LeTourneau University offered less grant aid to undergraduates than both the average private not-for-profit 4 year college in Texas and the average college in Texas. Similarly, fewer undergraduates took out federal student loans than the average private not-for-profit 4 year college in Texas, but more than the average college in Texas.
E.E. Hoag used these feathers to invent the first feather duster. Using a short broom stick and splitting the feathers with a pocket knife, the duster was found to be too stiff for use. In 1874, the Hoag Duster Company was founded, which became a pioneer of feather dusters in the U.S. state of Iowa.
Soon, Melville presented his lovely Anna with his improvements to the carpet sweeper (which had been available since 1858). the improvements made it a resounding success! Melville patented his creation as the Bissell Carpet Sweeper and soon found his handy contraptions sweeping carpets all across the country. Bissellâs company is still producing cleaning machines today. Hey, thanks, Mr. Bissell! Brooms and dustpans donât stand a chance...