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  2. History of water supply and sanitation - Wikipedia

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    The 18th-century French Consul in Egypt, De Pauw, blamed the abandonment of the embalming practices of the Ancient Egyptians and the unsuitability of modern burial practices for the Nile delta for the area becoming "a hotbed of the plague". [54] Some colonial commentary of this kind seemed informed by attitudes underpinning the ruling powers.

  3. Category:18th-century establishments in Texas - Wikipedia

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    18th-century establishments in Spanish Texas (1690−1820) — located in northern colonial Mexico, within the Spanish Viceroyalty of New Spain. Subcategories This category has the following 5 subcategories, out of 5 total.

  4. History of Texas - Wikipedia

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    Prior to the mid-20th century, Texas was essentially a one-party state, and the Democratic primary was viewed as "the real election". The Democratic Party had conservative and liberal factions, which became more pronounced after the New Deal. [192] Additionally, several factions of the party briefly split during the 1930s and 40s. [192]

  5. Empresario - Wikipedia

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    Map of Texas in 1833 showing several of the land grants. An empresario (Spanish pronunciation: [em.pɾe.ˈsaɾ.jo]) was a person who had been granted the right to settle on land in exchange for recruiting and taking responsibility for settling the eastern areas of Coahuila y Tejas in the early nineteenth century.

  6. Category:18th century in Texas - Wikipedia

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    18th century in Spanish Texas (1690−1820) — located in northern colonial Mexico, within the Spanish Viceroyalty of New Spain. 13th; 14th; 15th; 16th; 17th; 18th ...

  7. History of waste management - Wikipedia

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    The first occurrence of organised solid waste management system appeared in London in the late 18th century. [13] A waste collection and resource recovery system was established around the 'dust-yards'. The main constituent of municipal waste was the coal ash ('dust') which had a market value for brick-making and as a soil improver.

  8. Texas Woman Who Fell into Sewer Was Found Dead 9 Miles ... - AOL

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    Shamieh told local outlet NBC DFW that Teresa was walking in the 1600 block of Record Crossing Road when she walked over an open manhole in a construction zone and fell into the city sewer system.

  9. List of the oldest buildings in Texas - Wikipedia

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    Built by William S. Brown one of the "Old Three Hundred" and one of the oldest log houses left standing in Texas. James Walker Log House: east of Brenham: 1824 Built by James Walker one of the "Old Three Hundred" whose sons John and James Jr. fought in the Texas Revolution. One of the oldest log cabins left standing in Texas. Magee-Love Log House