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The Hallettsville New Era. (Hallettsville, Tex.), Vol. 21, No. 25, Ed. 1 Friday, October 22, 1909
Weekly newspaper from Hallettsville, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date:
October 22, 1909
Creator:
Meitzen, E. R.
Object Type:
Newspaper
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of the Blomstrom Family]
Photograph of Charles John Blomstrom and Family. Shown in this photo are: Alfred, Ester, Gunnar, Charles, Ellen, Phillip, Violet, and Knute.
Date:
1909
Creator:
Blomstrom, Knute A., Jr.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from Gwendalen to Lois Matlock, April 9, 1909]
Postcard from a woman named Gwendalen to Lois Matlock with an image of three children playing with baby chicks next to a chicken entitled: "The New Pets." The note on the back discusses school and she asks Lois if she has started because her "school is out 23 or May."
Date:
April 9, 1909
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard with a Photo of Harry and Mayme Bahl]
Postcard from Harry and Mayme Bahl in San Antonio, Texas to Mayme's sister in Central City, Nebraska. The note on the back discusses their having received a present with more things coming. The photograph on the other side shows Harry and Mayme posing behind a fake boat and wearing nice clothes and hats.
Date:
June 5, 1909
Creator:
Bahl, Mary Florence
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard with an Illustrated Photograph of a Houston Church]
Postcard with an illustrated photograph of the Annunciation Church in Houston, Texas; this church has a tall tower on the corner. The note on the back of the photograph reads: "Hello Miss Mamye I am having a fine time, take good care of [] Harry with love from Katharine Wheatly."
Date:
March 8, 1909
Creator:
Wheatly, Katharine
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard Addressed to Mamie Collins, February 13, 1909]
Valentine's Day postcard addressed to Mamie Collins in Waco, Texas with an illustration of a girl dressed in a flowery outfit and the caption "My Heart's Gift" printed to the right of her. Other decorations on the card include, bows, flowers, ribbons, etc.
Date:
February 13, 1909
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from Leda Bahl to Mayme Collins, March 8, 1909]
Postcard from Leda Bahl to Mayme Collins in Waco, Texas with a tinted photograph of Buffalo Bayou in Houston, Texas; the photograph shows four boats tied next to one another across the bayou. There is a note on the back of the card that reads: "Dear Mayme, arrived all [] and having a fine time just got home been seeing the drill it was just fine..."
Date:
March 8, 1909
Creator:
Bahl, Leda
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard Addressed to Mamie Collins, April 21, 1909]
Postcard showing the "Live Stock Exchange" building in Fort Worth, Texas; off to the left is a building with "Armour & Company" written on the side. The note on the photo says: "I have had a good time fishing since I [] up here." On the reverse side there is a not that reads: "Dear little Mayme, Howdy-do, how is [] and Kay, is she true to cotton? We see you in three days."
Date:
April 21, 1909
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Wes Logan to Mr. Spivey - December 26, 1909]
Letter written to Mr. Spivey of Marlin, Texas from Wes Logan of Waco, Texas, informing Mr. Spivey of his new employment at DeLong & Riddle, dealers in all kinds of fresh meats, fish and oysters in season.
Date:
December 26, 1909
Creator:
Logan, Wes
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from Egon Wahrmund to Birdie Walters, August 23, 1909]
Postcard from Egon Wahrmund to Birdie Walters with a photograph looking down a street in Fredericksburg, Texas. The note on the reverse side tells Birdie that he was glad to see her at a reunion and that he wished he "could have heard you playing once."
Date:
August 23, 1909
Creator:
Wahrmund, Egon
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to Dr. Joseph Pound from Georgia Pound Cavett, April 8, 1909]
Letter to Dr. Joseph Pound from Georgia Pound Cavett discussing recent rainfall and estimates on how much actually fell; also the sender discusses the status of other people in the community.
Date:
April 8, 1909
Creator:
Cavett, Georgia Pound
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to Dr. Joseph Pound from Mittie Pound Sorrell, December 17, 1909]
Letter to Dr. Joseph Pound from Mittie Pound Sorrell concerning to freezing weather up in Oklahoma; they look forward to moving once they are able to get out. She is sorry that they will not be able to make it down for Christmas but do look forward to the next time they make it down.
Date:
December 17, 1909
Creator:
Sorrell, Mittie Pound
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of Firemen Working on their Fire Engine]
Postcard with a photo of a group of firemen working on their fire engine; the caption on the photo reads: "Intake side auto fire engine." There is a water hose attached to the pictured side of the car but the men are working on the opposite side of the vehicle.
Date:
[1909..1912]
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from J. D. Smith to George Pendexter, December 10, 1909]
Postcard from J. D. Smith to George Pendexter with a note that says "hope these cards interest you" on the back. The photo on the reverse side shows the ruins of the Burdick House after a fire burned it down on December 9, 1909 in Kalamazoo, Michigan. The building is almost completely destroyed, most of the area is covered in smoke while three firemen are standing in a ground talking together.
Date:
December 10, 1909
Creator:
Smith, J. D.
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from Henry W. Woodward to George Pendexter]
Postcard from Henry W. Woodward to George Pendexter regarding post cards he is going to send, as well as saying that this photo represents "Chemicals #11 located 2 1/2 miles from center of city." The photograph on the reverse side shows one of the chemical trucks pulled by two horses in front of the local fire station in Springfield, Massachusetts; there are five firemen also posing with the wagon, three are standing in the back and two are sitting in the driver's seat. There are ladders and a rolled up water hose in the back of the wagon.
Date:
[1909..1912]
Creator:
Woodward, Henry W.
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard with a Photograph of a Horse-Drawn Fire Wagon on a City Street]
Postcard with a photograph of horse-drawn wagons used by the local fire department traveling down a city street. The wagon in front is loaded with ladders and a few firemen are riding on the back, two firemen are sitting in the driver's seat steering the horses. There are also two wagons being driven along behind the first one.
Date:
[1909..1912]
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard with a Photograph of Firemen Working a Fire Hose]
Postcard with a photograph of some of the firemen in the San Antonio Fire Department working a water hose; the caption says: "auto engine stream." The men appear to be spraying the water into an open field next to a building, not directly at it.
Date:
[1909..1912]
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard with a Photo of a Houston Fire Department Automobile]
Postcard with a photograph of an automobile belonging to the Houston Fire Department pulling out of a garage at the fire station. Two firemen are sitting in the driver's seat while two other firemen are standing behind the car and there is an inscription on the car that reads: "Houston Fire Dept."
Date:
[1909..1912]
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard with a Photograph of Dallas Fire Department Truck Number 2 and Crew]
Postcard with a photograph of "Truck 2 and Crew" in Dallas, Texas. There are seven men who make up the crew of this company, two are sitting in the wagon and the other five are standing on the ground next to it.
Date:
[1909..1912]
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard with a Photograph Fire Wagons Rolling Down a Street]
Postcard with a photograph of a line of horse-drawn fire wagons rolling down a street in Dallas, Texas with a caption that reads: "The fire is out, Dallas, Texas." There is a trolley car on the rails in the background of the photo.
Date:
[1909..1912]
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard with a Photograph of a San Antonio Fire Truck]
Postcard with a picture of a fire truck belonging to the fire department in San Antonio, Texas; the truck's toolbox is open and a water hose is attached to the spigot on the the side.
Date:
[1909..1912]
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard Addressed to George Pendexter, May 11, 1909]
Postcard addressed to George Pendexter with a note on the back that reads: "If you know Ft. Worth, you can recognize this spot." The photograph on the reverse side shows a view down Broadway St. looking at badly damaged buildings and trees caused by a recent fire. The building on the far right has large portions of its walls damaged and those in the background have their roofs destroyed.
Date:
May 11, 1909
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard with a Photograph of a Smoking Home in Dallas, Texas]
Postcard with a photograph of a smoking house in Dallas, Texas; the caption reads: "Boarding house fire Dallas, Texas." The smoke is coming out of the roof and there is a blanket being thrown out of the second story window.
Date:
[1909..1912]
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard with a Photograph of Truck Company #2 of the Dallas Fire Department]
Postcard with a photograph of "Truck Co. #2" of the Dallas Fire Department. The photo shows the wagon traveling down a street with one of the men leaning over and petting one of the horses; there are other firemen standing on the sides of the wagon as it rolls along.
Date:
[1909..1912]
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History