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  • From: Roy Morgan <k1lky AT earthlink.net>
  • To: Don Bowen <don.bowen AT earthlink.net>, homestead AT lists.ibiblio.org
  • Subject: Re: [Homestead] Wood burning truck!
  • Date: Sun, 18 May 2008 11:07:17 -0400


On May 17, 2008, at 11:45 AM, Don Bowen wrote:
... Residues from coal gas helped start the huge German chemical industry.

Do I remember right that (Pardon my spelling of the words):

BASF stood for Bundesline Aniline (and) Soda Fabrique

Aniline compounds and "soda" may well be early products of coal.

Roy

Roy Morgan
k1lky AT earthlink.net
Lovettsville, VA 20180







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