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Newspaper
Brenham Daily Banner
Location
Brenham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1912
Page
7
A Texas roundup records 2608 deaths for the period with 148 meningitis cases and 24 deaths from diseased food incidents. Births total 420 with a drop of 23. Government notes include Parliament discussing debt relief and India Asia plans.
Scattered OCR text describes a destructive cloudburst near Aixvilley north and west of Laredo, Texas, with a tornado-like impact destroying a Nyw farm and widespread damage within miles. It mentions water covering areas and follow-on reports from various towns, plus lists of corporations and incorporators amid widespread chaos.
The readable text hints at a pickle advertisement praising tangy flavor and a product named The fickurmacher. It mentions picking plows and a desire to express genuine favor toward pickle goodness.
The report details severe floods in New Mexico with rivers rising and washing away ranch buildings and fences. Several ranch homes were destroyed and livestock losses noted as waters move through the area. The flood's scope disrupted transport with trains halted and roads submerged. Local authorities warn of continuing danger from rising waters and urge residents to seek higher ground. The piece also includes scattered advertisements and unrelated notes.
A chaotic report notes Japan attendance at a political convention with mentions of President Tafy and Room Yone amid Indonesian and American references. The text is garbled but implies strong public interest and international attention in Japan's political scene.
A favorable report supports a new brick factory near Plainview. The project, led by M C Cove of Abilene and two well known brick manufacturers, will start production this fall to supply building needs including a large contracted project for a prominent firm.
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