Local Press and Public Notices From Brenham Texas
A dense page compiles notices, editorials, and local tidbits from Brenham and surrounding Texas towns. It includes subscription and advertising rates, personnel moves, railroad developments, political chatter, court cases, and multiple brief society items with numerous named places and people.
To Be an Unlucky Father
A satirical guide to farm mismanagement urging care in improvements. It jokes that neglecting fences, stock freedom, and bad housekeeping bring misfortune, while investing in well kept farms, stock, roads, gardens, shade trees, and decorative elements adds value and comfort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Friendship Fire Company and Washington’s Fire Engine History
The Friendship Fire Company formed in 1774 by mutual friendship members who carried two leather buckets and a linen bag. George Washington served as an honorary member and later donated a small fourth class engine. In Alexandria he helped extinguish fires and once leapt from his horse to improve the Friendship engine during a market blaze.
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Texan
Washington County
Washington
Sarah Johnson
Mmkwitz
Sarah Jee
Sarah Jolson
Mishwite Teele
Wee Te
Hoews
Myra Johnson
Gordy
Arama Chaos Gordy
Husband— Gordy
Minkwits
Johnson
Elizabet
Charlotte Gordy
Hercot
I Susanat
Gorty
MT Gordy
Charlote Gordy
Gor
Sbistricy Poldanta
Waabinton
Miakwine
Anid
Thomas
Joka R. Weirs
Sarah
T. Gordy
Maene
J. I. Moore
District Court
Waco-Sun
Buffalo Gap
Hempstead
Si Watson
Kouston
Coleman
Corsicana
China
George Moody
Fort Worth
Mansfield
Sherman
San Antonio Express
Mill Creek
Austin County Commissioners
Gibbs
Boston Heights
Friendship Company
Alexandria
Attrcs
King Street
Friendship
Old Maids Mentioned In Humorous Regional Verse
A rustic verse surveys old maids of varied ages and sizes noting they are older than they wish. It cheekily asserts their roles include bonnet making teaching and rearing spring chickens while joking about dances and courtships.
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Belton Journal
Santa Fe
Livilhe River
Bell County
P. J. Willis & Bros. Heidenheimer, Bres
Marx & Kemper
A. Brock
Galveston
Leadville
Bitter partisan clash sparks northern response to Grant era
A southern commentator argues the south will back Democratic candidates while northern Republicans push for Grant's restoration. The piece labels Grant and his allied faction as dishonest and dangerous, suggesting a shift in political loyalties amid national contention.
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House Committee On
New York
North
Grant
Progress of Journalism in the United States
A historical overview notes the growth from under forty publications in 1775 to over 500 daily papers 4000 weeklies and 600 monthlies. It cites 800 million copies in 1870 dailies and 100 million weekly copies, totaling about 1.3 billion. The piece concludes the U S leads world in total newspaper circulation.
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Siegke
United States
United Press Apse
Gooesnooe
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Brenham
Ngton County
Texas
Sreote & Ewlsg
Attorneye
Brent, Trane
Rogers
Chappell Hl, Tere
Amacurt
A. Wtrelo
Schutze & Winslow
Attorneys At Law
Wall
Emir
Baird M. A
Wesbey, Teves
Matchett, M.D
G H. Beaumont
M. D
Hertwau
Texac
Perth
Js. M. Pulser
J L. Edwards
Breaiam, Texas
Orryr Sahin
Main Street
Brenham, Texas
Dieemar
Anil A
Mink
Aealee
Youn
Randle
Graber
M. Kattman Cn
Symond Lockett
Bass & Lockett
General Agency Office
Idoi
Campbell & Giddings
Samly
Opers House
Hrenham, Texas
Schuren Berg
Tuan Bypkieg
Reneral Side Work
Paing
Tero Liberal
Aleve Git Hack
Sandy Street
Finkien & Ralston
Cottina Exchange Building
St. Charles St
Wrenn, Texas
Anil
Pirsac
Antes Cos
State OF
Pouleree
Eurene
Sullivan
County of
Wash
Aod
Sah Washigton
Fiid
Emert
Preaham
J. L. Moore
Tnson
LF. Ganxern
Dr.tutt
J. F. Haywood
Ater Lees Eae
Murray Street
N. Y
Turts
Saaeawieens
Murray St
Syrice Anarnnsts. Gov &Uo
Portland
Meise
Dectaliwiy
State OF Texas
Con 1
L. Moore
Cp.cw
J. J. Hutchinson
F. Gases
Chelrenham Lanuer
Ranken & Lovin, Preprieters
Soto
Vanness
St. Charles Street
The
Eet
Tienham
Editorial Brevities
Horatio Seymour
Lotta
Belton
Cov
Joux D. Evitorr
Austin Gazette
Denver
Colorado
Virginia
Burnet
Union Depot
Giddings Lone Star
Clement
Beaunecarn
House Committee On Post Office and Post Roads
Bouestox
Columbia College
Virginia Republican State Committee
Waco
Belton Fotsnail
Fusion
Leegislature
Augusta
Beck and
Coxe
John Sherman
Finance Committee
John
Scuunz
Indian Affairs
Hoyt
Department
Austin Statesman
Waco Brantiner
Roberts
Texas Sun
San Antonio
L. Woodruff
Congress
Maibe Legislatus
Auiy
Tone Mittee
Ute
Leopold M'lle Rosa
Bellville Times
Santa Fe Road
Bellville
Ep. Cowey
Shepherd's Fold
House Committee
Jay Goutp
Missouri, Kansas and Texas Railway
Denison
Iron Mountain
Texarkana
Jessie R. Surra
Cave Bennett
Policeman Smith
Jersey City
J. R. Burns
Court of Appeals
John D. Usener
Manoxe
Blaine
Conkling
R.G. Dux & Co
New Orleans
Schmidt & Zeigler
Dun & Co
Joseph L. Lewis
Hoboken
N. J
Columbia
S. C
John C. Hackill
Senator Hampton
M. W. Gary
Gary
Asproran
Calvert
Galveston News
Stearns
Jones Brothers
Morse
Hearne
Jack
Tom Jones
Lee County Cotton Manufacturing Company
Giddings
Tuk San Antonio
Merald
West Texas
Neval
Marshall Herald
Delaware
Maj
E. A. Burke
New Orleans Democrat
Davis
Coke
Hubbard
Ft. Worth
Mrs. Smith
Miss Jones
Anna Oliver
New York City
Republican Party of
Massachusetts
General Grant
State News
Worther
Dallas
Galveston Drug House
Georgetown
Helton
Brownsville
Houston
United States Infantry
Duffield
Tremont
G. W. Tillman
Grapevine
Denton County
Burnet County
John Hughes
Paris
C. P. Cone
Brakseman
Castroville
Sun
Ice Company
LaGrange
Alleyton Tap
Emily Stemaut
George Burchill
Burchill
Marshall
Freestone
Telegram
John Smith
Robertson County
Ford
Hall-Johnson
Marshal Ball
Bonham
T. J Roberson
W. Sayles
General Insurance
Brenitam
Aero
J. W. Sayles
Sayles & Roberson
J.T. J. O Riordan
Brennan, Texas
MO. M. Key
Phoenix
Hartford
Franklin
Philadelphia
Insurance Company of North America
North British & Mercantile
London
Edinburgh
Buree
Tess
M. Kawocre & Co
Peatinue
Maine
Deelaliwly
A. Boy's Composition
Progress of Journalism
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