26 Aug 1917
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Newspaper
Houston Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1917
Page
1
Report from Washington indicates the Federal Board favored a $2.00 per bushel wheat price with proposals to stimulate sowing and insure farmers at high prices. Clarence Ousley supported $2.50 per bushel as part of the debate on the government’s wartime grain policy. The Agricultural Department seeks to boost production by stabilizing farm income.
Fragmentary OCR text references Washington events and people with unclear dates and roles. Main readable items mention August and pro raps terms, with several distorted names including Mendes and Mendy. No coherent event or outcome discernible.
A fragment from a theater page notes a matinee at The Gin Without 8 and references several titled works including The Wattle Cry of Peace and The Myalerline Mag. The text is garbled but indicates multiple play titles and a matinee schedule.
A fragment discusses advertising claims about food quality and price. It contrasts advertised premium brands with uncertain products and urges scrutiny of labeled quality versus actual goods. The text mentions trust, money spent, and public perception of value.
Fragmented text cites a commander at Camp Logan and mentions names and places amid garbled phrases. The readable bits reference a wartime leadership role and unclear events or orders from a historical campaign.
The report states no order has been issued terminating martial law in Harris County. General Hulen and General Wellsley Hatueiny discuss postponing ending martial rule, with delays tied to military control and local conditions. A final decision is expected when General Mulan approves.
Austin August 35 The legislature considers a general appropriation to assist drought stricken West Texans. The measure would direct county judges to provide seed and feed to destitute residents and support state university maintenance and other appropriations. The proposal faces debate on timing and funding.
Fragmentary OCR from a historic page describes a study on a group of 71 individuals with references to race and alleged investigations. The readable portions reference a panel, a department, and testimonies but lack clear events or outcomes. The text is garbled and names or dates are not recoverable.
A chaotic report outlines individuals and groups pushing aviation governance changes in a government forum. The text mentions names, locations, and dates tied to policy discussions and a formal meeting in Washington.
Washington reports Secretary Baker pledges swift justice for the Camp LeGrande disturbance. Officials debate civil versus military punishment, while Congress pressures for harsh action against those involved. A detailed report from General Mell is awaited as editors note sympathy for troops was not expressed.
Indictments reportedly won’t alter the case status as a Southern Department commander may decide the location of a Negro trial. References to United States Infantry and troop movements surface, with murky details about orders and dates.
Fragmentary text reports heavy combat on the front with German forces advancing and Allied responses shaping the battle. Mentions of troop movements, captured towns, and ongoing pressure across multiple sectors indicate a dynamic, high-stakes wartime situation with shifting territorial claims.
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