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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1902
Page
6
Brenham Texas March 15 A city fire department meeting discussed a forthcoming memorial and stock festival for the year. Organizers Lew and Kan kinene urged local participation and solid plans include a large community event on May 14 and 15. Local officials announced speakers and activities focusing on civic pride and regional tradition.
An advertisement recounts Dr Redwell’s claim of rapid relief and lasting cure for dyspepsia through Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets. It states a patient with years of stomach trouble improved after using four boxes, noting elimination of acidity, fullness after meals, and weight gain. The ad touts safety, harmless ingredients, and suitability for various stomach conditions.
Fragmented OCR reads like a local page of community items. Names, places, and events appear garbled but suggest temple topics, education notes, university references, and public notices. The piece resembles a busy town column listing meetings, staff, and the day’s social happenings.
Community fire department in Belton marks a notable gathering as officials and invited guests attend a local election meeting. Key figures listed include secretary treasurer and various department members while community guests travel from surrounding areas to join the event.
A 1900s board debate over renaming Add Ran University to Chatnett College arises. Despite family opposition and Dr. Addison Clark’s support, a strong faction favors the name change while others resist.
The cornerstone of a new Catholic college in Waco will be laid in April with Bishop Gallagher of Gulyeateg presiding. Attendees from Houston, La Porte, and other South Texas towns are expected, as are clergy from Toronto Canada. The project, funded by the Order of the Badian, aims for completion in August at a cost around $1,000,000, with three stories and extensive site improvements slated.
Cleharne Texas March 13 The Y M C A state convention opened with a debate on the role of the organization in moral reform led by Dr J M Woodsen of Temple. Delegates from Fort Worth Dallas and other points heard reports and discussed interwar welfare efforts and reform activities.
The snippet records a city column noting social visits, weddings, and church activity in Angleton and nearby areas. It mentions Mrs Solie Stafford hosting a gathering, guests including Mrs Reednett and Miss Anjelka Weems, and visiting friends from Videbarg. Reverend Kelley promotes revival efforts, with local residents commenting on community life.
A crude iron Mexican plow named Ronele was recently found near Port Merrill in Dive Gay County. The fossil-like artifact, described as a straight iron blade with two hollows and a hardened end, is seen as an improvement over early hand tools. Some locals believe iron tools may affect crop growth in the region.
In Hearne Texas on March 15 a traveler en route from Reanument to Rockdale died in an Oriental hotel room after some illness. He was identified by papers as Charles McCabe of Rockdale. relatives are en route to make funeral arrangements. Judge John Henderson of Bryan was in the city. a train crew member and local residents noted the day’s travel along the Houston and Texas Central main line.
A busy worker recalls severe swelling and pain in feet and legs. After consulting Dr Barnes he stopped drinking and started Postum in place, reporting rapid relief and eighteen months of improved health with no further life issues. He praises Postum for aiding stomach and heart conditions.
A long prescription style advertisement touts Kodol Dyspepsia Cure as a remedy for indigestion and stomach trouble. It argues the stomach must digest food for the body to function and claims the product provides immediate relief by digesting food within the stomach, restoring natural health.
Letters praise Kedil Dyspepsia Cure from patients in Preston North Carolina Lonacembe Maryland Pittsburg and Texas. They report relief from chronic indigestion stomach neuralgia and dyspepsia after taking two to three bottles. Testimonials claim dramatic recovery and renewed appetite.
A garbled report discusses oil prospects in Karnes County with references to five percent yield claims and experiments by operators such as Reed and Sreadte Pep. It notes that wells show limited flow and emphasize ongoing work by geologists and crews to secure production, while mentioning potential future boosts from new tests and regulatory steps.
Lewis J. Grant of Raluiaay learns his brother Alewaader, missing fifty years, survived the Mountain Meadow massacre and lived in Glengarry. A third brother traced via ads and rumor. claimants believed Alexamilot’s identity as a teacher, but identification remained uncertain.
A public hearing in New York discussed placing a statue of General William T. Sherman near General Grant’s tomb. The park commission reviewed the proposal, presented by the chamber of commerce, and will forward the final recommendation to authorities.
In Cuero the March event for a local section proceeds with many departments declaring plans to attend and gate restrictions easing. The Cuero mill and machinery are in place as letters arrive seeking to purchase the mill’s output. Vere Bhar ix plans a special edition to cover the material interests of the area.
Officers Da Vie and Hall returned from Fi Campo after being called to Lavest ate the Lilling of a person who occurred Thursday afternoon. My om Diver having wa jeed examination way Bae 4 1000 bond, which be readi.
In Cameroo Texas on March 14 residents discuss how recent rain improved conditions for local plans. The fragmented report mentions Mixa Pica Poul and Messra'srs, Ouaker Amira, and Fred Bimpen spending days in the area, with unclear outcomes and partially readable names.
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