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Newspaper
Brenham Daily Banner
Location
Brenham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1912
Page
2
An old-time ad extols Hunt's California fruits canned in heavy jars and DamA-poeled, promoting freshness and home delivery. It claims top quality, ready to fill orders, with emphasis on bacon, coffee, and vegetables from trusted growers.
The Banner lists Democrats announcing candidacies for county offices including tax assessor, county clerk, tax collector, justice of the peace, county treasurer, county judge, and county commissioner in Washington County, Texas. It notes primary actions and adds a San Antonio report on May 1 1900 celebrations of Texas Onion Day with memorial services, Flower Day, and community welfare efforts.
Macon Ohio June 1 A warrant charges Thomas Watson editor of the Jeffersonian and Watsons Magazine and delegate to the democratic convention with sending obscene matter through the United States District Attorney Alexander Ackerman awaits the arrival of a postoffice inspector to file affidavits. The district attorney calls the May issue obscene. Buck is a candidate for county commissioner, seeking re election despite controversy over church issues.
A notice announces R V Hottman as a candidate for re-election as Clerk of the District Court subject to Democratic primary faction. The text also references Henry Grote as a candidate for county treasurer of Washington County with unclear placement and dates.
Reported curiosities note gambling on graveyard stones in St Marylebone London and in Dungarvan Ireland. Courts barred sixteen players after an injunction, stating churchyards are for worship not recreation. Historical practice included Sunday games and revels in churchyards prior to the Reformation.
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