15 Mar 1878
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Newspaper
Brenham Weekly Banner
Location
Brenham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1878
Page
1
The piece surveys several topics from state sessions to national policy. It notes an extra Louisiana legislative session, Ohio urging repeal of the resumption act, and a Chicago newspaper proprietor's death in San Antonio. Cotton harvests in Louisiana, a severe Cheyenne snowstorm, and early peace talks between Russia and Turkey are mentioned alongside labor education reforms.
A West Texas paper notes Mexican silver flowed to Dallas for resale, forming an extensive profitable venture. With the silver law passage, they argue Mexican dollars should be valued at their face value in Southern Texas.
Junge Marke of the Louisiana Electoral College reports from Washington that a new trial motion in the Anderson cage is postponed for two weeks. Anderson remains in durance vile, and Judge Munks says there is no hope of a timely resolution.
The text presents excerpts from Representative D C Giddings on remonetizing silver and a bi metallic currency. He argues Congress must coin gold and silver on equal terms and that legal tender should reflect standard contracts and debts. He warns against resumption policy and calls for a broad metallic standard to restore prosperity.
A Bryan Galveston special reports Henry Hodges was shot through a window in Burleson County near the Brages river, list of buckshot and a beard damaged. Tadges linked to Milton Parker in an unrelated case. Elsewhere discussions in New Jersey on convict labor and hats and shoes in state prisons. legislative moves on taxation, currency, and federal expenditures noted.
The piece lists Britain sourcing sixty percent of imported cheese from the United States, twenty percent from Holland, fifteen from Canada, and the rest from France, Germany, Sweden and Belgium. It also discusses heartbeats, life expectancy, and dairy guidance, stating salt does not preserve greasy butter and only properly handled butter remains fit for use.
A collage of Texas notes: towns like Corsicana Horston and Mexia Ledger report local changes and new facilities. Police, courts, fires and thefts appear, including a burglary in Austin with a gunfight and a bold arrest. A Galveston paper fights for reform and a Texas veterans tribute honors Mrs. Sarah A. Wharton.
A local sale features Newsockes offering a splendid quilt at low price. The event draws residents seeking handmade crafts and unique fabric pieces. Proceeds support community programs at the cooperative storefront.
A civic page criticizes early campaign tactics and argues for holding county conventions to select delegates and candidates. It contends conventions avoid weak tickets, widen candidate pools, and may improve election outcomes, while warning against incumbent or nominee removal without clear policy. The note includes a brief issuance about a Palmetto campaign ticket and a payment check from New Orleans.
A card from New Orleans dated February 19 1878 certifies a held ticket No Q8 Class By the Louisiana State Lottery drew the fourth prize of 2500 dollars on February 12 1878. Ticket cost 2 dollars and was paid by a check on Louisiana National Bank after presenting at Hi L Plum office succeeded to T Frank Moore and Son 317 Broadway New York.
Local stall offers Practon Honey and fresh peaches from Hirsch’s Market. Customer interest rises as fruit and honey pairings draw shoppers seeking natural locally sourced products.
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