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Newspaper

Houston Daily Post

Location

Houston, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 04, 1900

Page

6

School Board Salaries Probed by City Trustees

City records reveal a dispute over paying the school board secretary and treasurer. Mr Dow opposes their salaries, citing state law that boards serve without compensation, while trustees and legal advisers debate authority and funding.

Peal Yeatar Pout Masove Baker Hotis Baier & Loven Jide EB. P. Hamblen Belluve Prubtees Biletter Gintrary Ile H. F. Ring Ely Gelpool Ponoo Alferens Mesara, Baker Settegast Senlegast

Healthy schoolteacher finds new energy through Grape Nuts

A Goblovilla Michigan teacher long weary after the school year credits Grape-Nuts for renewed health and strength. Her weight rises to 126 pounds and nerves improve, with improved color and vitality noted by friends. The ad cites Battle Creek as the source.

Gobloyilla Mich Uotll Battle Creek

Trustees Promise Free Readers for Schools

The school board pledges to furnish free textbooks, aiming to aid poorer families. Progress is slow as trustees work to implement the platform though the plan wins votes and support.

Pew Belne Telnk

Democratic Party Subcommittees Appointed in Harris County

Harris County Democratic Executive Committee met yesterday at 11 a m in the Eleventh district court room. Chairman J M Gopalman presided with William Howard as secretary. The sole business was appointing subcommittees to conduct the campaign including a finance committee.

Harris County Democratic Terria County Mee Yeaterday Ely District Court Room Court House J. M. Golpalman William Howard

Local Committees Named For Civic Board

Five members form general committees with three city and two country reps. Charles Erichsen J B Williams John Campbell Lola Stiles and T P Crojan named on general committees. Finance Committee includes C H Milby B A Perryman W H Maredon J Matthews and J C Sellers. Chairman of the general committee is added to each panel. Finance panel to meet at Judge Perryman's office Monday at 3 oclock.

Charles Erichsen J. B. Williams John Campbell Lola Stiles T. P. Crojan C. H. Milby A. Perryman W. H. Maredon J. ©. Matthews J. C. Sellers Judge Perryman

Colored Brakeman Arrested on Rape Charge

Eddie Robinson, a colored brakeman for the Houston Bart and West Texas railway, was arrested yesterday by Deputy Constable Elder Reed on a Justices Hill's court warrant charging him with rape. The alleged offense involved a colored girl under the age of consent, with parents filing the complaint after learning of the relationship.

Eddie Robinson Houston Bart and West Texas Railway Elder Reed Justices Hill Hoblueon Ares

Various Visitors and Travelers Stop at Local Hotels

Mr BR H Robson of Daling and Mr BD F Ba of this city were guests yesterday at the Lawlor and Latha hotels. Attendees include Mrs Ed Pruett of Dayton, Mrs Tom Bond of Dallas, old Houston resident Petey Menard, lumberman F 3 Ulmer of Mexico, traveling auditor W J Carriero for the Southern acts railway, and Judge E K Lampkin of Monroe. Clara Achentach and Mina Maria Loomle left for Morgans Mount then Kerrville for the summer. Traveling men J G Johnson J S Jones J A Wale D By Mecall M Stunon L B Leslie Stanley Crabb H R Martin W Balland W A Caldwell A B Aromtrons}.

BR. H. Robson Daling Lawlor BD. F. Ba Newnan Gnuehter Virginia Mra Cl Hy Hering Baltorai Schulenbure Bristol Mrr Ed Pruett Dayton Hut Morvans Mount Kerrville Fenn Mt de Tiratol J. Gb. Johnson J. 8. Jones J. A. Wale St. Outa Mecall Ly M. Stunon Lk B Leslie Stanley Crabb H. RK. Martin Dallon W. ¥. Ballew Austin W. A. Caldwell la Grange A. B. Aroatrons Galveston Harry Lovelare Uuero

City Briefs Highlight Health Chief Return and Local Notices

City Health Officer Massie expects to return to duty today after a period confined to his home with erysipelas. Undelivered telegrams sit at the Postal Telegraph office for Alling, All Paba, and town. A lamp explosion at 706 Crawford Street caused an alarm but left no damage. Public Works will report Monday on bids for power, pumps, machinery, and railings. The Missionaries and the War to China is announced for Sunday at Central Christian Church.

Massie Éryaspelas The Poutal Telegraph Company Paba Crawford Atreet Furu China Sister Central Christian Church Na. m

Funeral plans for Morris D Foote set at Chartres Street home

Funeral services for Morris D Foote will be held at the family residence 08 Chartres Street this afternoon at 1 o clock. The body will lie in state at the home until Sunday morning and then be moved by the Santa Fe route to Sedgwick Kansas, former home of the deceased. Willis O Foote of Cleveland is en route to attend the services. Willis Foote of Dallas and Mrs Adams of Wichita have arrived to join the funeral preparations. Old Clerks and Stores No Care No Pay advertisement appears for PazO Ointment with a refund offer.

Aod Vis Morris D. Foote Chartres Street Santa Fe Sedgwilek Kan Pepialps Footy Willis O. Foote Cleveland Oho Willis Foote Dalis Adams Wichita Morris Foote

Dirt paths near Franklin Avenue Bridge in poor condition

Report notes heavy ruts and holes at the south end making travel difficult on muddy days. The piece also advertises Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy for travelers and on-board use with local druggists selling it.

Sour Lake Springs Offer Promises Healthful Winter Vacation

Take the 7 and m Southern Pacific trail to Houston. Sour Lake station hosts the Houston Transfer company. Round trip Houston to Sour Lake with hotel transfer and back is 4.10 dollars. Powdered hotel refills, grand acid baths, free guest beverages. Address Sour Lake Springs Company Sour Lake Texas.

Houston Sour Lake Houston Transfer Company Sour Lake Hotel Powly Sour Lake Springs Company Texas

Incomplete Note on Seasonal Room Rates and Services

A fragment outlines daily rates of 1.00 1.50 and 2.00 per day from August 1 to October 1 with board and all you can drink mineral water. It ends with a garbled exhortation about keeping costs low and winter misery.

All Drug Data

W L Stacy Pharmacy Ad at 614 Main Street

Complete stock new fresh drugs druggist sundries and toilet articles. Mail orders solicited. Prescription work especially. Phone 454 night bell prompt delivery. Located under Capitol Hotel.

W. L. Stacy Pharmacy CO Main ST Capitol Hotel

Sour Lake Mineral Waters Prove Stronger Than Ever

An old patrol at Sour Lake declares the mineral waters and acid baths are better than ever. A month of use this season is said to prevent grippe and related ailments next winter, hailed as cheap and harmless medicine.

Sour Lake Ta Grippe Ile

Houston Street Scene Draws Fire Over Dirt and Progress

A Houston observer laments weeded sidewalks and stagnant water in the city core, blaming poor cleanliness for disease risk while contrasting youth progress with neglect. Local remarks touch on Belgian hare myths, tire trends, Cuba’s situation, and stalled auto interest as rain disrupts commerce.

Houston

Freight and weather talk from Baltimore to Houston

The report discusses pigeon flights from Baltimore and practicality of year round travel to Houston, with remarks from Pavitco Express office manager Mr Riley. It also notes lumber business in Beaumont and plans of Colonel M Carter to travel to Florida with notes on regional weather and mining activity.

Houston Chorge A. Kiley Pavitco Express Company Club of Baltimore Riley Reque Cory Linda

The Wife of Life and a Critical Period for Women

A narrative urges women facing a major life change to seek reliable guidance during this pivotal period. It promotes trusted help for those approaching and passing through this phase, emphasizing careful decisions and support from experienced sources.

Lydia Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound Advised Free Consultation

A promotional notice touts Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound and asserts its trusted efficacy. It claims Pinkham has vast experience and offers free advice, inviting readers to write to her in Dynnn Massachusetts.

Pinkham Dynn, Mass

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