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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1902
Page
7
A late January report from Brenham notes a past smallpox outbreak in the region receding after an epidemic year. The text records quarantines, a fatality in Joter, and local lodge installations and social notices amid ongoing health concerns and community events.
A county commissioner was stricken Sunday night and left speechless. Friends fear he may not recover as doctors and kin assess his condition while family members, including his son, assist at the hospital and manage affairs.
A group of buffalo men and others organized a trucking venture in Leon County Texas during January. They cleared several acres for tomatoes and melons while M. T. Shoemaker collapsed and died at dinner due to heart failure.
An old advertisement urges readers to test their urine for signs of kidney disease and recommends Warner's Safe Cure as a remedy. It claims efficacy for kidney and liver issues, bladder pain, and urinary symptoms, warning of dangers in neglecting kidney health.
An advertisement touts Warner's Safe Cure as a universal remedy for numerous illnesses including nervous disorders and female weaknesses. It claims 92 year old Rebecca Susith of Weatheld New Jersey and 62 year Moss were cured, urging use for kidney, liver, and blood issues. The ad emphasizes doctor endorsement and availability at druggists and centers on supposed health improvements.
An advertisement promises a free trial of a kidney cure labeled Frial Bottle. It claims a guaranteed full treatment and urges sufferers to contact Warner Co. in Rochester for the trial and authentic product guarantees.
A Beaumont Texas January report outlines committee actions and delayed travel funding to Washington. It notes a rise in expenses for the upcoming year and confirms no delegation will proceed to the National capital.
Fragmentary OCR note describes an outline of freight charges and shipments with references to agents, orders, and payments. Names and places are garbled, but mentions high value sums and consignment activities related to transportation services. The text is incomplete and lacks clear dates or entities.
Young men of Beaumont establish the Hebrew Literary Society with membership around thirty. Officers listed include President Alex Santi, Vice President Mike Deatrige, Secretary Joline Jacobe, and other posts: treasurer and secretary positions referenced.
A switchman was fatally injured in Beaumont Texas when a derailment or collision occurred near the Southern Pacific yard. Details are unclear due to garbled text but indicate a fatal work accident with the victim identified as a railroad employee.
The Temple Texas newsletter reports a small attendance at the January gathering. A dinner followed, with local and out of town guests attending at Judge and Mrs. W. S. [illegible]. Speeches praised the Lindles Peduvated clubs and temperate civic work, while a death of Mr. Cheatham in Ohana is noted for Temple citizens.
The San Antonio Business Men's Club calls for federal action to protect forests on the Hickamento mountains in New Mexico. They urge withdrawing timber leases to safeguard water flow to Texas plains and prevent forest destruction by logging companies. Congressman Thomas M. Paschall from the district attends to support Texans' needs.
Smithville Transcript reports various local property and business transfers in Smithville and nearby areas. The item notes a sale to J M Birds of Pittsburg addition, a party named Mr Blink and son taking stock, and interest transfers involving Hayle and Siemantan firm to Jasper Saunders. Additional notes mention a new grocery store opening and a public sale in Smithville.
Wharton Texas January At a meeting of the Arapatee tribe of Had Mes held a few nights ago an annual election of officers was conducted Gackhem A Clap
Our terrific price cutting sale has stirred the city to a pitch never known before. Our stock is rapidly disappearing and prices are continually marked down lower. We expect today one of the largest crowds we have ever had, owing to the many bargains that have gone from our house to the different sections of the city and made known our great sale. Be sure and be on hand early today before the stock is picked over.
A fragmentary 19th century style report notes social unrest and local governance tensions. References appear to be about veteran workers, police actions, and proposed river works amid political maneuvering. Mentions Orange, Sabine area, and river proposals with unclear dates.
In Hempstead and surrounding areas notable names travel and relocate. Az Wieding moves stock to Tarmeric area near Galsenaly, Hanpay travels to Galveston, Gabe Sehwars departs for Ardmore, and Sallie Mahan heads toward Rikeelville Alabama. Heath Graves elected to a local village post in the Memspstead district.
Fragmentary text mentions Vought aircraft and Viet Nam era references. Key names and places are garbled, yielding unclear meaning about a unit or event. The passage lacks coherent facts suitable for a precise summary.
A stream of lines reflects doubt about habit and health remedies. The speaker wanders through thoughts on medicine, anxiety, and personal resolve, with interruptions that hint at insomnia, fatigue, and emotional strain. The voice questions whether toil and remedy truly aid well-being.
Readable fragments describe unusually cold weather damaging crops in the wheat belt around Fort Worth Texas New Mexico and neighboring regions. Farmers report poor yields with vendors anxious over stock and prices while reports reference late winter conditions and anticipated impacts on markets and food supply.
The readable text lists several names and places in a jumbled OCR fragment. It references individuals such as Bryan and Tess and mentions locations like Northern and a city context, but the segment is garbled and lacks a coherent event or report.
City council granted a franchise to construct and operate a street railway within the city limits and extend it toward Waxahachie. Officials announced the path to secure right of way and begin work within six months. A public road improvement plan and future extension to the suburb were noted in the approval.
A grainy item reports a Jersey cattle deal involving Tia Grunge Vesas and Alex Von Rosteterg. The herd, tied to a Wyoming River region sale, was bought from Ed Reynolds for 11 075 dollars, with details on names and places partially obscured but noting a transfer to Hepiilced and connection to local homestead stock.
Vague revival notice notes a gathering in San Marcos led by Evangelist B. T. Fitegerald. The event moved to Methodist Church with a 404 Lunenae congregation attending. It states the meeting will continue next Sunday night and perhaps longer.
Teall lodge No. 22 Independent Order of Odd Fellows installed officers Ht J Crowder noble grand HB F Whiting vice grand and others. Farmers in Terrell await rain as church stewards report a steady turnout for winter work. The event drew a good crowd despite limited turnout.
Denton voters observe a lively race for the Second District Court of Civil Appeals with Judge Ore Speer, challenging candidates for associate justice. Attorney Dietrich and Judge Kerrigan also surface in the crowded field as campaigns unfold surrounding former judge Bam Hopter’s post.
A garbled OCR note suggests ongoing city election planning with unclear dates and candidate engagement. Officials express concern over timetable and voter access while the procedural details remain unsettled amid political tension.
Richardson and Isaacs accompanied Southern Pacific officials toured Frisco in the city yesterday visiting Galveston and inspecting train sheds. They discussed depot upgrades and plans for travel to Houston and New Orleans with remarks on a return journey to San Francisco and final stop in Frisco.
Fragmentary text reports a incident near a public gathering with a named Wise fellow and a severe event. It mentions Major W. D. Pudin and John H. Hickett as Dallas envoys, Wily of Cleburne and J. S. Widen of Texdsle associated with an unknown drill or company, with scattered names and places suggesting a regional transfer or meeting in Catheron.
Local contractors Dawson and Bedell Moors announce erection of a two story residence on Fifth Street in Orange. J Anderson plans to open a business at Main and Witth streets and tenter a new building project early. Morian Piptelier and Beaumon residents express cautious optimism about progress.
A local committee forms to oversee the erection of a monument to Colonel Denton. The group targets a public site in Denton and invites community support and funding to complete the sculpture.
Fragmentary account mentions a proposed equestrian statue to be erected and references a man killed by Indians in Tarrant County. The text is garbled with names and locations, limiting precise attribution.
In Chappell Mil Texas Mr Wola Carlisle plans to exit the dry goods business to pursue other ventures. A new owner identified as AVE Cartel will likely take over stock and operate the Creamery site near Thornhill’s as part of a broader move to expand facilities and capacity at the Cheppell Creamery in town.
The council granted a portion of a franchise for an interurban railroad to run from Ionis to Woxalactic. It also approved a telephone franchise for J Kerle and 2B Boynton to begin immediately.
A bar association meeting elected Thomas Mc Newt of Lackhart as special judge during Todge Kennan illness. A habeas corpus case from Guadalame county was noted for trial, and the grand jury will be impaneled this evening.
A local gathering of bankers saw renewed enthusiasm and decisive action as business was disposed of efficiently despite sparse attendance.
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