17 Apr 1890
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Newspaper
Brenham Weekly Banner
Location
Brenham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1890
Page
1
A flood of small items reports new clubs in Waco and Lufkin, church dedication at Meridan, jail crowding and prisoner transfers, elections and appointments, new charters for plants, and various accidents and crimes. The roundup names individuals, towns, and agencies across Texas with brief updates on infrastructure, commerce, and public life.
Fragmentary ad describes teething pain relief for infants and mentions a product priced at twenty-five cents. The text references Mothers and caregivers seeking remedies for sleepless children and discomfort.
T. M. Hughes, who killed a Salt Lake Tribune printer last fall, was acquitted of murder charges. The verdict ends a high profile case tied to the Tribune office and its staff.
Advertising paragraph from Kimball South Dakota praises Chamberlains Cough Remedy for influenza related coughs. The writer notes personal success and mentions multiple local families reporting similar relief and urges purchase through R. E Lan.
A large party of ninety Archic Order of the Mystic Shrine excursionists from Denver, Colorado are expected to visit Dallas and Galveston late this week. A sufferer reports relief from facial neuralgia after using Salvation Oil. A Chicago lover bets he can read her thoughts but she thinks of Dr Bull's Cough Syrup. A New York publisher ships 50,000 American student books yearly for Japanese schools. English classics are read in countries where Shakespeare and Milton are unknown.
Judge J H McLeary ex Attorney General of Texas and Grand Master of Masons declares Hed-Ake the best medicine for headache. The ad notes it cures headaches and costs 50 cents at druggists. The text also includes a quip about the moon staying in place and beams keeping it up.
Several physicians warned Asa B Rowley of Chiesco would die of consumption from catarrh but Clarke's Extract of Flax claimed to cure after a few weeks treatment. The ad also pitches Clarke's Flax Soap and notes J Tristram of Brenham Texas as distributor. A suburban farm remark mentions a widow owner.
An advertisement touts Ballard’s Horehound Syrup as a cure for whooping cough, coughs, colds, asthma, and consumption. It claims it soothes night coughs, strengthens the lungs, and is opium free. J. D. Rochs agents promote the remedy as a robust, pure medicine for weak lungs.
A guest questions the wine while the hotel keeper jokes about labeling bottles. The ad promotes Shiloh's Catarrh Remedy claiming quick relief for catarrh diphtheria canker mouth and headache with a free masn injector. Sold by J. D. Bears and Thos Watson & Co Burton.
Fragmentary lines recount a fear for a great singer losing Miss Gushlere and a quip about unknown loss. The text mentions a guaranteed tree from Vordigrie impurity and a whisky product from Chase's Barley Malt Whisky. L. F. Grassyock is listed as sole agent.
A rotary snow-plow tested in Oregon passed through a mass of snow nine feet deep almost solid, at a rate of twenty five feet per minute, throwing snow far from the track. Dreier's Lung Buttons offered to cure coughs hoarseness heavy breathing weak lungs sore throat and croup. For sale by J D Rogers.
A pink coral specimen thirty feet long and nine inches in diameter was recently found on the coast of Japan. The branches extend about four on all sides and its prepared value is estimated at $15,000.
R L Smith of Dundas Missouri reports Chamberlain s Cough Remedy gives satisfaction though it keeps him awake at night due to frantic requests for it. Sold by R Lubn.
The August 12 founded crematory at Pere-la-Chaise cemetery reports 735 cremations by December 31. Of these, 35 were by relatives' request, while others followed various directives and medical guidance.
Mr J H Simon of Simon Gve sells Preston's fed Ake touted as best headache cure. Advertisement notes price at 50 cents. In a side exchange Smith mentions Robinson’s morning pet article about a spring overcoat being pressed and cleaned by a tailor.
A collage of 1890s ads tout Shilohs Cure for coughs, pills for liver torps, porus plasters, flax skin cures, and various medicines. Producers like J D Roars, Thomas Watson Co, and Clarke's products are advertised alongside a banker’s quip about managing a daily paper. Includes brief notes on local Brenham Texas sales and Samuel J Randall’s modest living.
An ophthalmic ad asserts Dreier's Lung Buttons relieve and prevent LaGrippe and influenza, sold by J D Rogere. The notice claims the grip epidemic costs England about 10 million dollars in life insurance and lost wages.
Advert says Ballard's Snow Liniment cures rheumatism neural sprains cuts bruises frostbite sore throat sore joints and back pain. Claims users walked without crutches after using the product priced at 50 cents. Also notes Henry M Howe's metallurgy of steel and Hood's Sarsaparilla advertisement with cure letters and wholesale contact.
Acting on medical advice the queen will forgo baths during her Aix les-Bains visit. Princes Beatrice accompanies her and will follow the full ordinary course under Dr Brachet, the noted Aix doctor, care.
An 18th century style advert promoting Dyspepsia and Liver Compleat remedies for relief from distressing symptoms. It claims a small price of 75 cents and mentions a guarantee, with vendors listed as J. B. Roogr, Adv Thos Waven and Ve.
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