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Prizes on patents temperance column edited by A C Rank
The piece describes a prize by the Press Claims Company to incentivize inventors with a $25,000 cash prize for viable patents. It outlines application steps, costs, and a jury of patent experts, plus commentary on simple, useful devices and public encouragement for practical results in invention. Names include John Woodherburn and figures from labor history.
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Devon
Press Claims Company
Hann
Belison
Hell
Edinon
Troy Mice
Totter & Prize
Othe Permon
Aldithen
Washington
Abd
United States
John Wodherburn
Whorn
F Street
B. W
Washington, D
Total Abstinence Union
Philadelphia
Knight of Labor
Truth and Justice
Knights of Labor
John Swinton
Kom
Mny
Wersen
Washinton
Tauho
Weiser
Snake
Middle States
Washington County
Hastora
Roxson
Boise City
Idaho
Soidlir
Peoas
Rhiho
Wiliam J. Wilbur
Pheby Clawson
Hotneatendt
Hwe Sok
Harlow
Krunnon and
Gorge Allen
Brannon
John Holland
Payette
McParland
Park's Store
Maho
Gano
Ronsseree