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Car Coupling.

Description: Patent for a new and improved coupling for railroad cars. This design consists in "the draw-head having the open space at its front end, the longitudinal groove in its side, extending rearward from said space, and the transverse recess at the rear end of said groove, the coupling bar resting in the groove and having a lug at its rear end" (lines 92-98). Said lug is "pivoted in the recess, and the hook at its front end arranged within the open space, and the spring having its rear end secured to… more
Date: December 6, 1887
Creator: Keith, John David
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[Letter from Dudley W. Peterson to I. H. Kempner, February 20, 1951]

Description: Letter from Dudley W. Peterson to I. H. Kempner informing Mr. I. H. Kempner about the arrangements for a trip involving seventeen members, including details on replacements and additional invitees. He discusses the logistical arrangements with Braniff Airways and the participation of various committee members. A postscript mentions further adjustments, including inviting Floyd Bradshaw and H. G. Perry, bringing the total number of attendees to nineteen.
Date: February 20, 1951
Creator: Peterson, Dudley W.
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[Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to D. W. Kempner, October 26, 1953]

Description: Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to D. W. Kempner responding to criticisms about letter formatting and discusses recent business updates. It covers the latest cotton ginning report from Plantersville, total stock on hand, and recent transactions with the Bertig Company. It also mentions visits to the new compress, a storm in Galveston, and upcoming travel plans.
Date: October 26, 1953
Creator: Blackshear, A. H., Jr.
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[Letter from D. W. Kempner to S. D. Coleman, November 17, 1955]

Description: Letter from D. W. Kempner to S. D. Coleman responding to an invitation for Thanksgiving. Kempner expresses regret at being unable to visit Plantersville due to emotional memories but appreciates the invitation and long-standing friendship. He reminisces about the past fifty years since acquiring Grimes County properties and mentions the difficulty of deciding to sell the farm and ranch. Kempner also expresses happiness about Dr. Coleman's improved health and sends best wishes to Dr. Coleman and… more
Date: November 17, 1955
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
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Nail-Staple for Barbed Wire.

Description: Patent for a tool meant to assist with attaching fence wire to posts. The nail-staple supports the wire during application to the post, which allows it to be done by a single person, saving time and labor.
Date: August 30, 1921
Creator: Washington, George
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Crossover

Description: Patent for cross-overs in railways to prevent collisions of trains traveling on intersecting track ways
Date: March 2, 1915
Creator: Miller, Sam P.
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Cattle-Guard.

Description: Patent for a cattle-guard "for preventing cattle from passing along a certain point of a railroad track from an inclosure (sic)" (lines 10-12) including instructions and illustrations.
Date: February 26, 1918
Creator: Bullard, James H.
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Bale-Tie

Description: Patent for a bale tie made of aluminum which has a fastener attached to the band.
Date: March 3, 1908
Creator: Brigance, Alice Osborne
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Compound Engine.

Description: Patent for certain new and useful improvements in compound engines, including instructions and illustrations.
Date: June 20, 1899
Creator: Johnson, Willie H.
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[Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to I. H. Kempner, August 15, 1955]

Description: Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to I. H. Kempner discussing business and personal matters such as cotton advances, the sickness of Billy Greves, the profits of Cameron County, his love for his job, a line of credit from the Bank of New York, and a news clipping that Mr. Lee would like him to have.
Date: August 15, 1955
Creator: Blackshear, A. H., Jr.
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