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Type-Writing Machine. (open access)

Type-Writing Machine.

Patent for a simple, reliable, and easily operated attachment for a type-writing machine that continuously feeds paper to the type. "Several sheets, as they are printed may be severed in equal lengths, without disturbing the engagement of the continuous web with the paper-cylinder and feeding-devices" (lines 13-17).
Date: July 25, 1893
Creator: Smith, John D.
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
Hame. (open access)

Hame.

Patent for a hame that has an improved fastening device that easily secures trace chains or tugs to the harness. It is easily adjustable.
Date: September 26, 1893
Creator: Anderson, Lee
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
Gate-Closer. (open access)

Gate-Closer.

Patent for a simple and inexpensive gate closer that can be used with any gate and is easy to use. It consists of an arm that is secured to the gate, an adjustable wedge that sits between the arm and the gate, a weight connected to the arm, fastening devices, a slot on the wedge, pulleys mounted in a casing, and chords.
Date: October 10, 1893
Creator: Dickson, Thomas C.
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
Churn. (open access)

Churn.

Patent for a churn that consists of an upright frame, an adjustable central ring, a dasher rod, and devices for operating the rod.
Date: March 28, 1893
Creator: Martin, William F.
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from C. M. Rucker to Mother and All, September 4, 1893] (open access)

[Letter from C. M. Rucker to Mother and All, September 4, 1893]

They received their letter in Paris, but they have been in Blossom for a while. They are at Nettie's Uncle's place and they are enjoying it. Ethel has been feeling better this summer. Lizzie has also been well. He hasn't heard from Solomon in a while. C. M.has been unwell and asks that they write to them in Blossom.
Date: September 4, 1893
Creator: Rucker, C. M.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library