Postcard of soldiers serving themselves food outdoors at Camp Macarthur. The soldiers are in uniform, including hats. A handwritten message on the back of the card reads "Dearest Folks, - We surely sweat down here. but that's only on the drill grounds. Got some candy from Myrtle but my air pillow hasn't come yet. Love to all. Chancy." The card is addressed to Mr. B. A. Henry of St. Louis, Missouri.

Letter from Hector Suyker to Emma Riecke discussing the inclusions with the letter and new information regarding his discharge. He says he played baseball and twisted his ankle and that he wants Emma to find a restaurant for the two of them to go to when he arrives home.

Letter from Hector Suyker to Emma Riecke discussing the mail he received from her, dealing with new troops, and a reminder to address her letters carefully. In the postscript he ask her to not send him money from their account and to send him a copy of an accountant journal.

Patent for a "cotton chopper attachments for cultivators and seeks to simplify the construction, reduce the cost of manufacture, and increase the efficiency os such attachments" (lines 9-13) including illustrations and instructions.

Field publication for the Rich Field Army Airbase flying school in Waco, Texas.

Patent for a knee protector design "which when worn will not inconvenience the wearer when standing or walking" (lines 10-12). Illustrations are included.

Patent for chopper blade for cotton.

Patent for an adjustable massage device that may be used as an attachment to a shaving brush or as a separate shaving tool. The device includes a rubber head that is moved over the face to “soften the beard” (line 83) for shaving and discourage discomfort and irritation.

Weekly newspaper from West, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with advertising.

Weekly newspaper from West, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with advertising.

Weekly newspaper from West, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with advertising.

Weekly newspaper from West, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with advertising.

Weekly newspaper from West, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with advertising.

Weekly newspaper from West, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with advertising.

Weekly newspaper from West, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with advertising.

Photograph of a group of men standing at the entrance of the Texas Cotton Palace during its construction.

Patent for a dipper trip for steam shovels. Illustrations included.

Patent for a cotton chopper. Illustration included.