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Improvment in Steam-Plows.
Patent for one machine that plows, sows, roles and harrow soil in one operation or separately, including illustrations.
Date:
June 25, 1861
Creator:
Saladee, Cyrus W.
Object Type:
Patent
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Daily Enterprise (Beaumont, Tex.), Vol. 2, No. 247, Ed. 1 Wednesday, January 25, 1899
Daily newspaper from Beaumont, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with extensive advertising.
Date:
January 25, 1899
Creator:
Bixler, Mort L.
Object Type:
Newspaper
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Daily Enterprise (Beaumont, Tex.), Vol. 3, No. 142, Ed. 1 Monday, September 25, 1899
Daily newspaper from Beaumont, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with extensive advertising.
Date:
September 25, 1899
Creator:
Bixler, Mort L.
Object Type:
Newspaper
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Daily Enterprise (Beaumont, Tex.), Vol. 4, No. 236, Ed. 1 Friday, January 25, 1901
Daily newspaper from Beaumont, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with extensive advertising.
Date:
January 25, 1901
Creator:
Bixler, Mort L.
Object Type:
Newspaper
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Pumping Apparatus.
Patent for pumping apparatus. This invention provides a means to elevate liquids by use of compressed air. It is specifically intended for deep oil-wells.
Date:
August 25, 1903
Creator:
Cain, Francis Charles & Herrenkind, Oscar Charles
Object Type:
Patent
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Fort Thomas Men's Quarters]
Postcard of buildings behind a row of trees along the side of a one-way street. The bottom edge describes the scene as "Mens Quarters, Fort Thomas, Near Cincinnati, O." Below the description, the word "Sister" is written, and the postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin 1906 McFadddin Ave. Beaumont, Tex."
Date:
March 25, 1907
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Chapel Cave Hill From Across a Lake]
Postcard of chapel peering out among the trees from across a body of water. The note below is illegible but for the signature, "Mama." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin 1906 McFaddin Ave Beaumont, Tex."
Date:
June 25, 1907
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Pleasure Pier in Port Arthur, Texas]
Postcard of a pier with two levels, a full deck and five boats nearby, one being a full sailboat. The note below the picture reads, "Hello Mamie We came down here in the ... Sig here." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin 1141 3rd Ave Huntington, W. Va."
Date:
July 25, 1907
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Casing Spear
Patent for casing spears. This invention is designed for pulling well tubes or casings that have broken off out of the well. Illustration included.
Date:
August 25, 1908
Creator:
Carroll, Monroe W. & Johnston, H. G.
Object Type:
Patent
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Non-Refillable Bottle.
Patent for a non-refillable bottle with a valve in the neck that opens to let the contents be poured out of the bottle but seals itself if liquid is poured back in the bottle.
Date:
April 25, 1911
Creator:
Sargent, William H.
Object Type:
Patent
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[New Business Under Construction]
Photograph of construction of a building for a new business in downtown Port Arthur, Texas. Two men are standing on a wooden platform and are hammering a board. Another man is standing inside the structure. Text below the photograph says "11/25/11."
Date:
November 25, 1911
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Mowing Machine
Patent for various refinements in mowing machines.
Date:
August 25, 1914
Creator:
Caruthers, Edgar
Object Type:
Patent
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Piano Key Bushing.
Patent for an improved piano key bushing that designed to reduce sticking of the keys. Important parts of the bushing are made of metal and given ample room to expand without causing friction that might cause the keys to stick.
Date:
August 25, 1914
Creator:
Rogers, Karl C.
Object Type:
Patent
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Firearm
Patent for an improved firearm. This firearm that can transform from a rifle to a shotgun using separate barrels but the same stock mechanism.
Date:
April 25, 1916
Creator:
Burnaman, Joseph H.
Object Type:
Patent
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Hen-Nest
Patent for an improved hen nest. This nest prevents hens from roosting when the keeper chooses by the ability to turn the nests from horizontal to vertical.
Date:
July 25, 1916
Creator:
Hebert, Joseph
Object Type:
Patent
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of John and Harriet Carr, September 25, 1919]
Photograph of John Walter Carr and his wife Harriet on their 23rd wedding anniversary. They're wearing white formal wear and are standing in front of vegetation. The reverse side of the photo contains a brief Christmas note from John Carr. The photo is contained inside of a hand-painted frame depicting a butterfly and flowers.
Date:
September 25, 1919
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Mud-Cleaning Mechanism for Tractor-Wheels.
Patent for mud cleaning mechanism for tractor wheels. The mechanism's objective is to automatically clean from and between the cleats and the ground, and along the rims of tractor wheels while the wheels are in motion. Additional advantages noted are that this mechanism is easily assembled and disassembled, durable and compact, and applicable with multiple styes of tractors.
Date:
May 25, 1920
Creator:
Williams, Hartwell L.
Object Type:
Patent
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Rotary Drilling-Machine
Patent for rotary well drilling platform improvements. The improvements are to control how the turntable moves without having to change the structure of the platform or having a second person watching while drilling.
Date:
May 25, 1920
Creator:
Black, Lee Jackson
Object Type:
Patent
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Combination Dripper and Steeper
Patent for a beverage steeper where a strainer is provided to hold the material used for preparation, such as tea or coffee. The strainer is designed to lower into the coffee pot to allow for steeping and can be raised out of the water and affixed to the top of the pot for draining.
Date:
January 25, 1921
Creator:
Nicholls, George Habberton
Object Type:
Patent
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mrs. Kempner to Mrs. Davis, May 25, 1944]
Letter from Mrs. Kempner to Mrs. Davis about the Beaumont unit and news from headquarters.
Date:
May 25, 1944
Creator:
Kempner, Jeane Bertig
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. W. Kempner to Griffing Nurseries, September 25, 1948]
Letter from D. W. Kempner to Griffing Nurseries discussing what day would be good for Kempner to meet up with Mr. Griffing.
Date:
September 25, 1948
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Katherine Rike, March 25, 1953]
Letter from Truett Latimer to Katherine Rike discussing his late response to her last letter and asking her to let him know when she'll be in the area so that they can arrange to meet.
Date:
March 25, 1953
Creator:
Latimer, Truett
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Chuck Wagon Youth Dinner]
Photograph of the Chuck Wagon Youth Dinner at the First Christian Church. A large number of men, women, teenagers, and children are spread out on a yard in a residential area. Some people are standing but most are sitting on the grass.
Date:
October 25, 1953
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Auction Announcement for Sutherlin Jewelers]
News clipping announcing an auction at Sutherlin Jewelers. It includes a small article on Edgar B. Sutherlin's retirement, and lays out all items that are for sale.
Date:
February 25, 1954
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History