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Writing-Machine.

Description: Patent for writing-machine mechanism which prolongs the life of the ribbon and provides "means to rotate the platen step by step at each actuation of one or more of the keys" (line 20).
Date: April 24, 1917
Creator: Edwards, Alrah B. & Russell, Frank K.
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Keyboard for Writing Machines.

Description: Patent for improved keyboards for writing machines "having its keys so arranged that the fingers of the operator may rest upon the keyboard in an easy and natural manner, the keys being so disposed with relation to each other that the fingers of the operator may reach all of them with the least possible strain or exertion" (lines 16-22). This improvement allows the operator to work at maximum speed and efficiency.
Date: April 17, 1917
Creator: Edwards, Alrah B. & Russell, Frank K.
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Insect-Guard

Description: Patent for a device that can be attached to furniture and which traps insects.
Date: April 10, 1917
Creator: Kreiter, Richard F.
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Lawn-Trimmer

Description: Patent for improved lawn trimmer "whereby the margins of a lawn adjacent side walks or curbing may be trimmed." (lines 12-14) including instructions and illustrations.
Date: April 10, 1917
Creator: Rial, John & Hodde, William C.
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Sulky-Plow

Description: Patent for the design of a plow that can "overcome obstacles without injury to"(lines 14-15) to the machine. It also includes a new design for a plow foot spring, in addition to an element that allows the foot spring to be adjusted quickly by there operator.
Date: April 24, 1917
Creator: Sanders, John T.
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Tire-Protector.

Description: Patent for a protective fabric covering for automobile and other similar tires which is secured through detachable plugs. This protects the tire from wear, puncturing, and skidding over surfaces.
Date: April 10, 1917
Creator: Decker, Harry R.
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Peanut Planter.

Description: Patent for improvements to peanut-planters in order to plant peanuts without removing or crushing the hulls.
Date: April 10, 1917
Creator: Little, Thomas Dewitt
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Jogger Attachment for Platen Printing-Press

Description: Patent for an automatic jogging attachment for platen presses. The attachments are unique because they can be placed on the press without alterations, they allow for the stacking of sheets in a uniform manner while also being more durable and efficient.
Date: April 3, 1917
Creator: Howard, Lewis F.
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Dry Closet.

Description: Patent for a new design that improves "construction, utility, and efficiency of dry closets"(lines 10-11) that would also allow the use of an attachment specifically for dry closet seats. Includes design for mesh cloth to capture waste.
Date: April 24, 1917
Creator: Mershon, John H.
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Earth-Auger.

Description: Patent for a device that drills into the ground and lifts the contents into a metal container. The hand-operated device also has wings that expand to let the user know when to empty the contents.
Date: April 10, 1917
Creator: Phillips, Dave T.
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Cotton-Chopper.

Description: Patent for a machine to thin and cultivate cotton plants without covering them with debris. Designed to be used with most cultivators and to be inexpensive to construct.
Date: April 24, 1917
Creator: Gunn, Jc. Christon
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Gangway.

Description: Patent for a ramp for use by the Army in loading farm animals and wagons on train cars and other transports. This gangway is designed in sections to be adaptable for different needs and to be collapsible for storage and easy transportation.
Date: April 24, 1917
Creator: Titsworth, Richard
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Seed-Grader.

Description: Patent for a machine which uses blasts of air to separate batches of commingled seeds or to sort one type of seed into groups according to size. Designed to be easily cleaned and repaired.
Date: April 10, 1917
Creator: Leach, Grover C.
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Header.

Description: Patent for "new and useful improvements in Headers," including illustrations.
Date: April 17, 1917
Creator: Pritchett, William V.
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Device for Slicing Fish.

Description: Patent for new and useful improvements to a device for slicing fish into smooth and even slices, including illustrations.
Date: April 24, 1917
Creator: Allen, James Leonard
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Dehydrator.

Description: Patent for a continuous dehydrator that has specific use for gold and silver ores, including instructions and illustrations.
Date: April 17, 1917
Creator: Biesel, Charles
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Grading Apparatus.

Description: Patent for improvements in grading apparatus to make it "comparatively simple and inexpensive in construction" (line 10) and readily adjustable.
Date: April 3, 1917
Creator: Anderson, Lycurgus
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Envelop.

Description: Patent for "simple envelop which can be cheaply manufactured and which cannot be fraudulently tampered with or opened for the purpose of removing its contents without mutilating or injuring the envelop to an extent which would be noticable" (lines 9-14), including illustrations.
Date: April 3, 1917
Creator: Moore, Essie H.
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Separator.

Description: Patent for separator to be used with a plow in removing undesirable materials from dirt.
Date: April 10, 1917
Creator: Crowson, Jonas H.
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