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Improvement in Churns. (open access)

Improvement in Churns.

Patent for improvement in churns by using an oblong box with a diamond-shaped dash fixed in the box. The churning is done by rapidly swing the box back and forth until butter is obtained. Illustration is included.
Date: October 8, 1872
Creator: Cottingham, Gideon W.
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
Umbrella and Sun Shade. (open access)

Umbrella and Sun Shade.

Patent for a new and improved (sun) umbrella. This design utilizes an adjustable metal frame that can be attached to a piece of equipment (e.g., a tractor) or worn comfortably by a person. This allows for hands-free use while being protected from the sun and/or rain.
Date: February 8, 1881
Creator: Gray, Hiram Balderston
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
Gate. (open access)

Gate.

Patent for a new and improved gate. This design "has for its object to provide a device of this character which shall be cheap and simple in its construction, one that may be easily operated, and yet be positive in its engagement with the latch to prevent it from being opened by cattle, &c." (lines 8-14).
Date: December 8, 1885
Creator: Dunn, Henry Frankling.
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
Cotton or Corn Planter (open access)

Cotton or Corn Planter

Patent for novel improvements in the construction or production of cotton or corn planters.
Date: October 8, 1889
Creator: Hardison, Dock C. W.
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Colorado Citizen (Columbus, Tex.), Vol. 3, No. 15, Ed. 1 Thursday, December 8, 1859 (open access)

The Colorado Citizen (Columbus, Tex.), Vol. 3, No. 15, Ed. 1 Thursday, December 8, 1859

Weekly newspaper from Columbus, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with advertising.
Date: December 8, 1859
Creator: J.D. Baker & Bros.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Colorado Citizen (Columbus, Tex.), Vol. 3, No. 50, Ed. 1 Saturday, September 8, 1860 (open access)

The Colorado Citizen (Columbus, Tex.), Vol. 3, No. 50, Ed. 1 Saturday, September 8, 1860

Weekly newspaper from Columbus, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with advertising.
Date: September 8, 1860
Creator: J.D. Baker & Bros.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Colorado Citizen (Columbus, Tex.), Vol. 4, No. 10, Ed. 1 Saturday, December 8, 1860 (open access)

The Colorado Citizen (Columbus, Tex.), Vol. 4, No. 10, Ed. 1 Saturday, December 8, 1860

Weekly newspaper from Columbus, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with advertising.
Date: December 8, 1860
Creator: J.D. Baker & Bros.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Colorado Citizen (Columbus, Tex.), Vol. 2, No. 19, Ed. 1 Saturday, January 8, 1859 (open access)

The Colorado Citizen (Columbus, Tex.), Vol. 2, No. 19, Ed. 1 Saturday, January 8, 1859

Weekly newspaper from Columbus, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with advertising.
Date: January 8, 1859
Creator: J.D. Baker & Bros.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Colorado Citizen (Columbus, Tex.), Vol. 9, No. 52, Ed. 1 Thursday, February 8, 1872 (open access)

The Colorado Citizen (Columbus, Tex.), Vol. 9, No. 52, Ed. 1 Thursday, February 8, 1872

Weekly newspaper from Columbus, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with advertising.
Date: February 8, 1872
Creator: Thompson, Wells & McCormick, George
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John A. Marzola to John J. Herrera - 1961-11-08] (open access)

[Letter from John A. Marzola to John J. Herrera - 1961-11-08]

Letter from John A. Marzola to John J. Herrera, handwritten on lined paper and dated November 8, 1961. Marzola informs Herrera of arrangements made for a meeting to be held on November 12, 1961, regarding the issues at Columbus Elementary School.
Date: November 8, 1961
Creator: Marzola, John A.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Hahn House Photograph #3]

Photograph of the Hahn House in Columbus, Texas.
Date: March 8, 1973
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
Well-Screen. (open access)

Well-Screen.

Patent for improvements in well-screen by providing a symmetrical strainer which having an exceedingly firm and rigid frame; it is constructed as to interpose the least obstruction to the straining operation. (Lines 21-25) Illustration is included.
Date: December 8, 1903
Creator: Karsch, George J.
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
Umbrella and Sunshade (open access)

Umbrella and Sunshade

Patent for an umbrella and sunshade. Illustration included.
Date: March 8, 1904
Creator: Gra, Hernando B.
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Cordy Shaw House, (South facade)]

Photograph of the Cordy Shaw House (located at 211 East Market) in Weimar, Texas.
Date: August 8, 1979
Creator: London, Kathy
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[First Baptist Church, (Southwest oblique)]

Photograph of the First Baptist Church (located at 200 North College) in Weimar, Texas.
Date: August 8, 1979
Creator: London, Kathy
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, (Northwest oblique)]

Photograph of the Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church (located at New Bielau Community at Intersection FM 155 and FM 2144) in Colorado County, Texas.
Date: August 8, 1979
Creator: London, Kathy
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Saint Michael's Catholic Church, (Northwest oblique)]

Photograph of the Saint Michael's Catholic Church (located at 412 North Center Street) in Weimar, Texas.
Date: August 8, 1979
Creator: London, Kathy
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Historic Property, Photograph THC_17-0406]

Photograph of a historic property located at West Side of Oakland Road Just South of Weimar City Limits in Colorado County, Texas.
Date: August 8, 1979
Creator: London, Kathy
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Historic Property, Photograph THC_17-0380]

Photograph of a historic property located at 204 East Church in Weimar, Texas.
Date: August 8, 1979
Creator: London, Kathy
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Weimar Oil Works Storage Shed, (Southeast oblique)]

Photograph of the Weimar Oil Works Storage Shed (located at 300 Block East Market, North side) in Weimar, Texas.
Date: August 8, 1979
Creator: London, Kathy
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Dr. R.E.S. Bouldin House, (South facade)]

Photograph of the Dr. R.E.S. Bouldin House (located at 304 West South Street) in Weimar, Texas.
Date: August 8, 1979
Creator: London, Kathy
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Frederick Boettcher, (Southeast oblique)]

Photograph of the Frederick Boettcher (located at 406 West Grange) in Weimar, Texas.
Date: August 8, 1979
Creator: London, Kathy
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Rabel House, (South facade)]

Photograph of the Rabel House (located at 306 West Church Street) in Weimar, Texas.
Date: August 8, 1979
Creator: London, Kathy
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Oncken House, (North facade)]

Photograph of the Oncken House (located at In city limits, South end of Mechanich Street extension) in Weimar, Texas.
Date: August 8, 1979
Creator: London, Kathy
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History