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system and these instruments are being largely employed
A number of simple devices are on the market whereby the counts of yarn can be accurately determined by weighing a given number of threads cut to a certain template according to the yarn system, and these instruments are being largely employed in cases where the overseer is too busy to give the matter personal attention.
— from Hosiery Manufacture by Davis, William, M.A.

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