Patent for an improved combined automatic vending and money changing machine. It has "a locking mechanism constructed to lock said article and change-delivery mechanisms when a coin inserted by a purchaser is of less value than the article desired by him, and [a] mechanism for unlocking both of said delivery mechanisms while the purchaser's said coin remains in the machine and adjusting bot of said delivery-mechanisms to thereafter deliver an article corresponding to the value of said coin" (line 1-10).

Patent for cheap, effective compound to sprinkle on coal to render it more combustible so that it burns more cleanly and soot is not emitted.

Patent for a cotton-press that compresses "cotton as it is delivered from the gin into convenient shape and size of bundle, for facilitating the transportation thereof" (lines 12-15).

Patent for a fare box and change maker mean to improve on fare-receivers and automatic change-makers that "automatically deliver the correct change to a passenger or other person, who deposits in the machine a coin of greater value than is the regulation fare" (lines 16-19).

Patent for a mail-bag meant to "provide such bags or pouches with a secure, efficient, and durable fastening for the mouth which can be easily and quickly opened and closed" (lines 13-16).