Swinging Cradle. (open access)

Swinging Cradle.

Patent for a new swinging cradle which allows the baby crib to be attached to a bed post; includes illustrations.
Date: March 30, 1915
Creator: Christensen, Peter
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
Improvement in the Propulsion of Vessels. (open access)

Improvement in the Propulsion of Vessels.

Patent for improvement in vibrating propellers with continued paddle action that can be attached to a line of boats.
Date: December 30, 1873
Creator: Macowitzky, Charles P.
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
Soil survey of the Corpus Christi area, Texas (open access)

Soil survey of the Corpus Christi area, Texas

Text describes climate, agriculture, and soils of the Corpus Christi area, Texas.
Date: September 30, 1909
Creator: Mangum, A. W. & Westover, H. L. (Harvey Leroy)
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
Pear-Burner (open access)

Pear-Burner

Patent for improvements in pear-burners of the type good for use with hydrocarbon fuels and adapted to be exploited directly by hand, for example for burning small objects located in positions not accessible.
Date: September 30, 1913
Creator: Messerli, John J. & Mayfield, Jesse L.
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
Combination Steering Mechanism for Plows. (open access)

Combination Steering Mechanism for Plows.

Patent for a combination steering mechanism for plows, which allows the plow to move independently (lateral movement only) of the plow frame.
Date: March 30, 1920
Creator: Rarig, Welden C. & Smith, Glen E.
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
Insect-Trap. (open access)

Insect-Trap.

Patent for a trap for insects such as those that feed upon crops including instructions and illustrations.
Date: May 30, 1911
Creator: Rea, George Thomas
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History

Soil map, Texas, Corpus Christi sheet

Map displays soil types along with creeks, ranches, towns, roads, and railroads. Includes legend and soil profiles.
Date: September 30, 1909
Creator: United States. Bureau of Soils.
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History