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Newspaper
Brenham Weekly Banner
Location
Brenham, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1878
Page
3
Local notices describe heavy rains and crops in Brenham and surrounding counties. Farmers plan for sweet potatoes and dairies while vineyards near Oak Hill begin bearing. crime reports, meetings, and social events fill the town calendar.
County records show transfers in May 30 week: Leland to Cooper two parcels east of Independence for 1660. Hutchinson SW to Shepard & Garrett 52 acres on Indian Creek in Washington County for 500. Wright by Harvin to Stelye tax sale lot in Independence for 631. Niblett trustee to Terrell part of No. 95 in Arenham for 500. Northington to Carter & Pavis to acres in D Lawrence league for 2300. Thacker to Breedlove relinquishment of lot in Brenham for 10. Randle by Marvin to Baldridge 390 acres in M A Early league tax sale for 5768. Ewing by Marvin to Baldridge 1120 acres in M A Early league tax sale for 13137. J M Cha wick to Jackson 330 acres in Tamen Reagan league for 4290. In Burleson county a Caldwell report notes 30 subscribed in aid of the Santa Fe railroad. Tom Hunt rumored for Floater. Lear and Ruby also named. Shepard favored for Burleson Congress. local option strong, often sold in bottles.
A reader describes a hypothetical trip from Brenham to Gunball passing through satirical towns like New Ruin, Rake Pocket, Stealeasy and Lickskil ict, highlighting a humorous map of mock locales. The piece notes the journey winds through imagined corridors of urban decay and playful misprints.
The Gay Hill neighborhood enjoys beneficial rains and crop prospects brighten for an abundant yield. Experimental wheat crop by Messix Mills & Wallace proves successful, showing wheat can thrive here. Community notes cover a July picnic plan, local literary society events, and political mentions including Major William Williams candidacy talk and a Gay Hill Democratic club reorganization.
A humorous fragment satirizes theories about baldness in Texas. It mocks popular beliefs about causes including diet and weather, and mentions a writer claiming to expose a heady habit. The piece parodies pretension and uses playful misspellings and exaggerated claims.
An old newspaper ad promotes meals at Phenix Restaurants priced at twenty five cents, highlighting affordable dining options. The brief notice emphasizes value and convenience for readers seeking quick, inexpensive meals.
Dr J M Ross announces his return to Brentham and resumes medical practice. The notice appears in a local address to old friends and the public, inviting continued confidence in his professional services.
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