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Universal System of Weights and Measures Proposed
A long article argues for a universal system of weights and measures. It surveys historic bases from Moses to modern Europe and notes the metre's flaws. It cites Hon. Samuel Barnett and Mr. Sam Barnett, with letters advocating study at the University of Georgia and comments on ancient Egyptian pyramid surveys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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Literary Notes
Paul H. Hayne
C. Isis
Hayne
Dr. Wills
Samuel Barnett
Moses
Phidon
Argos
Greece
Roman Empire
Earth
England
Henry I
Edward I
France
Messrs. Delamere
Mechain
Pyramids
Egypt
Barnett
Wwe
Wassixeros
A. H. Sephens
Samogin Barner
University of Georgia
Apeak
Lexington
W. W. McLasrss
Nathan L. Hatching
Young McLester
Ogiethorpe
Gray McLester
W. W. Mebester
Osion
John Lubbock
Bart. D. Appleton Publishers
Great Britain
Europe
Denmark
Esgis
Elberfeld
Dusseldorf
Huxley
Andaman Islands
Loring
Christendom
Gandsome