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Cotton Chopper and Cultivator

Description: Patent for a simplified and "improved cotton-chopping mechanism which may be readily applied to a straddle-row cultivator of ordinary construction, whereby the cotton may be plowed and chopped at one operation" (lines 10-14). It also allows for the chopping mechanism to be adjusted to regulate the chopping operation and provides better support of the mechanism while operating.
Date: May 9, 1899
Creator: Ledbetter,William H.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Street Scene in Plainview, Texas

Description: Photograph of a hotel being moved from Demmitt (45 mi. away) into Plainview, Texas in 1893. It was supported by eight wagons that were pulled by 32 horses. Businesses along the street include a hotel, Mrs. M. B. Fowle Dry Goods, Notions, Millinery, etc. and City Drug Store.
Date: 1893
Creator: Britain's Studio
Partner: University of Texas at Arlington Library

Street Scene in Plainview, Texas

Description: Photograph of the downtown area in Plainview, Texas in 1897 showing businesses on the west side of the square. Two freighting teams, comprised of horses and carts, fill the block. Businesses include: Mrs. M. B. Fowle Dry Goods, Notions, Millinery, etc.; Irick and Dyer Groceries; City Drug Store; Williams Bro's. Cheap Cash Store; and Donohoo and Ware Dry Goods, Boots, Shoes, Groceries and Hardware.
Date: 1897
Creator: Britain's Studio
Partner: University of Texas at Arlington Library

Hale County

Description: Map of the Panhandle Plains region covering Hale County, Texas. The North Fork of the Double Mountain Fork of the Brazos River is shown on map. Scale ca. 1:133,334 (4000 varas per inch).
Date: May 1892
Creator: Rowe, Sidney J.
Partner: Texas General Land Office

Hale County

Description: Map of the Panhandle Plains region covering Hale County, Texas. The North Fork of the Double Mountain Fork of the Brazos River is shown on map. Scale ca. 1:133,334 (4000 varas per inch).
Date: September 1895
Partner: Texas General Land Office

Grass-Burning Device.

Description: Patent for improvements in grass burning devices in which “the grass may be safely burned on the prairies and the fire kept from spreading.” (Lines 16-18) Illustration is included.
Date: March 1, 1898
Creator: Slaughter, George M. & Christian, Fred
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Dr. James A. Atkins

Description: Business correspondence written on letterhead from the late 19th century. Letterhead contains decorative designs and stylized business name with text reading: "Dealer in Drugs, Medicines, Paints, Oils, Etc., Stationary and Fancy Toilet Articles"; "Prescriptions a Specialty."
Date: 1891
Partner: Texas General Land Office
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