Weight Equivalents.

To convert grains into grammes multiply by 0.065
To convert grammes into grains multiply by 15.5
To convert drachms into grammes multiply by 3.9
To convert ounes (avoir.) into grammes multiply by 28.4
To convert pounds (avoir.) into grammes multiply by 453.6

Measure Equivalents.

To convert cubic centimeters into grains multiply by 15.5
To convert cubic centimeters into drachms multiply by 0.26
To concert cubic centimeters into ounces (avoir.) multiply by 0.036
To convert pints into cubic centimeters multiply by 47.3
To convert liters into ounces (avoir.) multiply by 35.3
To convert gallons into liters multiply by 3.08

He Found Out.

"Who," shouted the impassioned orator, "who among us has any cause to be happier than his neighbor on this glorious day of the nation's birth?"
A man with his head bandaged and both arms in a sling arose in the rear of the hall, and exclaimed: "The doctors!"

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