WHY THE METRIC SYSTEM IS OPPOSED IN AMERICA
A long discussion on the metric system notes that public adoption remains uncertain in the United States and Britain. It highlights costs for industry, confusion in weights and measures, and the reluctance of firms to overhaul machinery and wage structures. The piece cites France as origin and cites mixed usage abroad. The article warns that true adoption would require widespread changes and cooperation between major economies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dhe
Birmingham
England
Great Britain
Nowila
United States
France
McKinley
Change
Chile
Tewety
Conmnem
Govnea
Penelyedd Co
Ube
Weilwe Couriers Journal
Wimert
Widone
Delegates Attend State Education Conference In South
Governor W Jenks presided at a large gathering with delegates from Alabama Arkansas Florida Georgia Kentucky Louisiana Mississippi Missouri North Carolina Oklahoma Tennessee South Carolina Texas and Virginia. The meeting covered rural school issues high school reform technical training in secondary schools and papers by university presidents from New Orleans Georgia and Alabama. The session runs late into the night and will include discussions on teachers addresses and papers. ENGST CRICKETERS FOR UNITED STATES London Dec 28 J Mason captain of the county cricket club has received an invitation to join a U S tour with matches in Philadelphia New York and other cities amid strong support from club captains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Jenks
Mademna
Alabama
Arkansas
Florida
Georgia
Kentucky
Loulein Marstltnd
Miksinaippi
Missouri
North Carolina
Oklahoma
Tennessee
Carol Ha
Texan
Virginia
Almont Importanes
United States
New Orleans
London
J. Mason
Plib
Hadelphia
Cos
Philadelphia
New York
Atasan
Chinese Famine Relief Fund Subscriptions Pass One Million
At Exeter Hall Lord Rosse presided over a meeting announcing 1,230,000 dollars pledged to the Chinese famine relief effort. Rev. Pearin reported progress by the China missionary society, noting tens of millions facing starvation in the Henan and Sinan provinces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Philonteon Ae
Exter Hall
Lord Rosse
Pearin
China
Kuen Hen
Sinan
Japanese economist predicts panic in Japan by late period
Prominent Japanese economist Haren Shibusawa warns bankers spur mania for new ventures, now at fever heat, likely to burst when support is withdrawn. He says the panic will unfold at the end of the season, with the public mood turning once credit tightens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria
Dee
Haren Shibusawa
Japan
Han
Mobile Jackson and Kansas City Road Plans Large Bond Mortgage
At a stockholders meeting on Thursday the Mobile Jackson and Kansas City road decided to create a seed morgue to secure 3 million dollars in 5 percent short term bonds. The mortgage will also cover the Gulf and Chicago road. Shareholders of the Gulf and Chicago road meet tomorrow to authorize the mortgage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mobile, Jackson and Kansas City Road
New York
Der
Mobile, Jackson & Kansas City Road
Gulf & Chicago Road
Burial of Young Engineer in Trinidad Collision
Trinidad Paul Hall aged 26 brother of Mrs A D Johnson of S16 Linden avenue Trinidad killed in a Kansas City collision while operating a locomotive. Body arrived here Wednesday funeral at 2p m Thursday First Baptist Church Trinidad Rev B F Lawler officiating burial in Masonic cemetery. Remains shipped to this city for interment Iron beds mattresses couch covers party items.
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Trinidad
Paul Hall
A. D. Johnson
Linden Avenue
Kansas City
Frida
B.F. Lawler
M.4enie
Hall
Guaranteed Dividend Policy Pitch and Miraculous Cure Ad
An advertisement urges readers to contact Occidental Life Insurance Co. of New Mexico and Arizona for details of a guaranteed dividend policy and claims hungry sales reps can earn up to $200 a week. It also features a testimonial about a miraculous cure in a child after using Electric Bitters and promotes a tonic and cough syrup sold locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Occidental Life Insurance Co
New Mexico
Arizona
le Albuquerque
H. Mdams
Henrietta
Trust and debt strains color Tokio banks on Jap clerks
A damaged, late altered article explores American trade, finance, and anti Japanese sentiment. It ties U S monetary policy to wartime tensions, notes distrust of Japanese clerks by Tokio banks, and discusses projected impacts on exports and Allied relations.
WANTED multiple jobs and help wanted ads mingle in city listings
Numerous help wanted notices from a Albuquerque area classified page. Positions include store, office, and trades work with addresses and contact points such as Lion Store 209 North Second Street and Reliance Electric Co West Gold Avenue. Also several rental ads, sale listings, and public notices mixed with professional ads and a long roster of service offerings.
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Cery Vine
Lion
North Second Street
Houge
Addrem M
Tvone
PB Daniel
Railroad Avenue
Broadway
Reliance Electric Co
West Gold Avenue
Colburn
Silver Avenue
South First Street
Sena
War Mills
Belen
Ofce
E. J. Cristy
Albuquerque
John Becker Company
Helen
Santa Fe Gold & Copper Mining Co
Hogan
San Pedro
North Sixth Street
Coal Avenue
Viaduct
Seventh Street
Tiferas Avenue
Lommers & Mattencel
Tiferas_avenue
W. H. McMillion
West Gold
Goois
South High Street
South Second Street
California
John Krick
East Second Street
Long Beach
Port Sale
Third St
M. A. Sehach
W. HL McMillion
West
Gale
Socorro County
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Evening Citizen
Citizen Publishing Company
Bernalillo Coun
Ghee Gathigisg
Southen
Montgomery
Ala
Dwe
Abie le Pe
Aswoota
Thurmhiy
Gold Avenue
Borradwile & Co
Gold Ave
Ist
Yy F
N. Pe Ana Building
Ruppe's
Tokio Banks
Jehan
Beok
Pat
Bat
Dieapite
Atansavelt
Whit
Willinwer
Ayaenee
Leiket
Ashiers
Cermerchal
Ike Ohronkress
Amerian
Abr
Van
Tinanelers
Alina
Salerman
Minneapolis
N. M
W. L. Rawls
Bells
Tenn
Nusel Catarin
Rueckien
Kim
Siames W.iuley
Albuquerque Junk Company
Sendpital
Peice
AL Property Loans
Household Laan CO
Grant Ride
West Railroad Ave
Sixth Street
Porterfield Coo
West Gold Ave
Wyer
Iran
M. Bona
N. W
Washington, D. C
W. Do, Bryan
First National Bank
E. W. Dobson
Well Block
Crom- N
J. E. Kraft
Barnette
O'rielly’s
Edmund J. Alger
Railroad. Avenue
D. E. Wilson
R. L. Hust
N. T. Armijo
Cole
A. Borders
Commercial Club
F. W. Spencer
Barnett Building
R. Farwell
N. T. Armijo Building
Notary Public
K. D. Maddison
W. B. Childers
Weareld Avenue
Notics
Department of the Interior
Santa He
Silvestre Mirabal
San Rafael
Martin Luther
Cas. Blanes
N. M. Yaune J. Leeds
Seama
Interior
Manuel R. Otero
Chamberlain
J. A .Humphreys
B. Lock
Alice
Cape Colony
South Africa
Mtye
Mott's Pennyroyal Pills
ANN
Montezuma Trust CO
Ampia
the Bank of Commerce of
Oppicers
Solomon Lane
W. 8
Strickler
V. P
Cashier
W. Johnson
Sst
McIntosh
J. ¢. Baldridge
Solomion
Una
A. M. Blackwell
Geo
Arnot
Crowell
Atchison, Topeka
Santa Fery
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Joshua 8. Raynolds
M. W. Flournoy
Frank McKeer, A. Frost
H. F. Raynolds
U. S. Depository
Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railway Company
State National Bank
Jewey N. Marron
Wm. Farr
J. B. Herndon
A. Dye
E. A. Miera
H. Carns
J. A. Weinman
F. H. Strong
Jay A. Hubba
Gross, Kelly & Co., Inc
Wool, Hide and Pelt Dealers
Las Vegas
S. 8
Putney
Southwest
Albuquerque, N
J.C. Baldridge
Chicago
Sherman-Williams
Hoys
Weara
First Street
Coal Ave
New Mex
RIO Grande Lumber CO
Marquette
Albuquerque Lumber Co
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