08 Nov 1878
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Newspaper
Brenham Weekly Banner
Location
Brenham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1878
Page
1
Fragmented OCR notes describe Breckinridge and Ewing law offices in Brenham Texas, medical professionals and a live state property dispute. Mention of Peabody House and market prices for chickens and poultry products. Names and places are unclear due to transcription errors.
Readable fragments describe advertising plates and tea line notices. Names and specifics are unclear but reference a local entity and set of notices.
A sprawling, garbled batch of 19th century clippings cites political figures, protests, and events from varied locales. It mentions C P Dappes, comptroller kin, a debt drop, a Dallas cigar factory fire, quarantine actions, presidential proclamations, and unrest tied to elections, violence, and international tension.
A Saturday afternoon audience at the Opera House heard a fluent speaker extol Washington county, paying tribute to notable locals in Texas history. He defended unity, recalled 1865 currency and debt issues, and urged support for the Democracy over new parties.
Reports from New Orleans Vicksburg and surrounding areas show multiple deaths and new fever cases. Memphis and Baton Rouge record fatalities and cases while Natchez escapes and Cairo notes fever fears fading. Clinton reports full county recovery and the Howards have closed.
Simimon's Liver Regulator is touted as a meritorious vegetable preparation free from minerals. Advertisers claim it cures liver and bowel complaints and enjoys endorsements from prominent citizens across the country. Manufactured by J.H. Barton & Co. in Philadelphia.
Article extols Green's Ausral Flower as a remedy for dyspepsia and liver disorders claiming rapid relief. It asserts millions have tried the medicine with satisfactory results and offers a sample bottle for 10 cents. Distributed by druggists across the Western Continent.
An 19th century advertisement page promotes Dobbins Electric Soap by Lb. Cragin & Col of Philadelphia with testimonials from local figures in Brenham Texas. It also touts Cligerd's Febrifage for fever and ague, Parker's Ginger Tonic for mothers, and Koe’s patent remedies, claiming purity, efficacy, and domestic use across several ailments.
A notice in probate indicates a missing item or asset with an offer of reward for its return. Details include a description of the missing item near Independence and a contact or local reference for locating the property.
A 40 acre property one mile east of Brenham offers residence with four rooms, hall, shed and pantry, stock water, and wood suitable for family use. Includes barn and conveniences. will be sold at a bargain to early applicants. Apply at the Bon netr.
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