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Newspaper
Brenham Weekly Banner
Location
Brenham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1878
Page
1
The season's trials left potatoes and beans as a partial failure due to late planting and drought. Cotton remains the main cash crop, with wheat experiments noted, while local political meetings urge Democrat turnout to shape nominations and conventions.
Rates for daily and weekly subscriptions are listed, with yearly options and prices for legal and transient notices. Notices include marriages, births, and other announcements with set charges. editorials and public notices have specified rates and deadlines.
The piece laments times of abundant currency and inflation and warns of a new paper balloon. It argues people are paying for folly as inflation ends and a recovery begins. It notes Nez Perce at Fort Leavenworth will not be allowed to return to Washington Territory.
A Waco special reports Lang arrived by evening train to meet the Central City Guards. He spoke for nearly two hours denying any independent candidacy, affirming he is a Democrat and will accept the Democratic nomination if urged by the convention. He pledged to abide by the party's decision.
A fragmented quote notes a paper’s aim to fill a long-felt want by delivering a range of months and pleas to editors, while also amusing pocketbooks with patent medicine orders, ending with a dismissive remark.
Four complete assortments offered at D. W. Bloombarcgit's with new fashion prints and calendar items.
Astin Stalesmar notes Belton Journal faces threats from two or three individuals this week as opposition papers loom. He recalls the paper’s dozen years of battles and invites rivals to lift the hoodwink from the Eagle's Eye while praising the Daily Baxter for its broad news coverage west of the Brazos.
Readable text notes a price inquiry or offer for Corrox Sten Wantrep with promise of cash payment or equivalent delivery at a warehouse. No clear names, places, or dates beyond generic terms.
A local rope walk act in Pennsylvania drew a crowd as the performer collected seven dollars. He attempted a daring stunt from a roof with two hogs nearby, began steadily but fell when a rope broke. His recovery is probable.
Galveston May 4 1578 notice calls the Fifth Congressional District Democratic convention at Arenham on the Wednesday the ph of August 1578 to nominate a representative and handle duties. County party organizations will act to ensure representation in the convention. THox M. Jat Chairman Democratic Executive Committee Fifth District.
The Democratic convention of Washington County will meet in Kam on Saturday June 1875 to represent the county at the July 27 1572 event and in the Brenham August 7th senatorially district convention. Delegates are urged to attend the primaries to secure endorsement for the party.
A Democratic party convention for the cot h Senatorial District will convene in Austin Burleson and Washington in 1878. The event invites candidates to present views to the district during the Senate slate selection.
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