This is a vintage yardstick walking stick circa 1940. The square measuring stick has a tapered end with leather hang. The stick promotes the IAFC's
Vintage Yardsticks
Vtg Tapered Wood Yardstick Advertising for Brockway, Diamond T and Divco Trucks
Primitive Farmhouse – tagged home accent – Page 12 – 86 Vintage
Progress is fine, but it's gone on for too long.: Tapered yard stick
Wooden yardstick with odd number spacing on one side and pointed metal-covered end : r/whatisthisthing
Tall Tapered Square Indoor & Outdoor MgO Planter - Bed Bath & Beyond - 15004749
vintage 48 star American parade flag collection – 86 Vintage
Natural Wood Square Yardsticks Promotion Choice, 47% OFF
Tapered, wooden glovemaker's rulers. The scales are slightly different; the one divided into 1/12 is incorrect : r/specializedtools