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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1901
Page
7
A discussion with Dr. Seymour the noted eye specialist outlines how eye behavior reveals deception. The piece explains how pupils and gaze betray truth, detailing methods used by investigators and surgeons to assess honesty and detect faking in everyday life.
A Houston physician advocates modern non surgical eye care for children, citing muscle balanced glasses and early detection. He reports patients often avoid knife procedures and urges parental attention to visual complaints, noting free consultations in Houston this week.
A New Orleans discussion on eye health notes improvements in vision over time. Dr Milam says the human eye is not failing but memory may decline, with fewer defectives today than in the past, especially among schoolchildren. He cites historical eye strain from candlelight and notes more patients seek regular eye care.
Officials urge a reform and renewed enlightenment as the State Teachers' Association plans a large Waco gathering. The program, arranged with the Superintendents and Principals groups, runs Dec 26 with multiple sessions through Dec 28, including rail fare details from ticket agents.
Fragmentary OCR reads an address note for Cresdent rug store with Mrs on 4 street and a reference to Chenerart. Details are unclear due to damaged text.
Galveston December 21. A first test of the new fire alarm system along the wharf by the Averitta Chimney Telegraph company occurred at Mallory line docks when a fire broke out. The system alerted quickly and the fire was extinguished within minutes, with all wharf houses wired to the alarm network.
The Dallas Texas Court of Criminal Appeals releases the January 6 1902 term assignment of causes. First two week block covers counties Collin Cooke Dallas Grayson and Tarrant. A February block includes Ellis Presidio Hiw? Humble Johnson Kaufman Limestone and Rockwall. A later block lists numerous counties including Borden Briscoe Callahan Cottle Collingsworth Crosby etc.
The clerk announces the Dallas civil appeals list for January with numerous cases on the docket. Affirmations and reversals are noted for several actions including Texas Land and Mortgage Company v Cooper and others, with judgments pending for others and a schedule of cases set for January 1.
Beeville and Kenedy contestants compete in a tight roping contest with numerous broken ropes and quick throws. W. P. Ratiorga of Kennedy posts the winning time, while J. O'Reilly of Beeville and others place among the top finishers as the event ends amid cheers.
The Democratic county executive minutes in Sherman Texas outline a five hour session resulting in a pledge for voters at primaries to support the party’s slate. It discusses opening polls on April 12 and rules on campaign spending and candidate support, with emphasis on white Democratic unity and nomination processes.
The sheriff's department reports three hogs taken into custody at 615 Chartres Street Houston Texas. Hogs described as black and easy to red. Also notes a sorrel hog bitten on the left hip. Unclear details reference Mrs Li and 4419.
A Columbus Ohio letter from October 8 to Dr S B Hartman details a young girl with laryngitis who used Peruna and experienced great relief and hopeful full recovery. The note mentions Sisters of Charity and continued use yielding positive results for throat catarrh.
A damaged Canada-like text describes a nun or sister discussing experiences with an illness and remedies. It mentions doctors, medicines, and a hope that climate or new treatment will help. The piece references church and charity, and notes testimonials of relief for stomach, cough, and other ailments, with claims of curing many complaints.
A fragmentaryTyped notice from Cleveland street Houston mentions Texans Mir Mire and Obonk 1 Bande Bhatt with a reward for information. It references a helf elele over the a and a bott Wiad with vague details about a crime or incident needing the public response. The message also lists HE Audemou and sheritt in unclear context.
Fort Worth Texas reports a sale of 640 sores of luni ware from Port Worth. No buyer identities are known. Hon John W Springer of Denver says the land is to be owned by Nelegi Morrie and Cache Bt with packing houses planned at an early date after talks with Swift and Armour.
Special to The Post Norfolk Virginia lists arrivals and departures of ships. Vessels from Galveston Galwae Corea New York and Boston are noted with destinations including Key West, New York, Galveston, and Boston. The report records schooners and freighters such as General BE 8 Greeley and others with routes via Aurhoua Corea and Norlulk.
Vernon Texas December 21 The Vernon people appointed an investigating committee after a meeting to erect a mill and form a company Four committees were named to collect subscriptions and organize a cotton mill venture The committee will examine feasibility of both projects with a report expected soon
In Corpus Christi Texas on December a board of trade meeting urged passage of appropriations for Arhotion Paws joining a continuous improvement program. The San Diego and Duval county groups also met, supporting similar resolutions for funding.
Matagorda County commissioners authorized County Judge Matthews to advertise for bids on January 21 for a bridge plan across the Colorado River near Bay City. The notice includes specified materials and a bond levy allocated for the project.
Asfloteville Texas December 21 county board of examiners to meet for action on the SyntSea ions B hone desiring teachers. Two applicants remain. Lavaca De Witt and Gonantes counties teachers plan a foot institute in Yoakym January 13.
M r J. Roberte of Dughes Beotland travels to Texas on business linked to the Tegan Land and Cattle companies. The visit aims to foster interests and discuss corporate matters during December.
Mr J Metcalf of Chicago ages seventy two writes of chronic throat and stomach pain lasting five years. He reports trying many medicines with little relief and asks for a recommended remedy called Marina, claiming it offers cure and better health today.
Mrs Ella Antin of Toledo Ohio writes of ecatarra after womb issues and a friend’s advice to try Peruna. She claims five bottles improved her health and urges others to write to Dr Hartman for guidance from The Hartman Sanitarium in Columbus Ohio.
A fragment notes Laureles ranch thriving and notes a figure will redeal several days, indicating ongoing efforts to restore or improve the property and its prospects. The text references prosperous conditions and upcoming actions over a short time frame.
A county prohibition club formed at the court house in Nacogdoches Texas plans a vigorous campaign to enact local option. Churches and print shops will organize and report to the executive committee as petitions for a county prohibition order are prepared for the county judge.
In Timpson Texas on December 20 a small audience gathered for Sam Jones lecture. Attendees described the event as peculiar to Xe town with limited aftereffect and few notable remarks once the speaker finished.
Texans listed in New York are: Ontiey Je. Coll par Astenlo eel aee Ng Oe Damsey Barthold J. Pigamant Wesler J. Crawford Ir. Parl venue ze Fort Worth Mre W. Kean Holland FE Page a Mattison Imperial.
Fragmentary notes indicate Austin events involving City Attorney Brooke and Deputy Clerk Jon at the court of appeals concerning Urailie county matters. The sequence references a high court session slated for Tuesday with involved attorneys and officials.
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