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[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 Nash, Robinson & Co. to A.M. Montieth - April 1, 1905] (open access)

[Letter from Nash, Robinson & Co. to A.M. Montieth - April 1, 1905]

Letter written to A.M. Montieth in Belton, Texas from Nash-Robinson & Co. in Waco, Texas, asking for remittance and giving a deadline and penalty if the deadline is not met.
Date: April 1, 1905
Creator: Nash, Robinson & Co.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Receipt from Slayden-Kirksey Woolen Mills] (open access)

[Receipt from Slayden-Kirksey Woolen Mills]

Receipt for goods purchased by S.M. Roy & Co. in Hennings, Tennessee from Slayden-Kirksey Woolen Mills in Waco, Texas.
Date: April 10, 1900
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Projectile (open access)

Projectile

Patent for "an improved projectile for guns and ordnance of various classes and bores" (lines 7-9).
Date: April 9, 1901
Creator: Cole, William Franklin
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
Water-Boiler, Skimmer, and Oil-Separator (open access)

Water-Boiler, Skimmer, and Oil-Separator

Patent for a water-boiler, skimmer, and oil-separator.
Date: April 21, 1903
Creator: Johnson, Willie Harry
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
Detachable Draft Appliance (open access)

Detachable Draft Appliance

Patent for a detachable draft appliance.
Date: April 28, 1903
Creator: Segal, Mordecai
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
Ice Cream Freezer (open access)

Ice Cream Freezer

Patent for an ice cream freezer. Illustration included.
Date: April 5, 1904
Creator: Prade, Julien
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
Fan. (open access)

Fan.

Patent for a fan designed for use on a table or desk.
Date: April 1, 1902
Creator: Fitzhugh, Cameron S.
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
Harness Fastner (open access)

Harness Fastner

Patent for a harness fastener. Illustration included.
Date: April 12, 1904
Creator: Cornitius, Ermst
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
Mattress Making Machine (open access)

Mattress Making Machine

Patent for a mattress making machine. Illustration included.
Date: April 6, 1909
Creator: White, Charles W.
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
Motor. (open access)

Motor.

Patent for improving the “’multiple cylinder rotary engine’“ (lines 9-10) through "controlling devices" (line 24) that are both automatic and manual and help engine pistons function more effectively. This patent builds upon earlier patents regarding motor design by the inventor, and will connect to a generator concurrently patented by the inventor. Detailed explanations and illustrations included.
Date: April 1, 1902
Creator: Walker, James C.
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History