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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1901
Page
6
City council chaired by Mayor Brashear discussed numerous petitions for tax relief and repairs. Officials reviewed requests from residents and companies on streets, boilers, paving, and water issues while committee reports and votes dominated the short proceedings.
An old ad touts a remedy called the Texas Wonder for kidney and bladder issues. It claims cures for various ailments, with testimonials from buyers in Mansfield Texas and broad assurances of effectiveness.
The Mack Patel Trowbadours, praised as witty and versatile entertainers, prepare to perform at the Opera House on Wednesday and Thursday nights. The act, featuring a famed comedian and musical humor, promises lively entertainment and high regard from audiences.
The city council of Houston reads an ordinance enforcing occupation licenses for all who pursue by profession or calling. Offenders face fines of ten dollars per day until the violation is corrected. City marshal and collector James P. Lally announce enforcement details and penalties.
The niece of a Nashville saint writes from Dallas about a boy treated for stuttering by Dove Rastolph and McCollough. She reports the boy delivered to his parents and claim of cure, with mentions of Randall McCollough and the George Hotel Texas care in Dallas. Madame Ruple, a noted palmist, appears in the fragment.
The article notes Judge John G Tod, a native Texan, as the likely appointee for Secretary of State. Born January 14, 1844 in Richmond, he rose from Texas navy ties to Yale and Harrisburg law. later he served as judge and state official before accepting the governor’s appointment offer.
The Houston Taraverein held a grand Ansivensary Ball last night in a decorated hall with evergreen walls and a festively decorated stage. The grand march featured William Islove and Miss Halle Melitusat, with dancing continuing until supper hour amid music and a celebratory atmosphere.
Delegates appointed by President H C Monchart of the Houston Manufacturers Association prepare a temporary body in Mousten for a permanent Souk Texan Live trade group. The gathering aims to include county officers, mayors, and commercial leaders from South Texas as they seek broader regional representation. Delegates named yesterday include Migera, FY, fing, 3.0 Porwartiall, A Steinig, PY Meloniel, Frank Biler, Henry Goebo, and F N Gray.
A visiting performer from the City of Mexico, en route to New York, headlines a weekly exhibit drawing leading citizens and their families to Meteiatta. Dances rival the best seen here, with scriptural themes and a famed performance by Morris. An estimated 2600 attendees, including many children, fill the venue on Saturday.
The Lafles Ald Society of the Carlatian church will serve an oyster supper at the residence of Mee Y. Coombs Liz Walker avenue Tuesday evening. Jane ary I. Hours from 6 to 11 All are cordially invited.
In a gathering of the Mivian Todge Knights and lailes of Feesor at Wight the following officers were announced Protector H Heitkamp site protector Mig Acme S Pickey secretary and financial secretary J Burghelm treasurer Wiliow Warcure chaplain Mrs Kate Fitegerall guide s R Picken xuardiuss George Moerk sentinel A Sujets pot protector Mrs S J Qahneen grand representatives Mrs 3S Jotmaen Mrs MM Warts alternate representatives B C Gribble G Jonneony trustees RD Gritule Co A Synth SR Mekone
A railroad station agent credits Doctor Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery with curing chronic bronchitis after years of coughing in rain and cold. He notes relief from cough and improved health after using the medicine, plus Pleasant Pellets for liver bowels.
The Voxtal Telegraph treble company opens new offices at Bart Smith and Van Buren Arkansas and in Galneaville Greenville Corsicana Mexia Ennis and Navasota Texas and plans a Bryan Texas opening today. Portal service touted by manager 54 Wiet from Houston Texas dated January 1.
Senor from FC Galion will perform a cans fort at Girvan Fall tonight at 8 p m. He will be accompanied by the city’s best talent. Tickets available at the door.
An old advertisement fragment touts Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets with claims to ease discomfort. The line hints at medicinal use and general health tone typical of early 20th century drug ads.
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