Objections to the Metric System in Use in Text
A correspondent argues the decimal metric system fails to align with existing weights and measures, causing confusion. He cites Dr Davies and others, noting the mismatch between tables and common units, and questions adopting the meter as a universal standard.
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Davies
Man
Earth
Leoghu
Phas
Ater
Acre
Albany
New York
Poles
F.H. Puinsntox
Towa State University
Trever
Albaone
de. Davies
Dr. Davies
Ton Gittem
First Presbyterian
Adams
Charles Summer
United States Senate
Wrange
France
Rae
Foot
Barnard
Hercules
Anil
Paria
Jess
Southern Attendance Highlights Hayes First Reception
A feature of President Hayes's first reception was the large attendance of Southern citizens, noted in OUR WASHINGTON JETTER. The piece hints at broader sentiment and the era's political landscape.
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Hayes
Samuel Adams
Benjamin Franklin
Hancock
President Hayes
Elis of
Ote
Real Estate Transfers and Congress Debates in Jan 78
The document reports on real estate transfers and congressional rifts regarding the Union Pacific contract and enforcement powers. It notes statements by the President and Attorney General, examines authority to compel the railway, and mentions related land transactions, bonds, and public notices amid a broad legislative backdrop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wasiisero
Congress
Union Pacific Rail
J. DB
Ae ‘Thompson
Dr Van Dyke Sulphur Soap Claims Health and Purity
An advert promotes Dr Van Dyke Sulphur Soap as cleansing disinfecting soothing and healing for skin conditions including dandruff eruptions roughness and itching It is marketed as odor free and claimed to relieve itching piles and prevent contagious diseases with a wholesale depot in Philadelphia and local sellers in Gettysburg Heights.
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van Dyke
Webster
Holesale
North Third
Philadelphia
Lineywes Hyer & Minin
Gectay Heights
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Towa
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Carpeter's
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
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Lorney
Marion
Linn County
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Own
Ngee Hamilton Warren
Post SX
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Park Areo Motel
O. B. Kinney
Ysiclah
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Pet
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Hest Ener
Eagle St
Reslelencia
Ark Avenue
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Stroud
M.D
London
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McClelland
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Morse
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Corniat St
Park Avenue Bridge
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Ted
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Charles Dixon & Co
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Surview Dairy
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Es Ty Azare
Renteist
Rigiy
Batdwars Score
Mercantile College
Keokuktowa
Emidelphin
Turner Hayphorrey
Bowne
Proper Bible Society Depository
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Chucnee
Love Lititz
Tee
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Cedar Rapids, Lowa
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Europe
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Vtitel Aertel
Moses
Arive Wells & Cistern
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S and Rotel Dealers
COAL
A. H. Brash
Idruggist
Cedar Rapids, Jowa
Photograph Gallery
Premim
Iowa State Agricultural Society
Cis
Ooker
Conherllial
Loven Wistey Bros. Hardware Store
Fey
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Avenugames
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