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Industrial arts index

by H.W. Wilson Company

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Tariff schedules

by United States. Congress. House. Committee on Ways and Means

It is a well-understood fact that certain American-made watches fully meet all requirements of railroad standard watches, and one of the greatest hazards we ...

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The Railroad trainman

by Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen

Originally, railroad watches were not adjusted to positions. Later, three position adjustments were required. Now, the inspectors are not allowed to SANGAMO ...

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Antiques Roadshow Primer

by Carol Prisant

... Railroad watches.

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Locomotive engineers journal

by Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers (U.S.)

For thirty years we have been building Railroad Watches— * — Watches which have more than met the exacting requirements of Railroad Watch Inspection. ...

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Marking Time

by Michael Korda

The mid- to late-nineteenth century American railroad pocket watches are often extraordinarily designed, with boldly legible and often strikingly attractive ...

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World today

To the expert come the railroad men, watches in hand. From constantly visiting the. various points the watch repairer knows the timepiece as well as he ...

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Railway age

In January, 1918, the number of railroad watches scheduled was reduced from 85 to 22. It is therefore reasonable to expect that the few grades retained will ...

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Trade regulation reporter

by Commerce Clearing House

Dkt. 4778 Charge: Alleging misrepresentation In the sale of watches advertised as "Railroad Type Watches." the Commission Issued a complaint against Alfred ...

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Your money's worth

by Stuart Chase

The number of guaranteed "gold filled railroad watches," "Arizona diamonds," " English broadcloth shirts," "Panama hats," "silk umbrellas," "genuine army ...

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A history of Cleveland and its environs

by Elroy McKendree Avery

Today the name "Ball" is a synonym for accuracy in construction of railroad watches throughout the entire country. In this field Mr. Ball's ingenuity and ...

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Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineer's monthly journal

by Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers (U.S.)

A KEYSTONE Dust-Proof Railroad Watch costs $43.00— the WRECK COST MANY THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS. These Watches are (01 sale either lor ALL CASH or in our ...

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Railway age

Restricts Sales of Railroad Standard Watches Railroad standard watches may hereafter be sold by manufacturers only to fill orders for the Army or ...

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Manufacturing time

by Amy Glasmeier

The first watches designated as "railroad quality" were high-quality, ... Working with a jeweler, they established technical standards for railroad watches. ...

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Sunset

by Southern Pacific Company. Passenger Dept

The judgment of railroad men as -a class is final when it comes to watches. Docs this reference to railroad watches make you think of the Hamilton Watches ...

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The railroad telegrapher

WALTHAM WATCHES WITH SILVER FINISH RAILROAD DIALS The above dials are supplied on all qualities of 18 size and 16 size WALTHAM railroad watches at a slight ...

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Hearings

by United States. Congress. House. Committee on Ways and Means

REQUESTING STANDARD RAILROAD WATCHES WHICH SELL AT A TRICE NOT To EXCEED $150 To BE REMOVED FROM THE EXCISE TAX LIST Mr. Chairman, I appreciate this ...

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Trains

Now you top can own genuine Great American Railroad pocket watches characterizing your favorite railroads. Available at your favorite store, ...

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The National geographic magazine

by National Geographic Society (U.S.)

Railroad men choose watches so it won't happen. Now does it signify anything to you that railroad men who buy their own watches, prefer to buy the Hamilton ...

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The National geographic magazine

by National Geographic Society (U.S.)

Railroad men choose watches so it won't happen. Now does it signify anything to you that railroad men who buy their own watches, prefer to buy the Hamilton ...

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