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[Gila Monster]

Postcard image of a Gila Monster. The postcard caption reads: 'Deadly poisonous Gila monster found on [sic] the deserts of the southwest.' Location of this event - somewhere in the Desert Southwest of the United States. The Gila monster is a species of venomous lizard that is native to the Southwestern United States and is also found in the Mexican state of Sonora, Mexico. Within the United States, the Gila monster can be found in states of Arizona, some parts of California, Nevada, Utah, and New Mexico. The Gila monster is a heavy lizard; typically slow-moving; and can grow up to 14 inches (on average) long. The Gila monster is the only venomous lizard native to the United States and is also the largest surviving lizard species in the United States. The name 'Gila' comes from the Gila River Basin where these lizards were once plentiful in numbers. Back of postcard: This postcard was mailed to Mrs. Henry Horne, Box 185, Hallowell, Maine. This postcard is post marked, El Paso, Texas, October, 30, 1916. This postcard has a 1 cent stamp on it. This postcard is a duplicate postcard of WH-PC-199-025. Note: The Gila River Basin encompasses a large part …
Date: October 30, 1916
Creator: Horne, Walter H., 1883-1921
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Venomous Gila Monster]

Postcard image of a Gila Monster lizard. The postcard caption reads: 'Deadly poisonous reptile found on [sic] the Deserts of the Southwest.' Location of this event - somewhere in the Desert Southwest. The Gila monster is a species of venomous lizard that is native to the Southwestern United States and is also found in the Mexican state of Sonora, Mexico. Within the United States, the Gila monster can be found in states of Arizona, some parts of California, Nevada, Utah, and New Mexico. The Gila monster is a heavy lizard; typically slow-moving; and can grow up to 14 inches (on average) long. The Gila monster is the only venomous lizard native to the United States and is also the largest surviving lizard species in the United States. The name 'Gila' comes from the Gila River Basin where these lizards were once plentiful in numbers. Postcard addressed to: Miss G.M. Horne, Portland, Maine, Box 365. This postcard is post marked, El Paso, Texas, October 30, 1916. This postcard is post marked, El Paso, Texas, October 30, 1916. This postcard is a duplicate of WH-PC-199-027 and WH-PC-199-026.
Date: October 30, 1916
Creator: Horne, Walter H., 1883-1921
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Gila Monster]

Postcard image of a Gila Monster. The postcard caption reads: 'Deadly poisonous Gila monster found on [sic] the deserts of the southwest.' Location of this event - somewhere in the Desert Southwest of the United States. The Gila monster is a species of venomous lizard that is native to the Southwestern United States and is also found in the Mexican state of Sonora, Mexico. Within the United States, the Gila monster can be found in states of Arizona, some parts of California, Nevada, Utah, and New Mexico. The Gila monster is a heavy lizard; typically slow-moving; and can grow up to 14 inches (on average) long. The Gila monster is the only venomous lizard native to the United States and is also the largest surviving lizard species in the United States. The name 'Gila' comes from the Gila River Basin where these lizards were once plentiful in numbers. Back of postcard: This postcard was mailed to Miss G.M. Horne, Box 365, Portland, Maine. This postcard is post marked, El Paso, Texas, October 30, 1916. This postcard has a 1 cent stamp on it. This postcard is a duplicate postcard of WH-PC-199-023. Note: The Gila River Basin encompasses a large part …
Date: October 30, 1916
Creator: Horne, Walter H., 1883-1921
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Venomous Gila Monster]

Postcard image of a Gila Monster lizard. The postcard caption reads: 'Deadly poisonous reptile found on [sic] the Deserts of the Southwest.' Location of this event - somewhere in the Desert Southwest. The Gila monster is a species of venomous lizard that is native to the Southwestern United States and is also found in the Mexican state of Sonora, Mexico. Within the United States, the Gila monster can be found in states of Arizona, some parts of California, Nevada, Utah, and New Mexico. The Gila monster is a heavy lizard; typically slow-moving; and can grow up to 14 inches (on average) long. The Gila monster is the only venomous lizard native to the United States and is also the largest surviving lizard species in the United States. The name 'Gila' comes from the Gila River Basin where these lizards were once plentiful in numbers. Postcard addressed to: Mrs. Henry Horne, Hallowell, Maine, Box 185. This postcard is post marked, El Paso, Texas, October 30, 1916. This postcard has a 1916 1 cent Washington postage stamp - green. This postcard is a duplicate of WH-PC-199-027 and WH-PC-199-024.
Date: October 30, 1916
Creator: Horne, Walter H., 1883-1921
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History
El Paso Morning Times (El Paso, Tex.), Vol. 37TH YEAR, Ed. 1, Wednesday, October 18, 1916 (open access)

El Paso Morning Times (El Paso, Tex.), Vol. 37TH YEAR, Ed. 1, Wednesday, October 18, 1916

Daily newspaper from El Paso, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with extensive advertising.
Date: October 18, 1916
Creator: Black, James S.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
El Paso Morning Times (El Paso, Tex.), Vol. 37TH YEAR, Ed. 1, Thursday, October 19, 1916 (open access)

El Paso Morning Times (El Paso, Tex.), Vol. 37TH YEAR, Ed. 1, Thursday, October 19, 1916

Daily newspaper from El Paso, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with extensive advertising.
Date: October 19, 1916
Creator: Black, James S.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
El Paso Morning Times (El Paso, Tex.), Vol. 37TH YEAR, Ed. 1, Friday, October 20, 1916 (open access)

El Paso Morning Times (El Paso, Tex.), Vol. 37TH YEAR, Ed. 1, Friday, October 20, 1916

Daily newspaper from El Paso, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with extensive advertising.
Date: October 20, 1916
Creator: Black, James S.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
El Paso Morning Times (El Paso, Tex.), Vol. 37TH YEAR, Ed. 1, Saturday, October 21, 1916 (open access)

El Paso Morning Times (El Paso, Tex.), Vol. 37TH YEAR, Ed. 1, Saturday, October 21, 1916

Daily newspaper from El Paso, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with extensive advertising.
Date: October 21, 1916
Creator: Black, James S.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
El Paso Morning Times (El Paso, Tex.), Vol. 37TH YEAR, Ed. 1, Sunday, October 22, 1916 (open access)

El Paso Morning Times (El Paso, Tex.), Vol. 37TH YEAR, Ed. 1, Sunday, October 22, 1916

Daily newspaper from El Paso, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with extensive advertising.
Date: October 22, 1916
Creator: Black, James S.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
El Paso Morning Times (El Paso, Tex.), Vol. 37TH YEAR, Ed. 1, Monday, October 23, 1916 (open access)

El Paso Morning Times (El Paso, Tex.), Vol. 37TH YEAR, Ed. 1, Monday, October 23, 1916

Daily newspaper from El Paso, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with extensive advertising.
Date: October 23, 1916
Creator: Black, James S.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Aerial Projectile and Launching Mechanism Therefor (open access)

Aerial Projectile and Launching Mechanism Therefor

This document is a patent for the invention of the Aerial Projectile and Launching Mechanism Therefor. According to its inventor Frank M. Bell, the object of this mechanism is to fire aerial projectiles or torpedoes more accurately at their intended target. This mechanism can be called an anti-observation balloon/zeppelin weapon and it would see some usage by the Allied air forces during this conflict.
Date: October 10, 1916
Creator: Bell, Frank M.
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
El Paso Herald (El Paso, Tex.), Ed. 1, Friday, October 13, 1916 (open access)

El Paso Herald (El Paso, Tex.), Ed. 1, Friday, October 13, 1916

Daily newspaper from El Paso, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with extensive advertising.
Date: October 13, 1916
Creator: Slater, H. D.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
El Paso Herald (El Paso, Tex.), Ed. 1, Saturday, October 14, 1916 (open access)

El Paso Herald (El Paso, Tex.), Ed. 1, Saturday, October 14, 1916

Daily newspaper from El Paso, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with extensive advertising.
Date: October 14, 1916
Creator: Slater, H. D.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
El Paso Herald (El Paso, Tex.), Ed. 1, Monday, October 16, 1916 (open access)

El Paso Herald (El Paso, Tex.), Ed. 1, Monday, October 16, 1916

Daily newspaper from El Paso, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with extensive advertising.
Date: October 16, 1916
Creator: Slater, H. D.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
El Paso Herald (El Paso, Tex.), Ed. 1, Tuesday, October 17, 1916 (open access)

El Paso Herald (El Paso, Tex.), Ed. 1, Tuesday, October 17, 1916

Daily newspaper from El Paso, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with extensive advertising.
Date: October 17, 1916
Creator: Slater, H. D.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
El Paso Herald (El Paso, Tex.), Ed. 1, Wednesday, October 18, 1916 (open access)

El Paso Herald (El Paso, Tex.), Ed. 1, Wednesday, October 18, 1916

Daily newspaper from El Paso, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with extensive advertising.
Date: October 18, 1916
Creator: Slater, H. D.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
El Paso Herald (El Paso, Tex.), Ed. 1, Thursday, October 19, 1916 (open access)

El Paso Herald (El Paso, Tex.), Ed. 1, Thursday, October 19, 1916

Daily newspaper from El Paso, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with extensive advertising.
Date: October 19, 1916
Creator: Slater, H. D.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
El Paso Herald (El Paso, Tex.), Ed. 1, Friday, October 20, 1916 (open access)

El Paso Herald (El Paso, Tex.), Ed. 1, Friday, October 20, 1916

Daily newspaper from El Paso, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with extensive advertising.
Date: October 20, 1916
Creator: Slater, H. D.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
El Paso Herald (El Paso, Tex.), Ed. 1, Saturday, October 21, 1916 (open access)

El Paso Herald (El Paso, Tex.), Ed. 1, Saturday, October 21, 1916

Daily newspaper from El Paso, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with extensive advertising.
Date: October 21, 1916
Creator: Slater, H. D.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
El Paso Herald (El Paso, Tex.), Ed. 1, Monday, October 23, 1916 (open access)

El Paso Herald (El Paso, Tex.), Ed. 1, Monday, October 23, 1916

Daily newspaper from El Paso, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with extensive advertising.
Date: October 23, 1916
Creator: Slater, H. D.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
El Paso Herald (El Paso, Tex.), Ed. 1, Tuesday, October 24, 1916 (open access)

El Paso Herald (El Paso, Tex.), Ed. 1, Tuesday, October 24, 1916

Daily newspaper from El Paso, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with extensive advertising.
Date: October 24, 1916
Creator: Slater, H. D.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
El Paso Herald (El Paso, Tex.), Ed. 1, Wednesday, October 25, 1916 (open access)

El Paso Herald (El Paso, Tex.), Ed. 1, Wednesday, October 25, 1916

Daily newspaper from El Paso, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with extensive advertising.
Date: October 25, 1916
Creator: Slater, H. D.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
El Paso Herald (El Paso, Tex.), Ed. 1, Thursday, October 26, 1916 (open access)

El Paso Herald (El Paso, Tex.), Ed. 1, Thursday, October 26, 1916

Daily newspaper from El Paso, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with extensive advertising.
Date: October 26, 1916
Creator: Slater, H. D.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
El Paso Herald (El Paso, Tex.), Ed. 1, Friday, October 27, 1916 (open access)

El Paso Herald (El Paso, Tex.), Ed. 1, Friday, October 27, 1916

Daily newspaper from El Paso, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with extensive advertising.
Date: October 27, 1916
Creator: Slater, H. D.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History