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Boll-Weevil Exterminator
Patent for a boll weevil exterminator, which rids cotton plants and bolls of insects and exterminates them. Illustrations included.
Date:
January 14, 1908
Creator:
Watkins, George W.
Object Type:
Patent
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Hot Well and Health Resort]
Postcard of Hot Well and Health Resort in Marlin, Texas, showing the front of the buildings and the street where a horse and buggy are parked. The text "Hot Well and Health Resort of Marlin, Texas" is printed under the image depicting three structures, a square three-story building, a Victorian-style house, and a pavilion. Correspondence on the back is addressed to "Dr. R. Gittelsohn" mentioning that the author has written, but not received a response while staying in Marlin.
Date:
June 1908
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Public School Building in Marlin, Texas]
Postcard of the Public School Building in Marlin, Texas. A crowd of individuals poses in front of the building. Text in the bottom left-hand corner of the front of the card reads "Allen's City Drug Store." A handwritten message on the back of the car reads: "Did not fail to post the letter. Now it's up to me. Shirley." The card is addressed to Miss Annie Forsgard of Waco, Texas.
Date:
October 29, 1908
Creator:
Allen's City Drug Store
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Stalk-Cutter.
Patent for a stalk cutter, which has a better width than previous stalk cutters.
Date:
December 8, 1908
Creator:
Stillwell, Frank R.
Object Type:
Patent
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Plow
Patent for a plow which may also be used to adjust a cultivator shovel. Illustrations included.
Date:
December 22, 1908
Creator:
Wigley, William P.
Object Type:
Patent
System:
The Portal to Texas History