A handbook for the use of sealers of weights and measures / prepared by F. Feichmann, PH.D. for W. & L.E. Gurley.

  • Reichmann, F.
Date:
1908
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Licence: In copyright

Credit: A handbook for the use of sealers of weights and measures / prepared by F. Feichmann, PH.D. for W. & L.E. Gurley. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    INTRODUCTION “The science of measuring and weighing holds an im- portant place in the history of civilization. There is scarcely an art more universal or more vitally important. Weights and measures are fundamental necessities of com- merce, industry and science.” In all civilized foreign countries, citizens are protected from unscrupulous dealers by the regular inspection of their weights and measures ; and in all cases a decided reduction of necessary confiscations has resulted since the establish- ment of such inspection. In Massachusetts, the benefit derived from the service of the sealer may be readily understood from the fact that annually thousands of short milk jars are rejected by the sealers. Unfortunately, many of these jars are shipped by tbe manufacturers to some adjoining State where no local inspection exists. It is surprising that the majority of States and cities of the United States are so slow in taking an interest in the welfare of the mass of its citizens by proper attention to this subject. A large percentage of goods sold are short measure, either intentionally or accidentally. It is hoped that the enforcement of existing laws or the passage of new laws will mitigate this evil. I heartily approve of any honest endeavor to promote this most vital and important subject, and therefore have con- sented to write this brief introduction. Signed, D. C. V. Palmer, Commissioner of Weights and Measures of the Commonnvealth of Massachusetts.