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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1901
Page
5
The December update shows steady income for the Franchise Tax and state finances described as healthy under Governor administration. Reports note a $559,552 cash balance at treasury time versus $1,025,040 last year and involve bank and treasurer actions, with county and school allocations and various officials mentioned across Texas.
Mrs EB B feinerd and Miss Pet Mitchell of Oakwood spend holidays with Miss Langham at Wills College piano department. Montgomery visits grandfather Folk. A ball entertained the club yesterday from 4 to 6.
Report states that a general stock law was adopted with emphasis on 56 provisions and related interests. Details remain unclear due to damaged text but indicates local legislative action on livestock and property rules.
A defective ad offers a supposed nerve tonic claiming to restore vitality and ease weakness. It promises a cure after one month with five dollars for bottles and a money back goal, urging readers to buy to improve nerves, stomach, and general health.
A New Orleans report notes a rapid rise in rice exports to Porto Rico since a 14 month old trade began. Exports reached 1,768,004 dollars in twelve months with 1,225,010 pounds of rice sent, signaling a potential boom for Texas and Louisiana planters.
Calvert Texas awoke to a devastating early morning fire that swept through the center of town destroying a jewelry store, a millinery and grocery shop, telegraph offices, and other enterprises. Dr C C Garrett perished in bed on the second floor as residents rushed to save goods. estimates place total losses between 4100,000 and 8120,000 aided by insurance for some properties. Firefighters, aided by wind and distant crowds from nearby towns, battled the flames for hours with engines arriving to shore up the effort.
Greenville Texas December 28 fire destroyed the residence of Mrs Susann Brows near Sedem on Christmas Eve. A child and kitchen goods were lost. The Poe family were at the Christmas tree at the schoolhouse when the blaze occurred, with only the clothing they wore saved.
A Yoakum Texas residence and barn belonging to Mr. Tom Palliam burned Friday. Origin of the fire is unknown. Loss was partially covered by insurance.
A Denton Texas home belonging to J B Walker burned this morning in the southwestern part of the city. Insurance coverage on the house and contents is unclear with details showing S000 and g290 figures and Satari insurance noted. No injuries reported.
A fire in Mexia Texas destroyed the residence of Mrs J H McCale near the avenue early December. No injuries reported and an estimated loss is placed at about 100 dollars.
A house near Mount Calm Texas burned yesterday. The residence of George Luckey was destroyed and not insured. Part of the contents were saved.
Galveston December 3 reports the Malloryne steamship Comalanied set course for New York at noon amid a chaotic scene with crew members including Ed Wikin L Leptte Powis Theopolskon Lamports and others trailing rumors of arrivals and departures as the vessel proceeds toward New York with several passengers and officials noted in the dispatch.
The Texas Teachers' Association annual session in Waco closed with 300 teachers attending as papers and lectures impressed. officers for the coming year were elected, with Li P. Een as President and E. Pastas as Secretary. A large reception at the Steinbeck Club followed, featuring social honors and distinguished guests from local clubs and universities.
A December harbor collision near Galveston involved the steamers Mallory and Comal. The lines parted as El Dia passed, causing damage and general confusion. Officials cite heavy pilings and poor water depth as factors in the mishap.
Galveston news reports health officer Dr George Lb Tabor visiting quarantine station and planning a new quarantine facility. The piece notes pilot boat Texas may stay at the channel to guide ships, amid disputes with pilots over entry rules for foreign vessels and late-evening passages.
A Texas progress story notes rapid charter growth and rising mining output. It cites Brewster County smelting and Certdia Prospectors as strong early indicators, with copper and ore developments driving industrial momentum across the state.
Dalian Texas December 22 Parker of Lonlshire Kentucky, chairman of the National committee of the popular party, traded Dallas this morning and spent the day conferring with Milton Park Texas State committee chairman and other officials.
Disjointed testimonial items praising Peruna remedy with several named doctors and patients. Includes references to Dr. Llewellyn Jordan Anacostia and Dr. Mary Smith Winterton along with endorsements of Peruna for chronic catarrh ovarian health and general wellbeing.
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