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Apparatus for Curing Tire Casings.

Description: Patent for a more efficient system for curing tire casings. The new patented apparatus was capable of providing both smooth and ribbed tire textures by way of aluminum tips and molds. Additionally, the apparatus provided retreading and faster curing of pneumatic tires.
Date: December 2, 1919
Creator: Bongio, Philip P. & Stephenson, Elonzo
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[Invoice for Car Parts and Services, December 1948]

Description: Invoice for items sold to D. W. Kempner by D. B. McDaniel Cadillac Co. for his car, including retainers, bolts, nuts, etc. for $3.65 and services like straightening right front fender and repairing rust damage to rocker panel, etc. for $122.75.
Date: December 2, 1948
Creator: D. B. McDaniel Cadillac Company
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Animal-Trap.

Description: Patent for an animal trap that allows an animal, most suitably animals of the rodent species, to enter a rectangular box from any of its four sides through a gate formed of downwardly inclined wires pivoted above each of said openings inside of the box. When an animal enters the trap, they are unable to leave because of the downwardly bent ends of transverse bars secured to the said inclined wires.
Date: November 2, 1920
Creator: Smith, James W.
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Barrel Support

Description: Patent for "certain new and useful improvements in Barrel Supports (lines 5-6)."
Date: April 2, 1918
Creator: Taylor, Charles E., Jr.
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Apparatus for the Manufacture of Ice.

Description: Patent for a new and improved ice maker. This design calls for "two or more sheets of galvanized iron or other metal set in a tank of fresh water, one on either side of the evaporation-pipes, and held in a position parallel to each other by anchors or yokes that connect them" (lines 15-20). This eliminates the need for strong (ammoniacal) brine and is a faster, more reliable, and less leaky ice-making process than previous ones that used said brine.
Date: March 2, 1880
Creator: Zilker, Andrew J.
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Apparatus for Destroying Insects.

Description: Patent for a new and improved apparatus for killing ants. This design "consist[s] of frame, levers, pivoted arms, piston-rod, piston provided with valves and openings, air-tight iron chamber having opening pipe, furnace provided with double lid, lugs, pipe, clamp, and wedge . . . whereby the flame as well as the poisonous vapors are injected into the insect chambers" (lines 50-58).
Date: August 2, 1881
Creator: Gray, Hiram Balderston
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Apparatus for Handling Seed-Cotton.

Description: Patent for a "mechanism for handling seed-cotton [...] to provide novel means for conveying said cotton directly from the wagon or from the cotton-house to the ginning mechanism, whereby the cotton is cleansed and dried during its passage" (lines 7-13). It also helps to prevent fires and contamination of ginned cotton, and to reduce labor handling seed-cotton.
Date: December 2, 1884
Creator: Munger, Robert S.
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Corn-Sheller.

Description: Patent for improvements in corn-shellers in which it would be easily-operated and consists of “a semi-cylindrical trough having serrations upon the sides and bottom thereof, so that upon pushing the ear back and forth in the trough the corn will be scraped off.” (Lines 22-25) Illustration is included.
Date: June 2, 1891
Creator: Townsley, Christopher C.
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Apparatus for Handling and Cleaning Seed-Cotton.

Description: Patent for improvements in apparatus for handling and cleaning seed-cotton by “conveying cotton through a pneumatic tube and for automatically delivering therefrom to each of a series of gins an amount of cleaned cotton graduated at all times to the need of each gin. The flow of the main current in the tube is not interrupted by the several subtractions.” (Lines 17-23) Illustration is included.
Date: June 2, 1891
Creator: Elam, William E.
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[Letter from R. T. DeNight to M. Desmartins, May 2, 1950]

Description: Letter from R. T. DeNight to M. Desmartins referring to a previous correspondence about Mr. Daniel Kempner's request to engage a chauffeur, Mr. Stachewsky, for a period in 1950. He mentions a need to clarify some points and discusses the terms of Mr. Stachewsky’s engagement, requesting further advice on the matters raised by Mr. Kempner.
Date: May 2, 1950
Creator: DeNight, R. T.
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[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Galveston Chamber Of Commerce, December 2, 1955]

Description: Letter from I. H. Kempner to Galveston Chamber Of Commerce addressing the committee's efforts and challenges in securing adequate funding for the medical school. He highlights the need for state legislature support to maintain high standards of instruction and personnel. It calls for organized efforts to engage state representatives and citizens to support the medical school's funding needs. The letter also mentions the contributions made by Dr. Curriel and Dr. Paley in advancing medical resear… more
Date: December 2, 1955
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
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[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Allan Shivers, June 2, 1952]

Description: Letter from I. H. Kempner to Allan Shivers suggesting appointing a Galvestonian to the Board of Regents to enhance the Medical School's representation and interests. The letter is not an endorsement of any specific individual but emphasizes the benefits of such an appointment for the institution. He also invites Governor Shivers and his wife to a luncheon during their upcoming visit to Galveston, offering an informal setting to discuss relevant issues.
Date: June 2, 1952
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
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[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Karl L. Lovelady, November 2, 1944]

Description: Letter from I. H. Kempner to Karl L. Lovelady discussing the uncertain outcome of an issue involving the University of Texas Board of Regents, expressing confidence in the Regents' commitment to the University despite public pressures and personal differences. he anticipates that the Regents will prioritize the University's advancement and retain their positions.
Date: November 2, 1944
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
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Cattle-Guard.

Description: Patent for an improved cattle-guard by using a guard that has a plurality of spurs, should an animal step thereon its foot will be directed against one or more of these spurs, thus causing the animal to withdraw its foot and not attempt to pass over the rail. This will prevent the animal from crossing railway-tracks, but the spurs will not interfere with the free passage of trains. (Lines 10-20) Illustration is included.
Date: April 2, 1901
Creator: Steinmann, Herman Werner
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Cattle-Guard.

Description: Patent for a cattle guard for railroad tracks, which is activated by the pressure of a cow stepping on its platform and raises bars to block the the cow from crossing the track. It goes back down automatically when the pressure is removed off the platform.
Date: February 2, 1909
Creator: Crouch, Jim L.
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