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Newspaper
Brenham Weekly Banner
Location
Brenham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1879
Page
4
The New York Herald contrasts how Tennessee and Virginia handle state indebtedness. It argues Virginians pursue business like reform while Tennesseans delay, harming prospects and public trust. The piece notes readers, creditors, and the broader public share interest in honest state conduct and capital attraction.
The Houston Telegram notes lawmakers seek funding for state expenses by taxing. They consider an occupation tax, repeal of dog tax, and possible taxes on farm products and alcohol but fear broad exemptions. It argues for decisive taxation to avoid debt and calls for responsible funding of government.
The article argues pork prices are at a 30 year low and advises hog raisers to cull inferior stock and invest in pure breds. It emphasizes early maturity and lower rearing costs, noting improved stock yields sooner, and encourages starting improvements while prices are depressed. It also mentions water tax collector in a brief, garbled note.
The letter reports Leadville as of July 1 1877 with 8000 residents 1300 dwellings and rapid growth. It notes banks churches schools newspapers and many businesses plus high rents. It forecasts ore shipments rail access coke coal and a population surge to 30 000 by 1879. Political and social commentary follows on church decorum and Mexican excursion sentiments. The piece ends urging Grange activity in Kansas.
In Tampa, Grardrax reports a remarkable orange fruit growing on a plant under eight inches tall. The tree started from seed just one year ago, producing a ripe orange nearly the ordinary size.
Report from North Carolina tobacco districts highlights Rawley’s specimen sold at 75 cents per pound and state yield estimates near 21 million pounds, with Col. Polk noting census misrepresentation. Galveston oranges show value of $500 from under a quarter acre, advertising costs noted. Property listings and rentals appear, including an auction notice for a corner lot and houses for rent in the city.
An advertisement extols Vegetine as an excellent medicine and mentions usage by J. Stevens of Boden and a local resident Vani of a firm tied to Vanidegritt. The text highlights regional familiarity and long-standing presence in the area with names and places that suggest a local trade notice.
A letter from W. Te. Chanr of 126 Monterey Street Alleghany endorses Vegetine for inflammatory rheumatism and general debility. He reports improvement in digestion, strength, and vitality after using Vegetine for several years and recommends it as safe and effective based on personal experience.
G W Mansfield, pastor of the Methodist Episcopal Church, writes that Vegetine improved his health after a decade of decline. He reports relief from back pain and swelling, weight gain, and general strength after long use. He claims the tonic helped kidney and skin issues and urges others with similar ailments to try Vegetine.
Multiple estray horse notices dated 1879 list takings by G H Brown John Walker R A Lott and J E Rial before J P W Co officials with descriptions ages heights brands and appraisals. The document also cites hotel ads and Harper's Bazaar fashion notices.
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