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Beef Production in the Corn Belt (open access)

Beef Production in the Corn Belt

This bulletin discusses beef production in the Corn Belt of the United States with special regard to feed preparation, cattle selection, and methods for fattening cattle.
Date: 1921
Creator: Black, W. H. (William Henry), 1888-1949
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The UNT Digital Library
Beekeeping in the Tulip-Tree Region (open access)

Beekeeping in the Tulip-Tree Region

"Many thousand colonies of bees occur in the region where the tulip-tree is abundant but the honey crop from tulip-tree flowers inconsiderable. Too few beekeepers in this region have modern equipment, it is true, but the greatest loss comes from the fact that they do not care for their bees so as to have them ready to gather the abundant nectar from this early-blooming tree. In this bulletin a methods is given for the management of the apiary so that the full honey crop from this source may be obtained." -- p. 2
Date: 1922
Creator: Phillips, Everett Franklin, 1878-1951 & Demuth, Geo. S. (George S.)
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Catalog For Continental Supply Company: Hardware, August 1, 1925] (open access)

[Catalog For Continental Supply Company: Hardware, August 1, 1925]

Catalog for the hardware sold by the Continental Supply Company. The index at the front lists the items alphabetically and the listings include written descriptions, drawings, and prices.
Date: August 1, 1925
Creator: Continental Supply Company
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Cattle-Fever Ticks and Methods of Eradication (open access)

Cattle-Fever Ticks and Methods of Eradication

This bulletin discusses the cattle-fever tick and methods for controlling it. Possible methods include dipping, pasture rotation, and arsenical dips. The life history of the tick is also discussed.
Date: 1920
Creator: Ellenberger, W. P. & Chapin, Robert M.
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The UNT Digital Library
Cattle-Fever Ticks and Methods of Eradication (open access)

Cattle-Fever Ticks and Methods of Eradication

This bulletin discusses the cattle-fever tick and methods for controlling it. Possible methods include dipping, pasture rotation, and arsenical dips. The life history of the tick is also discussed.
Date: 1926
Creator: Ellenberger, W. P. & Chapin, Robert M.
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The UNT Digital Library

["The Firefly" entering Kansas City]

Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad's "The Firefly" train No. 14-32, northbound, headed by a mountain type 4-8-2 locomotive, entering the Union Station in Kansas City, Missouri, circa 1925.
Date: 1925~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

["The Flying Crow" rolling through Eastwood Hills, Missouri]

Kansas City Southern Railway's " The Flying Crow" train No. 15, southbound, rolls through Eastwood Hills, Missouri enroute from Kansas City to Shreveport, Louisiana, circa 1925. The train is headed by a beautiful Pacific type 4-6-2 locomotive with a Vanderbilt oil tender.
Date: 1929~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Hard Red Winter Wheats (open access)

The Hard Red Winter Wheats

This bulletin discusses the classes and varieties of hard red winter wheats and the areas in which they are successfully grown. Among the varieties discussed are Turkey, Kharkof, Kanred, Blackhull, Minturki, and Baeska.
Date: 1922
Creator: Clark, J. Allen (Jacob Allen), b. 1888 & Martin, John H. (John Holmes), 1893-
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The UNT Digital Library
Influence of the Tractor on Use of Horses (open access)

Influence of the Tractor on Use of Horses

This bulletin promotes the use of tractors on farms in the Corn Belt of the United States in order to increase agricultural productivity. It discusses the possible uses of tractors and the displacement of horses on farms.
Date: 1920
Creator: Reynoldson, L. A. (Le Roy August), b. 1886
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The UNT Digital Library

Kansas City Terminal (KCT) Union Station

A photograph print showing the Kansas City Terminal (KCT) Union Station, Kansas City, MO. [see also 2008.008.7027]
Date: 1929
Creator: George, Preston
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Kansas City Terminal (KCT) Union Station (neg)

A photograph negative showing the Kansas City Terminal (KCT) Union Station, Kansas City, MO. [see also 2008.008.4179]
Date: 1929
Creator: George, Preston
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
[Letter from a Family Member to their Sister] (open access)

[Letter from a Family Member to their Sister]

Letter from a family member to their sister saying that they have had a lot of rain in Kansas City, Missouri and that the weather will cool down since summer is over.
Date: September 22, 1925
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. W. Huge to F. R. Leschber, November 21, 1929] (open access)

[Letter from A. W. Huge to F. R. Leschber, November 21, 1929]

Letter from A. W. Huge to F. R. Leschber, advising new procedures for submitting vouchers for salaries.
Date: November 21, 1929
Creator: Huge, A. W.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. W. Huge to F. R. Leschber, November 30, 1929] (open access)

[Letter from A. W. Huge to F. R. Leschber, November 30, 1929]

Letter from A. W. Huge to F. R. Leschber, stating that people handling the Synod's funds must be bonded. He mentions a questionnaire to be used in obtaining a blanket fidelity bond.
Date: November 30, 1929
Creator: Huge, A. W.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from E. Seuel to Evangelical Lutheran Synod Boards and Commissions Members, June 25, 1926] (open access)

[Letter from E. Seuel to Evangelical Lutheran Synod Boards and Commissions Members, June 25, 1926]

Letter from E. Seuel to Evangelical Lutheran Synod Boards and Commissions members, describing rules for using vouchers to pay bills, with a blank voucher form included.
Date: June 25, 1926
Creator: Seuel, E.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from E. Seuel to the Chairmen of the Board of Control, July 7, 1927] (open access)

[Letter from E. Seuel to the Chairmen of the Board of Control, July 7, 1927]

Letter from E. Seuel to the Chairmen of the Boards of Control of various Synodical institutes, regarding synodical treasures and voucher requests, and including instructions for ordering library periodicals.
Date: July 7, 1927
Creator: Seuel, E.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Elmer Holcomb Wheatly to Josephine Wheatly, August 19, 1920] (open access)

[Letter from Elmer Holcomb Wheatly to Josephine Wheatly, August 19, 1920]

Letter written to Josephine Wheatly from her husband, Elmer Holcomb Wheatly. Elmer talks to Josephine about her needing to buy a nice suit, and the one that she really wants. He repeatedly says: "You know I am not lonesome but I just don't like to be without you at all." The bulk of the letter talks about activities going on in Waco, but he hopes that Josephine has a great time while she is in St. Louis.
Date: August 19, 1920
Creator: Wheatly, Elmer Holcomb
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Henry W. Horst to W. H. Schlueter, June 22, 1926] (open access)

[Letter from Henry W. Horst to W. H. Schlueter, June 22, 1926]

Letter from Henry W. Horst to W. H. Schlueter, speaking of the upcoming Missouri State Fair and passing on a request for return of pictures.
Date: June 22, 1926
Creator: Horst, Henry W.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. W. Behnken to R. Osthoff, May 26, 1927] (open access)

[Letter from J. W. Behnken to R. Osthoff, May 26, 1927]

Letter from J. W. Behnken to R. Osthoff regarding college business.
Date: May 26, 1927
Creator: Behnken, J. W.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. W. Behnken to R. Osthoff, September 30, 1929] (open access)

[Letter from J. W. Behnken to R. Osthoff, September 30, 1929]

Letter from J. W. Behnken to R. Osthoff, discussing a meeting with Henry W. Horst, wherein the illness of Professor Viehweg was discussed, and Horst suggested that the Board of Control provide money to cover the expenses incurred by Viehweg because of his health.
Date: September 30, 1929
Creator: Behnken, J. W.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Kinch Hillyer to Rosalia Scheidegger - 1920-04-13] (open access)

[Letter from Kinch Hillyer to Rosalia Scheidegger - 1920-04-13]

Letter from Kinch Hillyer to Rosalia Scheidegger dated April 13, 1920. The letter discusses paid taxes.
Date: April 13, 1920
Creator: Hillyer, Kinch
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Kinch Hillyer to Rosalia Scheidegger - May 22, 1920] (open access)

[Letter from Kinch Hillyer to Rosalia Scheidegger - May 22, 1920]

Letter from Kinch Hillyer to Rosalia Scheidegger, dated May 22, 1920. The letter discusses paid taxes, and the possible selling of land at a later date.
Date: May 22, 1920
Creator: Hillyer, Kinch
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from M. Fry to C. C. Cox, January 28, 1924] (open access)

[Letter from M. Fry to C. C. Cox, January 28, 1924]

Letter from M. Fry to C. C. Cox asking for information about elevated taxes in Liberty County, Texas. Envelope is included.
Date: January 28, 1924
Creator: Fry, Mandel
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from M. Fry to C. C. Cox, March 9, 1922] (open access)

[Letter from M. Fry to C. C. Cox, March 9, 1922]

Letter from M. Fry to C. C. Cox responding to Cox's request for financial help after a fire. Envelope is included.
Date: March 9, 1922
Creator: Fry, Mandel
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History