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> Each group will thus contain all the records pertaining to
> or embracing a particular statistical item, and by counting
> the cards the numerical value of that item can be readily
> ascertained. Having thus separated the record-cards into
> general divisions, (and, if desired, subdivided each group
> on the same plan.) any additional series of statistical items
> can be compiled either by the further division or subdivision
> of the record-cards or by passing all the cards or certain groups
> only through the electrical apparatus.
> [@[pg.4]hollerith:1889:art]

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