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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1902
Page
11
Prices fall on bacon lard and lower potato supplies as prewar stockpiles shrink. Demand remains tentative. cane and cotton markets show mixed signals with possible price improvements later, though oil and lard deficits weigh on buyers.
The notice lists fruit vegetables meats and staples with California and American sources. It notes fluctuating wholesale prices for apples lettuce tomatoes peaches and other produce, plus butter molasses sugar and canned goods, with detailed per unit quotes and container sizes across many items.
August 11 The spot cotton market shows buyers holding back while sellers name routes for holdings. Futures drift lower with August, September and other months all slipping. outlook cites ample supply, steady demand, and hopes for later price stabilization as spinners expand markets.
Hog prices edged higher to 7.45 per hundredweight against 7.65 in prior periods as Western packing totals reached 28,000 head. The Cincinnati Price Current notes subdued hog marketing, fair to moderate demand, and mixed trading in pork futures with exporters cautious and exports showing limited gains.
King Edward reviews about two thousand colonial troops at Buckingham Palace grounds for the coronation. He personally crowns Sgt Lawrence with the Victoria Cross, then departs to rest as Welsh pages distribute medals. Colonials remain seated under an awning, smoking and awaiting the ceremonies.
A cautionary note advises travelers not to leave home without Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. It warns the product may be limited on ships or boats and emphasizes its pleasant, safe, and reliable benefits for digestive issues.
Louis J. Wortham presents bold claims on Texas agricultural and mineral output during a National Merchants and Travelers meeting at the Auditor ium hotel. He asserts Texas dominates Gulf shipments and holds a quarter of regional markets, arguing the state could become a Mediterranean hub for new world commerce.
In Chicago, two policemen were killed amid a chaotic shooting that drew a large crowd. Authorities reported a clash with suspected gang members, and officers engaged in a prolonged exchange before the patrolman died. Witnesses described a tense scene as the victims were tended by colleagues.
The weather bureau reports varied conditions across regions from the Midwest to the South. Much of the central and western U S saw favorable moisture with rain aiding late corn and wheat, while droughts worsen in parts of the Plains and Southwest. Oklahoma and northern districts show harvest progress nearly complete as spring crops finish.
A faded testimonial style ad claims Texas Wonder medicine treats kidney and bladder troubles for men and women and promises relief for many ailments. It describes a mail order offer with a bottle price and asks readers to send a payment to obtain the remedy. The text includes multiple names and locations as endorsements.
Numerous rental notices advertise five room cottages and rooms for rent across multiple streets. including Sherman street Perce area Preston avenue and Calhoun with vacancies and contact details for inquiries. Some entries note sewer connections and nearby conveniences.
A jumble of rental notices describes furnished rooms and cottages for short term stays. Listings mention front rooms, studio and kitchen amenities, various addresses, and contact prompts amid scattered notes and prices. The text also references a help wanted tone and local business names, with multiple proprietors seeking tenants.
Fragmentary notes describe a daily regimen and care for morphine and opium users. The text hints at a medical facility offering daily treatment and supervision with various therapies and ongoing care, though specifics are unclear due to damaged OCR.
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