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Elida: Bonnie Little City of the Plains

Description: Pamphlet advertising the new town of Elida in west Texas and describing information about the locale including business opportunities and climate.
Date: unknown
Partner: Private Collection of J. K. Johnson

Strawberry, Blackberry and Dewberry Culture in East Texas

Description: Bulletin discussing the profitable commercial cultivation of berries in east and northeast Texas (areas with moist, sandy-clay loam soils), including various practices to improve planting and production of the best berries, as well as possible concerns such as insects and diseases that affect the plants.
Date: November 1925
Creator: Scholl, Gus J. & Stephens, J. C.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

[Campaign Announcement for James E. Ferguson]

Description: Pamphlet announcing James E. Ferguson's plan to run for a U.S. Senate seat in 1922, including a list of his platform issues regarding taxes, abolishing certain agencies, unions, Prohibition, and a number of other topics.
Date: 1922~
Partner: Lena Armstrong Public Library

S. D. Myres Saddle Company Catalog: [1907]

Description: Catalog describing saddles and accessories available for sale by the S. D. Myres Saddle Company, including an individual entry for each saddle with a photo, catalog number, price, and detailed description.
Date: 1907
Creator: S. D. Myres Saddle Company
Partner: Pioneer City County Museum

List of Fugitives From Justice: 1891.-- Part 7

Description: A list of criminals, divided by county, which gives the name, crime, and description of each fugitive. Name index begins on page 27.
Date: 1962
Creator: Texas. Adjutant General's Office.
Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

References to Actual Clients in the State of Texas

Description: Advertisement for patent lawyers (C. A. Snow & Co.) listing Texas clients for whom they have "obtained patents, filed caveats, registered trade-marks, secured copyrights, or done other [patent[ work" organized alphabetically by city.
Date: 1894~
Creator: C. A. Snow & Co.
Partner: Private Collection of J. K. Johnson

Our Special State Aid Libraries

Description: A pamphlet from the C. A. Bryant Company cataloging their library collections of books for public schools, organized by learning level.
Date: 1919~
Creator: C. A. Bryant Company
Partner: Private Collection of the CC Cox Family

Tha Halff Lands, Now Open to Settlers: Farm and Ranch Properties Improved and Unimproved

Description: Booklet advertising 80,000 acres of land in Midland County for sale by Henry Halff with descriptions of the land and potential usage such as specific crops and livestock, brief information about the county and the town of Midland, and statements by various people in the area about their experiences.
Date: 1915~
Creator: Halff, Henry M.
Partner: Midland Historical Society

Marching On: The Conquest Campaign of Texas Baptists

Description: Text discussing the progress of the "Conquest Campaign" started to raise money to offset the debts of the missionary, educational, and benevolent work of the Baptist General Convention of Texas. It includes an overview of the financial crisis of the organization and statements regarding the work of Baptists in Texas including Baptist universities and other schools, hospitals, foreign missions, and other aspects of the campaign.
Date: 1927~
Creator: Conquest Campaign of Texas
Partner: Rice University Woodson Research Center

Nineteenth Annual Report of the Mission Board of the Baptist General Association of Texas, 1886

Description: Annual report of the Baptist General Association of Texas Mission Board, containing an account of work done throughout the year (missionaries employed, sermons preached, miles traveled, work that had been done, etc.) and accounting summaries. This report, presented to the Baptist General Convention of Texas was the last annual report due to lack of monetary and staff resources.
Date: 1886
Creator: Baptist General Association of Texas. Mission Board.
Partner: Rice University Woodson Research Center

S. D. Myres Saddle Company Catalog: 1888-1937, Officers' Equipment

Description: Catalog published by the S.D. Myres Saddle Company featuring items used by military and law enforcement officers, such as gun holsters, belts, knife sheaths, and bags. Each item has a description and price, with representative photos. At the start of the catalog, there is a brief article titled "Gunplay" and a series of biographical sketches featuring law enforcement men who are pictured with Myres accessories.
Date: 1888~
Creator: S. D. Myres Saddle Company
Partner: Pioneer City County Museum

The Philosophical Society of Texas

Description: Text discussing the history, purposes and new by-laws of The Philosophical Society of Texas as of May 31st, 1936. The first page contains an excerpt of the meeting summary published in the Telegraph and Texas Register for the first meeting of the society and the original signatures of the founding members are on pages four through five.
Date: May 1936
Creator: Philosophical Society of Texas
Partner: Moody Medical Library, UT

Weather Wisdom of the Texas-Mexican Border

Description: Essay discussing folklore about predicting weather, gathered from the areas around the Texas-Mexican border.
Date: 1923~
Creator: Dobie, J. Frank (James Frank), 1888-1964
Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

State Aid Equipment Bulletin

Description: A pamphlet from the C. A. Bryant Company listing school supplies, such as chairs, desks, maps, and related items.
Date: October 10, 1919
Creator: C. A. Bryant Company
Partner: Private Collection of the CC Cox Family

Texas, the Home for the Emigrant, From Everywhere.

Description: Pamphlet describing various parts of Texas -- including geography, climate, natural resources, industries, and other information -- with the intention of encouraging immigration to the state.
Date: 1875
Creator: Texas. Bureau of Immigration.
Partner: University of Texas at Arlington Library

Who is W. T. Eldridge?

Description: Pamphlet taking a position against the prison reform ideas of W.T. Eldridge, a businessman who ran the Imperial Sugar Company. The political commentary is addressed to the Governor, the Lieutenant Governor, the Legislative Investigating Committee, and the Members of the Legislature of Texas. It includes several letters, question-and-answer transcripts and other documentation discussing Texas legislation and policies related to prisons.
Date: August 1913
Creator: Dunovant, Adelia A.
Partner: Star of the Republic Museum

Alto City Directory

Description: Directory to the city of Alto, Texas includes lists of local phone numbers.
Date: unknown
Partner: Stella Hill Memorial Library

The Shakespear-Bacon Controversy

Description: Pamphlet discussing the general argument against considering William Shakespeare as the author of the plays published under his name and advocating the idea that Sir Francis Bacon was the true author.
Date: unknown
Creator: Munson, T. V. (Thomas Volney), 1843-1913
Partner: Grayson College Foundation

Who is W. T. Eldridge?

Description: Pamphlet taking a position against the prison reform ideas of W.T. Eldridge, a businessman who ran the Imperial Sugar Company. The political commentary is addressed to the Governor, the Lieutenant Governor, the Legislative Investigating Committee, and the Members of the Legislature of Texas. It includes several letters, question-and-answer transcripts and other documentation discussing Texas legislation and policies related to prisons.
Date: August 1913
Creator: Dunovant, Adelia A.
Partner: Star of the Republic Museum

State Free Text Book Law

Description: Bulletin re-printing the text of the State Free Text Book Law that was enacted by the Texas State Legislature on February 25, 1919, and a subsequent list of books adopted for use in public schools by the State Department of Education.
Date: March 1, 1919
Creator: Texas. State Department of Education.
Partner: Private Collection of the CC Cox Family
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