The Protectograph check-writing machine was patented under the title Printing-Stamp by Libanus McLouth Todd of Rochester, New York (U.S. Patent No. 766,853). It was designed to protect against check forgers by marking and embossing the amount on a check, thereby preventing the amount thus shown to be later dishonestly changed to a higher value. The apparatus had co-axial printing wheels with lines of raised type forming a series of numbers and suitable words. A check would be placed between the wheels and a platen. An inked felt-covered roller applied ink to the type as the wheels were turned to select the chosen imprint. The platen surface had a yielding material, such as rubber. When actuated by a hand-lever, it was raised from beneath the check and embossed the paper against the type.
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the record low surface temperature in Antartica was -135.8ºF (-93.2ºC), colder than the freezing point of dry ice. It was determined from analysis of remote-sensing satellite data later announced on 9 Dec 2013 at the annual meeting of the American Geophysical Union. The location was in pockets scattered near a high ice ridge between Dome Argus and Dome Fuji, two summits on the East Antarctic Plateau. August is winter in the Southern Hemisphere, and the temperature resulted from the geographical nature and weather conditions in the pockets. The World Meteorological Organization official records are for air temperatures made a couple of meters above the surface. That recorded lowest temperature, made in Jul 1983 at the Vostok Research Station, Antarctica, remains at -128.6ºF (89.2ºC).
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Whilst you're enjoying your stay at the Exmoor White Horse Inn, why not take an excursion on our fabulous Exmoor Safari. Established in 1983, the Exmoor safari is the longest running safari busines...
Are you planning an holiday at Elba Island? Elba is a wonderful "man-sized" island where you can practice tracking, diving and many other activities. The Portal Elba.org will help you to find all t...
Painter Lodge is a historic resort in Campbell River and is your destination for salmon fishing, whale watching, stunning oceanfront accommodation and more. Located in beautiful Campbell River, thi...
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Sandy hills bed & breakfast in Rush offers ideal quality accommodation for those searching for a B&B close to Dublin airport or looking to explore the Lusk, Rush and Skerries area. This propert...
Vacation home community information for villas near Disneyworld. This blog reviews over 75 resort subdivisions in Kissimmee and Orlando Florida including addresses and professional inspection reports.
Arctic Direct provide holidays to Sweden with trips to the Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis) and Ice Hotel, North Pole and Ice Diving experiences in Russia. Enjoy the ultimate cool holidays in Arct...
Holiday apartments with swimming pool located in the Tuscan countryside, just 10 minutes from Florence city center. An ancient farmhouse with great charm which has been completely renovated. Each a...
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A private luxury chauffeur driven 7 day sightseeing touring vacation of the UK. Visit The Lake District, The Yorkshire Dales, York, Cambridge, Stratford-upon-Avon, The Cotswolds, Oford, Stonehenge,...
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Find complete travel information about Ranthambore national park India. We offers Ranthambore national park tour packages, wildlife tour packages, Ranthambore Resorts & Hotels, Safari in Rantha...
Is situated in the north eastern part of the country in the district of Golaghat and Nagoan in Assam. The beautiful wildlife sanctuary was created in the year 1905, and about 68 years later it was ...
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Carvers for Conservation was started to introduce the people conserving the habitat of migratory birds to the premier bird sculptors in the world. My intention was to be mutually beneficial to the ...
Unfortunately just like humans our pets will age too. With the aging process comes health problems and with health problems comes very expensive vet bills. Research you dog
The course of the River Thames as we know it today was created about 10,000 years ago, by melt water from the ice-sheets that covered much of the United Kingdom during the last ice-age...