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Newspaper
Brenham Weekly Banner
Location
Brenham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1891
Page
1
State report notes Texas cultivates about 200 varieties of wood with interest from forestry groups. Researchers highlight diversity in species and potential uses in industry and crafts.
The article surveys ambitious ideas from 1900s Texas and beyond. It notes an electrical house to house parcel exchange proposed by Londoner A. R. Bennet, a two track underground electric railway concept, and automatic parcel dispatch with signal trucks. It also reports fire extinguishing systems using chemical reservoirs and acid jars triggered by room thermometers, plus early photo graphy advances and other scientific miscellany.
Report notes the famine in Russia is aggravated by a new smallpox outbreak. Authorities warn of rising casualties and demand vaccination and quarantine measures as relief efforts struggle to reach affected regions.
An advertisement touts Dr Miles Pill as a universal remedy for biliousness bad taste torpid liver piles and constipation. It promotes sample free trials and a Tristram drug store. Also Winslow’s Soothing Syrup praised for teething diarrhea and colic trusted by mothers for over fifty years.
A steam pottery will be established at Red House Kentucky after new clay deposits were found. The notice touts Maraden's Pectoral Balm as a universal cure for la grippe and urges immediate use upon detection of the disease. It claims production across several states accounts for half the US corn crop.
The article touts Dr Miles New Heart Cure as a breakthrough for heart disease with rapid, surprising results. It promotes related remedies for headaches chills and nerves while praising a non union band and a wedding ring linked to a divorced woman. The piece notes a Denison residence fire causing $15,000 loss and mentions irrigation and local industry hopes.
An advertisement touts Dr Mr Restorative Nervine as a universal remedy for headache dizziness neuralgia sleeplessness and nervousness. It claims quick, safe relief without opiates and offers a free booklet on nervous diseases from Jos Tristram's Drug Store with endorsements from Woodworth Co Syracuse and others.
Fred Manning shot Geo Bates on Monday night in Corsicana after Bates refused to stop a nuisance. Three bullets struck Bates, who is described as colored, and the injury is reported as probably fatal.
Lord J. K. Burr of Eagle Pass reports about 100 followers of Garza the filibuster camped within five miles of Encinas. He claims Garza is not present with them and suggests they fled Mexico seeking refuge across the Bravo river.
Letters from Savannah describe three bottles sold by McElroy and a local doctor praising P. P. P. as curing rheumatism with repeated use. Eliza F. Jones and others report relief and lasting improvement. A. P. Childs notes purchase of Denison Manufacturing property for working capital, with bond issuance and creditor settlement. Local liquor dealer advertises a carload of spirits.
A brief Christmas advertisement by H. Fisher touts an assortment of oranges coconuts Brazil nuts almonds fancy candies preserves jellies and firecrackers. It urges customers to call while stock is complete.
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