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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1902
Page
11
February wholesale market notes show scarce potatoes and rising tomatoes while oranges and peaches see steady demand. Canned goods demand improves, cured fruits and dried fruits move slowly, and evaporated apples remain scarce with brokers cautious amid weather. Trade activity hints at a spring lift despite limited shipments and cautious buying.
A lengthy list of wholesale grocery prices appears, with quotations for canned goods vegetables fruits and staples. The record includes items such as canned tomatoes okra and corn beef beans molasses sugar oatmeal and rice with varied prices. Numerous named brands and regional sources are cited along with unit weights and pack types.
The listing shows dried fruits and nuts with prices and packaging notes for items like evaporated apples peaches figs and Brazil nuts. It includes quantities per pound per carton and regional references such as California and Sicily along with hardware items and pricing for galvanized Baker products.
A fragment lists per ounce and per pound prices for quinine morphine cocaine and related substances. It mentions copperas barrels cantor oil alcohol and other chemicals with varied unit prices and quantities, reflecting a historical trade ledger entry.
The notice itemizes prices for paints including White lead and varnish components, linseed oil, glass products, and ready mixed paints with per gallon rates. It also lists grain rates for carloads and farm staples such as wheat shorts, corn, hay, and oats per 100 pounds or per bushel, noting regional Texas hay prices and general dealer charges.
The New Orleans cotton scene shows a surge in demand led by gains in Liverpool imports. European buyers flock to the ring as May and July options attract large purchases, while domestic receipts lag behind shipments and forecasts. Council, brokers, and traders anticipate continued strength, with futures inching higher and overall movement remaining robust.
Yesterday’s oil and stock exchange session showed modest improvement over the prior period. Anglo American advanced with strong demand, Independence traded as a seller, and values held firm for Palestine, Beaumont, and Gladys of Galveston amid limited supply. Total sales reached 2025 charce with varied price moves across multiple issues.
Bulls lead the cotton market with firm active months as March quotes show May and July favored while September and October slip. Dry goods in New York report steady tones with advances in some braids and stable bleached fabrics, as overall activity remains cautious. Total rice sales at New Orleans show improved lines with steady rough rice trading.
Buyers focused on better grades as offerings sold at full price. Japan top grade trade was tight. Market closed steady with no quotable change. Clean wheat shipments reported at 1230 sacks from country mills. Sales included 388 pockets of clean and 174 sacks of rough, with 1807 sacks on hand durae and 60 sacks domestic Japan.
Orange locals report the county commissioners in special session approved a tax collector deed worth 100. The grand jury adjourned until March 47 with only twelve bills found. District Attorney Fowl and travel agents Stevens and Ryan were noted in city business and railroad interest.
The Marek team of Jeff Davis County court met in Fort Davis with Judge Goggen and Sanford present. The county club invited attendees to town for a crowded reception featuring recitations songs and instrumental numbers followed by a dinner.
No external symptoms but poor appetite and weakness indicate blood in poor condition. The ad promotes S. S. S. as a vegetable blood purifier with no minerals, claiming rapid buildup of blood and renewed vigor. Testimonial from J F Durr of Thiceten Missouri urges use and free medical guidance.
A fragmentary notice describes workers in Virginia and nearby areas dealing with Jaco weed removal. References to Moa W Kersey and Miss Brennan Malhern include offshore roles, a postmaster station, and a petition regarding an offense resolved by local friends.
The grand jury met today to consider the Batson murder case involving the Farr family in Wolkh. Juror J. We Mitenen testified about levies, and the panel adjourned with the case not yet taken up.
National organizer for the Catholic Knights of America completed the charter meeting for a new Crowley branch. A Friday night session will nominate candidates for a local election and a marriage is noted for March 32 at the Southern Methodist church.
Mineola Texas March 5 Camp Wood County No. 1M United Confederate Veterans met to elect officers for the native reunion. Comrade Huffaster commander and J. A. Cox adjutant were named with Lt. Ws . Aldviche and Dr. A Patten among others. Dalvin Johnson representative named Mike Zore Humantor sponsor Hazel Rend and Regie Nall maid of honor. Local city and country prepare an entertainment on March 22 to benefit Camp Nu 10h.
A fragmented report notes a swarm of insects in a Texas oil area. A correspondent says strong winds scattered the swarm days ago and one person was killed amid efforts to remove them.
An advertisement touts Dr McLaughtin s Electric Belt as a permanent remedy for fatigue, weakness, back and joint pain, and sexual vitality. It claims the belt recharges vital forces with an electric stream, promising lasting improvements and a free book for readers seeking proof.
City of Houston election notice outlines registration requirements for voters. It specifies in person registration, proofed certificates, and eligibility rules including citizenship, age, residence, and felony status. It notes the registrar must endorse certificates and details the governor's role in suffrage restoration.
A historical notice endorses a Democratic platform with a focus on public contracts wages and city services. It names candidates in Houston wards and the mayoral race, urging voters to support the listed slate and party goals.
A garbled notice announces several individuals including G. Blackburn and B. Nile as candidates for chief of police, subject to Democratic primaries. It references the office of chief of police and the action of the Democratic party, with dates and names obscured by OCR errors.
Fragmented notices show several figures announcing reelection bids for city treasurer and city attorney. Names such as Szabo, Joe M, and T. H. Stona appear among the posts, all referencing Democratic primaries.
A garbled 19th century style announcement shows multiple names and offices including health officer sheriff collector and street commissioner subject to democratic primaries. The text mentions candidacy declarations and election context with several misspelled titles and candidate references.
A candidate for alderman in the Second ward urges support amid Democratic primary action. The message mentions Cc Wa Settegast and references the district clerk and party processes guiding proceedings.
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