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Newspaper
Brenham Weekly Banner
Location
Brenham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1877
Page
1
The bill receives broad support in Congress and from the press and public figures as a prudent solution to political strife. It promises relief from obstructionists and envisions a calmer era, while noting the risky possibility of a presidential veto amid conspiratorial pressure.
A composite report discusses threatening letters from western outlaws toward Pleasants and calls for stronger force to protect West Texas citizens. It also covers the Electoral Count process with mentions of Vice President Ferry and Supreme Court justices named in the commission setup and how the two houses will handle the vote tally.
Houston editor notes travel in Washington county dated January 26 1877. Mentions Dr J W Lockhart of Chappell Hill en route to aid a sick relative and a missed Galveston train connection. Reports progress on the Narrow Gauge railroad crossing the Brazos near Croop's Ferry and praises local towns including Raccoon Bend Bellville Nelsonville and Industry. Also praises Thomas Chekran a Texas veteran and lawyer J W Stone Esquire of Chappell Hill and expresses confidence in his professional standing.
Theodore Tilton warns of an invasion into Texas during a lecturing tour. He claims his brains and his noble head of heroes will sway crowds while the odor around him is said to drost all houses.
The Besxnasw Banner sent a special correspondent to Stempstead to inspect the City Hotel gang. After two days he labeled it a circular saw, misled by eye-wear and schoolboy days. The Courier suggests editors crafted the note, urging readers to look again with sharper eyes.
An almanac style sketch of London life showing late starts in the West End and crowded streets by evening. It notes a late breakfast, sparse daylight, and the city’s somber air as residents adapt to a long winter day.
Gentlemen wishing to plant fine fruit trees or ornamental shrubbery can obtain a favorable bill by calling at the Pass office.
Proponents advertise Dr Sher mans Malatifage in 75 cent bottles and at $150 a dose. They claim it cures by tonics and cathartics and purports to purify the blood and restore liver and other organs to health. Sold by Keluen, with testimonials promised from thousands of satisfied users.
An advert claims MnsCHER's GhiwAN Strop cures severe coughs colds and throat lung diseases. It offers a sample bottle for 10 cents and a full size at 75 cents, noting it was recently imported from Germany and has astonished users with three days relief. Sold by ROE. Lulw& Co.
The Second Term of the Seronte first Session will open on Monday January 1 1877 at No use University. AON Miller, Heectikorf Paestetieur, announces the start of the term with examinations and class schedules.
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