The Nation. (Richmond, Tex.), Vol. 4, No. 34, Ed. 1 Friday, March 6, 1885 (open access)

The Nation. (Richmond, Tex.), Vol. 4, No. 34, Ed. 1 Friday, March 6, 1885

Weekly newspaper from Richmond, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with advertising.
Date: March 6, 1885
Creator: Walford, J. H.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
End Gate Fastener. (open access)

End Gate Fastener.

Patent for a new and improved end-gate fastener. This design "consists in the hook-ended lever-buckle . . . for drawing up and fastening the ends of chains used on presses, wagons, and other places where a simple and convenient device that can be readily and quickly operated is needed" (lines 8-13).
Date: March 17, 1885
Creator: Swenson, Bengt. J.
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History