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Scientific American, Vol. 39, No. 8 (1878) (1878)

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ing needle struction, which press the earth on the planted seed and at The bench, A, is pivoted at one end between vertical or awl, is soldered to the spring, and is located directly op- the same time produce a distinct mark, which indicates the studs, and has at the other end two legs that are… … sounds or words spoken into the beam instead of lifting the heavy instrument will be reproduced. plow by muscular power. It is even possible to record the Mr. Theophilus Harrison, of sounds on a plain strip of wood so that they may be re- Belleville, Il., has patented an improved Thrashing Ma-…

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