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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1900
Page
6
Houston plans a large rice mill with machinery already ordered and no delay expected. Local businessmen and the Houston Manufacturers' Association back the project, predicting strong economic impact, job creation, and regional prosperity as stockholders fund fifty percent of the capital and a Houston-based board leads the venture.
The Houston Post reports Fourth Ward Alderman Pelle O Leary defended an eight hour day ordinance for city laborers. A minority report opposed enabling fire department workers to undertake mechanical tasks. The amendment sought Saturday quitting time with pay and early payday rules, but failed amid council splits.
William Buvinghausen a Cypress farmer and stock raiser in Harrix county yesterday spoke to a Post representative about a cattle disease afflicting his neighborhood. He described symptoms and potential spread among Hin cattle and noted local impact on herds and economic concerns.
A damaged Texas advertisement touts Hall's Great Discovery as a remedy for kidney and bladder troubles. It claims to restore gravel issues, ease rheumatism and back pain, and offers a dollar refund with a mail order. The copy invites readers to contact Dr E W Hall in St Louis and to buy from druggists nationwide.
Mr. Buvinehausen warns of a supposed anthrax outbreak in Chir ben with nine deaths among the affected. He cites greenish coloration of the limbs and yellow excreta observed by neighbors, while officials deny any real illness and urge calm amid anxious neighbors.
A long list of arrivals and departures shows travelers and locals visiting the capital yesterday and today. Names include Chleaen, St Louis, Austin, Dallas, Beaumont, Dalhis, Roanoke, and more, with details of trips to Salem and Rechtmter and mentions of a traveling man from Dallas and a lawyer from Beaumont.
In Houston a self styled prophet known as the “prophet” preaches to a large colored congregation at the Church of God on Congress Avenue near the Santa Fe depot. He claims to foretell a coming rain and a world turning to his church, which he styles as the kingdom of God. His followers wear white robes and crepe, and he has married many couples while collecting tithes.
At the regular Daughters of Rebekah meeting in the Mason hall last evening a public installation of officers occurred. Officers installed include Mrs. J L Patterson treasurer Mrs M A Walter warden Miss A Kelly conductor Mr J Parke chaplain Mrs H Smith R S of N G, Mrs J Maxwell L S of N G, Mrs Dr Parke ROL of N G and others. A social gathering followed with ice cream and cake.
Obituary notes the death of Wiss Steen at age 41, with funeral details at Meyer, 1912 Commerce Avenue, and interment at the Hebrew cemetery on San Falino Street. Puis: Mrs S. L Sam and Mrs B A Moyer are listed as the deceased.
A concise review presents plant laxatives valued for safety and efficacy. It highlights active compounds, traditional uses, and modern evaluations guiding therapeutic use.
The firm Peden & Co. relocates from their uptown office near Sundadinco Street to 107 Main Street to expand space as it handles county work. Enumerators complain of delays blamed on red tape in the federal bureau, with pay due ranges listed and Sullivan and Teney overseeing the county project.
A neighbor recounts a dramatic recovery using Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. After three doctors failed to relieve his condition, the patient improved within fifteen to twenty minutes of taking a single dose from the witness. The testimonial urges others to try the remedy.
A fragment announces a proscription at KirS Wing s Drug Store located on Miin Street corner Prairio Avenue Freeh Uruzs-rok with unspecified prices and details.
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