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Oral History Interview with Ross Snodgrass, June 13, 1999

Description: Interview with Ross Snodgrass, ranche rfrom Kerrville, Texas. Mr. Snodgrass discusses his family's move to the area in the mid-1800s, as well as their ranching history. He talks about his own experience as a rancher, raising and training animals, surviving droughts (and anthrax), roping, and more. Mr. Snodgrass also tells stories about the "Whippoorwill" band he and his wife, Clarabelle Snodgrass, started after marrying in 1933. The transcript includes a few comments by his wife.
Date: June 13, 1999
Creator: Bethel, Ann & Snodgrass, Ross
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Partner: Kerr County Historical Commission

Warning Strip for Wire Fences.

Description: Patent for a new and improved warning strip for wire fences. This design "relates to warning-strips for wire fences designed as a visible signal to indicate the presence of the fence, and thus prevent cattle from running against the same and tearing themselves on the barbs" (lines 9-13).
Date: August 9, 1887
Creator: Cloud, William Johnston
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Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Gate.

Description: Patent for improvements in gates “which can be readily opened away from the person by simply pulling down upon a lever or cord, and which will then automatically close without any further care or attention.” (Lines 24-28) Illustration is included.
Date: June 9, 1891
Creator: Benson, Joseph Robinson
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Plow.

Description: Patent for an improved plow using frame-bars to secure a clevis at the front end with a plow-blade attached, and the inner sides of the frame-bars carries three plows which can be adjusted to any desired distance when in use; the clevis can be removed and used as a cultivator. Illustration is included.
Date: February 24, 1891
Creator: Eason, Thomas Gay
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T. C. Johnston, The Druggist

Description: Business correspondence written on letterhead from the late 19th century. Letterhead includes decorative design with business name and text reading: "Drugs, Chemicals, Patent Medicines, Paints, Oils, Toilet Articles and Stationery."
Date: 1897
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Partner: Texas General Land Office

Owl Ranch, From G. K. Gordon

Description: Business correspondence written on letterhead from the late 19th century. Letterhead includes decorative designs, owl illustration, and business name in lithographic print by Maverick Lith. S. A. Tex.
Date: 1892
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Partner: Texas General Land Office

J. W. White, Manager of Littlefield & White Pastures

Description: Business correspondence written on letterhead from the late 19th century. Letterhead contains cattle illustration and stylized business name with text reading: "Comprising 110,000 Acres in Mason, Kimble and Menard counties"; "Dealer in Steer Cattle." Letterhead includes the names G. W. Littlefield, Austin, Texas; J. W. White, Mason, Texas.
Date: 1898
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Partner: Texas General Land Office

Seals for Vessles Containing Liquids.

Description: Patent for a simple, easily applied, and inexpensive seal for vessels containing liquids. The seal goes over the vessel's stopper and must be partly broken away before removing the seal totally. The seal cannot be replaced once it has been removed.
Date: June 9, 1896
Creator: Patterson, Nicholas C.
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Antispreading Attachment for Rails.

Description: Patent for the improvement of antispreading attachments for rails. The attachments provide a structure comprising a span tie located between the rails and is adapted to connect with dogs, one dog being connected with each of the rails.
Date: May 4, 1915
Creator: Simpson, Mary E.
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Buggy Top Support.

Description: Patent for a new and improved support for buggy-tops. This design "relates to supports for the tops of buggies or other vehicles, and has for its object to provide a simple, inexpensive, effective, and durable device for attachment to the folding braces of the vehicle-tops to prevent the accidental folding of the top when the vehicles are on the road" (lines 7-13).
Date: January 26, 1886
Creator: Finney, James T.
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Canning Apparatus.

Description: Patent for an apparatus adapted for use in canning operations for steaming and cooking fruit, vegetables, and the like, in the cans.
Date: January 8, 1918
Creator: Mueller, William
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