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[Invitation from JL Lane to Lizzie Johnson, dated January 18, 1868] (open access)

[Invitation from JL Lane to Lizzie Johnson, dated January 18, 1868]

Invitation from J. L. Lane to Lizzie Johnson to the "Hop" at Lizzie's school in Lockhart, Texas.
Date: January 18, 1868
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Bale Tile. (open access)

Bale Tile.

Patent for a new and improved bale-tie. This design "consists, principally, of a bale-tie jaw stamped from sheet metal and formed with an open hook at one end standing in front of a curved edge, with an opening at the other for attachment to the bale-hoop, said opening being shaped to permit the jaw to have a pivotal side motion upon the hoop. The invention also consists of the combination of two of such jaws applied to the bale-hoop to form a complete tie" (lines 7-16).
Date: January 11, 1887
Creator: Rylander, William P.
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
Horseshoe-Nail Clincher. (open access)

Horseshoe-Nail Clincher.

Patent for an improved simple and efficient clincher for horseshoe nails. It consists of a serrated jaw with a beveled extension, a handle, and two plates that act as springs.
Date: January 2, 1894
Creator: Seeliger, Oswald
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
Device for Locking Shafts in Hubs or Couplings. (open access)

Device for Locking Shafts in Hubs or Couplings.

Patent for a new and useful device for locking shafts in hubs or couplings. This design is to "avoid the use of a key-way in the shaft and o provide the tubular member with a removable and reversible key having a serrated face adapted to be forced into close contact" (line 12-16).
Date: January 11, 1898
Creator: Rylander, Parrish H.
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
Lockhart Daily Post. (Lockhart, Tex.), Vol. 5, No. 9, Ed. 1 Friday, January 13, 1905 (open access)

Lockhart Daily Post. (Lockhart, Tex.), Vol. 5, No. 9, Ed. 1 Friday, January 13, 1905

Daily newspaper from Lockhart, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with extensive advertising.
Date: January 13, 1905
Creator: Smith, Carey
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Lockhart Daily Post. (Lockhart, Tex.), Vol. 5, No. 10, Ed. 1 Saturday, January 14, 1905 (open access)

Lockhart Daily Post. (Lockhart, Tex.), Vol. 5, No. 10, Ed. 1 Saturday, January 14, 1905

Daily newspaper from Lockhart, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with extensive advertising.
Date: January 14, 1905
Creator: Smith, Carey
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Lockhart Daily Post. (Lockhart, Tex.), Vol. 5, No. 11, Ed. 1 Monday, January 16, 1905 (open access)

Lockhart Daily Post. (Lockhart, Tex.), Vol. 5, No. 11, Ed. 1 Monday, January 16, 1905

Daily newspaper from Lockhart, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with extensive advertising.
Date: January 16, 1905
Creator: Smith, Carey
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Lockhart Daily Post. (Lockhart, Tex.), Vol. 5, No. 12, Ed. 1 Tuesday, January 17, 1905 (open access)

Lockhart Daily Post. (Lockhart, Tex.), Vol. 5, No. 12, Ed. 1 Tuesday, January 17, 1905

Daily newspaper from Lockhart, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with extensive advertising.
Date: January 17, 1905
Creator: Smith, Carey
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Lockhart Daily Post. (Lockhart, Tex.), Vol. 5, No. 13, Ed. 1 Wednesday, January 18, 1905 (open access)

Lockhart Daily Post. (Lockhart, Tex.), Vol. 5, No. 13, Ed. 1 Wednesday, January 18, 1905

Daily newspaper from Lockhart, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with extensive advertising.
Date: January 18, 1905
Creator: Smith, Carey
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Lockhart Daily Post. (Lockhart, Tex.), Vol. 5, No. 19, Ed. 1 Friday, January 27, 1905 (open access)

Lockhart Daily Post. (Lockhart, Tex.), Vol. 5, No. 19, Ed. 1 Friday, January 27, 1905

Daily newspaper from Lockhart, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with extensive advertising.
Date: January 27, 1905
Creator: Smith, Carey
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Francis-Ainsworth House Photograph #18]

Photograph of the Francis-Ainsworth House, in Luling, Texas.
Date: January 24, 1926
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Catherine Davis to Joe Davis - January 1, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from Catherine Davis to Joe Davis - January 1, 1945]

Letter from Catherine to her husband Joe discussing her celebration of the new year with her friends, having the day off work, and plans to go to the post office with Emma.
Date: January 1, 1945
Creator: Davis, Catherine Dawe
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joe Davis to Catherine Davis - January 1, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from Joe Davis to Catherine Davis - January 1, 1945]

Letter from Joe to his wife Catherine discussing receiving lots of mail after returning from leave, apologizing for not writing more, and mailing Catherine a pink sweater for her Christmas present.
Date: January 1, 1945
Creator: Davis, Joseph Emmett
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Catherine Davis to Joe Davis - January 2, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from Catherine Davis to Joe Davis - January 2, 1945]

Letter from Catherine to her husband Joe discussing news from home, including busyness at work, looking forward to receiving her package from him, and the cigarette shortage.
Date: January 2, 1945
Creator: Davis, Catherine Dawe
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joe Davis to Catherine Davis - January 2, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from Joe Davis to Catherine Davis - January 2, 1945]

Letter from Joe to his wife Catherine discussing the events of his leave, including staying at Dr. and Mrs. Bergin's home with Holquin, where they were treated like family, going to church on Christmas, and calling Walter to invite him over but not hearing back.
Date: January 2, 1945
Creator: Davis, Joseph Emmett
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Wiliam M. Nathan to I. H. Kempner, January 2, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from Wiliam M. Nathan to I. H. Kempner, January 2, 1945]

Letter from William M. Nathan to I. H. Kempner expressing the importance of soliciting donations from B'nai B'rith members. He states that many members do not know of their fundraising efforts. If he notifies members, hey may receive an increase in donations.
Date: January 2, 1945
Creator: Nathan, William M.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Catherine Davis to Joe Davis - January 4, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from Catherine Davis to Joe Davis - January 4, 1945]

Letter from Catherine to her husband Joe expressing her concern over not having received letters from him in a while. Catherine discusses taking a flying lesson so she can understand what Joes does.
Date: January 4, 1945
Creator: Davis, Catherine Dawe
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joe Davis to Catherine Davis - January 4, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from Joe Davis to Catherine Davis - January 4, 1945]

Letter from Joe to his wife Catherine discussing breaking his New Year's resolution to write her every day, being glad that Catherine bought a new coat, having pictures taken, worrying about Catherine taking flying lessons, and completing 22 missions.
Date: January 4, 1945
Creator: Davis, Joseph Emmett
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joe Davis to Catherine Davis - January 5, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from Joe Davis to Catherine Davis - January 5, 1945]

Letter from Joe to his wife Catherine discussing receiving her New Year's cable message, catching up on his letter writing, and playing several games of golf during his leave.
Date: January 5, 1945
Creator: Davis, Joseph Emmett
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joe Davis to Catherine Davis - January 6, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from Joe Davis to Catherine Davis - January 6, 1945]

Letter from Joe to his wife Catherine discussing his crew building tents, his surprise at Joyce and Gregg Wiley's marriage, his sorrow at missing the party Catherine threw, and being glad that Elaine can stay with Catherine and help clean the house.
Date: January 6, 1945
Creator: Davis, Joseph Emmett
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joe Davis to Catherine Davis - January 7, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from Joe Davis to Catherine Davis - January 7, 1945]

Letter from Joe to his wife Catherine discussing their ten year anniversary, the mail service, seeing the movies "Bride by Mistake" and "The Old Barn Dance," and the plane being inspected.
Date: January 7, 1945
Creator: Davis, Joseph Emmett
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Catherine Davis to Joe Davis - January 8, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from Catherine Davis to Joe Davis - January 8, 1945]

Letter from Catherine to her husband Joe discussing news from home, including a newspaper article about Joe, going to the Presbyterian Church with Evelyn, and her hope that Lorraine will return to the office soon.
Date: January 8, 1945
Creator: Davis, Catherine Dawe
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joe Davis to Catherine Davis - January 8, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from Joe Davis to Catherine Davis - January 8, 1945]

Letter from Joe to his wife Catherine discussing their plane being named "Texas Kate," being glad that Teddy, their dog, enjoyed his Christmas present, and not being able to send Catherine E.F.M messages.
Date: January 8, 1945
Creator: Davis, Joseph Emmett
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Catherine Davis to Joe Davis - January 9, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from Catherine Davis to Joe Davis - January 9, 1945]

Letter from Catherine to her husband Joe discussing her joy at finally receiving a letter from him, and her excitement at the pink sweater he intends to send. Catherine also shares news from home, including plans to play penny anti with Dan Jr., Bea, Joe, Evelyn, and Missie, and another flying lesson in the afternoon.
Date: January 9, 1945
Creator: Davis, Catherine Dawe
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History