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[Letter from G. S. Fraps to Mr. D. W. Kempner, March 28, 1927] (open access)

[Letter from G. S. Fraps to Mr. D. W. Kempner, March 28, 1927]

Letter from G. S. Fraps to Mr. D. W. Kempner discussing the excess quantity of worms in Kempner's soil which may be caused by the soil containing a large amount of organic matter, suggesting to discontinue the use of manure while collecting grass clippings to satisfactorily decrease the worm population. Fraps further states he will be in Galveston on May 30 and 31 where he will be glad to look at the ground if Kempner desires.
Date: March 28, 1927
Creator: Fraps, G. S.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

Iola No 2 Quadrangle

Topographic map of a portion of Texas from the United States Geological Survey (USGS) project. The map includes towns, historic or notable sites, bodies of water, and other geologic features. Scale 1:48000
Date: 1925
Creator: Geological Survey (U.S.)
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History
Coffee in the Gourd (open access)

Coffee in the Gourd

Collection of miscellaneous folklore of Texas and Mexico, including folk songs, information about Indian pictographs, legends, superstitions, and weather lore. The index begins on page 105.
Date: 1923
Creator: Texas Folklore Society
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library
East Texas. (open access)

East Texas.

This book was created to provide "authentic information concerning the natural and co-operative resources and opportunities offered by East Texas and her people" for the general public. It contains information about the "General Development in 1921-22, The Evolution of transportation and Fixing of Lower Rate Levels, The Marketing Problem Nearing Solution, Organization, Concentration and Standardization of Quality; Pack and Grade, Co-Operative Work of A. & M. College Department of Extension Service; State Agricultural Department; Markets and Warehouses Department; [and the] Chamber of Commerce in East Texas" (p. 1).
Date: 1923
Creator: East Texas Chamber of Commerce.
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History

Brazos Co.

Blue line print of survey map of Brazos County, Texas, showing showing rivers, creeks, original land grants or surveys, roads, and blocks of land. Handwritten notes have been made on the map in pencil about crabapple trees. Scale [ca. 1:133,333] (4000 varas to the inch).
Date: November 1922
Creator: Matzow, Fr.
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History

Map of Brazos County, November 1922

Cadastral map of Brazos County showing property ownership and natural features. Scale ca. 1:66,666.
Date: November 1922
Creator: Texas. General Land Office.
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History
Bryan Daily Eagle (Bryan, Tex.), No. 20, Ed. 1 Wednesday, August 2, 1922 (open access)

Bryan Daily Eagle (Bryan, Tex.), No. 20, Ed. 1 Wednesday, August 2, 1922

Daily newspaper from Bryan, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: August 2, 1922
Creator: Rountree, Lee J.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Battalion, Volume 30, Number 33, May 1922 (open access)

The Battalion, Volume 30, Number 33, May 1922

Monthly literary journal of A. & M. College of Texas containing original short stories, essays, poetry, and other creative works written by students.
Date: May 1922
Creator: Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas. Austin Society.
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Battalion, Volume 30, Number 22, March 1922 (open access)

The Battalion, Volume 30, Number 22, March 1922

Monthly literary journal of A. & M. College of Texas containing original short stories, essays, poetry, and other creative works written by students.
Date: March 1922
Creator: Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas. Austin Society.
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History

Brazos County.

Map shows land patents, block and tract numbers, landowners, towns, and railroads; portions of adjacent counties where property boundaries extend beyond county limits. Scale not given.
Date: 1922
Creator: [Texas]. General Land Office.
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History
Cotton-Pest-Destroying Machine (open access)

Cotton-Pest-Destroying Machine

Patent for a machine that destroys boll weevils and other agricultural pests. It distributes moisture and poisonous powder that adheres to plants.
Date: June 21, 1921
Creator: Saladiner, Joseph M.
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
Portable Electric Saw. (open access)

Portable Electric Saw.

Patent for improvement of portable electric saws that can be used "as readily and accurately as a hand saw in performing many different grades of work much more rapidly and with less physical exertion" (lines 17-20), including illustrations.
Date: June 7, 1921
Creator: Lange, David C.
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Battalion, Volume 29, Number 30, April 1921 (open access)

The Battalion, Volume 29, Number 30, April 1921

Monthly literary journal of A. & M. College of Texas containing original short stories, essays, poetry, and other creative works written by students.
Date: April 29, 1921
Creator: Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas. Austin Society.
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Railway Cattle-Guard (open access)

Railway Cattle-Guard

Patent for a railway cattle guard whereby the weight of the animal causes a barrier to emerge, but the barrier will be removed automatically when the weight is removed.
Date: January 4, 1921
Creator: Fountain, Henry L.
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
Cotton-Pest-Poisoner (open access)

Cotton-Pest-Poisoner

Patent for an insect destroyer specifically designed for use in the treatment of cotton plants. The cotton-pest poisoner is in the form of a powder that can be scattered over the plants.
Date: September 28, 1920
Creator: Saladiner, Joseph M.
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History