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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jul 07, 1902

Page

8

Topeka inventor plans $200000 stock company for dock device

Prominent Topeka businessman Larry Gavitt considers a New York bank's proposal to form a $200,000 stock company to manufacture and market his patent Horse Tail Dock a device claimed to shorten horse tails. Gavitt notes strong public and expert interest with endorsements from notable horse enthusiasts and executives across the US and Europe.

Larry E. Gavirr Topeka New York Gavitt Smong Union Humane Societies Washington Bright W. W.gavitt Medical Company Gavitt Printing and Publishing Company Gavitt Mercantile Company Gavitt and Company Medical Institution Foreien Harry F. Gavitt W. W. Gavitt Medical Co Middlewest

Horse Tail Dock Introduced by Topeka Inventor

The Horse Tail Dock, a humane device to simulate docking for long tailed horses, is introduced by inventor Gavitt of Topeka Kansas. It promises easy adjustment, affordability, and acceptance amid cruelty concerns and pending bills. Gavitt’s company network and the Horse Show Monthly promote the device for show horses and muddy weather alike.

Ingenious Gavitt Horse Tail Dock Patent Patent Notice

Harry E Gavitt of Topeka Kansas has patented a horse tail dock to make long tailed horses appear docked without injury. A series of lightweight feather straps conceal and hold the tail neatly, suitable for muddy weather show rings and general use, priced accessibly.

Harry E. Gavitt Tope Kamsas

Novel antidocking device touted to end horse tail debate

The Horseman notes a Topeka patent for a modular tail adjustment device designed to shorten a horse tail without injury. Backers claim calm handling in mud and show rings, while breeders resist tail docking. The invention by Harry E Gavitt promises quick, adjustable use after trials.

Gavitt Dock A Dandy For Fashionable Horses

The Harness World praises Harry E B Gavitt of Topeka Kansas for a patent horse tall dock that lets horses appear docked without injury. It enables long or short tails to suit fashion and notes its use in muddy weather.

the Harness World Cincinnati Oho Jume Gavitt Harry EB. Gavitt Topeka Kas Tall Dock Harness World

New Tack Aids Tailed Hornes By Gavitt Device

A Chicago team from Gavitt introduces a tail restraint device for horses aimed at reducing discomfort and improving fashion compatibility. Mr Gavitt demonstrates a simple, adjustable valve system promoting ease of use and effective support, promising a practical method for tail confinement without undue strain.

Fashion Rules The World In Docked Horse Tail Article

In Topeka Kansas the Gavitt Horse Tail Dock by Pia Gavitt is praised as fashionable and humane. The device bends the horse tail under the tail bone to simulate docking, enabling owners to display long or short tails quickly. It prompts debate over mutilation and animal welfare while showcasing a new harness trade item.

Unio Gavitt Pia Gavitt Topeka Kansas Horne Harry Almple

A Humane Invention for Docked Tail Illusion

An article in The Trotter and Pacer discusses the Horse Tall Dock, a humane device by Harry E. Gavitt of Topeka Kansas. It lets long tailed horses appear docked without cutting tails, claimed to be natural looking, comfortable, inexpensive, and useful for show classes and weather.

Harry E. Gavitt Topekaansas New York Pacer

No More Docked Horses Says The Horse Review

The Horse Review of Chicago reports a new device by Gavitt of Topeka Kansas that avoids docking by using the Gavitt Tail Dock. The invention keeps tails dry in mud, speeds adjustment, and is praised as humane and fashionable, predicting eventual abolition of docking.

National Harness Review Chicago Illinois Gavitt the Horse Review of Hlinots

Gavitt Co Offers Horse Tail Docks for Quick, Concealed Adjustment

The Gavitt Mercantile Co and Gavitt Medical Co promote device Nos. 15 and 20 to dock a horse tail neatly without injury. Descriptions claim easy 1 minute or few minutes fitting, four styles, and concealed hair. agents sought. Beware of infringement warnings accompany the special numbered orders and prices.

HEE W. W. Gavitt Mercantile CO Mercanti’ Department The Gavitt Medical Co Gavitt Horee

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