The Odell Reporter (Odell, Tex.), Vol. 6, No. 40, Ed. 1 Thursday, October 4, 1917 (open access)

The Odell Reporter (Odell, Tex.), Vol. 6, No. 40, Ed. 1 Thursday, October 4, 1917

Weekly newspaper from Odell, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: October 4, 1917
Creator: Ross, Charles P.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Pile-Supporter (open access)

Pile-Supporter

Patent for new and useful improvements in Pile-Supporters, specifically for use for protruding piles. "The device is designed to retain the ruptured portions within the anus, thereby relieving pain." Improvements allow extended wear and freedom of movement not allowed in previous supporters.
Date: December 4, 1917
Creator: Raines, John L.
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History