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[Survey Report]: Trinity River and Tributaries, Texas, Volume 3

Description: Third volume of a report of the U.S. Army Engineers describing the geography of Trinity River and tributaries, containing an appendix that provides an in-depth outline of major storms and flooding, reservoirs and other structures, and various other information about the hydrology and water resources.
Date: 1965
Creator: United States. Army. Corps of Engineers. Fort Worth District.
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Gravity Oil-Distributer for Ships.

Description: Patent for a gravity oil-distributors for ships at sea that calms the water during storms. "the objects of [the] invention are to produce a very simple, cheap and buoyant boat or float, that may be compactly stored upon deck, conveniently launched over the side of the vessel, and so manipulated therefrom as to keep a proper and desired relative position in connection therewith, and which will automatically feed oil to the water" (lines 11-18).
Date: September 18, 1894
Creator: Ericson, John
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