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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1901
Page
4
The fragment lists publication office addresses at Franklin Avenue Houston Texas with telephone numbers for Business and Editorial departments. It notes entry as Second Class Mail Matter and provides a date June 23 1901.
The Post will be found today at New Orleans St Charles Hotel news stand Crean nett 108 St Charles street H J Holle 32 Commercial street New York Trentano's Union Square Washington Metropolitan hotel Washington News Exchange Buffalo Purent St Louis Lanters hotel Union station Los Angeles Oliver Morris 205 South Spring Denver Stationery Co Hamilton Kendrick 507 Seventeenth Neb Mergerth Stationery 1908 Furman Street
The piece argues that capital misreads risk by chasing low rates in the East while the South and Southwest offer safer, higher returns. It calls for active money in circulation to spur Southern development, noting external capital may be unnecessary if locals invest boldly for ten years.
A period editorial condemns ring government and corruption in Pennsylvania, noting Philadelphia and state legislature abuses, franchise act pillage, and rising public demand to oust Quayism. It cites a mass meeting of citizens uniting across party lines to challenge entrenched power and corrupt officials.
Fragments argue against a partisan ring in Pennsylvania and warn that a nonpartisan uprising could restore public confidence in government. The text suggests the current system permits rights violations and corruption, with broader implications for national politics and reform.
The Buffalo paper quotes Hon William J. Bryan stating he will not seek any office and has no candidate in mind. The piece notes the Democratic Party will assess other contenders at the proper time and emphasizes party loyalty, platform, and future prospects amid national political chatter.
A collage of clipped quotes from Texas to Tennessee notes editors jokes and misprints. It surveys editorials about paying alimony, divorces, gun ads, and political platforms, citing Memphis Nebraska and Pennsylvania papers with wry humor.
A Texas letter argues population drives state strength not size alone. It urges boosting county growth by taxing vacant land, improving roads and stock laws, and encouraging small farmers to attract 20 000 to 40 000 county residents. A Vernon contact recalls Wilbarger County lacking neighbors for schools and churches, illustrating settlement needs.
The piece argues Americans misjudge local government by comparing it to Britain. It cites Robert Donald on city ownership of utilities in Liverpool Glasgow and London and contrasts costs and corruption with U S cities. It warns party politics and boss control hinder reform and calls for permanent civil service and nonpartisan administration.
A Mexia Evening News item rebuts claims that Houston's Light Guard is a mere militia. It argues militia aid costs little, praises volunteers, and notes legislators' high pay contrast with guarding public order. It urges replacing fleeting politicians with steady duty.
A fragment notes Chauncey M. Depew mocking the idea of two terms as undesirable. The text suggests a political debate about presidential tenure and cautions against excessive lynching of opinions.
A garbled collection mixes weather imagery with stray anecdotes about ships, kidnappings, and society gossip. It highlights a New York harbor ship confusion, a Hungarian killer, a kidnaped boy, a disbanding couple, and lighthearted notes on fashion and ministers, all wrapped in a stream of disconnected fragments.
A fashion note describes percale fabrics for breakfast table attire with plain prints and pique weaves. It highlights white, shell white, and pin dotted percale in bright colors, with sleeved wall frocks and open throats, ribbons, and a restrained Dresden china-like look for wearers.
Disjointed notes describe turning boiled pea pods into fuel called pea coal and discuss a proposed maid service model for summer hotels, plus fashion and culinary fragments. Also includes a rice snowball dessert recipe and menu hints for meals and breakfast.
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