This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 11 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1902
Page
5
Train arrival times and routes listed for Grand Central Depot including No 4.7.30 9 m and No 2, with arrivals at 10 385 am and 9.02 am. Notes reference K and R Fifth Ward timetable details and express trains arriving in the evening and night hours.
Alderman Maddox explains proposed water rate changes as part of a reform package. The plan aims to reduce waste, rebuild the distribution system within five years, and restore Austin’s water supply to prior capacity and affordability for residents and businesses.
The theater presents A Western Romance to an appreciative audience with strong acting and scenery. The matinee Young Winthrop receives favorable notices, while the company promises a packed schedule and skilled musicians for the upcoming show. A Cure for Diarrhoea from Chamberlain's Cholera and Remedy is touted as a reliable, fast-acting treatment available through local druggists and agents.
A famed locomotive built for record trials powered by engineer Gibson and crews from the International and Great Northern. The piece details performance milestones, system tests, and the push for expanded rail capacity with references to Northern lines, the Empire State Express, and key railway officials discussing charter amendments and traffic handling.
An old advertisement touts A Texas Wonder Great Discovery claimed to cure kidney and bladder troubles. It mentions cures for gravel rheumatism and other ailments and offers a one dollar bottle with a two month plan. It includes testimonials and manufacturer contact details.
A muddled wartime order leads to confusion over handling livestock and fuel. Officials discuss exemptions and penalties while Beaumont ships and Beaumont staff face supply bottlenecks. Demand for tanks, burners, and marine boilers pressures logistics amid congestion.
Western Union plans indicate heavier business than before with Bofors a thin season. An inquiry at the Western Colon office yesterday reveals Mitlhver Hughes notes improved activity and higher payroll.
A garbled Bay City report notes rail yard disruption and a nearby public works event. The fragment mentions track activity, municipal agents, and a government response, with several unreadable names and dates.
An advertisement extols Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound as the only women’s remedy for kidney troubles. It credits Mrs Pinkham with studying kidney disease and claims the product uses a correct herbal blend to aid the female system, contrasting it with other so called remedies.
An advertisement claims Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound cures female troubles and restores health. It uses testimonials from Mrs Louise Gibson and Mrs Lewis Guise, urging women to consult Pinkham's product and request free advice from Lydia Pinkham, Lynn Massachusetts.
Austin report details military companies asked to account for property. Lists officers and companies from Houston, Beaumont, and other areas. Notes include inventories of stores, armaments, and stock values across districts and counties. Describes state Comptroller and adjutant general actions, with notices to compile accounts and verify losses or damages. Also mentions irrigation topic and Colonel Walton's return from inspection duty.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.