1917 The Reminder by J A Didier (5th edition)

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The contents of a freight car of

whiskey contains from 55 to 65

barrels. A car of wine contains

from 50 to 55 barrels. A car of beer

Contains from 70 to 76 barrels. A

car of bottles contains from 155 to

160 gross. A car of jugs contain

about 5,000 gallons.

Standard Weights.

I lb. equals

16 ozs.

i"

8 "

i" "

4 "

I oz. "

8 drachms

I drachm equals

60 grains

Measures of the United States

{Distilled Water)

I gal. equals

8 lbs.

i " "

4"

I qt. "

2"

I pt. "

I •'

i" "

i"

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