The Cross Section, Volume 7, Number 8, January 1961 (open access)

The Cross Section, Volume 7, Number 8, January 1961

Monthly newsletter of the High Plains Underground Water Conservation District No. 1, discussing the field of underground water. Topics include profiles of water conservation research, annual pre-plant soil moisture survey data, annual Winter Water Level measurement data, and information about the latest water conservation tips.
Date: January 1961
Creator: High Plains Underground Water Conservation District No. 1 (Tex.)
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Cross Section, Volume 6, Number 8, January 1960 (open access)

The Cross Section, Volume 6, Number 8, January 1960

Monthly newsletter of the High Plains Underground Water Conservation District No. 1, discussing the field of underground water. Topics include profiles of water conservation research, annual pre-plant soil moisture survey data, annual Winter Water Level measurement data, and information about the latest water conservation tips.
Date: January 1960
Creator: High Plains Underground Water Conservation District No. 1 (Tex.)
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Wrench. (open access)

Wrench.

Patent for an improved wrench which utilizes two circular heads, individually situated at the ends of a single handle.
Date: January 13, 1914
Creator: Johnson, Alva Putman
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mr. R. M. Sims, January 11, 1954] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mr. R. M. Sims, January 11, 1954]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to R. M. Sims requesting information on the estimated or realizable value of the leases that Kempner bought in Swisher, Hale, Floyd and Brisco Counties.
Date: January 11, 1954
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Chute for Garbage (open access)

Chute for Garbage

Patent for improvements to the conveyer and chutes associated with the disposal of garbage. Also delivers coal and wood to the house from outside.
Date: January 8, 1918
Creator: Roberson, Ella
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
Bridle-Bit (open access)

Bridle-Bit

Patent for improvements in bridle bits, particularly bridle bits known as curb bridle bits. One of the objects is to provide means whereby the curb loop or strap is prevented from engaging the lips of the horse when strain is applied to the driving reins.
Date: January 11, 1916
Creator: Bass, James O.
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History