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Jack (open access)

Jack

Patent for a new Jack's that can use in motor cars and other vehicles, It is folded into a compact condition, for storage, within the tool chest of the machine, including illustrations.
Date: January 11, 1916
Creator: Abernathy, George J.
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Chromascope, Volume 17, 1916 (open access)

The Chromascope, Volume 17, 1916

1916 yearbook for Austin College, published annually by the Senior Class.
Date: 1916
Creator: Austin College
Object Type: Yearbook
System: The Portal to Texas History
Cotton Cleaning and Extracting Machine. (open access)

Cotton Cleaning and Extracting Machine.

Patent for a new, efficient machine, with a double purpose: "to clean hand-picked cotton and better prepare it for the ginning operation" (lines 11-13) and to extract cotton "from unripe and closed bolls" (lines 14-15).
Date: March 7, 1916
Creator: Blackmon, Enoch J.
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
Hydrocarbon Burner (open access)

Hydrocarbon Burner

Patent for a multi-use burner for household usage.
Date: November 28, 1916
Creator: Lucus, Eppe M.
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
Firearm. (open access)

Firearm.

Patent for firearm with improvements to the cartridge carries or lifter and safety device for locking the trigger, including illustrations.
Date: April 25, 1916
Creator: McLean, Grover C.
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
Washing-Machine. (open access)

Washing-Machine.

Patent for improvements in washing machines to mimic "the rubbing actions of the human" (lines 14-15) and to lessen the impact on clothes.
Date: October 10, 1916
Creator: Miller, Charles R.
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
Automobile-Headlight (open access)

Automobile-Headlight

Patent for an automobile headlight to be attached to the front of the vehicle, that automatically turns to the side whenever the vehicle changes its course so that the pathway directly ahead is lighted for increased safety in the automobile's course.
Date: February 8, 1916
Creator: Old, William B.
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
Reed Board (open access)

Reed Board

Patent for an improved design for reed cells and pipe cells as related to a reed organ. Includes illustrations.
Date: February 15, 1916
Creator: Preston, Percy
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
Reed Organ (open access)

Reed Organ

Patent for improved construction of reed boards that prevents dust from getting inside of the reeds.
Date: November 7, 1916
Creator: Preston, Percy
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
Round the Levee (open access)

Round the Levee

Collection of Texas and Mexican folklore, including stories about folk songs and party games, religious beliefs of the Hasanias Indians, horse stories, and information about the history of the Texas Folklore Society. The index begins on page 108.
Date: 1916
Creator: Thompson, Stith
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
Door Construction for Railway Cars (open access)

Door Construction for Railway Cars

Patent for a door to box cars, that slides across the car in the same method as a sliding door, rather than opening outward.
Date: October 31, 1916
Creator: Tierney, Henry J.
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
Locking Device for Car-Doors. (open access)

Locking Device for Car-Doors.

Patent for a locking device for a sliding train car capable of locking automatically upon close, including illustrations.
Date: May 9, 1916
Creator: Tierney, Henry J.
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Whitewright Sun (Whitewright, Tex.), Vol. [35], No. [30], Ed. 1 Friday, January 7, 1916 (open access)

The Whitewright Sun (Whitewright, Tex.), Vol. [35], No. [30], Ed. 1 Friday, January 7, 1916

Weekly newspaper from Whitewright, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: January 7, 1916
Creator: Waggoner, J. H.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Whitewright Sun (Whitewright, Tex.), Vol. 35, No. 31, Ed. 1 Friday, January 14, 1916 (open access)

The Whitewright Sun (Whitewright, Tex.), Vol. 35, No. 31, Ed. 1 Friday, January 14, 1916

Weekly newspaper from Whitewright, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: January 14, 1916
Creator: Waggoner, J. H.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Whitewright Sun (Whitewright, Tex.), Vol. 35, No. 32, Ed. 1 Friday, January 21, 1916 (open access)

The Whitewright Sun (Whitewright, Tex.), Vol. 35, No. 32, Ed. 1 Friday, January 21, 1916

Weekly newspaper from Whitewright, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: January 21, 1916
Creator: Waggoner, J. H.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Whitewright Sun (Whitewright, Tex.), Vol. 35, No. 33, Ed. 1 Friday, January 28, 1916 (open access)

The Whitewright Sun (Whitewright, Tex.), Vol. 35, No. 33, Ed. 1 Friday, January 28, 1916

Weekly newspaper from Whitewright, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: January 28, 1916
Creator: Waggoner, J. H.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Whitewright Sun (Whitewright, Tex.), Vol. 35, No. 34, Ed. 1 Friday, February 4, 1916 (open access)

The Whitewright Sun (Whitewright, Tex.), Vol. 35, No. 34, Ed. 1 Friday, February 4, 1916

Weekly newspaper from Whitewright, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: February 4, 1916
Creator: Waggoner, J. H.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Whitewright Sun (Whitewright, Tex.), Vol. 35, No. 35, Ed. 1 Friday, February 11, 1916 (open access)

The Whitewright Sun (Whitewright, Tex.), Vol. 35, No. 35, Ed. 1 Friday, February 11, 1916

Weekly newspaper from Whitewright, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: February 11, 1916
Creator: Waggoner, J. H.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Whitewright Sun (Whitewright, Tex.), Vol. 35, No. 36, Ed. 1 Friday, February 18, 1916 (open access)

The Whitewright Sun (Whitewright, Tex.), Vol. 35, No. 36, Ed. 1 Friday, February 18, 1916

Weekly newspaper from Whitewright, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: February 18, 1916
Creator: Waggoner, J. H.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Whitewright Sun (Whitewright, Tex.), Vol. 35, No. 37, Ed. 1 Friday, February 25, 1916 (open access)

The Whitewright Sun (Whitewright, Tex.), Vol. 35, No. 37, Ed. 1 Friday, February 25, 1916

Weekly newspaper from Whitewright, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: February 25, 1916
Creator: Waggoner, J. H.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Whitewright Sun (Whitewright, Tex.), Vol. 35, No. 38, Ed. 1 Friday, March 3, 1916 (open access)

The Whitewright Sun (Whitewright, Tex.), Vol. 35, No. 38, Ed. 1 Friday, March 3, 1916

Weekly newspaper from Whitewright, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: March 3, 1916
Creator: Waggoner, J. H.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Whitewright Sun (Whitewright, Tex.), Vol. 35, No. 39, Ed. 1 Friday, March 10, 1916 (open access)

The Whitewright Sun (Whitewright, Tex.), Vol. 35, No. 39, Ed. 1 Friday, March 10, 1916

Weekly newspaper from Whitewright, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: March 10, 1916
Creator: Waggoner, J. H.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Whitewright Sun (Whitewright, Tex.), Vol. 35, No. 40, Ed. 1 Friday, March 17, 1916 (open access)

The Whitewright Sun (Whitewright, Tex.), Vol. 35, No. 40, Ed. 1 Friday, March 17, 1916

Weekly newspaper from Whitewright, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: March 17, 1916
Creator: Waggoner, J. H.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Whitewright Sun (Whitewright, Tex.), Vol. 35, No. 41, Ed. 1 Friday, March 24, 1916 (open access)

The Whitewright Sun (Whitewright, Tex.), Vol. 35, No. 41, Ed. 1 Friday, March 24, 1916

Weekly newspaper from Whitewright, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: March 24, 1916
Creator: Waggoner, J. H.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History