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Figure Toy. (open access)

Figure Toy.

Patent for a figure toy, which attaches to phonographs and has figures which dance to the music.
Date: October 26, 1909
Creator: Hall, George T.
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
Hay Press (open access)

Hay Press

Patent for a hay press. This invention uses a toggle lever that becomes active after each stroke of the plunger. Illustration included.
Date: May 11, 1909
Creator: Pickard, William Moad
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
Composition for Tanning (open access)

Composition for Tanning

Patent for new and useful improvements in compounds for tanning, using water, four gallons, fluid extract of phytolacca or common poke root, quarter of an ounce, gum gambier, four pounds, and alum, one pound.
Date: March 9, 1909
Creator: Burrows, Ira I
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
Circuit-Closer. (open access)

Circuit-Closer.

Patent for a circuit closer for ignition systems "in which both of the terminals are not only isolated from each other, but are also insulated from the engine frame" (lines 10-12).
Date: February 16, 1909
Creator: Hubbard, Wilson E.
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
Method of Manufacturing a Medicament (open access)

Method of Manufacturing a Medicament

Patent for a method of manufacturing a medicament. This medicament consists of mixing turpentine and the oil derived from the boiling of cattle shanks. No illustrations.
Date: December 15, 1908
Creator: Davis, Henry W.
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Bosque River at Clifton, Texas]

Postcard of the Bosque River in Clifton, Texas, with a building partially submerged in the river. A handwritten note on the back of the postcard is addressed to Miss Hilda Maddox in Weatherford, Texas and says "Hilda, Ask your Pap if he knows this place. Sold a nice bill today. Well wishes. Your friend, Kelly."
Date: September 21, 1908
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History
Portable Bracket. (open access)

Portable Bracket.

Patent for a portable bracket holder for mirrors or papers that is worn from the shoulders and can be adjusted for different girths.
Date: August 18, 1908
Creator: Birdwell, Russell Jones
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
Baling-Press (open access)

Baling-Press

Patent for a baling press with an improved plunger which returns to upright position automatically after pressing the bale.
Date: July 21, 1908
Creator: Hamilton, James William
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Daily Herald. (Weatherford, Tex.), Vol. 19, No. 139, Ed. 1 Wednesday, June 24, 1908 (open access)

The Daily Herald. (Weatherford, Tex.), Vol. 19, No. 139, Ed. 1 Wednesday, June 24, 1908

Daily newspaper from Weatherford, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with advertising.
Date: June 24, 1908
Creator: McEachin, Hec A.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Spring-Tooth Harrow (open access)

Spring-Tooth Harrow

Patent for a spring tooth harrow that may be converted into a rake. Illustrations included.
Date: June 2, 1908
Creator: Piester, Laval M.
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Weekly Herald. (Weatherford, Tex.), Vol. 8, No. 52, Ed. 1 Thursday, May 21, 1908 (open access)

The Weekly Herald. (Weatherford, Tex.), Vol. 8, No. 52, Ed. 1 Thursday, May 21, 1908

Weekly newspaper from Weatherford, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with advertising.
Date: May 21, 1908
Creator: McEachin, Hec A.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Weekly Herald. (Weatherford, Tex.), Vol. 8, No. 51, Ed. 1 Thursday, May 14, 1908 (open access)

The Weekly Herald. (Weatherford, Tex.), Vol. 8, No. 51, Ed. 1 Thursday, May 14, 1908

Weekly newspaper from Weatherford, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with advertising.
Date: May 14, 1908
Creator: McEachin, Hec A.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Weekly Herald. (Weatherford, Tex.), Vol. 8, No. 49, Ed. 1 Thursday, April 30, 1908 (open access)

The Weekly Herald. (Weatherford, Tex.), Vol. 8, No. 49, Ed. 1 Thursday, April 30, 1908

Weekly newspaper from Weatherford, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with advertising.
Date: April 30, 1908
Creator: McEachin, Hec A.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Weekly Herald. (Weatherford, Tex.), Vol. 8, No. 46, Ed. 1 Thursday, April 9, 1908 (open access)

The Weekly Herald. (Weatherford, Tex.), Vol. 8, No. 46, Ed. 1 Thursday, April 9, 1908

Weekly newspaper from Weatherford, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with advertising.
Date: April 9, 1908
Creator: McEachin, Hec A.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Weekly Herald. (Weatherford, Tex.), Vol. 8, No. 45, Ed. 1 Thursday, April 2, 1908 (open access)

The Weekly Herald. (Weatherford, Tex.), Vol. 8, No. 45, Ed. 1 Thursday, April 2, 1908

Weekly newspaper from Weatherford, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with advertising.
Date: April 2, 1908
Creator: McEachin, Hec A.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Weekly Herald. (Weatherford, Tex.), Vol. 8, No. 44, Ed. 1 Thursday, March 26, 1908 (open access)

The Weekly Herald. (Weatherford, Tex.), Vol. 8, No. 44, Ed. 1 Thursday, March 26, 1908

Weekly newspaper from Weatherford, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with advertising.
Date: March 26, 1908
Creator: McEachin, Hec A.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Weekly Herald. (Weatherford, Tex.), Vol. 8, No. 43, Ed. 1 Thursday, March 19, 1908 (open access)

The Weekly Herald. (Weatherford, Tex.), Vol. 8, No. 43, Ed. 1 Thursday, March 19, 1908

Weekly newspaper from Weatherford, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with advertising.
Date: March 19, 1908
Creator: McEachin, Hec A.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Weekly Herald. (Weatherford, Tex.), Vol. 8, No. 39, Ed. 1 Thursday, February 20, 1908 (open access)

The Weekly Herald. (Weatherford, Tex.), Vol. 8, No. 39, Ed. 1 Thursday, February 20, 1908

Weekly newspaper from Weatherford, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with advertising.
Date: February 20, 1908
Creator: McEachin, Hec A.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Weekly Herald. (Weatherford, Tex.), Vol. 8, No. 38, Ed. 1 Thursday, February 13, 1908 (open access)

The Weekly Herald. (Weatherford, Tex.), Vol. 8, No. 38, Ed. 1 Thursday, February 13, 1908

Weekly newspaper from Weatherford, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with advertising.
Date: February 13, 1908
Creator: McEachin, Hec A.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Weekly Herald. (Weatherford, Tex.), Vol. 8, No. 37, Ed. 1 Thursday, February 6, 1908 (open access)

The Weekly Herald. (Weatherford, Tex.), Vol. 8, No. 37, Ed. 1 Thursday, February 6, 1908

Weekly newspaper from Weatherford, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with advertising.
Date: February 6, 1908
Creator: McEachin, Hec A.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Weekly Herald. (Weatherford, Tex.), Vol. 8, No. 36, Ed. 1 Thursday, January 30, 1908 (open access)

The Weekly Herald. (Weatherford, Tex.), Vol. 8, No. 36, Ed. 1 Thursday, January 30, 1908

Weekly newspaper from Weatherford, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with advertising.
Date: January 30, 1908
Creator: McEachin, Hec A.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Weekly Herald. (Weatherford, Tex.), Vol. 8, No. 34, Ed. 1 Thursday, January 16, 1908 (open access)

The Weekly Herald. (Weatherford, Tex.), Vol. 8, No. 34, Ed. 1 Thursday, January 16, 1908

Weekly newspaper from Weatherford, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with advertising.
Date: January 16, 1908
Creator: McEachin, Hec A.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Weekly Herald. (Weatherford, Tex.), Vol. 8, No. 33, Ed. 1 Thursday, January 9, 1908 (open access)

The Weekly Herald. (Weatherford, Tex.), Vol. 8, No. 33, Ed. 1 Thursday, January 9, 1908

Weekly newspaper from Weatherford, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with advertising.
Date: January 9, 1908
Creator: McEachin, Hec A.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Weekly Herald. (Weatherford, Tex.), Vol. 8, No. 32, Ed. 1 Thursday, January 2, 1908 (open access)

The Weekly Herald. (Weatherford, Tex.), Vol. 8, No. 32, Ed. 1 Thursday, January 2, 1908

Weekly newspaper from Weatherford, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with advertising.
Date: January 2, 1908
Creator: McEachin, Hec A.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History