Bolt-Holder. (open access)

Bolt-Holder.

Patent for improvements in bolt-holders by “providing a combined bolt-holder and screw-driver…. in which the hook or engaging member is quickly and conveniently adjustable to any angle to allow the tool to be employed in various positions to engage bolts set.” (Lines 15-22) Illustration is included.
Date: March 25, 1902
Creator: Carter, Hiram C.
System: The Portal to Texas History
PENCIL HOLDER (open access)

PENCIL HOLDER

Patent for a pencil holder that may be attached to a garment.
Date: January 14, 1902
Creator: PEARSON, JOHN WILLIAM
System: The Portal to Texas History
Bedstead Brace. (open access)

Bedstead Brace.

Patent for a new and useful bedstead-brace. "This invention is an improved construction of bedstead-brace, the object being to provide an exceedingly cheap, simple, and efficient device which can be applied to any and all beds" (line 7-11).
Date: January 21, 1902
Creator: Campbell, Ike W.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Trace-Fastner (open access)

Trace-Fastner

Patent for Trace Fastners which is useful for securing a trace upon a whiffletree.
Date: December 16, 1902
Creator: Thornton, Burus M. & Thornton, William E.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Method of Destroying Stumps of Trees. (open access)

Method of Destroying Stumps of Trees.

Patent for a method of destroying the stumps of persimmon and sassafras trees using saltpeter, soda, and salt.
Date: April 1, 1902
Creator: McLelland, Jacob J. E.
System: The Portal to Texas History