11 Nov 1897
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Newspaper
Brenham Weekly Banner
Location
Brenham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1897
Page
1
Tom Lockett son of Mr C C Lockett suffered a serious accident at the furniture factory Tuesday morning while unloading heavy timbers from a flat car. A log rolled and struck his right knee. he was knocked down and the leg bruised heavily. Dr W A Lockett treated the wound and said no bones were broken but permanent injury is feared.
Houston hosts a December 6 flower and vegetable show while Austin prepares for a four way mayoral race with Hon. John D. McCall named as the Democratic nominee. The report also notes wheat and cotton movements, a revived mine near Cisco, and various local incidents.
Our stock now includes new arrivals and leather bargains to attract buyers. One lot of shoes priced at 1.95 dollars replaces the usual four and five dollar items. The busy store scene reflects customers buying what they want at prices lower than expected. The business attributes its growth to offering the best at low prices for patrons.
The store touts a fuller stock after a year and urges quick sales with low prices. It highlights men’s shoes as exceptionally good values and invites customers to see what deals are available for clothing and furnishings.
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