Piston for Pneumatic Pumps.
Date: March 31, 1891
Creator: Robinson, Charles H.
Description: Patent for improvements in pistons for pneumatic pumps by using a combination of a tubular shell, a cylindrical valve, a conical aperture and a conical projection to fulfill the conditions required of a piston in pumps. Illustration is included.
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Book-Support.
Date: August 23, 1892
Creator: Muir, James Alfred
Description: Patent for improvements in book support: "book are held in an upright position on the shelves" (lines 9-10).
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Improvement in Bailing-Presses.
Date: January 2, 1872
Creator: Randolph, Jeremiah
Description: Patent for an improved bailing press consisting of "a novel arrangement of levers, connecting-bars, and cords, in combination with the follower and windlass, whereby the follower is worked in the downward direction for pressing, and in the opposite direction for elevating it to recharge the press, by the said windlass" (lines 5-11).
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Vertical Steam-Pump.
Date: June 23, 1891
Creator: Robinson, Charles H.
Description: Patent for improvements in steam-pumps, of which “are adapted to compress a liquefiable gas—such as that of ammonia—to a state of partial liquefaction, the pressure being subsequently removed and the liquefied refrigerating agent expanding through tubes and chambers, and the cooling effect produced by the volatile liquid again assuming its gaseous state is utilized for the absorption of heat.” (Lines 10-17) Illustration is included.
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The Union Republican. (Huntsville, Tex.), Vol. 2, No. 34, Ed. 1 Wednesday, June 2, 1869
Date: June 2, 1869
Creator: Goddin, M. H.
Description: Weekly newspaper from Huntsville, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with advertising.
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The Union Republican. (Huntsville, Tex.), Vol. 3, No. 27, Ed. 1 Wednesday, February 15, 1871
Date: February 15, 1871
Creator: Goddin, M. H.
Description: Weekly newspaper from Huntsville, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with advertising.
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The Huntsville Times (Huntsville, Tex.), Vol. 2, No. 29, Ed. 1 Saturday, February 29, 1868
Date: February 29, 1868
Creator: unknown
Description: Weekly newspaper from Huntsville, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with advertising.
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The Huntsville Recorder (Huntsville, Tex.), Vol. 1, No. 47, Ed. 1 Thursday, October 15, 1857
Date: October 15, 1857
Creator: Cammer, Benj. W.
Description: Weekly newspaper from Huntsville, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with advertising.
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The Item. (Huntsville, Tex.), Vol. 15, No. 23, Ed. 1 Friday, August 4, 1865
Date: August 4, 1865
Creator: unknown
Description: Daily newspaper from Huntsville, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with advertising.
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The Union Republican. (Huntsville, Tex.), Vol. 3, No. 34, Ed. 1 Wednesday, April 5, 1871
Date: April 5, 1871
Creator: Goddin, M. H.
Description: Weekly newspaper from Huntsville, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with advertising.
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