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Newspaper
Brenham Weekly Banner
Location
Brenham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1878
Page
4
The Brenham Banner lists daily and weekly publication terms, obituary and legal notice charges, and advertising rates. It names authorized agents at several local towns and includes pricing for quarterly and yearly ads, with specifics for notices and inserts.
In Waco Examiner, W A Turner argues Texas can outproduce northern states in corn potatoes and pork with homegrown feed like sugarcane and beets. He advocates pasturing hogs, planting for two hog seasons, and improving stock quality to boost profits amid fading cotton demand. The American Farmer also touts sugar beets as profitable feed and suggests sowing methods and timing for Mobile to Tennessee/Kentucky regions.
Practical tips on planting tree roots, a cure for sheep ticks using sulphur and salt, keeping a dry milk room to prevent mildew, and horse and cow skin health. Emphasizes cleanliness, brushing, and moderate grooming to maintain animal health and digestion.
The letter notes a shift to spring wheat in the neighborhood, with yields rising from a few acres to about one hundred last season. Farmers cite advantages over cotton planting, as spring wheat is sown after harvest and not ready for reaping until late June, allowing cotton work. Questions remain about two varieties Childrens and Boshell, rust resistance, and flour quality versus Mediterranean.
A guide on roasting coffee beans stresses even browning without burning. Aim for a rich dark chestnut color, not yellowish. Rely on careful prep, weekly inspection, and frequent stirring to avoid scorching, with oven or stove-top methods discussed.
A Twes tern awn Journal correspondent from Kentucky advocates high bred cattle. He reports a thoroughbred Short-horn cow that produced nearly four gallons of milk daily on grass last summer and weighs 1460 pounds at five years old. Her milk is rich, yielding one pound of butter from eight quarts of milk, noted as exceptional for short horns.
Washingtonian Wa. B. Astor spoke in the New York legislature on Tuesday advocating in favor of lager beer. He urged supportive action and pressed for policy changes to ease beer access.
The article notes 1877 78 export shifts including large corn and wheat shipments from New York and other ports. It cites rising cattle beef and mutton totals and discusses pasture practices and fence costs. It also quotes Prof Dana on Genesis as consistent with geology.
An advertisement for Simms Liver Regulator from Zellin & Co cautions customers to avoid counterfeit preparations. It emphasizes the medicine as a trusted family remedy, praises endorsements from clergy and notable figures, and warns of fraudulent imitators seeking to exploit the public. The notice urges purchasing only the genuine version and warns about potential harm from unskilled or fake products.
The State of Texas to Washington County officials commands publication in Brenham Banner for at least seven days. Executors J. B. Roberson and Lucinda March seek discharge from administration after filing final account in County Court. Hearing set for the third Monday in March 1878 at the county courthouse in Brenham. All interested parties may appear to contest. Issued February 23 1878. Clerk HM Lewis. Sheriff J W Hutchinson Deputy.
The State of Texas commands the Sheriff to publish for twenty days in the Brenham Brethren Banner notice to all interested in the estate of R. Felder deceased. P. H. Swearingen, administrator, filed final account and application for discharge in the County Court, to be heard at the next term starting the third Monday in March 1878 at Brenham Courthouse. Those interested may appear to contest the final account. issued January 8, 1878.
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