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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1902
Page
9
The market reports a shift with weaker poultry and butter prices while potato payments rise. California imports and large crops loom, and local growers anticipate increased rice and sugar output as weather trends remain favorable for crop development.
A jumbled OCR fragment lists varied market items including coffee, beans, starch, onions, potatoes, and fruits with scattered prices and vendors. Names of brands and regions appear inconsistently, reflecting a mixed catalog page rather than a single coherent story.
A fragmented shopping ledger lists almonds walnuts peaches and raisins from California, almonds and pecans from various regions, plus fruit prices and grain quotes. It mentions Davis fruit amounts and several per pound prices, with drug and chemical items briefly noted at the end.
In New York on March 92 cotton prices opened steady as bearish sentiment from Liverpool weighed on futures. Reports from Cargill Richardson’s Letter in Texas noted general market heaviness and anticipated declines, with Liverpool’s power cited as the major factor in NY and Houston outlooks.
The Oil and Brock Exchange at Beaumont shows varied demand with some securities advancing while others weaken. Guffey Petroleum and Beaumont Federated attract activity. total shares traded reach 4200 with prices fluctuating as buyers and sellers push for value.
Fragmentary OCR text shows scattered dates and figures with no coherent event or names to summarize into a full news item. The readable bits include months and numbers, but no identifiable people or organizations.
The New Orleans cotton market opened subdued with limited activity as buyers scanned for price points. Prices showed little movement and a few bale sales appeared, while offers and bids remained hesitant amid tentative demand and early session trading.
Fragmented text from Memphis May issue lists seed names and prices, market locations, foundry notes, and sugar processing terms. It references Prime orpade varieties, yellow tomine, market prices around 445, and various regional names. The damaged passage also mentions Glasgow, New Orleans, and Sugar Sireng centrifugal references without coherent context.
Brenham leaped to a 4 0 lead after a late barrage of wild drives and new uniforms as they defeated a Brenham opponent 4 to 0 at Firemen's Park. Local officials and attendees noted a brisk crowd and ongoing community events surrounding the game.
An extended clipping lists deaths in Texas communities including Taylor San Angelo and Elenton Hampton, with brief biographical notes. It mentions Mary, a widow and mother of a three-month-old, Ellenton residents, and various other obituaries including McChore, Allison, France, Corser, Threadgill, Everett, and Wall, with funeral details and local notices.
Postmasters inform editors of published railroad rate schedules adopted by Texas railways for Galveston meetings from the 10th to the 15th. The convention plans and committee actions are outlined, with details on who will assist in posting the rates and ensuring proper application during the event.
In Calvert the recent rains boost prospects for a favorable corn and cotton season. Local residents report improved soil moisture and farmers planning field work. The community notes visitors and relatives arriving from nearby towns as tradition continues.
Wharton locals discuss a public meeting scheduled for May 14 amid recent community concerns. The session aims to address education and local issues with officials and teachers present to answer questions.
Caers Texas May Cuero school board met in the morning and elected a new principal and teachers. The board named the present members re elected to positions and set a schedule for the coming term.
The report notes possible warm temperatures and rain affecting Victoria and Victoria Texans on March 12. It mentions concerns about heavy rain, potential damage, and issues with winds, with warnings of increased rainfall and environmental effects.
In Cuern, the madgery fen MAKOE project is expected to reach full operation soon after a period of partial activity. Officials anticipate steady production levels and continued output as operations ramp up.
A garbled advertisement touts blood remedies for skin and blood conditions. It cites Hamilton County and a “Blood Balto” product, urging readers to write for “trial” or purchase information and promising cures for eczema scrofula and rheumatoid symptoms.
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