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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1901
Page
4
In pension Texas a historical notice lists publication office lines for Franklin Avenue and Houston addresses. It records telephone numbers for Business and Editorial departments and notes post office watering at a local venue. The issue date is Thursday August 8 1901.
The Post will be on sale today at several locations across major cities. In New Orleans at St Charles Hotel news stand and 3a Commercial. in New York at Brentano's Union Square and Metropolitan Hotel. in Buffalo via circulation bureau. in Los Angeles at Ohiver Harris. in Denver at The Stationery Company and Hamilton Kenrick. in Omaha at Mergerth Stationery.
London observers note the Empress Frederick faced strong resistance in Germany for English reforms. She aimed to modernize Berlin society by promoting women’s roles, but Bismarck opposed her political influence. After her husband’s death she remained a missionary figure to the end of her illness.
A Southern origin claim states that Thomas B. Watson of Georgia secured the first rural free delivery funds in 1893 and that Bissell opposed enforcement until Wilson became postmaster general. The writer argues Watson deserves recognized credit for the system’s creation and success and cites early opposition and later acceptance.
The Twenty seventh legislature discussed funding a textile arts school with State instruction. Representative Stollenwerck was unable to gain support, with critics citing priorities. A letter from D A Thompson of Charlotte argues such a school would attract foreign capital and benefit Mississippi youth and the state economy.
The speaker argues that youth trained in textile knowledge and skill will bring far greater value to the state than outside money. He cites raw cotton and cloth values, claiming educated workers could elevate Mississippi’s crop worth to surpass the South’s current value, reducing dependence on foreign capital.
An extensive report by Edward G. Warde Jr and Hdwin Holmes Jr analyzes truck farming trends. It links city population growth and new rail mileage to expanded garden track, southern winter to autumn supplies, and improved railroad handling of perishable produce for rapid northern delivery. It also discusses oil rates, refining the transport cost balance to favor consumers and railroads, and the need to consider all interests in setting fair rates.
The piece argues Rhode Island style reform and a sugar mill on the Clemens farm to utilize convict labor, warns against missteps by lawmakers, critiques tariffs and free trade rhetoric, and reports varied items from health to politics and transport with emphasis on public policy and social issues. It mentions a Denver doctor’s radical ideas, dirigible steering issues, and local curiosities about Boston chickens and New York mosquitoes.
A mosaic of snatches from various papers jokes and comments. The notes touch on Americans in Mexico liking water jokes about fabric sales and a Dreyfus brief as well as light editorial quips about forecasts and stylistic wording.
Dispatches from Siberia report crop losses due to two months of drought while measures are taken to avert famine. Pan-American exposition attendance averages are cited with projected daily totals, and comparisons are drawn to the Chicago fair.
General French praised as the most successful Ringlich division commander in South Africa citing flawless early action in the eastern Transvaal. Sir Edwin Arnold notes the epic poet remains determined to continue work despite blindness and ill health. Emma Calve, in Paris, seeks to become an actress to move people as she did with song.
Dubuque Times reports Rev. Mr. Sheldon denounces American spending on liquor tobacco ostrich feathers and kid gloves while urging more for missions. In contrast Minister Wu and Sir Robert Hart argue Americans fund missionaries in China too lavishly and entangle themselves with the Chinese government.
The piece argues that England seeks to eradicate republicanism in South Africa while U S editors distort motives. It cites Lord Salisbury and Chamberlain, contrasts republican vs monarchic aims, and warns against independent newspapers undermining Democratic unity ahead of elections.
The article argues that European statesmen focus on internal strife and plotting against rivals, suggesting Europe already has enough trouble at home and should avoid risky external adventures. It notes skepticism about aggressive crusades and warns against overreaching.
Column comedian recounts a rambling spoof of Maud Muller with unruly verse and misread romance. It notes an engagement and a Long Island man’s death, then pivots to assorted literary asides from Riley and a New York church incident.
A fragment from New York papers describes women’s fashion and salon culture. It mentions the Dowager Queen of Italy, Queen Victoria’s influence, and reflections on gowns, lace collars, bead necklaces, and hat trimming with plain elegance. It notes social coincidences and royal audiences, plus fashion details like lace, sailor collars, tucks, and straw hats.
Fragmented item from a New York Press page notes a satire about jealousy in love and marriage. It jokes on a bachelor’s view of women’s happiness and men’s faults, with quirky lines about compatibility and expectations.
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