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Newspaper
Brenham Weekly Banner
Location
Brenham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1897
Page
8
The Weekly Banner from Brenham dated Thursday December 11 1897 presents a compact local page with notices and brief items. It reflects late 19th century small town life with community notices, schedules, and market or town news typical of the period.
Uncle Ben Dotson touts cheaper cotton in Texas and plans to plant every niche in South Texas for a strong cotton crop. Bastrop populists back Col. Wash Jones for Congress. The Irish National Alliance seeks Senate rejection of arbitration with Britain. Kate Tipton wins 3900 in Ellis County liquor case. France plans a 1900 Paris Exposition with massive spending. The Weatherford Democrat urges monetary reform and silver at 18 to 1 with tariff only. A Tennessean notes infidelity views. Contractor Kelly buys ten acres near Round Rock for stone quarries. The gold standard vs free coinage debate sharpens post election as gold bonds are proposed to sustain currency.
The Weatherford Democrat argues toadyness signals a growing trait in Americans while praising steadfast independence. The Philadelphia Press explains Pennsylvania's election results show Democrats gaining counties and districts, reflecting statewide party conditions rather than local factors.
The Winsboro paper argues convict labor should be used on state public highways to remove competition with honest labor. It cites Col. G. G. Gillett of Dickinson county Kansas and his 25 cowboys with a new band for dances on his Woodbine ranch. It ends noting women cannot become policemen despite strivings for equality.
A Williamson County landlord has received at least twenty whitecap notices intended to force cancellation of money contracts. Tenants feel intimidated and arrests may occur. The State Baptist Educational and Missionary Convention will meet in Marshall on December 8.
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