Colorado matter and political chatter fill Houston papers
A crowded Kansas Census figure, diverse notes on yellow fever, paper money, and the Colorado dispute dominate Houston editorial pages. Reports cite Dr Rutherford’s pending state health inquiry, Santa Fe railway visits, and local political banter as the city debates quarantine, campaigns, and public notices.
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Fever Epidemic Stirs City as Yellow Fever Spreads
August reports from New Orleans and surrounding towns detail rising yellow fever cases with multiple deaths. Quarantine measures flare, conflicting official statements amid public alarm. A Texas incident traces fallout as Galveston and Houston weigh health actions.
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Deep plowing and early planting motto praised by papers
The Waco Examiner urges farmers to placard the motto over every doorway as the path to Texas agriculture success. The Limestone New Era notes Limestone county farmers who plowed deep and planted corn in February have enough corn for home use and some to sell.
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Within the Storm The Bright Days Ahead
A reflective note reads that turmoil passes with time and inner calm brings clearer days. It urges living for the inner life, not selfish aims, to restore joy as troubles fade and clarity returns.
State Normal Institute examiner notices and admissions
Announcement from Caldwell August 20 1879 detailing state law creating a State Normal Institute at Huntsville Texas. It describes applicant age requirements examinations curriculum and selection of two students with state paid board and tuition. Examiners listed for Washington Austin and Burleson counties and opening date October first.
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Austin County
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Caldwell
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W. K. Homan
Barber shop Sunday closing push stirs San Antonio bid
Religious shavers petitioned the council to pass an ordinance forcing barber shops to close on Sunday. The council declined action. A barber was arrested under state law following a complaint. The Sunday shavers have formed an association to contest the measure and rates.
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