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Corn-Thinner.

Description: Patent for improvements in corn-thinners for removing excess stalks in the field by constructing the “upper portion’s blade flat to present straight side cutting edges, and having the lower portion curved transversely to present to a lower semicircular cutting edge.” (Lines 53-56.) With this design, the operator would not have to stoop over, making the thinning operation easier. Illustration is included.
Date: February 17, 1903
Creator: Horn, Henry G.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Managing Insect and Mite Pests of Texas Corn

Description: This guide discusses insect and mite pests in the approximate seasonal order that they damage corn- pre-emergence, seedling to tassel and tassel to hard dough.
Date: February 2002
Creator: Porter, Patrick; Cronholm, Gregory B.; Troxclair, Noel; Patrick, Carl D.; Morrison, Pat & Archer, Thomas L.
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[News Clip: Train]

Description: Video footage from the KXAS-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, to accompany a news story.
Date: February 6, 1980, 10:00 p.m.
Duration: 2 minutes 46 seconds
Creator: KXAS-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Letter from Michael M. Kennard to A.D Kennard, February 25, 1860]

Description: Letter from Michael M. Kennard to his brother, A.D Kennard, updating him on how the community is doing. He describes his mother's sale of a house, and dividing the Negros among the children. He also includes the price of corn, and other details including how stock throughout the county have died because of the rough winter.
Date: February 25, 1860
Creator: Kennard, Michael M.
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[News Clip: Train Wreck]

Description: Video footage from the KXAS-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, to accompany a news story.
Date: February 5, 1980, 5:00 p.m.
Duration: 1 minute 32 seconds
Creator: KXAS-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Letter from Sally Thornhill to Mary Ann Moore, February 12, 1911]

Description: This is a letter from the Charles B. Moore Collection. It is written by Sally Thornhill and is addressed to Mary Ann Moore. In this letter, Thornhill informs Mary Ann Moore of the goings-on in Goodlettsville, TN. the news includes: a discussion about the treatment of her eczema on her ankles and an outbreak of erysipelas on her arms, a dialogue about the farmer's duties at present prepping for a new season, details about a vegetable garden, news about Bryan's hogs and the family's poultry, a di… more
Date: February 12, 1911
Creator: Thornhill, Sally
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Stalk-Cutter.

Description: Patent for a stalk cutter for corn, cotton, or other related crops that is drawn between two rows of stalks and cuts them faster and more fully than previous stalk cutters.
Date: February 26, 1907
Creator: Chapa, Francisco Pena
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Harvester

Description: Patent for a harvester for corn and other, similar crops with a cutting mechanism that may be raised or lowered based on the height of the stalks. Illustrations included.
Date: February 9, 1909
Creator: Parton, Andrew Jackson
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Grain-Planter.

Description: Patent for an inexpensive, simple, and durable grain planter that plants large grains like corn, peas, and wheat. The improved machine is perfectly timed and does not crush the seeds.
Date: February 7, 1893
Creator: Yarbrough, Orceneth Fisher
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Seed Planter and Marker.

Description: Patent for seed planting and marking machines specifically for planting corn, cotton, or any other seeds required planting in rows. This device allows row planting without a check cord or line as it will drop seeds at regular and variable (adjustable) intervals and mark hills.
Date: February 21, 1922
Creator: Sprowl, William L.
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Convertable Corn Sheller and Grater.

Description: Patent for a simple and inexpensive convertible corn sheller and grater that, when shelling, can fill a receptacle without spilling or clogging. The sheller also separates dust from the corn. The grater is easily removable for cleaning.
Date: February 20, 1894
Creator: Crockett, William E.
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Corn or Cotton Planter.

Description: Patent for improvements to the construction of corn and cotton planters that are ridden by the user, illustrated.
Date: February 18, 1902
Creator: Boyd, Joseph Lonzo & Gillis, John
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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