Canceling Stamp. (open access)

Canceling Stamp.

Patent for a new and improved stamp canceler. This design utilizes a washer, flanges, and vertical slots "for the purpose of adjusting the roughened face of the head . . . so that the correct operation of the face is insured" (65-68). This represents an improvement over previous stamp cancelers.
Date: April 19, 1881
Creator: Grothaus, Frederick E.
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
84th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, Senate Bill 1139, Chapter 1182 (open access)

84th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, Senate Bill 1139, Chapter 1182

Bill introduced by the Texas Senate relating to the operation and administration of and practice in courts in the judicial branch of state government, the composition of certain juvenile boards, and the increase of certain filing fees.
Date: June 19, 2015
Creator: Texas. Legislature. Senate.
Object Type: Legislative Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
Rotary Brush (open access)

Rotary Brush

Patent for a brush operated by a motor. Illustrations included.
Date: May 19, 1908
Creator: Stoerr, Max & Kuettner, Max
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
Poultry Feeder and Waterer (open access)

Poultry Feeder and Waterer

Patent for a feeder designed to supply food and water to poultry.
Date: May 19, 1908
Creator: Kuettner, Max
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History