Measure for Oil-Wells.

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Patent for a device measuring the depth of oil and other wells by computing the distance preferably by the sand line or other line as it is let down from the earth's surface to the bottom of the well.

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[1], 2 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.

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Richardson, Robert B. May 21, 1918.

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  • Main Title: Measure for Oil-Wells.
  • Added Title: Measure for Oil Wells.

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Patent for a device measuring the depth of oil and other wells by computing the distance preferably by the sand line or other line as it is let down from the earth's surface to the bottom of the well.

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[1], 2 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.

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No witnesses for the patent are listed. No printer for the illustration is listed. Application field August 1, 1917. Serial No. 183,918.

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  • May 21, 1918

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  • August 1, 1917

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Richardson, Robert B. Measure for Oil-Wells., patent, May 21, 1918; [Washington D.C.]. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1257098/: accessed June 19, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu.; crediting UNT Libraries Government Documents Department.

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