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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1902
Page
7
A rambling reminiscence unfolds with a farmer narrator recalling Vert's mother in law and a cow in the pasture. The scene shifts between anecdotes of family friction and comic misadventure as the narrator describes the messy, lengthy attempt to control the situation. The piece blends rural humor with local color and colloquial speech.
The writer vents about Alkall’s small size and slow growth while criticizing local trade, service, and advertising support. He laments limited quality booze, rising costs, and a perceived breach in community cooperation, blaming a crisis in farm supply and rails at eye’s advertisin space as a key factor.
The article recalls a veteran congressman born in South Carolina's Hore district in June, now nearing 86, who has long aimed for the governorship and plans retirement after public service. It notes his tenure in Eleventh District during the Fifty-ninth to Fifty-second Congresses and prior elections, with retirement contemplated after four more years.
Former Shaw remains a candidate for chair, with Ives as a rival. Jim Wells faces criticism for aiming for the post and is urged to avoid forced primaries. Supporters back Wells, arguing he can win reelection if a formal vote is held.
A fragment hints at a political scene in Dallas with two figures linked as a pair. It suggests a bid or nomination connected to a local contest, implied through casual reference to a candidate and their ally. The text is sparse but centers on Dallas and a shared alignment.
A July 12 Austin scene reports a credentials committee farcical exchange among Judge Walton, W. W. Nelms, and others. A joked about tripod and platform remarks elicited laughs as members teased the convention process and pondered party rules.
A fragmented report from Port Arthur notes stamps chosen from the local post office and hints at theft across various parts of the country, with thieves possibly involved.
Senator Z W Bailey arrived home last night and will stay until Sunday then head to Galveston for the State Democratic convention. He will travel to Roan Mont on the 17th for a reception honoring Congressman Cooper, returning to Gainesville next Saturday for a Commercial Club banquet at the Lindsay Hotel on Saturday night July 1.
In Mineral Wells politicians including Tessa Tuy itsa W Reece nominee for Rockwall County legislature Hon Jimea D Cottrell Democratic nominee for Collin County repr esentative L B Belinter for Mart county speaker candidate son W T Swith congress nominees from the Fifteenth district Congressman John L Sheppard Texarkana and Hed J C Howda Jack county representative attended events to discuss health and welfare and affirm support for a better civic future.
Close reads indicate Judge Gorge Clark of Waon, a past gubernatorial candidate, will not attend the Galveston convention. A Dallas ally of former Governor James Hogeline reported Clark’s intention to skip the Texas Democratic gathering, with a letter confirming nonattendance.
The fiduetal done vention for the Twenty sixth district, comprising Travis and Williamson counties, met this afternoon in Austin and nominated RT Feup for alterations and Warren, Mouse of Travis for district attorney. George B H Walton of Travis was elected chairman of the executive committee for retaining two tours, with C Bo Shelley of Travis and 4 Moenter of Williamson on the committee.
The One Hundred and Eighteenth district Democratic convention nominated Fort Worth figure Eon LL. KL. Hrytwen for the seat. Delegates adopted strong opposition to freight tariffs and urged liberal appropriations to aid local industries.
In Austin on July 12 delegates from many counties will skip the state convention due to high railroad fares. They hoped for reduced rates and were disappointed. Travia county will be well represented, with most of its delegation leaving Monday.
July 12 report from Metin and Torn says Barry Miller and Granville Jouea held a joint meeting at the Civic hall to rally prohibition supporters. A large audience heard the speakers as the campaign heats up with both sides planning a strong fight.
Hon Arch Grinnall is renominated for the senate by the Democrats of Powentyraieth district 1. Schluter seeks the speakership as next house candidate backed by the Democratic leadership for the Eighth district.
A strong wind near Center Texas on July 12 toppled a house and wounded teacher Mrs Durrett and several pupils. Four limbs were broken among students and others suffered head injuries and internal wounds. Rescue teams provided prompt medical care with numerous minor injuries reported.
The body of Joe Smith was interred this afternoon in the local cemetery. A frekehl trait on the International and Great Northern railread trek killed Inez Montay near Taylor. A San Antonio companion, Fmay Tye ner, was seri ously dare. Turnerta’s brother moved him to his home in San Antonio today. Sarah's home le to D' Hants, where he has a wife and two small children.
A Baraboo reader recounts years of coffee drinking harming health including headaches and weakness. After stopping coffee and using Postum coffee substitute, improvement followed and weight gain returned, illustrating perceived dangers of coffee and claimed benefits of Postum.
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