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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1902
Page
11
Wholesale market reports heavy tomato supply and overstocked fruit with slower asparagus arrivals and mixed peach grades. Butter trade debates effects of new tax and uncolored oleomargarine. mackerel and cod arrivals show variable prices as waters ease and seasonal stocks adjust.
A dated OCR fragment lists grocery items and prices, including vegetables, fruits, meats, staples, beans, and canned goods. It includes references to tomatoes, pork, beans, onions, cabbage, potatoes, apples, bananas, and more with unit prices, suppliers, and brands. It mentions freight and delivery notes and appears as a market-price column from a Houston page.
A period catalog lists borax per pound and per 100 pounds, acids, mineral paints, linseed oil, and bindings. It notes pigments like Venetian red and yellow ochre, linseed oil quality, white lead, and glass. Also shows tin, solder, corrugated iron, galvanized nails, and hardware items with per unit and per barrel or keg pricing.
Spot cotton prices barely advanced after a government report on cotton conditions showed little improvement. Futures opened higher in New Orleans and Liverpool but faded as the day wore on with the bureau report proving more unfavorable than expected, leaving gains modest and market quiet overall.
Heavy shower noon today at Taylor fair postponed racing and centile roping contest due to muddy track. Tomorrow’s program moved to Saturday extending the fair by one day with country visitors from Martlett Granger Watta Mock Georgetown and nearby areas expected. Parade and displays featured, with notable horse entries and cattle exhibits from J P Burne Rivers Hereford Cattle Co and Hole Hoxle Ban Gabriel ranch among others.
Hewrie Texas July 5 A bridgeman William Kidwell of the Houston and Texas Central fell dead after swallowing morphine from a bottle. Authorities report he died from the accidental overdose while awaiting a hearing on recent charges.
In yesterday's oil market a dull session with limited price gains. International Petroleum and Higgins-Beatty moved in active trading while merchants and machinery shares showed modest advances. Beattie and Anglo American remained broadly steady amid selective buying and selling.
Weather and crop conditions hinder development in the northern half of the United States. Trade and coal mining faced interruptions with some regions showing resumed activity while others wait for stable conditions. Wool, lumber, and summer goods sales slowed as markets adjusted to shifting demand and supply constraints.
The Government Report set a firm tone as the cotton market opened steady to 2 points higher in response to stronger Liverpool cables. Buyers thought the market would rise but fears of local shorts subsided when reports from Liverpool indicated good rains and no further losses.
County Attorney Halt announces a firm crackdown on gambling violations with threats of action against violators. The report notes a contingent of officers and a pledge to uphold law without fear or favor as new regulations are enforced.
Local Victoria residents note July events across Victoria County. Excursions will travel to Fort Lavaca and other sites with races and social gatherings. The schedule highlights long trips, field activities, and community mobilization for the holiday weekend.
Wharton Texas July report of county meeting to form a defense association with elected officers and local leadership. The event outlines formation of a group to coordinate enforcement actions among saloon operators and civic allies.
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