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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1900
Page
10
City Health Officer Dr J B Mansto presents April mortality figures for Houston with fifty eight total deaths and causes across diseases nerves respiratory digestive and urinary systems. The report notes a death rate of 0.34 per 1000 and includes a variety of local notices and society events.
A morning meeting of local groups, church activities, and civic notices appear in city briefs. Items include a telegraph note at Pontai Telegraph, a large children’s communion at the Church of the Annunciation, donations for Faith Home, and plans for community parades and society meetings.
The report catalogs numerous visitors at the Capitol and Lawlor residence, including W. te Hall of Wharton C. BC Law Pallanin WL Mann Galveston and others from Texas New York and Ohio. It notes travel between the Capitol and Latham with several named individuals and moves to 708 Lax thar for Mrs Henrietta TI.
A column quotes Mrs Amy Wellis of Koife Iowa asserting coffee can induce delirium tremens similar to whisky. She notes cessation after Potain food coffee and cereals claim to improve health, claiming coffee’s stimulant effects promote nervous system weakness and blood symptoms.
Millinery ad highlights hats with refined materials and distinctive charm. Trimmed hats offered at 4.00 4.50 and 5.00 with matching trims. Child hats priced 2.00 2.50 and 7.50 for charming options. Other stores worry over value. this shop promises quality at fair prices.
Telegraphic orders from us to the factory weekly supply Rowieh Jumbo Straw Sailors in multiple prices and Plain Straw Sailors at various prices. The Knox Sailor sold in Houston and at Mr Knox's Fifth Avenue store. Hats hold shape all season and cleaning costs nothing if soiled.
About fifteen pieces reached two days ago and customers are invited to view gray or black skirting. The material is soft in texture and fashionable, offered at 75c, 98c, 1.25, or 7.50 per yard. Wide options available with three to four yards sufficient for a shirt.
Gowns in Black Grenadine fabrics wow guests at a New York reception with rich, desirable look. The fabric ranges from 75 cents to 2.50 per yard and is presented as affordable yet stylish.
A sale notice highlights women and children's stockings with assorted prices. It promises careful selection from many options and states no higher charge for better stock. Yardage includes ladies drop stitch black hose at several price points from 49c to 89c and up.
Comfortable corset designed for perfect fit available for cash price 9.50 with 4.75 installation charge. Call to schedule fitting and ensure proper sizing.
A local ad showcases imitation foulard silks in pink, cream, and blue with guvara options and prices around 25c to 35c. It touts assortments for dresses and sacques, claims wide selection, and urges readers to visit the shop for patterns and deals.
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