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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1900
Page
8
A local display proclaims extensive fall women’s wear options including wool crepe coats, gabardines, and broadcloths with prices and bargains. The department highlights new carpets, Mattings, Rugs, Linoleums, Lace Curtains, and Upholstery, promising fresh, up-to-date designs and competitive pricing.
Post storm sale offers damaged Japanese matting rolls at reduced prices to move inventory. Includes ro warp and Maen warp mats with regular prices from 11.00 to 14.00 per roll, plus silk yardage and other fabrics advertised as one of a kind. Also lists men’s shirts, drawers, and linen collars with deep discounts to clear stock.
Houston voters and local unions demand readvertising for sewerage purification works. Builders Exchange and Bricklayers Union petition the mayor and City Council to reject ratification of the board of public works actions, citing charter flaws and potential savings of at least $10,000 by reletting the contract to fit actual work and materials.
Houston Heights public schools will open tomorrow September 4 with the same teachers as last year. Annie [last name], principal of the Cooley school, will instruct higher grades. Aline Sharp handles lower grades. Alice Thielen teaches Harvard street. McKinney will teach the colored school. Damages from the recent storm were repaired and the district expects a strong year. The community notes repairs, new homes, and a call for relief funds. A military band performance at Forest Park draws large crowds as parents are urged to supply free reading books for the schools.
Hon. Fr. O. Stanard notes funds and supplies secured for flood sufferers along the Texas coast. He cites about 16000 in money plus other contributions from St. Louis and Olver Innes interests, with continued expected support. A Red Men social at 505 Main St Friday 4 PM offers music and refreshments.
A meeting called by the Business League president H W Cortes to discuss a relief fundraiser. Directors listed include F MacGregor R M Jonnstat C F Parker G A Teteles H C Moseburt and R K Warner plus J F Gg tors expected at 8 o clock. A Galveston publication offers a $2 volume edition with proceeds to relief and urges timely ordering from the Galveston Tribune Texas office.
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