Determining Specific Gravity of Soap Oil February 1942

This vintage image from February 1942 captures the process of determining the specific gravity of soap oil in Strathmore, Tulare County, California. The soap oil originated from residual cake after oil extraction. It played a crucial role in non-food applications, with 18% being utilized in soap production, reflecting wartime resource utilization.

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