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Newspaper
Brenham Weekly Banner
Location
Brenham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1878
Page
4
The Brenham Banner outlines daily and weekly publication options with rates for display ads, marriage and obituary notices, and classifieds. It lists charges for insertions, quarterly advances, and penalties for inaccuracies, including a noted request for truthfulness and accuracy in notices.
A fragmented list names several centermen as regular authorities agents for Huaviie Baxxer, including De Rabid Wealer Ti Raittle Burtos Gao W Grater Tronsvilts Henr Rogrie Chappell Hill Heart Harrie Gar Hill fr Bianchette Round Tap dain Carmichael Industre Alex P Fisher Smepronine.
A crop and livestock summary notes fat calf composition water and dry substance, large mink numbers, Nebraska corn yields, Minnesota wheat acres, and floods damage. It reports cattle and hog movements through Chicago yards, cassava and bayr-cane uses, manure moisture, fruit trees, grape harvests, and statewide dairy and cheese trends. It warns farmers to protect stock from cold, optimize feeding, and manage prices through winter.
The World notes progress of the order as it broadens educational outreach through meetings in Pennsylvania and Ohio. Pomona granges foster agriculture science and domestic economy with lectures and socials, urging farmers to form local clubs and occasional institutes for broader benefit.
The article outlines nine core farming principles focusing on capital, suitable land, layout, fences, livestock, and implements, plus soil conditioning through drainage and culture. It adds guidance on debt avoidance and tax management, then shifts to eye care with salt water baths, keeping sick rooms ventilated, and a simple milk purity test using a knitting needle.
George Wella of Grundy County Iowa cultivates about 8000 acres farmed under fence line. The note lists him as sole owner and describes land fenced for cultivation.
A mix of medical musings on inebriety treatment and abstinence, agricultural advice on windows, farm tools, and tool use for boys, plus farm outputs by James H. Booker. Local notices mention the Danner work, shipments of goods, and prices, with small ads for dress goods, shoes, and a billiard saloon.
Brenham residents are told a general store will keep a ready supply of merchandise and a forthright intent to trade. The notice asserts measures to pay market prices for cotton and other country products.
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