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Improvement in Threshing-Machine.
Patent for improvements in threshing-machine for threshing grain, with the improved machine, “grain may be threshed and separated from the straw in a very rapid and perfect manner, and without bruising or injuring the straw in any way.” (Lines 13-16) Illustration is included.
Date:
February 9, 1869
Creator:
Fuos, Matthias
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Improvement in Machines for Extracting Cotton and Corn Stalks.
Patent for the improvement of pulling the roots of cotton and corn stalks while minimizing the damage to the soil, including illustration.
Date:
February 19, 1861
Creator:
Bishop, Josiah
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Smith's Forge.
Patent for "The improvements consists of a cast iron box" (line 12).
Date:
February 12, 1867
Creator:
Risher, William E.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Improved Cosmetic.
Patent for improvement in cosmetics by using various chemicals to enhance the cosmetics in which it “can remove freckles or tan-discoloration from the skin, and for improving the complexion.” (Line 5-6) Formula for the improved cosmetic is included. Instructions on how to prepare the cosmetic and how to use the cosmetic are described. There is no illustration.
Date:
February 25, 1868
Creator:
Wilson, I. M.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Improvement in Cotton-Scrapers.
Patent for the improvement of a cotton scraper "for general cultivation of drill-husbandry" (lines 17-18) and cotton crops, including illustration.
Date:
February 19, 1861
Creator:
Shepard, Josiah
System:
The Portal to Texas History