Let's End the Confusion. Basis Weight. The basis weight of a paper is the designated fixed weight of 500 sheets, measured in pounds, in that paper's basic sheet size. It is important to note that the basic sheet size is not the same.
Today, we're going to focus on paper currency, like the $1 bill. The BEP began in 1862, when only six people created money by hand in the basement of the Treasury building. Today, the BEP has two facilities. The Washington, D.C., site opened in 1914. A newer facility in Fort Worth, Texas, opened in 1991 to meet increased demand for currency.
Dollar General History. Dollar General was founded in 1939 by Cal Turner. The first store was located in Scottsville, KY and was called J.L. Turner and Sons. The first store actually called Dollar General was opened in 1955 with the idea that all items in the store would be $1 or less. The idea took off quickly and all J.L. Turner stores were changed to Dollar Generalâs. The chain reached 29 stores by 1959. J.L. Turner died in 1964 and Dollar General went public in 1968.