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Newspaper
Brenham Weekly Banner
Location
Brenham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1888
Page
1
A compendium of would be editorials and snatches from papers including Tue Weexly Banner Henry George and Father McGlynn, the mumps in Dallas, trust debates, tariff jabs, and a proposed New Jersey bill to stop crops for alcohol, with biting quips about editors and politics.
A fiery tirade rejects the GOP and its long rule on sectional issues. The author likens Milton’s satanic council to the party’s schemes, denounces corruption, and argues Americans favor patriotism over dead issues. Clarkson is referenced as admitting GOP weakness and a spur to form a despairing interim platform.
Senator Hawley says Blaine may still face a final rejection if needed while Platt believes Blaine would win by acclamation if he allows his name to be used. Hale notes Blaine does not seek renomination and Depew says a majority of his friends won’t view it as final. Farwell hints at Blaine’s eagerness for renomination. Frye says convention could still pick him. Phelps and Reed of Maine declined to weigh in.
Fossil remains dug up near Abilene rethink local discovery. Researchers identify the bones as an elephas primogens and reveal the six foot projections thought to be horns are actually tusks.
The passage notes that if all the silent cities in London were incorporated, they would trail the busy metropolis in population. It mentions there are 144 cemeteries in London, illustrating the city’s expansive and evolving nature.
Waco home on Austin avenue destroyed by fire. Mayor candidates and a boy fined for a knife wound incident. Salvation Army unit of women active in Sherman. Hungarian Emil Isenger attempts suicide in Marshall. Ballinger operator Bailey arrested for assaulting a conductor. Grayson County couple wed in Indian Territory. Cuero editor Kilpatrick and Nita Thompson marry. Rockwall man shot during a hunting trip. San Antonio Aransas Pass railway expansion underway to Winchester. Frank Starr convicted of negligent manslaughter in San Antonio. Waco merchants exchange raised to 9200 with goal 50000. Redina County appoints Joseph Ney to sheriff vacancy. Texas claims money debated in Congress. Fort Worth driver shoots ex-driver after fare dispute. Flatonia gang leader Captain Dick killed near Frio County. Laredo liquor explosion destroys building. Mansfield merchant John Chrisman shot. motive linked to his wife. Crooks from large cities suspected in Panola County treasurer murder. Pruitt hospitalized after skull fracture from drunken assailant on sidewalk.
An old advertisement promotes Saline Aperient 1s as a pleasant cooling remedy for headache indigestion and constipation. It also sells Shilohs Porous Plaster for lame back side or chest at 25 cents via Haring Bros with a moral line about progress.
A stream of 19th century patent medicine pitches Shiloh's Cure for coughs and catarrh with claims of quick relief and guarantees. Additional ads tout Cherokee Remedy, Vitalizer, and other tonics sold by Haring Bros, plus a note on Minnesota high license laws reducing saloons by over sixteen hundred.
Fragmented OCR notes discuss vital respiration and wellness misstatements. The text mentions Taylor's Cherokee remedy for coughs colds and nasal issues and Belva Lockwood planning lectures on defense of Mormonism.
Report notes a severe measles outbreak in the Fulton county jail with inmate Taylor receiving treatment. Dr M A Carter, the physician in charge, administered Taylor's Cherokee Remedy of Sweet Gum and Maline, described as producing a marked effect.
President Willis notes that more than 10 percent of the college's graduates have become farmers, highlighting a shift toward agricultural careers among alumni.
A garbled note claims Henry I McPaniel once had public works ties in Montana Territory though not a government engineer. Curious items include a blood red owl near Jacksonville DL, St Patrick s pills touted as a family medicine, a Titusville telegraphist hitting fifty eight words a minute, and Exo List Female Bitters for monthly troubles.
An advertisement extols Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup as safe and effective for infant teething pains and sleepless nights. It claims the syrup calms the child and provides parents with rest, noting widespread use and a price of 25 cents per bottle. The copy warns against unverified medicines and appeals to parental trust.
A jumble of 19th century patent medicine pitches claims for women’s pills by Mrs E Revere, Electric Bitters praised by E Brainbridge and others, Syrup of Figs touted for bowel and kidney health, Dr Sage’s Catarrh Remedy advertised as cure, Bucklen’s Arnica for skin ailments, and Chase’s Barley tonic at Brenham.
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