The Lancaster Herald. (Lancaster, Tex.), Vol. 27, No. 45, Ed. 1 Friday, December 5, 1913 (open access)

The Lancaster Herald. (Lancaster, Tex.), Vol. 27, No. 45, Ed. 1 Friday, December 5, 1913

Weekly newspaper from Lancaster, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with extensive advertising.
Date: December 5, 1913
Creator: Tufts, Minnie Wetmore
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Home and State (Dallas, Tex.), Vol. 14, No. 38, Ed. 1 Saturday, April 5, 1913 (open access)

The Home and State (Dallas, Tex.), Vol. 14, No. 38, Ed. 1 Saturday, April 5, 1913

Weekly newspaper from Dallas, Texas that includes articles and stories on a variety of family and social topics, with an emphasis on temperance and prohibition, along with advertising.
Date: April 5, 1913
Creator: Thomas, W. W.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Carrollton Chronicle (Carrollton, Tex.), Vol. 10, No. 18, Ed. 1 Friday, December 5, 1913 (open access)

Carrollton Chronicle (Carrollton, Tex.), Vol. 10, No. 18, Ed. 1 Friday, December 5, 1913

Weekly newspaper from Carrollton, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: December 5, 1913
Creator: Risien, John T.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Window-Shade Roller (open access)

Window-Shade Roller

Patent for spring acting window shade rollers. The spring acting mechanism allows for the raising up or down of the shade to any desired position without unnecessary wear.
Date: August 5, 1913
Creator: Schindler, Emil F.
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Home and State (Dallas, Tex.), Vol. 14, No. 51, Ed. 1 Saturday, July 5, 1913 (open access)

The Home and State (Dallas, Tex.), Vol. 14, No. 51, Ed. 1 Saturday, July 5, 1913

Weekly newspaper from Dallas, Texas that includes articles and stories on a variety of family and social topics, with an emphasis on temperance and prohibition, along with advertising.
Date: July 5, 1913
Creator: Thomas, W. W.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Rail-Brace (open access)

Rail-Brace

Patent for new and useful improvements in rail braces. Provides the inexpensive manufacture of more durable rail braces and also improves bracing to hold the track in line the full length of the rail.
Date: August 5, 1913
Creator: Davis, Charles Wesley
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
Marking-Tally. (open access)

Marking-Tally.

Patent for a marking or tallying device which is activated by putting pressure on one end. It is designed for marking lumber.
Date: August 5, 1913
Creator: Lillard, William W.
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History