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OCR Rendition - approximate

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CONTENTS

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Characteristic groups of digits

116-118

Relationships between the digits

119

Centesimal scale of relationship

124-126

Digits of same and of different names

130

CHAPTER IX

METHODS OF INDEXING

131

Use of an index

131

Method of few conspicuous differences in many fingers

131

Specimen index

133

Order in which the digits are noted

134

Examples of indexing .   ,

135

Effect of regarding slopes

135

Number of index-heads required for 100 sets in each of

twelve different methods

136-138

i and o in forefingers only

138

List of commonest index-headings

140

Number of headings to 100 sets, according to the digits

 
 

that are noted

142

Transitional cases ; sub-classifications   .

143-144

Symbols for patterns .

144

Storing cards .

145

Number of entries under each head when only the first

three fingers are noted   146

CHAPTER X

 

PERSONAL IDENTIFICATION

Printers and photographers

Use of means of identification to honest persons ; in

147

147

regard to criminals ,   .

148-149

Major Ferris, Mr. Tabor, N. Borneo

149-153

Best digits for registration purposes

153


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