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iron and iron alloys with magnetic properties wen pei ctcd by an Illinois alumnus and professor, Trygve I). Yemen, '07, From tin- same distinguished laboratories came the photoelectri cell, developed b> Professor fakob Ku In 1918 the University was a beehive of discovery and invention IV Board wtc ^ f f d ^ d a rule providing fo, the patcntii .. , U M , drvrlop mems and the assignment of controlli, rights to the I nivenut, us trust »t< «ure the maximum publi< benefit

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