Well, because it is dead here, and because I do like to post these
things for future reference, here is a little factoid from an old
(1903) cookbook I was perusing:

12 sticks of macaroni = 1/4 lb

Now, wouldn't folks here like to start posting, or I might be
forced to type up a recipe or something. :-) Shoulda kept items
with no hits on goo*le out for this purpose.
--
Jean B.