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Newspaper
Brenham Daily Banner
Location
Brenham, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1900
Page
1
A rumor spread among plantation workers in the eastern county that a celestial sign would foretell punishment for sin and spur liberal gifts to the church. The tale described a sun eclipse and a preacher’s occult instructions, prompting reluctant generosity and churchgoing across nearby towns.
The Banner congratulates Mer Shaw of Dalian on his nomination by the Democrats for a state legislature seat representing Dallas County, marking a significant local political milestone amid town election activity.
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