Patent for a new and improved ant trap. This design consists "[i]n an ant-trap, the combination, with a trough formed with a top [that is] flanged . . . of a box connected thereto by a tube terminating in a disk . . . [and] of the connecting-tubes, box, and fence" (lines 62-68).

Patent for a new and improved method of making artificial fruit. This design "consists in cutting out a piece of lace or netting of the desired shape, forming the lace or netting into a bag, stuffing the bag with cotton or wool . . . picking the cotton or wool up through the meshes of the lace or netting, cutting narrow strips of tissue-paper, and applying them in layers until a covering similar to pasteboard is formed, drying the article, painting the article, sinking the article in a bath of wax heated to a point beneath boiling . . . letting it drain off, and finally applying a paint finish" (lines 34-47).

Document issued by the Office of the Attorney General of Texas in Austin, Texas, providing an interpretation of Texas law. It provides the opinion of the Texas Attorney General, Mark White, regarding a legal question submitted for clarification: Whether a long-time county employee who was dismissed shortly before his wife took office as a county commissioner may be rehired.

Photograph of the Francis-Ainsworth House, in Luling, Texas.

Letter from Joe to his wife Catherine discussing the mail service, going swimming with friends, sharing his support for Catherine's Monday night bridge parties, and encouraging her not to tolerate rudeness from her boss.

Letter from Joe to his wife Catherine discussing plans to go swimming, the work it takes to keep their barrack clean, and his daily schedule.

Letter from Joe to his wife Catherine discussing the mail service, the weather, discouraging Catherine from mowing the lawn, his excitement for Christmas packages, his thoughts on Johnnie Reed shooting J.C. Norwood, and receiving his beer ration.

Letter from Catherine to her husband Joe discussing news from home, including a visit from Evelyn the previous night, Catherine's plans to maintain her figure, and that the men of the 36th are presumed to be coming home.

Letter from Joe to his wife Catherine discussing going down to the line, playing baseball with his squadron, and sympathy for Mama's poor health.

Letter from Joe to his wife Catherine discussing the mail service, completing his third mission, advice for Dan following his relationship with Bea ending, supporting Elaine living with Catherine, and being glad that Catherine likes the jewelry he sent her.

Letter from Ada to her son-in-law Joe discussing news about Catherine, or "Cathy," Ada's daughter and Joe's wife. Cathy spent the night with her mother, and Mr. Davis and Dan Jr. showed her around. Cathy is worried about Joe, and Ada is hoping that he will be able to return home soon.

Letter from Catherine to her husband Joe discussing news from home, including a lazy day off work, reports in the newspapers about the bombing of Tokyo, plans to spend the weekend at home with Mother and Jessie, and Wootsie asking after him.

Daily newspaper from Lockhart, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with extensive advertising.

Daily newspaper from Lockhart, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with extensive advertising.

Invitation to Lizzie Johnson to the Tournament Ball at Lockhart, Texas, dated December 24, 1864.

Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story about the many deaths on American highways since the Thanksgiving day weekend.

Daily newspaper from Lockhart, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with extensive advertising.

Daily newspaper from Lockhart, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with extensive advertising.

Daily newspaper from Lockhart, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with extensive advertising.

Daily newspaper from Lockhart, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with extensive advertising.

Daily newspaper from Lockhart, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with extensive advertising.

Letter from Catherine to her husband Joe discussing news from home, including her disappointment at not having received a letter in four days, a drive around town with Evelyn, dinner plans with Elaine and Mrs. Mieler, and a call from Missie requesting that Joe send a message to Walter.

Letter from Joe to his wife Catherine discussing having good food for Thanksgiving, going on a tour of the island, and encouraging cathine to invite her friends over for a bridge game.

Letter from Catherine to her husband Joe discussing news from home, including busyness at work, Elaine coming to stay with her, and Mr. Baily making a bound book about the local service men.