Houston Post masthead and publication details for June 26 1901
The page lists publication offices in Houston and New York, editorial and business departments, subscription rates, circulation details, and payment instructions. It identifies authorized city agents for billing, delivery and office hours, and directs correspondence to the Houston Post. The issue is dated Saturday morning, June 26, 1901.
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Theodore Bering
Chas, Lott
Burt Hull
Cal Jernore
Tut Hoveron Paixtina Company
Tua
Houston Post
Na Hovston
Texas Schools Face Higher Costs and Demand for Improvement
The article compares Texas school costs to New York City, noting Texas spends 5 to 10 million annually while New York allocates about 10 million. It argues Texas has strong schools but must extend terms, improve buildings and equipment, and boost local funding beyond a fixed state fund that can dampen self-reliance and effort. It calls for deeper educational sentiment and self-improvement.
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New York City
New York
Texas
Department of Education
New York Caan
Texax
Public School Fund of Texas Jve
Quirbers
Beef trust sights foreign market aim behind price rise
A scan of editorials argues the beef price surge stems from the Beef Trust seeking foreign markets at the expense of American consumers. It cites agricultural supply, rail costs, and policy voices as factors while noting competing claims and broader international tensions.
Trade and competition urges federal action against trusts
The article argues foreign competition benefits the American public and warns that without congressional action to enforce anti trust laws in the home market the Beef trust ex tortion continues. It calls for measures to permit overseas competition if anti trust enforcement falters.
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Beef Trust
Congressional visit on Buffalo Bayou feasibility and impact
Texans urge congress to study a proposed ship channel from Buffalo Bayou to Harrisburg Houston highlighting deep water access to the inland cotton market and multiple rail links. Engineers report minimal cost and no major obstacles, arguing the project would create a vital national port and boost Southwest trade.
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National House
Buffalo Bayou
Congress
Army
Harrisburg
Cohart
Houston
Southwest
Gulf Coast
Williamson County Sun marks twenty fifth anniversary
The Williamson County Sun celebrates its twenty fifth anniversary under editor and proprietor F. T. Roche. The bustling collage of editorials and notes reflects a local paper enduring through years of change.
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Williamson County Sun
F. T. Roche
Inexact Postscripts Report Varied Oddities and Odd Errors
A scrambled list of whimsical notes covers medals ribbon estimates for African war medals, gambling-house expense bills, detective luck, a rail exhibit in Buffs territory, rice nutrient claims, a photographer’s near miss in British Columbia, shifts in English public opinion on alcohol, and a historic telegraph of the New Testament to Chicago Tribune.
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New York
Paira
British Columbia
Canterbury
England
Chicago Tribune
Prominent York County figure and global production notes
The passage highlights a York County resident named Michael Andrew Jackson Johnson Donelson Fillmore Deckman and notes Montana Colorado and Arizona leading California in metal production with Montana at 19 million dollars and Colorado at 17 million. It also mentions San Francisco area electricity from Oakland, long distance power transmission success, and various population figures for Italian cities Naples Milan Rome and Genoa with Venice.
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York County
Pennsylvania
Michael Andrew Jackson Johnson Donelson Fillmore Deckman
Montana
Colorado
Arizona
California
San Francisco
Oakland
Canada
Mexico
South America
Argentine Republic
South Africa
Naples
Iialy
Milan
Rome
Purin
Genoa
Venice
Houston Post praised for support of Texas press meeting
A reference to The Houston Post in Houston during a Texas Press association event notes its management and staff aided the conference, entertaining attendees and planning to expand its facilities. The piece highlights R. M. Johnston as a longtime ally of the country press.
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Navasata Examiner
Examiner and Review
Fred Kahinasoo
Huntsville Item
Texas Press Association
Busiages
Athens Review
Texas
Houston Post
Houston
Post
R. M. Johnston
Country Press
Census Bulletin Shows U S Population by State and Territory
The latest census bulletin provides a nationwide snapshot with density comparisons to Russia and Germany, listing Russia’s population at 128,061,601 and the United States at 76,404,987. It ranks states by density, notes Alaska and Hawaii exclusions, and highlights Oklahoma’s exceptional percentage increase since 1890, along with other regional trends and future implications.
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United States
Wost
Russia
United System
German Empire
Alaska
Hawaii
Roo
District of Columbia
Rhode Island
Union
Massachusetts
New Jersey
Connecticut
New York
Pennsylvania
Marsland
Ohio
Topo
Nevada
Wyoming
Maine
Arkansas
Indian Territory
Indian Reservations
Oklahoma
Nebraska
Kansas
Vermont
Delaware
New Mampahire
Virginia
Pickings from Puck and Noblesse Oblige
A fragmented humor page features snippets from Pickings from Puck plus Noblesse Oblige with lines on seasickness yachts and wealth, a joking inquiry into milk and cotonnuts, quips from rural visitors and a census wish, and a mock wartime misquote.
Prof Fortier Recaps President Tour with Creole Patios
In New Orleans Harlequin reports that mon ami Jack Lafrance highlighted the president’s continental tour speeches. Lafrance notes the Creole patois and cites scholar Alege Fortier of Tulane, with indications of broad copying and recognition.
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Harlequin
New Orleans
Mon Ami
Jack Lafrance
Jack
Alege Fortier
Tulane
A Corner for Women and Hints for the Cook
A collection of domestic tips covers sandwich prep with improvised bread cans, stuffed eggs and dates, marshmallow fillings, fish juices in gravy, and a dainty fig cake filling. Advice on jelly making, flavoring meat gravies, and a wary view of flirtatious behavior follow. The tone shifts to social observations about women’s expectations, marriage, and longing.
Tangled verse and social notes blend in a fragment
A jumble of poems and social tidbits from a 19th or early 20th century page, referencing home life, marriage, and literary society. The writer muses on music, cooking, romance, and popular novels, with scattered names and cultural allusions.
Sunday’s Menu Breakfast and Luncheon Specials
Sunday’s menu features breakfast items including sliced oranges, coffee, and country cafe style readings. Luncheon offers endive salad, French potato dish, squash, fried tea, crab gumbo, and roast beef with sides.
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Country Cafe
Cele Ourig
Dixnery
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