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Device for Catching Insects

Description: Patent for a device to gather and remove eggs deposited by insects, particularly boll weevils, from plant material.
Date: February 4, 1915
Creator: Stautzenberger, William C. & Olsen, Carl
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Apparatus for Destroying Weevils.

Description: Patent for an apparatus for destroying weevils and moths, infesting corn, peas, hay, sweet potatoes, beans, and the like, when stored. The apparatus consists of a container with an improved means of distributing heat to the contents in which the weevils and moths are found.
Date: July 3, 1917
Creator: Kasmeier, John
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Beet-Harvester.

Description: Patent for a beet-harvester that pulls the beets from the ground and severs the tops from the bodies of the beets.
Date: April 15, 1919
Creator: Faucher, George E
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Beeville Post Office

Description: In 1857, Michael Seeligson was the first postmaster at Beeville-on the Medio (originally Medio Hill in Goliad County), five miles northeast of the present town of Beeville. In the new county seat after 1889, the Beeville Post Office was moved several times. Opened on June 5, 1918, the present neoclassical building was built under Secretary of the Treasury William G. McAdoo, with Supervising Architect James A. Wetmore. During construction, on May 7, 1917, contractor Robert B. Brown shot and k… more
Date: 1918
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Caterpillar-Tractor.

Description: Patent for 1) a mechanism preventing the Caterpillar tractor's driving element from becoming clogged with mud; 2) a mechanism to regulate the force put on the wheels in relation to the weight of the tractor's load; 3) a mechanism to allow this regulation of force in relation the weight of the tractor's load to be manually adjustable; 4) a construction improvement to allow the tractor to be turned in a relatively short radius, including illustrations.
Date: May 7, 1918
Creator: Rountree, Joseph G.
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Insect-Destroyer.

Description: Patent for "an improved insect destroyer" ... "embodying a fuel supply and a burner for the purpose of destroying insects brushed from plants beside which the device is traveling" (lines 9, 11-14) including illustrations.
Date: November 7, 1911
Creator: Garner, William W. & Rush, Owen T.
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Tree and Shrub Protector.

Description: Patent for a tree and shrub protector particularly for house plants to protect them from cold weather, including illustrations and instructions.
Date: March 26, 1912
Creator: Carstens, Julius J.
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Stalk Cutter.

Description: Patent for a new stalk cutter that cuts up stalks, stems of weeds and vines to prepare the field for cultivation. This stalk cutter provides rocking or oscillatory movement regulation to avoid rocks or other obstructions.
Date: May 26, 1914
Creator: Edwards, Jessie V.
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Plow.

Description: Patent for a riding plow that can be operated by a person rather than a horse or motor. The plow includes means to form straight furrows and stops vines and bushes from getting stuck between the wheels and frame.
Date: May 26, 1914
Creator: Edwards, Jessie V.
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Syrup Percolator.

Description: Patent for a percolator that makes syrup from sugar, or can turn any granular, or leaf substance into liquid, that involves an air tube to allow air to escape from syrup during the process. Includes illustrations.
Date: May 14, 1912
Creator: Elledge, William, N.
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Hog-Crate

Description: Patent for a crate for use in shipping live pigs which allows for the free movement of the animal's legs while maintaining separation from other animals for identification purposes, including illustrations and instructions for use.
Date: April 16, 1918
Creator: Hirst, John A. & Hirst, Samuel L.
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Raised Sill for Express and Baggage Trucks.

Description: Patent for a raised sill for express and baggage trucks which adds width to the body of the truck and raises the sides of the truck, increasing safety, strength, and efficiency. Patent includes instructions and illustrations.
Date: March 13, 1917
Creator: Engle, George Madison
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Farm-Tractor

Description: Patent for light-weight farm tractor that will be easy to maneuver. The patent includes information on the specifications and automotive components of the farm tractor.
Date: April 29, 1919
Creator: Rountree, Joseph G.
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Sectional Shelving

Description: Patent for sectional shelving. This invention is designed to be dismantled for storing and shipping. Illustrations included.
Date: February 21, 1911
Creator: Oestreicher, Adolph A.
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