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A New Device for Locating Hidden Pipes

Description: Reprinted article describing a device that detects buried or hidden pipes based on magnetic deflection, by reducing the control effects of the earth's magnetic field. It includes photographs of the device and its use, as well as data graphs. Some text is underlined in red and blue, and there is a pencil sketch at the very end.
Date: 1935
Creator: Hoare, S. C.

[Letter from R. J. Thompson to Alex Bradford, June 25, 1935]

Description: Letter from an engineer at Kinetic Chemicals, Inc. to Alex Bradford regarding an inquiry about the compounds used for fire extinguishing purposes with a discussion of chemical compositions and boiling points, with an offer to discuss further in person. A handwritten "x" is added in red pencil next to a note about chemicals manufactured by Dow.
Date: June 25, 1935
Creator: Thompson, R. J.

[Bill of Sale for a 1935 Chevrolet Panel Truck]

Description: Bill of Sale and Application for transfer between Kinsel Motor Company and Alex Bradford for a 1935 Chevrolet Panel Truck. Included in this bill of sale is a new license number, the engine’s identification number, and Alex Bradford’s Corpus Christi address.
Date: July 1, 1936
Creator: Kinsel Motor Company

[Clipping: Patton Returns From Scene of Oklahoma Fire]

Description: Newspaper clipping describing Hugh L. Patton’s extinguishing fire in Oklahoma City. The article touches upon the express concerns of Lieutenant Colonel Cicero Murray and the State conservation committee on using nitroglycerin to extinguish these fires. The well fire was extinguished by an explosion of nitroglycerin resulting in a wild and uncontrollable fire destroying 6,000 barrels of oil. The newspaper clipping is attached to a letter from R. C. Showalter to Alex Bradford informing him that S… more
Date: October 2, 1936
Creator: Showalter, R. C.

[Clipping: Ace Sleuths]

Description: Newspaper clipping featuring an illustrated comic “Ace Sleuths” featuring J. Frank Norfleet of the Hale Center, Texas tracking down five confidence men who swindled $80,000 of his money. On the back of the illustrated comic there is an article describing a 1937 murder case and an advertisement.
Date: 1937
Creator: Allen, Stookie

[Clipping: Arrow Shows You How to Tie a Tie]

Description: Clipping from a magazine featuring an advertisement from Arrow about their new line of ties with step-by-step grayscale images and instructions for tying a four-in-hand knot. Below the instructions, there is a color image of the necktie designs that are available with text explaining that Arrow shirts are guaranteed to coordinate with their tie designs. A portion of a car advertisement is visible on the back, including an image of a yellow car stopped near a curb where a number of people are … more
Date: 1937~

[Receipt for a Payment to Kinsel Motor Company - February 2, 1937]

Description: Receipt for a payment of $46.60 made by Alex “Tex” Bradford to the Kinsel Motors Group in San Antonio, Texas. Payment was made by check with a total amount of $88.11 with a remaining balance of $41.51. In the top right corner of the document is a faded purple stamp that reads, “THIS PAYMENT ACCEPTED FOR AND SUBJECT TO APPROVAL OF GMAC.”.
Date: February 4, 1937
Creator: Kinsel Motor Company

[Receipt for Receipt for a Cash Payment of $4660.00]

Description: Receipt for a payment of $4,660 made by Alex “Tex” Bradford to the Kinsel Motor Company in San Antonio, Texas. Payment was made by check with a total amount of $8,257 with a remaining balance of $3,597. In the top left corner of the document is a faded purple stamp that reads, “THIS PAYMENT ACCEPTED FOR AND SUBJECT TO APPROVAL OF GMAC.”.
Date: March 5, 1937
Creator: Kinsel Motor Company
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