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Newspaper
Brenham Weekly Banner
Location
Brenham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1897
Page
2
The Weekly Banner reports government surveyors uncover larger rich goldfields on Siberia's east coast near the Oceotek Sea. Princess Louise of Bavaria prompts Jacobin talk as potential queen of Britain. European estimates warn of wheat shortages boosting American wheat demand and prices.
The article casts doubt on the large claims of Alaska gold output, suggesting that reporting exaggerates the volume and urging caution against reckless statements by hungry prospectors.
The piece lauds a St. Louis official who has served fifty years through courteous public service. It argues that kindness to the public defines fitness for office and warns that a cross or unkind officer should be removed and set to plow or cut wood.
The column rails at the sugar trust profits and warns against the McKinley and Dingley tariffs. It argues the tariffs are a theft benefiting trusts, urges the public to resist with ballots, and predicts upheaval rather than peace for merchants and manufacturers.
An advertisement claims Browns' Iron Bitters quickly and permanently cures neuralgia and all diseases of the blood nerves and stomach. It touts decades of use and lists ER E Lahn as sole agent selling the remedy.
Five officers and fifty six men prepare to depart Seattle Washington on August 5 heading to Circle City Alaska. They travel with a full year’s supply of provisions and other necessities.
Spain clamors for more warships yet lacks money for purchase or operation, underscoring a sharp decline in naval strength and financial capability.
By mutual consent on July 20 1807 in Brenham Texas the partnership known as Wm Axer & Co is dissolved. Signers are Wa Axer and Robert Etriekert.
The Kansas City Star notes that after centuries historians will study the Civil War for its unprecedented battle losses. It cites Gettysburg with high casualty rates and highlights specific regiments on both Federal and Confederate sides.
An advertisement for Reichardt, Becker & Co. presents Laundroid as a self operating washer with no labor needed by the user,- marketed as a dealer oriented product.
A brawl between Laura Willie and Polly Yarbor escalated to court as jealousy over Polly attracted Laura's husband. police struggled to arrest John Johnston after he resisted capture, with Officers Lockett and a Camptown policeman helping restrain him.
Notice states the firm is dissolved by mutual consent with W E Roberson retiring and Jas M Curry buying out interest and taking on liabilities. The new firm will be Garrett & Curry and all debts to the old firm become payable to the new firm. E P Garrett and W E Ropersos.
Public notice from the District Court of Washington County Brenham Texas requiring publication of the citation for Henry Duebbe vs Daisy Duebbe. The petition claims lawful marriage on November 16 1896 and abandonment February 11 1897 with alleged adultery. Court term set for September 1897.
A true copy of the original citation is recorded and ordered published in the Barsuijst WerkLy Baxnxx for four consecutive weeks before return day. Sheriff D. E. Teacug of Washington County issues the notice. First publication July 22, final publication August 12.
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