olin, Mathieson Alkali Works began business in Saltville, Virginia, and a year later acquired its neighbor, the Holston Salt and Plaster Corp. Saltville became a quintessential company town, where they produced chlorine and caustic soda, and in the process ...

6. Ohio State pulls away from Texas in Cotton Bowl to reach ...

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   This takedown of Texas stood as no golden performance, but it put another check in a box. Ohio State running back Quinshon Judkins celebrates with teammates after scoring a touchdown against Texas ...

7. Granular applicator - Wikipedia

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   Granular applicator is a machine that applies granular fertiliser, pesticide, such as slug pellets or Avadex, or insecticide. [1] Granular applicators are used for precision application of solids to improve crop yields and quality. Application rates are often controlled electronically to improve accuracy.

8. Cottonwood, Callahan County, Texas - Wikipedia

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   Cottonwood, so named because of the cottonwood trees that flourish there, was first inhabited in 1875 or 1876 by J. W. Love. Farmers from East Texas were drawn to the area by its agricultural potential, and Dr. H. O. Broadnax constructed the first store. Cottonwood was the hub of trade in the area for a while after a post office was constructed ...

9. Populus fremontii - Wikipedia

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   Populus fremontii, commonly known as Frémont's cottonwood, [1] is a cottonwood (and thus a poplar) native to riparian zones of the Southwestern United States and northern through central Mexico. [2] It is one of three species in Populus sect. Aigeiros. The tree was named after 19th-century American explorer and pathfinder John C. Frémont.