Nine army officers in full dress uniform, Governor Oscar Branch Colquitt in long coat and top hat, and a gentleman in a costume composed of a crown, a pastel dress with lace, a shawl, white stockings and slippers stand as a group near the end of a wooden pier or boat slip. Two gentlemen wearing naval caps are at the back of the group. From left to right in the first row is Col. Hugh B. Moore, then Governor Colquitt, then the man in the costume, then another army officer. The man in costume has a sash of leaves or fronds draped over the dress. Strings of flags and banners hang overhead. On the back of the photograph is written:"Governor Colquit's staff Houston Carnival 1914." On the front of the photograph is a handwritten note "Governor" identifying the gentleman in the top hat.

Patent for a combination paper holder and display device, that holds paper towels and toilet paper and also has a display device to view.

Patent for a boring-drill that can be manufactured cheaply. It provides sufficient space for the casing to follow it in order to prevent the walls from caving in. The patent includes instructions and illustrations.

Patent for improvements for power distribution in automobiles, including illustrations.

Patent for a new automobile running gear that uses the front and rear wheels to propel the vehicle through rough, uneven terrain.

Patent for a Baking Pan for bread and similar foods, noted for its unique construction, such "that the heat given off from the fuel burner will be confined so as to completely surround the pan, in which the articles to be cooked, are located" (lines 13-17).

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Patent for a picket fence machine for a fence that can be built of wire where normal fence pickets are woven and spaced an equal distance apart, including illustrations and instructions.

Patent for a bit-brace with a crank arm which can be secured to the bit chuck and which has an adjustable hand, so the chuck may be rotated while the brace remains stationary.

Patent for a new and improved adding machine using rotating discs.

Patent for an automobile signal which can be attatched to an automobile to signal the automobiles driving intent, stopping, turning etc.

Patent for a new boring tool used for digging post holes, shallow wells, and for like purposes. It has a pilot bit and a cutting disk that carries the loosened dirt from the bore to the surface.

Patent for an airship of improved construction, which allows for the operator to change their positions to propel, raise, lower and steer the ship.

Patent for an alarm device "to be used in connection with a boiler and operatively connected with the steam whistle, whereby when the water falls below a certain level in the boiler the mechanism will automatically operate to blow the whistle" (lines 11-16). Includes instructions and illustrations.

Patent for improved design and function in oil burners, specifically on fuel nozzle and needle valve, allowing for greater control of gas that flows through to create combustion.

Photocopied summaries of several meetings of the Texas Surgical Society, with details about what was discussed and important people present.

Letter to Linnet White from Mrs. Edgar Smith discussing news of family and friends. She writes of her children and the poor health of her niece as well as plans to see Linnet.

Letter to Mary Moore from Mrs. Edgar Smith discussing her family and health. She writes of her daughter's ringworm and her own concerns of her feet and limbs swelling.

Five-year diary of Minnie Howard Walker from January 1, 1914 through December 31, 1918.

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

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

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

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

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