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- The Gueydan, a New Middle Trtiary Formation From the Southwestern Coastal Plain of Texas
- "The object of the present paper is to describe the general lithology and petrography of the Gueydan formation" (p. 7).
- Citrus Fruit Law
- This report discusses the Citrus Fruit Law and the prohibition sale of unripe or unwholesome citrus fruit.
- The Citrus Industry in the Lower Rio Grande Valley of Texas
- This bulletin is presented for the primary purpose of aiding the citrus industry in the Lower Rio Grande Valley and by a statement of authentic facts to appraise the public of the magnitude and possibilities of this rapidly developing industry.
- Lists of Nurserymen, Florists, and Dealers Licensed To Do Business in Texas and the Texas Orchard and Nursery Inspection Law with Rules and Regulations
- This bulletin has been prepared for the information of nurserymen, florists and all other people interested in the development of the many phases of horticulture.
- The Citrus Industry in the Lower Rio Grande Valley of Texas
- This bulletin is presented for the primary purpose of aiding the citrus industry in the Lower Rio Grande Valley and by a statement of authentic facts to apprise the public of the magnitude and possibilities of this rapidly developing industry.
- List of State Registered Cotton Seed Breeders and State Certified Cotton Seed Growers
- Agriculture bulletin discussing the registration and certified laws for cotton seeds.
- The Boll Weevil: A Review of the Methods of Control
- In presenting this bulletin to the public it is the desire of the Department of Agriculture to furnish cotton growers of the state such information as to the best methods of fighting the boll weevil, as scientific investigation have discovered.
- The Texas Cotton Seed Registration and Certification Act; Rules, Regulations, and Instructions Relative to Its Enforcement.
- One of the fundamental requirements for requirements for registered or certified cotton seed is that they possess a pedigree of merit which has been passed upon by the State Board of Plant Breeder Examiners.
- Biennial Report of the Texas State Library: 1918-1920
- Biennial report of the Texas State Library for the years 1918-1920, including the budget and summaries of the library's activities.
- Auto Steering-Lock
- Patent for a lock designed to attach to the spokes of a steering wheel with the intention of guarding it from "unauthorized persons" (line 20), including illustrations.
- Cereal Food and Process of Preparing the Same.
- Patent for improving cereal food processing by grinding corn and other grains into meal to convert starch into dextrin, and through drying grains to remove moisture and prevent fermentation (lines 17-23). Additionally, the processing will make the cereal appetizing and easily digestible.
- Ant Trap
- Patent for an ant trap designed as a ring-shaped trough and which allows for the drainage of rainwater through a pipe fitted with a porous plug. Both walls of the trough are capped with inward and downward curved flanges.
- Automatic Turntable
- Patent for “a turn table of simple and durable structure adapted to be placed in the floor of a small garage or at other points, and which will automatically operate when an automobile is run upon the same to effect the complete turning of the automobile machine in order that the machine may enter the garage while traveling a forward direction and leave the garage in a similar manner” (lines 17-25). Includes illustrations.
- Automatic-Cut-Off
- Patent for an automatic cut-off part for a steam inlet pipe.
- Can Opener
- Patent for a portable can opener capable of conveniently being carried on a key ring or attached to a tin or other container and sold with the tin as a part thereof. The can opener may be used repeatedly and employed with equally good results for opening either the side or top of a can.
- Cotton-Picker's Sack.
- Patent for improvements to Cotton-Picker's Sacks "to permit the bag or sack to be opened longitudinally to permit quick and convenient emptying of the contents thereof" (lines 12-15).
- Burner.
- Patent for improvements in burners to allow them to use liquid fuel such as oil.
- Kettle-Furnace.
- Patent for a kettle furnace of simple construction; a kettle furnace comprising a sheet metal member having bolt openings disposed in pairs near the vertical edge.
- Holder for Car and Locomotive Replacing Frogs
- Patent for improving railway car frog replacement and holding. The improvements include greater strength and durability and low cost manufacture.
- Chiropractic Table
- Patent for use by chiropractors in their manipulations of the human body, and has for its object the provision of a table or attachment to a table including simultaneously movable head and abdomen supports. The invention has been designed which embodies a head rest, chest support, and abdomen support all mounted upon a single hinged member which will automatically adjust itself to the patient laying upon the table, spring means being provided for opposing the movement.
- Ship-Protector.
- Patent for a ship protector that uses a system of mats that can be individually lowered to temporarily repair a hole blown in the hull by a torpedo or floating mine, thereby keeping the ship from sinking until it can reach port. The mats can also be used to prevent floating mines from contacting the hull. Designed to be easily applied without requiring any material changes in the ship's construction.
- Planter
- Patent for a planter, in particular, a planter in which the hopper is provided with an agitator in the bottom, which will prevent the seed from clogging the feed opening and this produce a continuous and positive flow of seed.
- Horse-Boot.
- Patent for a horse boot that covers and protects the hoof and pastern joint of a horse. It also protects the fetlock joint and practically the entire foreleg below the knee. This device allows for the horse to move without being hindered in any way, or without causing chafing. Both protecting the horse and providing additional comfort and safety.
- Air Cycle.
- Patent for a pedal power "aeroplane" (line 9) with improvements to driving pedals and controlling the flight path.
- Window-Sash Gearing and Lock
- Patent for a window sash mechanism that allows the upper and lower portions of a window to be adjusted and locked independently of each other.
- Insecticide for Boll-Weevils.
- Patent for boll-weevil insecticide with novel method of compounding. Arsenic and baking soda are combined with wood ash to create a dust which kills the insects as an inhalent instead of needing to be consumed by the insects in order to be effective.
- Vaporizing Attachment.
- Patent for improvements in the vaporizing attachment on a printing press that will allow vapor to be applied to the paper as it goes through the printing press.
- Well-Drilling Device.
- Patent for well drilling device with new and useful improvements in well-drilling device for simultaneously drilling the main hole and an advance or "rat-tail" hole.
- Well Screen.
- Patent for a well screen device. The device can keep particulates out of the well water while also restricting water to flow into the well without being released back into the soil.
- Building-Block.
- Patent for building block that is easily formed or molded. The building block forms tiers to easy move around and modify.
- Trap.
- Patent for animal trap especially designed for trapping rats, mice, minks and other small animals. This animal trap has a pair of pivoted doors arranged on the opposite sides of a baiting standard, which is also vertically adjustable. The purpose of this trap is to drown the animals that have become entrapped.
- Paint and Varnish Removing Process.
- Patent for improvements to the removal process for paint and varnish. An invention of a solution that will cause finished coatings to be removed with less expense, less time, and no specifically skilled labor requirement to meet.
- Portable Forge
- Patent for a portable forge adapted for use in oil well drilling. Used to create a compact form of a forge for easy breakdown and storage, while also making it easier to transport.
- Swing
- Patent for swing that accommodates both seated and reclining positions.
- Potato-Curing Apparatus
- Patent for an apparatus used to cure sweet potatoes and similar vegetables by circulating heated air through storage bins and removing moisture.
- Radiator-Plug
- Patent for improved radiator plug used for sealing radiators with a fluid-tight joint making it unnecessary to have the radiator pipe extended or threaded. This invention allows the pipe to be sealed at any point.
- Rail Joint and Brace.
- Patent for an improvement to rail joint structures that extends structural longevity by bracing the rails against each other.
- Eyeglass Mounting
- Patent for the creation of new and useful improvements in eyeglass mounting.
- Floor-Mop Wringer
- Patent for a mop wringing frame that is portable and independent of the mop and the water receptacle. The device causes the mop to be subjected to a twisting action when the handle of the mop is rotated.
- Insecticide-Dispensing Receptacle.
- Patent for an improved insecticide dispensing receptacle, made cheaply enough it can be disposed of after use.
- Vehicle-Wheel Attachment.
- Patent for a vehicle-wheel attachment to prevent wheel from moving and vehicle theft.
- Liquid or Gaseous Fuel Burning Furnace.
- Patent for a furnace that can be powered either by gas or liquid fuel. Designed specifically for improved insulation and fuel efficiency.
- Roller for Cotten-Gins.
- Patent for an improved cotton gin roller, to separate cotton fibers from cotton seeds. Made with a hollow design to prevent the device from becoming too hot during use.
- Perpetual Calendar.
- Patent for the improvement of calendars to create easier-to-read and quicker-to-adjust. These calendars were to be able to be used no matter the month or year and would always be accurate.
- Cultivator Attachment.
- Patent for an attachment for the cutting of weeds and soil moving. It is designed to be attached to any cultivator or plow beam either singly or duplicated.
- Cotton-Chopper
- Patent for Cotton Chopper. To help in the aid of chopping cotton instead of using a hoe.
- Rotary Drilling-Machine.
- Patent for well drilling rigs also known as rotaries that provides a new way for controlling the slips that eliminates all danger of injury to workers.
- Annual Report of the Boy Scouts of America: 1926
- Annual report submitted by the Boy Scouts of America to Congress describing highlights from 1926, activities, ideals, finance, organizational leadership, and other information about scouting programs.
- Annual Report of the Boy Scouts of America: 1922
- Annual report submitted by the Boy Scouts of America to Congress describing highlights from 1922, activities, finance, organizational leadership, and other information about scouting programs.
- Full Text of the Game, Fish, and Oyster Laws of Texas, September 1929
- Text of laws governing fishing and oyster culture, as well as regulation by the Game, Fish, and Oyster Commission. Index starts on page 133.