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The Cause of Streaks upon Lath-and-Plaster Walls

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FOR some time past I have been observing the streaks which occur upon lath-and-plaster walls. I have made a survey of the literature and find no adequate treatment of the phenomenon. For that reason I take the liberty of submitting to you the results of my observations in the hope that you may find them worthy of publication. The results of my observations are as follows:—

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COPE, T. The Cause of Streaks upon Lath-and-Plaster Walls. Nature 94, 562–563 (1915). https://doi.org/10.1038/094562c0

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