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Newspaper
Brenham Weekly Banner
Location
Brenham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1890
Page
7
State brief highlights several Texas counties report wheat and cotton progress, pecan value in Tom Green hits 25000 dollars, Ennis compress handles 30000 bales, and Williamson crops wind down. Mentions new mills in Benjamin Knox county, Torbay furnace at New Birmingham, and Guthrie church projects. Also notes incidents in San Marcos, Denison transit crash, and local civic developments in Wolfe City, Temple, Seymor, and Tyler churches.
A scan of assorted notes mentions Lord Lytton writing a French novel, Wanamaker with a colored postmaster, a Chicago clothier failure, a monument to Empress Augusta, Lady Londonderry canceling America visit, and civic ideas from Mayor Fitler. It also notes Rider Haggard in Mexico, Tolstoi collaborating with a peasant, Buckle’s $25,000 salary lore, a proposed German monument for Lessing, and various curiosities from Berlin to Los Angeles including a seven foot snake cucumber.
A mosaic of quotes and anecdotes from Josephine Pollard Eugene Field and others. It weaves verses about repetition effort sorrow and perseverance with notes on street organ performances and a bishop’s quip about ignorance versus learning.
A sharp exchange occurs when a woman demands a return ticket at the narrow gauge ferry ticket office. Grandpa Kern, the clerk, ejects her after she insists on a return, while Kern then continues to perform his duties and gains two hits elsewhere.
The article explains Glasgow's Gaelic meaning gray swith and notes theories that the city was named for a renowned local figure or for a dark glen near St. Kentigern's cell, reflecting both personal tribute and geographic features.
The Famone notes a shift at the Famous dry goods establishment of Messrs. A. and Harrison. Their ads remain strong sellers and readers are urged to visit for the latest novelties, fair treatment, and courteous service while supporting local enterprise. Germania hosts an old folks dance with married participants only. Joux Horruaxyx Jr. from this city joins Sanger Bros. in Dallas as a salesman.
A rustic dialogue contrastsFarmers Alliance agitation with grand schemes like the Royal Arcanyum. Uncle Peleg jokes on deception while Aunt Tabitha questions the fuss. Judge scenes settle accounts as Clerks and shopkeepers spar over receipts and seating.
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