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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1901
Page
3
Beaumont Texas August 9 The Parragh Oil Company reports deepening activity with four or more wells on Caprock field. A new well streamed water to the derrick and reached substantial depth, while additional wells were drilling and preparing tanks and storage facilities as part of ongoing expansion.
The market showed strong activity with over 16,000 shares traded in the V1 company and gains in drilling efforts across several blocks. Reports note advancing wells depths up to 780 feet with equipment set to lower a new log and a likely eight inch well if conditions prove favorable.
In Larogdiches Texas August 1 two reports claim a spring revealed a kerosene like oil with water content. Local experts say the discovery is a hoax as witnesses describe a refined product while officials declare the site untrustworthy and the claim false.
Fragmented report describes a rock strike or fall near Dayton. Names mentioned include Taylor and Emmett of Lott in Pallle County, with unclear details on cause and damages. The text is garbled and lacks coherent events or outcomes.
J M Reey Company transfers leases this week to new tenants Hallateytie Terns and others during August.
A letter from D. P. Tilly of Avoca New York describes his mother suffering from long consumption. After being given four days to die she used Ayer’s Cherry Pectoral and was speedily cured.
Telegraphic advices note variable weather across sections with generally dry periods in some areas and moisture shortages in others. reports mention need for rain and frequent winds impacting crops and daily life as conditions shift across the coast and inland regions.
In New York August reports describe ongoing trade tension and a looming workers’ strike. Demand remains tepid while supply signals show mixed activity across cereals textiles and wool, with prices edging higher and futures reflecting cautious market sentiment.
Prices for spot cotton in New Orleans edged higher for August with a modest gain at the Liverpool market lingering in the minds of buyers. Contracts showed steadier behavior though demand remained cautious with no strong commitment at prevailing asking levels.
The New York cotton futures market opened active with prices up amid southern buying and stronger shows from Liver Pool bears and Continental houses. Traders anticipated further strength following yesterday's gains.
The page lists multiple church services across a Texas avenue city, detailing parishes such as Trinity Church, Clemens Memorial, St. Paul’s, and Methodist and Baptist chapels. It notes sermon times, morning communion, Sunday schools, and Wednesday prayers, inviting public attendance.
A garbled Sunday schedule lists Sunday School and worship times for multiple churches on Dart Street and nearby avenues. It references First Presbyterian, Second Presbyterian, Central Christian, Cumberland, and other congregations with times around morning and evening services, prayer meetings, and Sunday school. The text includes pastor names, superintendent roles, and visitor welcomes, amid unclear spellings and contact notes.
A saloon keeper faces a civil action seeking damages up to 200 dollars after a disputed altercation involving patrons Vornenus Netas Adamet and Abshnater. Court papers allege wrongful conduct and seek compensation for injuries and losses.
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