Patent for an improved water-cooler by wrapping the outer surface of a water container with two layers of fabric; an imperforate projection–tube from a supplemental water reservoir arranged above the water container would moist the inner layer fabric and maintain its moisture; where the outer layer fabric prevents the water forcing through, thus keeping the water cool, illustration is included.

Business correspondence written on letterhead from the late 19th century. Letterhead contains stylized text of business name and depicts building in lithographic print by Clarke & Courts Galveston. Additional text reads: "Bernardo E. Mendiola"; "Dry Goods, Boots and Shoes, Hats, Notions etc."