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Van Adams at the Gas Pump, 1914

Description: Photograph of Van Adams at the gas pump in 1914, Marfa, Texas. Description on the back reads, "This is type of service stations. Normally gas was pumped into a 5 gal can & then strained thru chamois skin to keep out dirt. Probably no one remembers Van Adams. His father was a River officer." This photo was included in a research paper by David Newton for an American History class at Marfa High School in 1971.
Date: 1914
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Liquid-Fuel-Measuring Tank

Description: Patent for a liquid fuel measuring tank that accurately measures fuel and can automatically stop accumulating fuel when a certain amount has been reached, including illustrations.
Date: June 25, 1918
Creator: Helm, Virgil L.
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Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Oil-Can Spout.

Description: Patent for an oil can spout that is used as a connection to a dispensing can which serves as a spout and as a stopper. This spout is easily installed and removed when desired, this spout also prevents accidental removal while handling.
Date: September 9, 1913
Creator: Melvin, Joe D.
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Oil Can Spout.

Description: Patent for new improvements to oil can where an attachment to the can is made and acts as both a stopper and a spout
Date: October 10, 1911
Creator: Melvin, Joe D.
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Gasolene-Supply-Tank Attachment.

Description: Patent for a gasoline station attachment that monitors the amount of fuel dispersed, dispensing a specific amount of fuel based on coin deposit, and for locking the fueling station.
Date: July 10, 1917
Creator: Malone, Thomas W.
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Gas-Producer

Description: Patent for improvements in the apparatus for making producer gas to provide a safer and more effective gas storage unit.
Date: February 14, 1910
Creator: Hirt, Jules H.
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Sight Feed Measuring Device

Description: Patent for a "sight-feed" (line 10), a measuring device that lets the user see how much gasoline is still available in the container. Specifically adaptable to commerical fuel pumps.
Date: August 20, 1918
Creator: Terry, Graydon M.
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