Texas and National Notes from The Weekly Banner
A mixed 1877 summary covering Texas and national items: convicts in Georgia penitentiary, Governor Nix of Louisiana, Michigan anti cousin marriage law rumors, possible Russian service by Gen John A. Gordon, a new Gainesville Texas bank, the death of Mrs. Henson in Houston, Texas Pacific Railroad prospects, Comanche County and Grimes County court actions, Stenographer to the President, Houston Daily Age enlargement, sewing machine patents and price cuts, and cotton factory activity within a 25 mile radius of Brenham.
Piney and Galveston notes amid Texas scene
A Piney Austin County dispatch reports cattle thefts affecting Piney residents while praising the Concordia singing club's new hall and local festivals. It also discusses national politics with Hayes, the Republican stance, and Shige’s loyalty, then shifts to a brief Galveston visit and the State Fair opening in Houston with optimism for strong participation and premiums.
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Piney
Austin County
Asyesterla
Concordia
Atloye’ Creek
Tres Crcel
Houston
Washington County
Tuy Austin
Mayes
Democratic Party
Repulicans
Republican Party
Democraty
Lone Star
Farmers Rally Against Produce Tax In Panola County
The piece denounces a high produce tax on land and improvements as oppression and robbery. Panola County farmers unite to resist the tax, hoping to win relief and justice for themselves and their families.
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Panola County
Engaged Congregation Asked to Sing at Service
A church piece urges worshippers to participate actively not as mere auditors but as performers. It argues all can sing and contribute to the service, improving worship and avoiding a wooden congregation, with visitors noting Brenham’s lively, attentive turnout.
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Brenlam
Beacuren
Waco Street Cars Return Amid Local Jubilation
Citizens in Waco express relief as streetcar service improves after a period of delays. The local press reports growing optimism for smoother transit, noting reduced crowding and easier commutes as service stabilizes.
Austin Attorney Rules Law on Farm Products Unconstitutional
Mason West of Austin declares the law fixing the price of farmers bread and meat unconstitutional and oppressive. He notes the popular spring trim for domcbts features a pretty face inside.
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Mason West
Austin
Hockley Local Notes on Theater and Weather May 1877
Post and theatrical items from Hockley report a dramatic club performance of Dead Shot and The Loan of a Lover with praise for Miss Grinstead, Miss Rosendall, and Miss Greig. Weather, hail storms near Ye Lake, and local crops impacted. other notes cover Cole’s Circus at Brenham and local public notices.
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Hockley
Iters Bannen
Milton
Cromwell Ruthtless
Birge
Tsllie Grinstead
Louise
Ernestine Rosendall
Welle Rarrett
Gertrude
Bertha Greig
Deft. Montgomery
Apt. Amerstort
Mr Higgits
Wisemin
Mr. Greig
Swyzel
Mr. Murray
Peter Spyke
Sheeter Tintid
Murray
L. M. Mountgomery
Chub
Panther
Walnut Creek
Alice
General Logan to Speak at Goods Brigade Reunion
Gen. T. M. Logan of Itich mond Virginia will address survivors at the Goods Brigade reunion in Winchester on June 27.
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T. M. Logan
Itichmond
Wacoe
August Flower and Malarifuge Promoted for Dyspepsia Cure
An old promotional fragment touts August Flower for dyspepsia and liver complaints and extols Green's Anguat Planer and Sherman's Malarifuge as universal remedies. It claims rapid relief after three doses and urges readers to buy from R E Luhn Co. samples and pricing details follow.
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August Flower
Green
United States
R. E. Luhn &Co
Teho
Attorney at Liduw Burton Washington and adjoining counties
Attorney at Liduw Burton Washington and adjoining counties will practice in Washington and neighboring counties. Fragmentary text mentions names and duties but lacks clear dates or actions.
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Liduw
Burton
Washington
Will
Jani Édimwim
Washington, Lue
Burleson Counties
Giddings Bank
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Louisiana
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Russia
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Texas “Pacific Railroad
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Isaac, Texas
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Virginia
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Baltimore College of Dental Surgery
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