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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1901
Page
4
The Houston Daily Post lists publication offices at 122 and 1406 Franklin Avenue with phone lines for business and editorial departments. It names authorized city collectors and cautions against payments to others, urging readers to report missed deliveries.
The New York Journal of Commerce notes stock market fervor shows no single line can gain sole advantages. A community of interest pact among rivals preserves a balance of power, likely yielding monopolistic influence and reduced independent competition across routes. The path forward may rely on government controlled canal access.
Washington reports a near decision that regular soldiers sent to the Hippannes will remain three years to cut relief costs for insular garrisons. Debates over economy in a larger army weighed against postal policy and tropical postings, with concerns about health and climate.
The speaker argues that the United States should fund proper transport and humane treatment for troops in the Philippines rather than pursue extreme economy. He insists soldiers deserve comfort and adequate health, warning against sacrificing their well-being for savings. He stresses national responsibility for sustaining a large standing army and rejects overtime in unhealthy rations to cut costs.
The article discusses a long standing pull of rural youth from farms to cities and the resulting labor shortages. It cites Kansas harvest recruitment of 10000 young men at two dollars a day as example and argues migration raises production costs, reduces farm output, and weakens farm life. It urges youths to stay on farms to improve present conditions and future prospects.
The Press association met as Frank Vernon, secretary, died. Members heard a farewell message praising his devotion to the association and urging unity against failures, while noting his influence and service.
Munsey's Magazine notes the Mazarin Bibles tied to early Gutenberg editions as the costliest printed works. The Theological Library in New York paid 15000 dollars, while prices reached about 10800 dollars in other markets according to Bernard Quartriel. A sale to Rev. William is mentioned in passing.
A collage of remarks from editors and contributors across papers cites playful insults about public figures and media, mixed with oddball anecdotes. References include the Buffalo Stampa, Navasota Examiner, Houston Post, El Paso reports, and Croley Signal, plus absurd notes on bananas, clothing fibers, and floor life in a breezy, era-typical column.
An 1880s long profile of Hon. W. W. Grubbs of Greenville, detailing his early candidacy for district judge in Hunt County, strong support in Kaufman County, and later relocation to Greenville. The piece notes his legal and business success, election to the lower house, humility about seeking the governorship, and valued memory and humor as leadership traits.
Population of Rome stands at 142000, up 16182 in ten years. Montreal considers a municipal abattoir project while Chicago shifts to day labor. Albany notes 1006 cities impose curfews on finances. Prof Levschin of Moscow raises 175 euros for cancer hospital and research. Lentils praised for digestibility and nutrients. Ruswin exports butter to Fingland worth £1.6do,000, Denmark sells £8,000 worth to England. Washington society shows interest in European tours. Montreal bread and pastry destroyed as unfit. Ex Governor Morrill of Kansas owns a vast apple orchard planned at 14a000 trees.
Charles Wyndham celebrates twenty five years managing the Criterior theater in London the longest tenure for any actor-manager in the city. The piece also notes London gossip about Gainsborough and a steel magnate, plus Lord Gwydyr’s ninety first birthday and lineage.
An Atlanta Journal column contends that U S population capacity remains ample with readers reassured that across States and Territories the population ratio to England and Wales is small.
From the New Orleans States the piece laments the delay of the U S Supreme Court in insular cases involving Porto Rico and the Philippines. It warns that a decision upholding the flag following theory could spark political turmoil and affect tariffs immigration and colonial policy.
The article argues the merit system gains broad public support and becomes a form of widespread popular education. It notes ongoing growth, faster progress over years, and implies national government must advance the merit system to avoid falling behind.
A fragmentary verse piece blends rustic signs of rain with satire on public figures. It recalls tree toads, peacocks, roosters, and early morning sounds signaling showers, interwoven with brief political and social asides and a final quip from J. M. Last.
The Milwaukee Journal notes General Chaffee’s optimism on future war, asserting he spoke positively about American and British soldiers not fighting again. The piece suggests he also hedged with a proviso that if conflict returned, Yankee troops would stay face-on.
A cornet of fashion notes with a drab China crape dress and beaded braid details. The piece mixes women’s style, health encouragement, and simple kitchen tips such as onions as a nervine, decanter cleaning, and pudding fabrics. It also lists meals for a day including breakfast and luncheon items.
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