Show STANDARDS OF I r MEASURES We Te all know what a bushel a t t gallon or a n Ib lb means mems but do no you know whether the bushel bu hel or gallon measure me sure is i correct corrector or not nol We Vo accept it as ns a i 1 matter of course because our father said it was so you on see we wc have all come to believe that all nIl standards of measures mp S are arc correct with the tho exception ex of water gas gns and electric meters If Jf we w could see the gns gas and electricity as it U is meas mens measured t or 01 if we could pour watts walls of electricity into a I tea ten cup eup and say that is lOe worth in the Iho same manner that your grocer does dOiS when you ou ask for fOI a pint of olives or OL ora OLa ora a quart of cranberries es you would soon learn earn to believe that meters are correct measuring instruments 1 Time is the great factor Q r l when water gas and electricity arc being measured by b the meter We are forgetful of the silent moments that are passing and usually blame the meter instead of ourselves In order to fully nIb realize realise the value of my suggestion and and Lot for Ol the satisfaction sati of dr demonstration place a three thle gee or five fic gallon bucket in the lire sink stair and turn the hydrant lust just enough to have hwe the water dripping drippin slowly go away and nud I forget forgot it for awhile and when you ou return you ou will realize what I 1 mean I All MI engineers students and aid mechanics ies have leave accepted the i i electric el l gas as and water meters as being correct measuring in instruments instruments the same sane as liS the pint quart or gallon If the read readings readings I ings are taken correctly orr and bills rendered accordingly l there is rarely nay ruty U occasion for complaint If the tho readings turned I into the clerical department arc more nor e than Ursa you yon have use and n d don you on pay it the tire next bill hill rendered will than your I average acra c consumption I Electric water and gas gas meters m are arc n its corr eias H quart i or 01 gallon usually measuring within 1 per cent of the actual quantity passed pa It will Fill require requite some Rome time before tho the general public will accept the statement that tho meter is as correct as liS the bushel measure or the pound weight UTAH LIGHT AND POWER COMPANY D Decker Local Manager Mant 1 I j i J 1 t J 1 r |