Metric system debate and push for nationwide adoption
The article argues for adopting the metric system in the United States citing historical figures like Washington and Watt. It notes the 1866 legal adoption attempt, global adoption by over 100 countries, and current legislative efforts by states and organizations to standardize weights, measures, and currency, highlighting the modern push for decimalization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sir Hiram Maxim
James Watt
Washington
Jefferson
Robert Morris
Gouverneur Morris
Congress
Charles Sumner
Massachusetts
United States
Great Britain
America
Illinois
California
General Federation of Women's Clubs
Grand Rapids
Mich
Metric Standards Bill Aims to Unify Weights and Measures
The text argues the U S suffers millions annually from trade delays due to differing standards and translation issues. It cites Congressman Britten promoting a world language of quantity with metric terms to standardize weights and measures nationwide and align with global practice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Britten
U S No War Plan Up To Big Nations
The United States backs Kellogg’s idea for a general renunciation of war and a framework to invite major powers into a joint effort toward world peace. France, Britain, and Japan are engaged as the note and draft treaty circulate to seek broad multilateral pacts and a replacement for the Root arbitration treaty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Briand
Kellogg
France
State Department
Farm-Labor Alliance Formed in Indiana
About fifty representatives from Indiana's farm and labor unions gathered at a dinner to cement a statewide alliance. They adopted resolutions opposing estate tax repeal, backing farm relief legislation akin to the McNery Haugen plan, and favoring limits on equity courts issuing injunctions in industrial disputes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Indiana
Farm
McNery-Haugen
Aged Professor Fiavel S Luther Dies in Pasadena
Dr Fiavel S Luther seventy eight long serving president emeritus of Trinity College Hartford Conn dies in Pasadena California after angina pectoris attack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pasadena
Calif
Fiavel S Luther
Trinity College
Hartford
Tired and Achy Mornings Cause Widespread USB Health Warnings
A garbled early text hints at fatigue and body pains linked to health concerns and possible product warnings. The confusing note mentions symptoms like sacck-ache, headache, and duser spells. It references room amtity and daranz unclear terms, urging readers to seek medical guidance and consider purification of wastes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ces Manning
War veteran decorated for patriot farm and fireside
Jokin' Jim Joppies quotes editor in Chirion claiming a veteran, long scarred by war, is frank about fear and duty. The piece notes the veteran has earned honors for patior Farm and Fireside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rour Calighie
Jokin
Jim Joppies
Chirion
Tm Frank Ty
War
Nereafer
Aonée
Headache Relief Claim From Cold Remedy Brand
The advertisement touts a laxative and cold remedy labeled Bromo Quinine that allegedly relieves headaches by curing the cold. It notes a signature EW. Grove on the bottle and mentions the product line with S60 Aav and Sonie Sheople as proud of their past.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grove
Also Mentioned on This Page
Elmo Scott Watson
Drawing
Ray Walters
Pepe
Onherrm
Wasiducoon
Pramstars Reece
Seemenio Kelloggs
Owen
Wien
Ieee
Akeliage
Mvad
Senat
Tokra
Multi-Leters
Japan
Dahuke
Kellogs
Jetian
Farm-Labor Alliance
Kidmey
Doan
Hanford
Monett
Dr Pierce
Talso
Dr. Pierce
Buffalo
Drug and
Ehoe
DtScholis
Piso
Ned Aphemceas, Odectted
Stern O Eee
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!