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Newspaper
Brenham Weekly Banner
Location
Brenham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1886
Page
2
A patchwork of editorials covers $3,000,000 locomotive exports, New York labor arbitration, and women lawyers. Texans discuss party unity, anti monopoly views, and Democratic governance, with Bennett and Navarro figures calling for principled votes and public records scrutiny.
A 19th century reflection argues that machines displace labor across sectors from cotton picking to steel and tobacco. It cites the United States commissioner of labor and the St. Louis Republican, noting 50 percent or more of manual labor replaced by new equipment in manufacturing, with rail and steam power supporting massive output and potential future social impact.
The piece argues crop mortgages trap southern farmers who raise cotton on credit, showing a US Department report that credit purchases cost 1 to 17 percent more than cash, about 50 percent on average. It predicts eventual shift as manufacturing expands and home markets grow for farm products.
The piece argues that biased criminal justice practices have favored high profile thieves over small criminals, and urges administration by the spirit of the laws. It cites Ward and Fish and an ex alderman as examples, asserting public opinion must demand strict adherence to the letter of the law.
The New Orleans Times-Democrat reports a fully perfected cotton picker that can harvest about 80 percent of field cotton in a single pass. Aims to appoint agents nationwide to showcase the harvester next season and win widespread southern use, citing potential benefits to planters and the region. It notes legal and political commentary on other topics in the era.
The dispatch reports drought risks near Shreveport threatening cotton yields if rain delays. It cites legal rulings in New Orleans on Bell Telephone and summaries political contests in Dallas and Petersburg, plus local education news about the Summer Normal in Caldwell and Miss Breeding’s teacher training program. It ends with a testimonial for St Jacob’s Oil as a rheumatism remedy.
A wide spread range of items reports on rain needs across the state, new court and railway plans, crop conditions in Milam and Collin counties, urban improvements in Fort Worth and Bellville, and local crimes and political notes. Notable items include a 42 inmate Grayson county jail, a planned federal court branch for Paris, and a planned wagon and carriage factory in Slenderson.
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