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May 15, 1922
Americus Times Recorder
Americus, Sumter County, Georgia
What is this article about?
W. W. Wilson, a sawmill operator near Americus, Georgia, travels to Washington to patent his window sash invention that eliminates putty by using grooves and felt strips for easy glass installation and replacement.
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WINDOW SASH INVENTION ENDS NEED OF PUTTY
W. W. Wilson, who operates a saw and planing mill just beyond the Hawkins farm, a short distance off the Ellaville road, 4 miles northwest of Americus, is in Washington, where he went to facilitate the securing of a patent upon a window sash which he has invented. A model of the invention was taken to Washington by him, a copy of which was shown about town today.
The invention consists of eliminating putty in fastening in the panes of glass. Instead of being inserted in the usual way from one side of the sash, the glass panes are slipped into place in a groove the proper size from the upper end of the sash. Strips of felt line the grooves, preventing rattling and filling the space so as to shut out the air and dust completely when the window is closed. Broken panes may be replaced with the greatest of ease, and there will be no more excuses from tenants who smash windows and then inform the landlord they have fallen out.
W. W. Wilson, who operates a saw and planing mill just beyond the Hawkins farm, a short distance off the Ellaville road, 4 miles northwest of Americus, is in Washington, where he went to facilitate the securing of a patent upon a window sash which he has invented. A model of the invention was taken to Washington by him, a copy of which was shown about town today.
The invention consists of eliminating putty in fastening in the panes of glass. Instead of being inserted in the usual way from one side of the sash, the glass panes are slipped into place in a groove the proper size from the upper end of the sash. Strips of felt line the grooves, preventing rattling and filling the space so as to shut out the air and dust completely when the window is closed. Broken panes may be replaced with the greatest of ease, and there will be no more excuses from tenants who smash windows and then inform the landlord they have fallen out.
What sub-type of article is it?
Curiosity
Personal Triumph
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
What keywords are associated?
Window Sash Invention
Patent
Putty Elimination
Felt Grooves
Easy Replacement
What entities or persons were involved?
W. W. Wilson
Where did it happen?
4 Miles Northwest Of Americus, Near Hawkins Farm Off Ellaville Road; Washington
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Key Persons
W. W. Wilson
Location
4 Miles Northwest Of Americus, Near Hawkins Farm Off Ellaville Road; Washington
Story Details
W. W. Wilson invents a window sash that slips glass panes into grooves lined with felt, eliminating putty, preventing rattling, and allowing easy replacement of broken panes.