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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1900
Page
22
National and Texas division officers of the Travelers Protective Association are listed with names and locations. The Texas division meets at the Statehouse, discusses committees and financials, honors members and officers, and resolves to continue charitable efforts while noting resignations and new board appointments.
A letter from Jerry M Porter of Hickman County Kentucky dated July 21 discusses a literary feature about Kate Hunt Craddock and Mahomet the drummer. Porter praises the Texas drummers, offers future writings, and sends regards to Mrs. Peak and family.
Secretaries report a large turnout in Waco for the Texas division Siste meeting. Officers donated time and effort from various sections, with telegrams from San Antonio praising the gathering and inviting attendance at a baseball game, while a motion blocked funds for non T P A work.
A letter from Indianapolis dated July 19 describes the Commercial Travelers Benevolent League organized in Fort Worth Texas. Elected officers include President El. A. Irachefield and Vice Presidents J. M. Ryder and Hanvey S. Hunter. The group aims for 50 members by August 1 and 1000 by the State meeting, seeking Texas and national participation.
Dear Sir and Brother I commend your post for four years of pride and appreciation and note Dallas Post as banner in the state Our membership stands at 460 The post offers to pay six months dues for members bringing in new members January to July 1901 Two top recruiters will each receive a $4 station hat and the state president backs this incentive The post hopes to secure many renewals and new members from Antonio and beyond Fraternally George D Bennet
The Hon. Joe Lee Jamison, chairman of the legislative committee, attended the directors' meeting. An active Travelerse Protective Association worker, he lends dignity to our periodical meetings and never falters in support.
An advertisement denounces Mercury and Potash as deadly cures for contagious blood poison and promotes a plant based remedy S S S as the safe alternative. It claims mercury damages gums, teeth, and organs while presenting S S S as mineral free and capable of eradicating the virus and rebuilding health with a $1000 reward for mineral proof.
An advertisement touts SSS as the sole cure for contagious blood poison with no side effects. It claims fifty years of successful treatment and offers a free book and confidential physician correspondence from The Swift Specific Co of Atlanta.
Jamison helped steer the Benevolent League of Texas Travelers through proper channels delivering essential support. His efforts earned the gratitude of loyal league members for his instrumental role and patient leadership.
The Travelers Protective Association calls for new members of good moral character and duty minded, rejecting false claims. It extols the virtues of honesty, home care, and service to traveling men’s rights while warning against those who betray the association. Victorias Texas July 27 notes T Wenh am of Rice Stix & Co passing through Victoria en route to Gall, and John W Henderson from Cleveland visiting Wharton after illness. AJ M Dent of New York, who handles Royal and Dr Price baking powders, is also mentioned.
J B Spiin of Waco explained merits of Wyles pearlioe to Victoria merchants with notable success. D R Snodgrass, Carson Sewall Coc parson, visited Victoria. others including Gilmer Lumber co manager R M Williamson and J Mo Berry of New Orleans Coffee Co attended various business rounds in town.
Claude V. Holland from San Antonio attended the directors meeting as associate editor in Beaumont. J. W. Sullivan of Houston read in on the week, and Ochs from Louisiana authored weekend tickets from the Southern Pacific for travelers. State President Michaux and National Director Holland presided at the Waco gathering with Lasker Peak Ludlow Bettes and others in attendance.
Report notes a large group of traveling drummers visiting Wharton this week from various cities including Dallas, Cincinnati, Kentucky, and Galveston. Many advertised liquors, merchandise, and services while autograph seekers gathered at the Nation hotel.
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