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Newspaper
Brenham Weekly Banner
Location
Brenham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1878
Page
1
The item lists published rates for advertising and subscriptions, notes multiple political developments across Texas including judges, congressmen, and Greenback convention results. It records endorsements, nominations, and speeches from candidates Chesley Thompson Haynes and actions by the Democratic and Greenback factions. It highlights yellow fever updates and local newspaper editorials.
From Long Point Aug Entrors Basnea reports many gifted youths, new temperance efforts, and a local literary sociable with singing and dancing. Dr Dixon aids patients while weather turns warm and voters complain of state convention failures and regional education neglect.
In the county canvass no leading candidate is named besides Capt. J M Williams of Independence. The Banner endorses Williams as faithful and efficient and notes the county convention on the 7th prox will nominate the likeliest winner. The Banner claims no candidate has its personal stake and will back the convention nominee.
The Greenback candidate Gen W H Hamman of Calvert age about 45, a former Confederate general and lawyer, recently attended Austin and defecting from the party due to Greenback views. The piece notes Rains weighs the ticket and predicts cross party unity with Greenbackers and Democrat organization remains key.
The Statesman notes bad conduct by spectators in the lobby at the congressional convention. It says Shepard withdrew, Han cock delegates were viewed as crooked, and Hancock's nomination is an anomaly but offers him party support for the election.
The Houston Lyceum seeks to establish a Texas State bureau to deliver lectures in larger towns at popular prices, giving people access to the best lectures. The movement aims for success and wider public benefit.
The Houston Age notes a contrast in ballots at the Austin convention two years ago and in Brenham yesterday. Seth Shepard backed by Hancock ballot supporters faced repeated near two thirds majorities, while in Brenham Hancock led by a small margin and Shepard withdrew, allowing Hancock to be nominated.
Straw Hats and Straw Harts unveil new novelties at DW Bloginbargh storefront starting 25 cents and up. Local shoppers rush to browse playful headgear and accessories in playful display windows.
An exhortation urging women to pursue self cultivation for the sake of their children. It argues that self improvement benefits families more than endless household labor and warns that neglecting learning can leave women unfulfilled, affecting familial respect and appreciation.
The Denison News calls for Democrats to respect the convention’s nominations and unite to win the election. It says personal preferences are natural but after nominations, all Democrats should cast aside disappointments and support the party’s nominees.
Sam Wychard led to the last legally administered whipping in Texas after stealing a horse in Red River county in 1843. He fled the country soon after and never returned, allowing the community to rid itself of a thief without murder.
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