Minsters to Germany Confirmed and Civil Notes Afoot
The issue notes Tetuils on Sunday and St Patrick’s Day references. It reports Bavanp Taylor confirmed by the Senate as Minister to Germany, Breevii named US Marshal for the Western District of Texas, and the mint director ready to coin 1,000,000 silver dollars. It mentions peace treaty between Koasia and Turkey, Eddy Brothers arrested for swindling, and debates on replacing national bank notes with greenbacks. It covers the Cuban proclamation freeing slaves, and a Minnesota industry raising bull frogs for market with 3,000 dozen legs shipped to St. Louis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnesota
St. Louis
Epicures
Parson Tucker Revered by Milam County Preacher
The Tax Rockdale Messenger critiques Tar Baxner for not knowing Parson Tucker a respected gospel expounder in Milam County for forty years. Seth Shepard, Brenham citizen, is being touted as the Fifth District’s future congressman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tax Rockdale Messenger
Tar Baxner
Parson Tucker
Milam County
Daniel Tucker
Tue
San Antonio
Cattle Boom Prompts G C and S F Railway to Brenham
The Galveston Journal of Commerce reports a binding contract between the G A and B F railway and James N. Brooks to construct the line to Brenham with a proviso to extend to Belton upon conditions. The article notes rising stock trade along the line, local German farmers raising cattle in Austin County, and the opening of stock pens near Arcola station as semi week trains begin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galveston Journal of Commerce
G. A
8. F. Railway Company
James N. Brooks
Brenham
Belton
Austin County
Sargeant
New Orleans
Galveston
G., C. and 8. F. Railway
Arcola Station
Brazorm Top
Paris Worth Torn Prompts Sheriff Sale Advertising Reform
The Hempstead Messenger urges state lawmakers to require sheriff and other sales be published in newspapers in addition to county postings. It argues current ad practice harms debtors by limiting notice to specialists, notes widespread sheriff sale advertising is common nationwide, and asks who benefits if reforms pass.
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Paris
Brenham
Coke
Austin
Travis
State
Enduring Silver Law Sparks Texas Ruin Debate
The St. Louis Republican notes sarcasm as crowds in Texas show readiness for economic upheaval tied to silver coinage now law. The piece suggests general ruin seems near, yet there is little fear of the silver bill becoming binding currency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Texas
Victoria Advocate
Senator Coxe Proposes Military Rail Line San Antonio to Laredo
Senator Coxe introduces a Senate bill to authorize a military railroad spanning from San Antonio to Laredo. The measure aims to improve transportation for defense needs and regional connectivity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coxe
Senate
San Antonio
Laredo
New Dress for The Baxxer Promises Modern Look
The Baxxer announces a full redesign by St Louis Type Foundry with new type by April 1. Proprieties pledge timely updates to stay current and keep the paper a county credit with five to seven columns of local matter, state news, editorials, and agricultural items. The sale of the current Baxxer type is offered at a bargain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Basxxe
St. Louis Type Foundry
Times
Baxsxe
Banste Responds to M M Pomeroy on Greenback Views
Brick Pomeroy acknowledges a letter from M M Pomeroy and thanks him for correcting a suspension notice. He defends his greenback stance, allows public disagreement, and notes the dispute will continue without formal reply from us.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. M. Pomeroy
Pomeroy
Greenback
City sizes and mission work spark varied editorial notes
The piece cites urban church capacity, mission efforts abroad versus home needs, and editorial exchanges over political endorsements. It references Capt Silas Bent on China missions, W H Russell on India conversions, and remarks on Throckmorton in Texas newspapers. It also notes steady government revenue receipts and persistent money flow.
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St. Louis
United States
India
China
Africa
The
Austin Statesman
Silas Bent
Fen
W.H. Russell
Washington Star
Internal Revenue
Customs
Treasury
Death from hydrophobia follows dog bite in Berlin
Five weeks after a dog bite in Berlin Conn A J Baldwin of Berlin died on the 27th. Doctors declare the death due to hydrophobia.
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A. J. Baldwin
Berlin
Conn
State Democratic Convention Location Interrogatories 1878
The chairman asks the Democratic State Executive Committee members to vote on convention site options. Dallas Austin Galveston Houston Waco Palestine San Antonio are named as first choices. Firms request guidance on plurality versus majority rule and successive vote rounds. February 26 1878 Bastrop. Joshin D. Savers, Chairman.
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Democratic State Executive Committee
Dallas
Austin
Galveston
Houston
Waco
Palestine
San Antonio
Joshin D. Savers
Dem
Bastrop
Prince Silex Pomp Featured In Galveston Mews
The Galveston Mews for the fifth inst lists a mammoth current news section and an elaborate description of Prince Silex's Pomp. It covers the third annual M. D. R. celebration with twenty four cars in the procession described in full. Throckmorton candidacy noted as office seeking the man, not the man the office. Salmon run noted in Wolf River and renewed returns to incubation site. Commerce editorial opposes drumming system, praising potential Galveston harm if dealers abandon it.
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Tas Marshall Herald
Throckmorton
The
Herald
Baxxxx
Galveston
Silex
Galveston Journal of Commerce
Texas and Texas County News Roundup
Bell county wheat prospects praised while Dallas reports mumps and measles. A mad dog incident in Hempstead, post master appointment at Belton, gambling push in Jefferson, and various Texas notices on farms, fires, bridges, crime, and politics across cities like Dallas, Austin, Waco, and Galveston.
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Bell County
Dallas
Hempstead
J. A. Fedderman
Belton
Jefferson Jump
Chicago
Alonday
Notice to Wax-Payers Last Chanel
Taxes due on real estate for 1874 1875 and 1877 extended to April next to avoid further delay. All parties who have not paid are urged to come forward and settle to avoid penalties. H H A HAHVIN Collector Washington County.
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A. Hahvin
Volleetor
Washington Canty
Forty Acre Farm for Sale Near Brroham
For sale a forty acre farm on the quarter section east of Brroham. Well improved with wood and water plentiful. Excellent rotation for a dairy, productive soil. Will be sold for one third cash, balance payable in one and two years. Apply at the Baxx Ek Office. March 8.
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Brroham
Vegetine Patient Reported Relief From Sores
Bartrwour M I writes February ia 207 describing years of sores and the failure of many doctors. He shares how a friend cured a beng thor with Vegetine and claims his own ulcers improved after using the remedy, urging others to try it.
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Bartrwour
Vermin Breve Vegetine Endorsed by Dinsmore
A fragment from a testimonial letter by H R Breve praising Vege tine for pain, rheumatic and canker conditions. The note mentions a tailor and spring medicine and ends with an endorsement to readers in New York, attributed to Dinsmore of 19 Russell Street.
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H.R. Breve
Tean
Dinsmore
Rusell Street
Fragmented OCR Notes on Vinelike Restoration Claim
An unclear entry discusses a feeble claim related to a Freres union and Vegetine remedy. It mentions a restoration after trials and a person benefiting from a stemmer. The text is garbled with multiple misspellings and illegible fragments, hindering clear details.
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Raykin Slevin
St. Patricks
Bavanp Taylor
Germany
Sars
Rochdale
Messenger
Pacific
Virginia
Smuwen
Breevii
Western District of
Texans
Thomas F. Parnell
Mint
Koasia
Turkey
St. Petersburg
Tax Eddy Brothers
Spiritalist
Albany
N. Y
Hiouse Committee On Banking
G. W. C. Lex
Arlingston
United States District Court
Alexandria
Cuba
Tremessens
Col. Hayne
Crownsville
House Military Committee
Rio Grande
Tuer Denison News
Throckmortons
United States Fish Commission
Wolf River
Mississippi
Memphis
State News
Henderson
Satururday
Parker and Hodes
Bryan
Gore
Sam Houston
Longview
Brazos Bridge
Tar
Eissorn
Hattie Washburne
Jack Duncan
Dallas Herald
Nothern
J. P
M. T. Griffin
Express
Faria
Giddings
W. J Walter
John T. Tinsley
Gonzales
Victoria County
Denison
Cincinnati
Jonathan Pool
Cedar Springs
Falls County
Lionston Telegram
Meiers
Asa Jarman
John H. James
Grayson County
Sherman
Dillard
Fort Worth
Cleburne
Griffin
Varis
Hi Brother
Spotewood
Missouri
Cottonwood
Paker
Hodges
Rush Randle
Ford
Fairfield Threetone County
James Chappell
A. Deming, Jr
Mexia
Geo. Harris
Olenick
Dalles
Arkansas
Itthan
Rockdale
John R. Giles
Solon Jynes
Mr. Joynes
Slenry Wood
Cedar Brake
McLennan County
Freeman
Jackson
Fort Worry
Luehand
Probaly
Oneuigh of
Galvaston
Col. W. Y. Leader
Banxex
Tur
A. Expres
Tom
Wuco
Lang
Vittoria
Pedro Lastra
Messrs. Snyders
Kansas
Mexico
Ben Wade
Crexit
Kentucky
Mount Olive
St Lous
St Paul
Central Town
Northwest
Eads
Mississppi
Issippi
Beexnam
Messrs
Sayles & Roberson
Planters and Merchants Mutual Insurance Co
Mobile
Ala
Wu. Lochridge
Mew
C. C. Locestt
Attorney-at-Law
Allcorn
Public Equare
W.C. Baird, M. D
Weney
Washington County
Mies
Nate
West Dallimare
A. Clark
Vegetine
Charlestuis
Boesrox
Stemer
Bealih
Konen
W. R. Steven
Boston
Mass
Ali Druggixte
Financial Report
Washington
Teenie Cate Foners
Conemsioner
Anil Aig
Erie Peste
Mle
Washiton
Brenton
Tate
H. E. Williams
Commissioners” Court
R.A. Harvin
Meg
E. Williams
Washington Co
H. FE. Williams
Tevas
Dean Sim
BEN. &. Hogers
Chappell Hill
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