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Harness-Rack. (open access)

Harness-Rack.

Patent for a harness rack that is for holding and exhibiting a set of harness in a store or other place where harness are made or sold. The harness rack when in use serves to hold a set of harness so that all parts are in correct relative position so that it can be inspected, including illustration.
Date: December 30, 1913
Creator: Dyer, Simpson B.
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
R. P. Smyth, Surveyor of Hale county (open access)

R. P. Smyth, Surveyor of Hale county

Business correspondence written on letterhead from the late 19th century. Letterhead includes decorative designs and business name, with list of attached counties.
Date: 1890
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
The City Hotel (open access)

The City Hotel

Business correspondence written on letterhead from the late 19th century. Letterhead contains decorative designs, business name, and text reading: "Rates One Dollar Per Day. Reduced Rates by the Week"; "This Hotel is First-Class in all appointments, and is located within Eighty Yards of the Passenger Depot. The Tables are supplied with everything the market affords, and the Beds are equal to any in Texas," in lithographic print by Champion Print. Letterhead includes the names of M. L. Williams & Co., Proprietors; C. A. Morphis, Manager.
Date: 1892
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
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
Door-Fastener (open access)

Door-Fastener

Patent for a portable door fastener that can be used to lock hotel doors. Illustrations included.
Date: August 23, 1910
Creator: Mellott, Judson R.
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
Draft Attachment For Cultivators. (open access)

Draft Attachment For Cultivators.

Patent for draft attachments for cultivators that would enable four to five horses to be used without having to alter the construction of conventional cultivators.
Date: June 9, 1914
Creator: Poff, Blan
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
Dirigible Headlight. (open access)

Dirigible Headlight.

Patent for "simple, durable and inexpensive" (line 22) dirigible headlight that can installed on automobiles and can be controlled from the steering wheel.
Date: July 31, 1917
Creator: Crawford, James E.
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
Garment. (open access)

Garment.

Patent for improved sport costume for, "indoor and outdoor exercises, horseback riding, and...streetwear." (lines 11-13) including illustrations.
Date: October 8, 1918
Creator: Copenhafer, Pearle Z.
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
Conservation Connect, Number 1, Fall 2014 (open access)

Conservation Connect, Number 1, Fall 2014

Annual magazine published by the High Plains Water District, discussing issues related to water usage and "highlight[ing] stories about water conservation practices and the people across the district that implemented them."
Date: Autumn 2014
Creator: High Plains Underground Water Conservation District No. 1 (Tex.)
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Conservation Connect, Number 2, Fall 2015 (open access)

Conservation Connect, Number 2, Fall 2015

Annual magazine published by the High Plains Water District, discussing issues related to water usage and "highlight[ing] stories about water conservation practices and the people across the district that implemented them."
Date: Autumn 2015
Creator: High Plains Underground Water Conservation District No. 1 (Tex.)
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Conservation Connect, Number 5, Fall 2018 (open access)

Conservation Connect, Number 5, Fall 2018

Annual magazine published by the High Plains Water District, discussing issues related to water usage and "highlight[ing] stories about water conservation practices and the people across the district that implemented them."
Date: Autumn 2018
Creator: High Plains Underground Water Conservation District No. 1 (Tex.)
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Silo Construction. (open access)

Silo Construction.

Patent for a new and improved silo of "simple and superior construction" (line 12) whose design is also "strong, durable, efficient, and inexpensive to produce" (lines 18-19).
Date: December 14, 1915
Creator: Harris, Andrew J.
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
Shifting Camera Back. (open access)

Shifting Camera Back.

Patent for a shifting camera back that allows a photographer to take a large number of photographs on a single plate or film, including instructions and illustrations.
Date: September 15, 1914
Creator: Moine, Selest E.
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
Fence (open access)

Fence

Patent for a fence. Illustration included.
Date: July 5, 1904
Creator: Ricks, George L.
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
Derrick (open access)

Derrick

Patent for a derrick. Illustration included.
Date: April 3, 1906
Creator: McClain, Thomas & McDaniel, Robert S.
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
Camera Attachment (open access)

Camera Attachment

Patent for a camera attachment.
Date: May 20, 1913
Creator: Moine, Selest E.
Object Type: Patent
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