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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1902
Page
7
City council discussed salary for the upcoming year with proposals for City Engineer Treasurer and Street Commissioner. Regular meeting saw petitions, committee reports, and a vote suspending roles while the salary list was adopted with raises for city officers.
An advertisement offers a supposed cure for rheumatism with a mail order system. It promises a multiple dose course of a tonic named D Pe Auromath and claims high success rates, asserting no harsh side effects and urging immediate payment and orders.
The Staples school in Yu district held a large Texas Day program with about ten vocal performances and student recitations. Pupils from first to seventh grade presented songs, odes, and instrumentals under direction of Mrs. McGary and teachers, showcasing orderly activities and school pride.
John B Ashe formally announces his candidacy to succeed J E Williams as Morris county district clerk. A long−standing supporter from Houston and local old families is cited along with his familiarity with duties and desire to serve the public. He pledges to uphold integrity and accept references from the bar and community.
General John B Gordon will lecture in Calvert Texas for a Confederate reunION event. City officials Mayor C S Meredith and others have arranged funds to cover attendee expenses and support the reunion program.
Hearne Texas reports on Camp Moerman and local figures including Mr Jigs Want and Will Mateo. The piece notes Ward's long service with Howson and Tersserniralor, mentions Mike Play Reek and Mesere Galloway, and references Wortham and a fatal claim tied to a treaty context, all linked to Hearne residents.
March 1 notices from Lake Charles announce a series of meetings connected to the Women's Christian Temperance Vote. Details mention Welsh Development Company and a 1200 foot slope with certified officials and Governor Dovhert of Missouri involvement.
A report from Aldine Texas notes a fire farm well four miles south of Aldine using a rotary rig. The test well shows five feet of water and gravel at depth, with the water expected to flow from the top when completed. A second well near Aldine four miles west of Aldine is also reported in progress.
The Merkel Mercantile Company plans to occupy the Fer rer Building on Edwerda street after acquiring the large two story brick. The Abilene managed dry goods firm, known as the iote, will open a substantial stock of urn goods in Merkel.
Lake Chartier Louisiana plans show fifteen public and business structures to be built this spring. The projects total an aggregate cost and include lots next to the First National Bank. Hollins from La Hoffmann god Reline are named among the involved entities.
The Aransas Pass Sepa has been purchased by parties who will operate a first class gin there during the roll in Avabon to gin about 10 acres of improvement to be planted near the city.
The Beeville district reports shipments of cabbage and related produce in March. Observers note substantial quantities arriving, with farmers preparing fields and markets listing prices and buyers. Local crews are seen unloading crates as roads handle increased traffic.
The Meentire communities of Fannin County Confederate Heinle association met in Bonham and agreed Bonham will host the next reunions starting August 15 with events continuing through the month.
An Ohio man from Greenfield touts GrapeNote and Posty Culler tea for rapid weight loss and renewed vigor after months of weakness. He reports losing forty two pounds in weeks, improved appetite, sleep, and daily strength, followed by restored health after returning to normal foods.
The spring term of the district court of Weasniuais county convened Monday with District Attorney J. Tk! Nerteshees ta teedance. A grand jury was empaneled and officers were elected for the term, including FR W Jaeall as president and J. S Williams as clerk.
Fragmentary notes describe a March 2 sequence with references to weather patterns and a regional monitor. Mentions of cities and people appear scattered, indicating a brief local weather bulletin and observations across multiple districts. The text preserves historic phrasing and names without full context.
The readable fragments mention voting, a ward, and local figures but lack coherent names, dates, or outcomes. Context suggests a municipal election notice with incomplete proper nouns and place references.
Fragmentary OCR reads as a garbled note about a leader in a place called erempele and mentions topics such as retirement, a division, and names that are unreadable. The passage lacks coherent events or identifiable persons for a solid summary.
A fragmented report outlines a transfer of venue for a populist convention from Lewisville to Memphis amid mentions of schedules, attendees, and political factions. Names and dates are garbled, but references to Democratic and populist movements appear, with planned events and responses from party figures.
Wilson tents February 28 stolen from Wood seen in Sugarland. Items include a blue tent, a red shirt, white stalks, a bed cover, a small wagon, and a wooden paddle. Casings and markings described, with a note of suspects and locations near Mant of the Sith. Further details unclear in the fragmentary report.
A Chappell Texas report notes cotton production disrupted by recent destruction and economic hardship. The piece urges restoration of profitable enterprise to support workers and the local community, outlining needs for rebuilding and investment to revive the mill and related livelihoods.
Notice details registration requirements for Houston voters under the federal act. It covers eligibility including veterans and seamen, required information for registrants, and state registrar certification before the next election. It warns foreign-born males to register, outlines qualification criteria, and identifies Grambach as City Registrar of Houston.
A broad slate of candidates for alderman and citywide posts announced in Heuston petitions. Endorsed by residents, the platform calls for municipal ownership of utilities, strict contract enforcement, expanded public works, and strong law enforcement.
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