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Newspaper

Houston Daily Post

Location

Houston, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 28, 1900

Page

6

The toiling farmer's wife and her hens diet and decline

Adated text warns that a woman who neglects proper nourishment for nerve and body breaks down, noting headaches, stomach pain, indigestion and heart palpitations. It cites Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery and Favorite Prescription as cures, sharing Mrs. Martha Barham's Virginia recovery tale and weight gain after use.

Dr. Pierce Martha Barham Newville Prince George Co Pierce RV Pierce

City Council Debates Electric Light Plant and 1900s Voting

Houston council discusses a proposed municipal electric plant with Aldermanic splits 4 to 7 vote on the petition and on Borde’s plan. The mayor’s electric worker nominee George Borde faces a 7 to 4 confirmation defeat as debates over towers, high and low tension, coal use, and costs continue amid routine city business and committee actions.

Sonnen Borde Eich Miller Houston Ite Arc Lighta Ren Borde Fald Abi Crawford McGowen Thia Teftiary Torde Tlonetom Cnet Elty Hordes Borde Wild Alferman Halverton O'therney Rante Tully Borda Borde Gall Twe Towers Milldines Tarde Iin Cbeede O'florne Tward Publi Works Towle Mrus Street Tim Combe O'Pierne Board of Uitht Commissioners Board of Public Works O'Leary Aubertin Halverton Alderman Sonnen Meyor Electric Light Board United States Ibwan H. G. Borde Ciuliver Herald Qclarence BR George City Electrician Aidermen Bennett Soonen Aldermman Miller

Meeting on attractions for Houston winter season

An important mass meeting of citizens will be held in the Business League room at 11 o'clock this morning to hear the committee report on attractions for the winter season. The panel includes options like the Fruit Flower and Vegetable Festival and the No-Tell-Oh carnival, following the Battle of San Juan Hill exhibit. Full attendance is requested.

Houston Parteione Rom Vity J. A. Masalo Massie Meale Floreton Texas Hallway Company Providence Texas Kom City Masten Andem First Baptist Church Folliewine Hewettn Brive Works Company William Whyte JL. Mansman Lefond Avenue Crawford Fifth Ward Liherty Street O'Leary Ihe Miller Euch Chase Civil Service Elev Qurriad William W. Thomas Maxsle Foster Aubertin Ed Kiam Business League San Juan Hill

Esau the Snake Eater Captured by detective

A wanted killer known as Esau the snake eater was arrested after a long pursuit. The suspect, hunted for years for a prior crime in Kaneas, traveled with Texas associates and performed in a bizarre act using a mechanical device. Police identified the robber by disguise during the capture.

John W. Reynalde Marechal J. W. Reynalde Nedona Esau Evwan Kaneas Maan Norman Meanwee

Local notices and court actions fill day with interments and relocations

Yesterday afternoon a roundup yielded ninety seven cases at the divide taket with judgments and bonds set in several matters. Interments were scheduled for Miss Mary Rider and Martina Carr while John Callugueo and Miss Edma Scheulting faced events at Justice Malach's court. The American Express moved its office to 3 Main Street shared with Madan & Co., and a funeral for James M. Satterwhite occurred at Glenwood cemetery with a full pallbearer line.

John Callugueo Edma Scheulting Mary &. Rider East Bertard Justice Malach Cour Dividtekat Cvys Cuemdrome Wes Mma Brown Nellie Stecch Prompervbn Fiatice FiTl Charlcn Smalth Eault Purdes Guffney Summoner Poxorla Cimappay Gia Miltot John Madan & Co Alan Martina Carr Houston Friilaprarr Pag Hee Paralysia Ameter South Texas Association Ieartan Elite James M. Satterwhite Beepwater St. Joseph's Walker Avenue Kth Glenwood Cemetery Locar Carnenlord Moss Wright Nalure June Lee la Porte AS. Wilson W. Db. Merwell H. J. Lycie AG. Adderholdt S. M. Quallybaum Ed Prancis

Turper hall summer concert program announced

At Turper hall garden this evening a varied program will be performed including Murch Calumola Phonographe overture Browne Harne Waltz Culdathe Holgin selection and by request items such as Cavalleria Rusticana The Highwayman My Creole Sue Morning Noon and Night and The Cat The evening ends with a dance in the hall.

Turper Hall Garden Murch Calumola Phonogrape Cavalliera Rusticana Trreevees Marmasa Olympia Hippodrome Alexander Masohy Tauphiuser Aebver Vebewesulutigensatedeseen Woroqos DeKoven Pegunai Ccc MSO Tavis Cess Milt Hall Hull

Sour Lake Water Cure Claimed To End Eczema

Advertises a mineral mud bath cure at Sour Lake that purportedly eradicates eczema, claims lasting relief, and asserts many residents have benefited. Mentions lime for disinfection by W. L. Macabe & Sons and notes a stomach and bladder cure at Sour Lake.

Notable Visitors and Local Arrivals Fill City Scene

A stream of dignitaries and travelers visits Houston and nearby spots. Names include HW Waterhouse of Wharton, H.W. Chinn, M.M. Motlonny of San Antonio, C. By, Duan dvehney of Galveston, J. M. Lambee, Judge L.B. Hightower Jr, and Wirt Davie of Dallas. Attendees travel from Victoria, Huntsville, and New Orleans, with business trips and summer sojourns noted.

HW Waterhouse Wharton Uel Betatat H.W. Chinn Walmers Rere Neon M. M. Motlonny Wits San Antonin Wobater Garner Elysinn C. By Atlin Duandvehney B. Do Kline Hunteville Galveston W. G. Chew Vihit Mexico Jon M. Lamhee Prairie Averaiy Crawford Bryant Lawlord Nyrine

Cuba rates to Sour Lake by Southern Pacific excursion

Cheap round trip tickets from Houston to Sour Lake offered by Southern Pacific stations. Leave Houston at 7 a.m. arrive Sour Lake the same day. The ad promotes Sour Lake mineral waters and baths with claims of health benefits and a moonlight excursion to La Porte.

Sour Lake Sour Lake Springs Springs Poole Eale Houston la Porte Galveston

Weather and resort rates note near Sour Lake

Weather at Sour Lake is nearly perfect after recent heavy rains have ceased and the waters are clearer for bathing. Rates at a nearby resort are advertised at 12 dollars per week for September, with no time to travel for a rest and recovery.

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