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El Paso International Daily Times (El Paso, Tex.), Vol. SIXTEENTH YEAR, No. 302, Ed. 1 Tuesday, December 15, 1896 (open access)

El Paso International Daily Times (El Paso, Tex.), Vol. SIXTEENTH YEAR, No. 302, Ed. 1 Tuesday, December 15, 1896

Daily newspaper from El Paso, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with extensive advertising.
Date: December 15, 1896
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Daily Hesperian (Gainesville, Tex.), Vol. 18, No. 318, Ed. 1 Tuesday, December 15, 1896 (open access)

The Daily Hesperian (Gainesville, Tex.), Vol. 18, No. 318, Ed. 1 Tuesday, December 15, 1896

Daily newspaper from Gainesville, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with extensive advertising.
Date: December 15, 1896
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Clothes-Pounder. (open access)

Clothes-Pounder.

Patent for new and useful improvements in Washington Pounders by "having a series of concentric cones between the sides of which communication is had through apertures to carry away steam, and affords a suitable circulation of the water and air through the clothes." (Lines 17-22) Illustration is included.
Date: December 15, 1896
Creator: Toler, Henry Wilson.
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
El Paso Daily Herald. (El Paso, Tex.), Vol. 16, No. 227, Ed. 1 Tuesday, December 15, 1896 (open access)

El Paso Daily Herald. (El Paso, Tex.), Vol. 16, No. 227, Ed. 1 Tuesday, December 15, 1896

Daily newspaper from El Paso, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with extensive advertising.
Date: December 15, 1896
Creator: Hawkins, J. W.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Guthrie Daily Leader. (Guthrie, Okla.), Vol. 9, No. 13, Ed. 1, Tuesday, December 15, 1896 (open access)

The Guthrie Daily Leader. (Guthrie, Okla.), Vol. 9, No. 13, Ed. 1, Tuesday, December 15, 1896

Daily newspaper from Guthrie, Oklahoma. Coverage includes local, territory, and United States news, along with advertising.
Date: December 15, 1896
Creator: Niblack, Leslie G.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
The Daily Ardmoreite. (Ardmore, Indian Terr.), Vol. 4, No. 41, Ed. 1 Tuesday, December 15, 1896 (open access)

The Daily Ardmoreite. (Ardmore, Indian Terr.), Vol. 4, No. 41, Ed. 1 Tuesday, December 15, 1896

Daily newspaper from Ardmore, Indian Territory. Coverage includes local, territorial, and United States national news along with advertising.
Date: December 15, 1896
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
The Galveston Daily News. (Galveston, Tex.), Vol. 55, No. 266, Ed. 1 Tuesday, December 15, 1896 (open access)

The Galveston Daily News. (Galveston, Tex.), Vol. 55, No. 266, Ed. 1 Tuesday, December 15, 1896

Daily newspaper from Galveston, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with extensive advertising.
Date: December 15, 1896
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Brenham Daily Banner. (Brenham, Tex.), Vol. 20, No. 280, Ed. 1 Tuesday, December 15, 1896 (open access)

Brenham Daily Banner. (Brenham, Tex.), Vol. 20, No. 280, Ed. 1 Tuesday, December 15, 1896

Daily newspaper from Brenham, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with extensive advertising.
Date: December 15, 1896
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Perry Enterprise-Times. (Perry, Okla.), Vol. 4, No. 191, Ed. 1 Tuesday, December 15, 1896 (open access)

Perry Enterprise-Times. (Perry, Okla.), Vol. 4, No. 191, Ed. 1 Tuesday, December 15, 1896

Daily newspaper from Perry, Oklahoma that includes local, territorial, and national news along with advertising.
Date: December 15, 1896
Creator: Perry & Welch
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
The Daily Oklahoma State Capital. (Guthrie, Okla.), Vol. 9, No. 38, Ed. 1 Tuesday, December 15, 1896 (open access)

The Daily Oklahoma State Capital. (Guthrie, Okla.), Vol. 9, No. 38, Ed. 1 Tuesday, December 15, 1896

Daily newspaper from Guthrie, Oklahoma that includes local, territorial, and national news along with advertising.
Date: December 15, 1896
Creator: Greer, Frank H.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
The Daily Oklahoma State Capital. (Guthrie, Okla.), Vol. 9, No. 38, Ed. 2 Tuesday, December 15, 1896 (open access)

The Daily Oklahoma State Capital. (Guthrie, Okla.), Vol. 9, No. 38, Ed. 2 Tuesday, December 15, 1896

Daily newspaper from Guthrie, Oklahoma that includes local, territorial, and national news along with advertising.
Date: December 15, 1896
Creator: Greer, Frank H.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
The Bryan Daily Eagle. (Bryan, Tex.), Vol. 2, No. 11, Ed. 1 Tuesday, December 15, 1896 (open access)

The Bryan Daily Eagle. (Bryan, Tex.), Vol. 2, No. 11, Ed. 1 Tuesday, December 15, 1896

Daily newspaper from Bryan, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: December 15, 1896
Creator: Carnes, Malcom
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Daily Herald (Brownsville, Tex.), Vol. 5, No. 141, Ed. 1, Tuesday, December 15, 1896 (open access)

The Daily Herald (Brownsville, Tex.), Vol. 5, No. 141, Ed. 1, Tuesday, December 15, 1896

Daily (except Sunday) newspaper from Brownsville, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with extensive advertising.
Date: December 15, 1896
Creator: Wheeler, Jesse O.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Dallas County Probate Case 1734: Chenault, Jno. (Deceased) (open access)

Dallas County Probate Case 1734: Chenault, Jno. (Deceased)

Dallas County probate record regarding the case of Chenault, Jno. (died December 15, 1896) and C.E. Chenault (Executor or Guardian)
Date: 1896-12-15/1896-12-19
Creator: Dallas County (Tex.)
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Houston Daily Post (Houston, Tex.), Vol. TWELFTH YEAR, No. 255, Ed. 1, Tuesday, December 15, 1896 (open access)

The Houston Daily Post (Houston, Tex.), Vol. TWELFTH YEAR, No. 255, Ed. 1, Tuesday, December 15, 1896

Daily newspaper from Houston, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with extensive advertising.
Date: December 15, 1896
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Galveston Tribune. (Galveston, Tex.), Vol. 17, No. 18, Ed. 1 Tuesday, December 15, 1896 (open access)

Galveston Tribune. (Galveston, Tex.), Vol. 17, No. 18, Ed. 1 Tuesday, December 15, 1896

Daily newspaper from Galveston, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: December 15, 1896
Creator: Ousley, Clarence
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Freie Presse für Texas. (San Antonio, Tex.), Vol. 32, No. 4501, Ed. 1 Tuesday, December 15, 1896 (open access)

Freie Presse für Texas. (San Antonio, Tex.), Vol. 32, No. 4501, Ed. 1 Tuesday, December 15, 1896

Daily German-language newspaper from San Antonio, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: December 15, 1896
Creator: Hanschke, Robert
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Wrench. (open access)

Wrench.

Patent for a nut-wrench capable of tightening different sized nuts. The lower jaw of the wrench has different levels, the overall effect being that of a staircase, while the upper jaw is flat with a bite that holds the nuts in place.
Date: December 15, 1896
Creator: Tiner, John F.
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
Weighing-Scale. (open access)

Weighing-Scale.

Patent for a weighing-scale that is "of simple and improved construction which will instantly determine and indicate the weight of the article placed thereon" (lines 13-16). The scale uses revolving disks that have a chain around them which moves a lever to indicate the weight of the object being weighed. The object being weighed sits on a pan that is suspended by the same chains that hold the revolving disks in place.
Date: December 15, 1896
Creator: Stephens, John H.
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
Vehicle-Axle. (open access)

Vehicle-Axle.

Patent for "axles for carriages, wagons, &c., and has for its object the construction of an axle in such a manner as to enable the spindle and stock to be removed and replaced by a new one when worn out without going to the expense and trouble of going to a blacksmith." (Lines 6-12) Includes instructions and illustrations.
Date: December 15, 1896
Creator: Morris, John Poke
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
Pump. (open access)

Pump.

Patent for a pump "whereby the pressure exerted upon the liquid in the pressure-pipe is alternately high and low, the high pressure being utilized to elevate the pump-rod, giving a rapid upstroke, and the low pressure to lower said rod gradually and insure a return flow of the liquid in the pressure-pipe." (Lines 26-33) Includes instructions and illustrations.
Date: December 15, 1896
Creator: Clarkson, William
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
Propeller-Wheel. (open access)

Propeller-Wheel.

Patent for "a construction of propeller-wheel that will permit a large reduction in the wheel-diameter without impairing its effectiveness, and which will thereby bring the resistance nearer to the crank-range of the motive power, and also to increase the bucket or blade surface of the wheel and at the same time afford such clearance at the center of the wheel as will relieve resistance to easy operation of the engine or motive power." (Lines 18-27) Includes instructions and illustrations.
Date: December 15, 1896
Creator: Parker, Elisha J.
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
Hydraulic Pump. (open access)

Hydraulic Pump.

Patent for a pump that operates "a pump-rod designed especially to dispense with valves, valve-cages, or other impedimenta to the flow of liquid" (lines 40-44). It is capable of pumping liquids to elevated heights.
Date: December 15, 1896
Creator: Clarkson, William
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
Hydraulic Pump (open access)

Hydraulic Pump

Patent for a hydraulic pump with "means for automatically supplying water to the pressure-pipe while the pump is working to replenish waste or leakage." (Lines 18-20) Includes instructions or illustrations.
Date: December 15, 1896
Creator: Clarkson, William
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History