The Taylor County News. (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 6, No. 13, Ed. 1 Friday, May 23, 1890 (open access)

The Taylor County News. (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 6, No. 13, Ed. 1 Friday, May 23, 1890

Weekly newspaper from Abilene, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with extensive advertising.
Date: May 23, 1890
Creator: Lowry, James A.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Abilene Reporter. (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 9, No. 21, Ed. 1 Friday, May 23, 1890 (open access)

The Abilene Reporter. (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 9, No. 21, Ed. 1 Friday, May 23, 1890

Weekly newspaper from Abilene, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: May 23, 1890
Creator: Hoeny, John, Jr.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Roof Screw. (open access)

Roof Screw.

Patent for a new and improved roof screw. This design consists, "[a]s a new article of manufacture, [in] a screw consisting of a threaded shank having an integral head, an enlarged collar or flange on said shank below the head thereon, and an elastic cushion on the shank immediately below the enlarged collar or flange, for the purpose described" (lines 60-66).
Date: September 23, 1890
Creator: Corley, Daniel B.
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History