”What Products Are Needed?

The government experts are now studying to determine at what stage of the process, and what products of these plants can be most easily transformed into proper fertilization ingredients for the farmers, and on how the costs of production can be reduced so that the products may be within the means of the farmers.

The future of these plants is a question of policy and politics, and those now in charge of the plants are keeping out of any such discussions.

The industries concerned in the future of these plants will be interested to know the personnel in charge. Col. J. W. Joyes is chief of the nitrates division. He is a regular army man and has had wide experience in Ordnance Department activities. He was formerly in charge of Picatinny Arsenal. Lieut. Col. F. H. Wagner is in charge of Plant No. 2, as director of operations. He came to the government for war service from the Bartlett Hayward Company. Lieut. Col. E. E. Ware is in charge of Plant No. 1 as general superintendent. He was formerly with the Acme Paint and Varnish Company, Michigan. …”

Reference Data:

Year Book of the Oil, Paint and Drug Reporter, 1919, page 225