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Newspaper
Brenham Weekly Banner
Location
Brenham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1897
Page
4
The Weekly Banner notes editor Brenham reports on Weyler with a jab about a “crawd bounce.” It also covers Andrew D. Bartow’s appointment as consul general in Mexico City and comments on Hawaii Japan diplomacy and U S cotton acreage.
The piece argues that the advertising merchant is usually fair and liberal, urging readers to try those seeking patronage through the Ban- Wer to see if the claim holds true.
Russia shows the fastest growing population among nations with about one million people added yearly over the past century.
The Cotton Ginners Journal of Waco is praised as essential for ginners and cotton planters in the South. It is a monthly publication costing one dollar annually in advance. A Chicago note warns that the Masonic building is out of plumb and sinking on its foundation.
The Shiner Gazette reports a Friday night gale drove clouds of grasshoppers across the area. The insects, noted for long mottled wings and long distance flights, caused alarm as they struck like hail against houses and drew attention Saturday morning.
The Cuba situation shows no major changes with minor clashes between opposing forces yielding little result. In the East business sentiment is stronger while the South demands concrete reality as crops begin moving. Texans monitoring airship passage have reduced their nightly watch in recent days.
The Atlanta Constitution endorses the Democratic Party stating it is stronger since the war and pure in its principles. It condemns former party members who joined Republicans and praises the Chicago platform as a true test of Democrat principles and good government.
The Philadelphia Record notes farmers oppose stricter road laws yet urge better maintenance arguing good roads save money by reducing wear on vehicles and time. It calls farmers to recognize transport cheapening and criticizes indulgent road tax. It also promotes Shaker Digestive Cordial as a stomach remedy sold by druggists.
A revised estimate puts Mississippi flood losses at 314.6 million dollars. Eisner Hurt, Grover Cleveland appointee, has won the Vienna Consulship appointment.
The remark notes the Texas legislature offers no better state service at 5 dollars daily than at 52 dollars, calling the price difference odd yet accurate.
The store advertises deep discounts across shoes and clothing with prices cut dramatically. Highlights include Ladies' Oxford pairs from 1.50 to 2.49, French Organdies and domestic fabrics on sale, and a large men’s apparel assortment with low prices on shirts hose and undershirts.
Our Boy's Clothing Department proclaims the largest selection yet with dramatic reductions across suits. Mens all wool and black clay worsted options slashed from 10.00 to 8.00 and 6.00 to 4.00. youths and boys suits marked down aggressively to 5.00, 2.96, and similar levels.
Vintage notice lists reductions on fabrics including loop yardage Figured Lawn scarce at 3c and 1,500 yards, Figured Dimity at 5c, colored organdies from 45c to $1.50, Maslin de Soi and embroidered fabrics from 25c to $3.50 per yard.
The Abilene Reporter argues that unthinking selfishness causes more injustice than premeditated crime. It says selfishness drives crime, harms families, and harms communities, urging men to be just merciful and to bear burdens for the common good rather than seek profit at others’ expense.
The piece urges that character builds daily not by fate. It asks how a ten year old’s habits shape his future, noting punctual, dutiful youths become reliable men while excuses and cruelty hinder moral growth.
The advertisement extols Dr Hartman’s Peruna as the best remedy for women’s diseases and invites addresses for a free copy of Facts and Faces. Separately, Omaha’s Thurston rifles prepare for the interstate drill in San Antonio to defend the Galveston cup with a forty man team led by Captain Foye.
From four oclock Tuesday afternoon party returns in Caldwell indicate Judge John Alexander leading over Captain M L Womack for the mayoral vacancy caused by Mayor Rowland's death about three weeks ago.
In an interview Hon Barney of Texas cites Bryan as a true democrat within the Chicago platform and praises his growth since nomination. He says Bryan represents pure democracy and is a dependable American and patriot aligned with Democratic principles. The dispatch notes Mexico forfeiting railway concessions from the Mexican National Construction Company, with Manzanillo to Colima left as in operation, and speculation that leaders like Gen Palmer and James Sullivan may seek new concessions. Senator Frye believes the United States will shield Hawaii from Japanese or other encroachment.
The piece jokes about Texas rain being perfectly tuned for farmers, noting varying patterns and a light mockery of weather delivery. It also cites a humorous “Way To Maze Money” scheme involving folding a dollar, keeping the gain, and sending the bill and ring to a printer and the girl.
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