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The Civilian and Gazette. Weekly. (Galveston, Tex.), Vol. 22, No. 20, Ed. 1 Tuesday, August 16, 1859 (open access)

The Civilian and Gazette. Weekly. (Galveston, Tex.), Vol. 22, No. 20, Ed. 1 Tuesday, August 16, 1859

Weekly newspaper from Galveston, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with advertising.
Date: August 16, 1859
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Democrat and Planter (Columbia, Tex.), Vol. 4, No. 41, Ed. 1, Tuesday, August 16, 1859 (open access)

The Democrat and Planter (Columbia, Tex.), Vol. 4, No. 41, Ed. 1, Tuesday, August 16, 1859

Weekly newspaper from Columbia, Texas that includes local, state and national news about agriculture along with extensive advertising.
Date: August 16, 1859
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Improvement in Seed-Planters. (open access)

Improvement in Seed-Planters.

Patent for a seed-planter using two vibratory vertical feed-wheels, similar in size to distribute different seeds at the same time, one is designed specifically for cotton seeds, illustration is included.
Date: August 16, 1859
Creator: Murphy, Willis G.
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
Rotary Steam-Engine. (open access)

Rotary Steam-Engine.

Patent for the improvement of the rotary engine through the arrangement of passages and system of pistons for a more simple construction with little friction, including illustration.
Date: August 16, 1859
Creator: Montjoy, George J. & Sawyer, J. B.
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History