30 May 1879
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Newspaper
Brenham Weekly Banner
Location
Brenham, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1879
Page
1
Dr Buisson argues for a thorough public free school system but predicts twenty five years before establishment in Texas, suggesting no free schools in the meantime. The feud over governor's veto and school support is criticized, with calls for full school funding and qualified teachers. Four months schooling yearly urged as minimum.
The piece argues for continued public schooling for all children, condemns denying education to the poor, and warns that ending free schools would invite immigration and worsen crime. It notes Texas must adopt a robust immigration bureau and maintain free education despite fiscal pressures. It also covers railroad rivalry in Waco and local incidents in Kingston and Houston.
A district grange lecturer spoke about farmers uniting through cooperation seen as salvation for business. He cited cotton price cuts in Brenham saving county farmers nine thousand dollars and praised the ladies for active grange membership while urging men to engage more fully.
The secretary of the treasury notes only 4 133 517 greenbacks have been redeemed in coin since January 1st this year. He says anti resumption predictions of complete coin withdrawal are unverified and the sum redeemed is small. The treasury holds 133 000 000 in coin believed to be enough to keep greenbacks at par, and people would prefer coin once they can exchange it for paper money.
A reflection on Republican stance toward silver money and gold coinage notes Grant’s veto and Sherman’s efforts, with caution that party leaders may shift to support gold as the sole money. The text also mentions a New York man’s account of a smoke-filled Texas Legislature night session and a medical ad excerpt.
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