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Sample-Taking Device. (open access)

Sample-Taking Device.

Patent for a device that helps with sample collection at oil drilling sites. The tool is cylindrical and can be placed in the ground to help with sample collection. This patent includes examples of how the tool can be used and tool specifications.
Date: April 15, 1919
Creator: Church, Walter Lee
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
Fruit and Vegetable Washer (open access)

Fruit and Vegetable Washer

Patent for a fruit and vegetable washer that will also remove the skins on the fruits and vegetables.
Date: April 15, 1913
Creator: Carpenter, John C.
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Jewish Herald-Voice (Houston, Tex.), Vol. 66, No. 2, Ed. 1 Thursday, April 15, 1971 (open access)

The Jewish Herald-Voice (Houston, Tex.), Vol. 66, No. 2, Ed. 1 Thursday, April 15, 1971

Weekly Jewish newspaper from Houston, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: April 15, 1971
Creator: White, D. H.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Dave Cohen, April 15, 1954] (open access)

[Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Dave Cohen, April 15, 1954]

Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Dave Cohen regarding Roma's request for more money.
Date: April 15, 1954
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Automobile Body. (open access)

Automobile Body.

Patent for an automobile body that is designed for people who enjoy doing outdoor activities. Compares this design to the current design of what is called "touring cars."
Date: April 15, 1913
Creator: Saxon, Frank
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History