Monthly Bulletin of the International Bureau of the American Republics, International Union of American Republics, Volume 24The Bureau, 1907 - America |
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... tion of between 100 and 200 feet . In the other countries far greater altitudes have to be overcome ; in Costa Rica , for example , over 4,000 feet , and in Guatemala nearly 5,000 . These altitudes have prevented the construction of ...
... tion of between 100 and 200 feet . In the other countries far greater altitudes have to be overcome ; in Costa Rica , for example , over 4,000 feet , and in Guatemala nearly 5,000 . These altitudes have prevented the construction of ...
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... tion which they defended by the sword , agreed to make of that land an independent State . Since then gallant Uruguay never had a more true and disinterested friend nor a more ardent partisan of its inde- pendence than the Brazilian ...
... tion which they defended by the sword , agreed to make of that land an independent State . Since then gallant Uruguay never had a more true and disinterested friend nor a more ardent partisan of its inde- pendence than the Brazilian ...
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orable Corps , and for the spirit of friendship and kindly considera- tion which prompts their utterance . The exceptional circumstances which bring us together at this time and place impel the belief that your congratulations and good ...
orable Corps , and for the spirit of friendship and kindly considera- tion which prompts their utterance . The exceptional circumstances which bring us together at this time and place impel the belief that your congratulations and good ...
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... tion of this act , the actual fineness of the silver or alloy thereof of which such article is wholly or partly composed shall not be less by more than four one - thousandth parts than the actual fineness indicated by any mark ( other ...
... tion of this act , the actual fineness of the silver or alloy thereof of which such article is wholly or partly composed shall not be less by more than four one - thousandth parts than the actual fineness indicated by any mark ( other ...
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... tion ; sugar production , 1906 ; conditions at Cienf legos . Ecuador . Customs tariff , 1906 ; trade in alligator skins ; coffee exports ; projected railway lines ; Kapok silk cotton . Guatemala . Economic conditions in 1905 ...
... tion ; sugar production , 1906 ; conditions at Cienf legos . Ecuador . Customs tariff , 1906 ; trade in alligator skins ; coffee exports ; projected railway lines ; Kapok silk cotton . Guatemala . Economic conditions in 1905 ...
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Page 6 - Convention establishing the status of naturalized citizens who again take up their residence in the country of their origin, in the following terms: ART.
Page 6 - President of the United States of America A PROCLAMATION Whereas a convention between the United States of America and the United States of Mexico, providing for the equitable distribution of the waters of the Rio Grande for irrigation purposes...
Page 6 - Sooner shall these mountains crumble into dust than the peoples of Argentina and Chile break the peace which at the feet of Christ the Redeemer they have sworn to maintain...
Page 12 - If such be found, the letter will be placed in the mails if separable, and if the communication be inseparably attached, the whole package will be rejected. If, however, any such should inadvertently be forwarded, the country of destination will collect...
Page 190 - ... any box. package, cover or wrapper in which such article is incased or inclosed, shall be stamped, branded, engraved or imprinted with the word "sterling" or the word "coin," either alone or in conjunction with other words or marks.
Page 409 - Decimeter (,V meter) equals 3.937 inches. Meter equals 39.37 inches. Decameter (10 meters) equals 393.7 inches. Hectometer (100 meters) equals 328 feet 1 inch. Kilometer (1,000 meters) equals 0.62137 mile (3,280 feet 10 inches). Myriameter (10,000 meters) equals 6.2137 miles. Metric surface measures.
Page x - Decigram (-fa gram) equals 1.5432 grains. Gram equals 15.432 grains. Decagram (10 grams) equals 0.3527 ounce. Hectogram (100 grams) equals 3.5274 ounces. Kilogram (1,000 grams) equals 2.2046 pounds. Myriagram (10,000 grams) equals 22.046 pounds. Quintal (100,000 grams) equals 220.46 pounds. Millier or tonnea — ton (1,000,000 grams) equals 2,204.6 pounds. Metric dry measures. Milliliter (yjjj liter) equals 0.061 cubic inch. Centiliter (y-Jj liter) equals 0.6102 cubic inch. Deciliter (y^i liter)...
Page 187 - State, Territory, or possession of the United States, or from the District of Columbia to any other State, Territory, or possession of the United States; or...
Page 3 - Atlas of the World's commerce. A new series of maps with descriptive text and diagrams showing products, imports, exports, commercial conditions and economic statistics of the countries of the world.
Page 12 - The parcels shall be promptly delivered to addressees at the post offices of address in the country of destination, free of charge for postage; but the country of destination may, at its option, levy and collect from the addressee for interior service and delivery a charge, the amount of which is to be fixed according to its own regulations, but which shall in no case exceed 5 cents in the United States or 5 rents (American gold) in Haiti for each parcel, whatever its weight.