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Newspaper
Houston Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1917
Page
4
George D. Hunter was named traffic manager in a local appointment. The notice names Alan Ferm Way and references NCAA ACA details, with the phrase detailing the new role and responsibilities for the department.
In Beeville area residents report a weather event described as a cloudburst or heavy rain. The message references a local official or governor figure and hints at an emergency response or advised actions though details are unclear due to garbled text.
Fragmented OCR reads Prairie View commencement scene with names and dates unclear. Readable items include area, past spat, roomates and "Tessa May 18" mixed with institutional terms. The readable portion suggests a student or campus event notice with names and affiliations.
The article outlines measures to conserve college resources for wartime, naming key figures and emphasizing planned actions. It mentions Dr Hollis Ledter and a limited number of personnel involved, focusing on efficiency and shared duties during the war effort.
Fragmented OCR reveals Presbyterians planning gatherings in Texas amid uncertain weather. Notes mention missions, quarterly sessions, and regional updates, with references to away meetings and community participation.
Fragmentary OCR text shows a meeting note about firemen selection and a housing or rent issue. Names, dates, and clear events are unreadable, but the fragment mentions a vote or appointment and a local committee.
A garbled OCR passage discusses selling influence in the south and mentions honesty in office, sheriff, and community leaders. It references endorsements and elections and hints at political scandal, though the text is severely corrupted and hard to parse.
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