Insect Destroyer (open access)

Insect Destroyer

Patent for an insect destroyer for use on cotton fields to destroy moths that produce boll weevils. Illustration included.
Date: November 27, 1906
Creator: Sissom, Thomas A.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Electric Switch Throwing Device (open access)

Electric Switch Throwing Device

Patent for an electric switch throwing device. The invention provides a method of operating the switches of the track so that the motorman can turn switches of the track without stopping the train car. Illustration included.
Date: November 20, 1906
Creator: Posey, James A.
System: The Portal to Texas History