[Postcard Series, Part 2: Anticipation]

Postcard from Rose Collins to Harry Bahl with an illustration of a man peaking under a woman's umbrella; this card, entitle "Anticipation," is part of a six-card series. The note on the back describes the actions taking place at Rose's home: "Then at supper she spilled half a pint of cream and then started to fix a window shade, and, needless to say fixed it."
Date: July 12, 1910
Creator: Collins, Rose
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard from J. P. Eagan to George Pendexter, November 12, 1911]

Postcard from J. P. Eagan to George Pendexter describing the truck in the photo on the reverse side and its location. The photo shows a Webb Engine fire truck belonging to the St. Louis Fire Department in St. Louis, Missouri; the truck is parked outside of Station 43 in the city. Five firemen are also in the picture, four are on the truck and one is sitting in the garage entrance.
Date: November 12, 1911
Creator: Eagan, J. P.
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard from W. B. Johnston to George Pendexter, February 12, 1912]

Postcard from W. B. Johnston to George Pendexter discussing the weather and other cards that have been sent from Waco, Texas. The photograph on the reverse side shows "Truck Co. No. 1" in the St. Joseph Fire Department in St. Joseph, Michigan; the wagon in the picture is being pulled by three horses, is loaded with ladders, with two firemen in the driver's seat. The other seven men in the photograph are standing on the sides of the wagon with one fireman sitting on the very back end.
Date: February 12, 1912
Creator: Johnston, W. B.
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard from W. B. Johnston to George Pendexter, February 12, 1912]

Postcard from W. B. Johnston to George Pendexter discussing cards to send and saying that the wagon in the photo just went out of commission. The photograph on the reverse side shows a horse-drawn fire wagon with the title "Auxiliary" written on the side; this wagon and crew are a part of the St. Joseph Fire Department in St. Joseph, Michigan. There are five firemen in this photograph, two are sitting in the driver's seat while the other three are standing on the ground next to the wagon. There is a water cannon mounted in the back of the wagon and a lantern attached to the driver's seat.
Date: February 12, 1912
Creator: Johnston, W. B.
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard from W. B. Johnston to George Pendexter, June 12, 1912]

Postcard from W. B. Johnston to George Pendexter describing the photo on the reverse side and his attempt to find more cards to send to Pendexter. Johnston says that he is the man to the left of the one holding the hose and firing the water into the river; he says they are "well pleased with [their] new auto pumper." The photograph shows Johnston and another fireman with the hose shooting water into the river and a large crowd of people standing around watching the display.
Date: June 12, 1912
Creator: Johnston, W. B.
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Copy of a Chattel Mortgage Agreement Between W. H. Bonnell and Charles Schreiner] (open access)

[Copy of a Chattel Mortgage Agreement Between W. H. Bonnell and Charles Schreiner]

Copy of a chattel mortgage agreement between W. H. Bonnell and Charles Schreiner in which Bonnell owes $1,358 to Schreiner as well as $400 in other fees. In this document Bonnell places his property, including his goats, up as collateral until he is able to pay back the debt; should he default Schreiner would be empowered to sell the property stated.
Date: November 12, 1912
Creator: Moore, A. H.
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Francitas Bee (Francitas, Tex.), Vol. 1, No. 7, Ed. 1 Thursday, January 12, 1911 (open access)

The Francitas Bee (Francitas, Tex.), Vol. 1, No. 7, Ed. 1 Thursday, January 12, 1911

Weekly newspaper from Francitas, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: January 12, 1911
Creator: Philpott, H. H.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Francitas Bee (Francitas, Tex.), Vol. 1, No. 45, Ed. 1 Thursday, October 12, 1911 (open access)

The Francitas Bee (Francitas, Tex.), Vol. 1, No. 45, Ed. 1 Thursday, October 12, 1911

Weekly newspaper from Francitas, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: October 12, 1911
Creator: Philpott, H. H.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Halletsville Herald. (Hallettsville, Tex.), Vol. 43, No. 40, Ed. 1 Friday, February 12, 1915 (open access)

Halletsville Herald. (Hallettsville, Tex.), Vol. 43, No. 40, Ed. 1 Friday, February 12, 1915

Weekly newspaper from Hallettsville, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: February 12, 1915
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Halletsville Herald. (Hallettsville, Tex.), Vol. 43, No. 44, Ed. 1 Friday, March 12, 1915 (open access)

Halletsville Herald. (Hallettsville, Tex.), Vol. 43, No. 44, Ed. 1 Friday, March 12, 1915

Weekly newspaper from Hallettsville, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: March 12, 1915
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Halletsville Herald. (Hallettsville, Tex.), Vol. 44, No. 27, Ed. 1 Friday, November 12, 1915 (open access)

Halletsville Herald. (Hallettsville, Tex.), Vol. 44, No. 27, Ed. 1 Friday, November 12, 1915

Weekly newspaper from Hallettsville, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: November 12, 1915
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of a Fire Station, Providence, R.I.]

Postcard of the Providence Fire Department and citizens at a three-story fire station. Three fire fighters are standing on an upright ladder in the center of the image. On the back of the postcard, the sender has left a handwritten message that says, "Occupies the first door - engine. The next - doors leading to men's quarters in centre - trucks next - district chief last. This station is close to my home, covers the district [...] up to date - bowling alley on the top floor. Capt's rooms at each corner, front - recreation room in centre. [...]"
Date: August 12, 1912
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of a Fire Station, Providence, R.I.]

Postcard of fire fighters at a station, driving a horse-drawn wagon. The station's garage is labeled, "Hose Co. 17." On the back of the postcard, the sender has left a handwritten message that says, "Have just one more fire dept. down here with one after sending these two today. So, please send me card next time - until I get home."
Date: August 12, 1912
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Camp MacArthur]

Postcard with an aerial photograph of Camp MacArthur showing neat rows of buildings and tents. A handwritten note on the back of the postcard is addressed to "Miss and Master Mundt" in Chicago, Illinois and says, "Dear Kids, Great life down here but it sure is hot and dry. Got here last Thur, May 9, '18. Left Jefferson Barracks last Tues night at 10 o'clock. Your uncle, John.
Date: May 12, 1918
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History