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Track-Raiser.

Description: Patent for an improved track-raiser used during constructing and repairing railways. It is a jack that raises and holds a rail in place.
Date: October 16, 1894
Creator: Steed, Thaddeus Franklin
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Means for Propelling Boats.

Description: Patent for a means for propelling boats that uses pneumatic pressure and does not use propellers and screws. The invention has increased propulsion.
Date: October 16, 1894
Creator: Higgins, Pattillo
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Fumigator.

Description: Patent for a fumigator meant to exterminate prairie dogs, mice, rats, Texas red ants, and other pests. It burns fumes, and the container has a hose on the top that forces fumes into the pests' homes. There is an inlet pipe in the base of the container.
Date: October 16, 1894
Creator: Manahan, Thaddeus A.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Car-Wheel Lubricator.

Description: Patent for a car-wheel lubricator that can be easily used while the wheels are moving or still, and does not waste lubrication. It attaches to two railway wheels.
Date: October 16, 1894
Creator: Reneau, James W.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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