Oddities and views from The Weekly Banner 1897
A collage of curiosities and opinions from November 27 1897 includes aging claims from Georgia, global land and sea statistics, and political notes. It cites Samuel Andrew Gibbons alleged to be 140, expectations of exports easing winter supply, Klondike fever warnings, Japanese leather production limits, French Expo funding, and President Kruger’s retirement conditional on a lifetime annuity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Andrew Gibbons
Georgia
GuZMAN Bianco Named World’s Richest Man At Vast Scale
The report claims GuZMAN Bianco, former president of Venezuela, holds 6,000,000 square miles of land and 2,600,000 virtual slaves with an annual income of 37 million dollars. The figures appear extraordinary and unverified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guzman Bianco
Venezuela
Atlantic Barrel Attempt Mentioned by Maine Man
The piece notes a Maine man planning to cross the Atlantic in a barrel, a stunt likened to past barrel trips. It also cites editorials from the Atlanta Journal on Southern pine demand and global lumber exports, while the Chicago Times-Herald comments on the feat. It adds Knights of Labor push for restricting emigrant labor amid 23 year immigration stats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South
The
Atlanta Journal
Maine
Chicago Times-Herald
Knights of Labor of America
Pa's Prayers in The Wagon Reveal Simple Harvest Aid
During a harsh winter in New England a pastor’s parish gathered at his home to pray for the sick and for his family. A farmer boy arrived with a wagon load of supplies labeled as the pastor’s prayers, which turned out to be food and clothing for the afflicted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England
Texas Supreme Court Reverses Damages Claim in Telegraph Case
The Texas Supreme Court on November 11 reversed lower court rulings in Edmundson versus Western Union, ruling that mere suspense and anxiety over a telegram’s delay do not state a ground for recovery. The decision follows the Rowell case, holding no damages for mental anguish from delayed messages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court of Texas
Edmundson
Washington County
S.H. Goodlett
Beauregard Bryan
District Court of
Clifton
Bosque County
Gatesville
Brenham
Gay Hill
Norman G. Kitieil
Telegraph Company
E. R. Sinks
Court of Civil Appeals At
San Antonio
S. W
Supreme Court
District Court
Court of Civil Appeals
Rowell
Texas
Anderson Toland Ys
Wm. R. Ewing
There Is Always Opportunity for the Prepared Man
An editorial urges young men to prepare for work and seize chances. It declares the world owes nothing and success comes from skill and pluck. It contrasts scarce opportunities for the idle with abundant work for those who have trained or who will create work themselves.
Ingenious Electric Safe with Delicate Lining Alarm
The New York Ledger describes an electric safe by an inventive maker. It features an electric lining of ultra thin metal sheets that rupture to trigger an alarm when a pin is pressed. Steel casing and layered cover protect the heart of the safe while multiple bolts slow intruders and alert neighbors early.
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New York Ledger
Doctor Away, Mother's Quick Remedy Saves Child
When the local physician was out of town a mother treated her two year old with Chamberlains Cough Remedy. The bottle relieved the croupy cough immediately and perhaps saved a doctors visit. Rh E Dulin sells the 25 and 50 cent sizes.
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J. J ¥. Schenck
Caddo
Ind
Ter
Chamberlain
Rh. E. Dulin
Mission Debt of M. E. Church South to be Wiped Out
The 245000 debt of the M. E. Church South board of missions will be paid by January 1 1898. All debt is secured by notes. 56000 has been given by nine persons 3100 000 by 200 persons and the rest by under 4000 believers. This represents one member in 875 of the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Missions
M. E. Church South
Estray of Brown Stag Reported in Long Point Texas
Taken up by H. J. Nemast Long Point Texas a brown stag aged twelve to fifteen years with a blotched brand crop left ear and overbit right ear. Valued at 310 and estrayed before Justice of the Peace W. R. Ewing precinct No 3 Washing tires LOL CUM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. J. Nemast
Long Point
Texas
W. R. Ewing
Justice of the Peace
Precinct No. 3
Washingtires
The Youth's Advocate on Enemies and Friends
The piece argues that all successful people have enemies and friends. It urges using enemies constructively to identify and correct errors, avoiding resentment. By reflecting on motives and learning, one can transform enemies into allies and reduce their power to do harm.
Chamberlains Colic Remedy Endorsed by Mt Vernon Editor
W F Gases of Mt Vernon Texas endorses Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as instantly effective for colic cramps and diarrhoea. He recommends keeping a bottle on hand and notes he will continue to use it in his family. Sold by R E Luba.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lone Star State
W. F. Gases
Mt. Vernon
Chamberlain
R. E. Luba
Barnum Invited to Preacher's Pew After Entrance
P. T. Barnum halted by a sly quip from a preacher at Collyer's church. The clergyman requested an usher escort Barnum to the pew, joking that Barnum should receive a front seat at the preacher's show as well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. T. Barnum
Dr. Collyer
Barnum
Uncertain Discourse Market Note Mentioning Prices
Fragmentary ad copy notes a generic medical elixir claimed for stomach blood and nerve ailments. It names R E Luh as the druggist seller and includes garbled references to cures and perceptions of difficulty. The text reads as a damaged historical notice with unclear details.
Orange Officials Criticize State Health Quarantine Change
Orange officials denounce the state health authorities for raising the quarantine between New Orleans and Texas and for admitting freight and express matter from New Orleans. They warn yellow fever remains and a spread to Texas is still possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orange
New Orleans
Texas
Crescent City
Ennis Forms Longstreet Camp of Ex Confederate Veterans
A local Ennis camp of former Confederate veterans was organized honoring Gen. James Longstreet. Comrade W. R. Howell was elected captain, with forty members enrolled. Comrade Randolph is sent greetings and congratulations.
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Ennis
Longstreet
W. R. Howell
Randolph
Three Essentials for Prosperous Farmers and Planters
The text argues that a farmer who produces a surplus sold at reasonable prices gains prosperity. It states that prosperity grows with surplus beyond needs and cites rigid economy, good management, and diversified agriculture as the three essentials to achieve this condition, asking if planters will heed the plan.
Death in Waco duel shocks Brenham readers
Reported Friday night street duel in Waco ends with Judge G B Gerald killing W A Harris in self defense and mortally wounding A J Harris. The Banner praises the veteran judge's calm nerve and veteran battle training while noting the tragic toll and questions of justice. The piece links Gerald's actions to southern valor and Civil War wartime experience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waco Street
Gerald
Harris Brothers
Brenham
Brann-Baylor
G. B. Gerald
W. A. Harris
A. J. Harris
Gettysburg
Shiloh
Chancelorsville
Fredericksburg
California rattlesnake tale tops garden of eden lore
A California story describes a man who once saved a rattlesnake that later repaid him by living in his cabin. One night the man woke to the creature entangling a burglar in its coils with the tail rattling for a policeman, a remarkable show of gratitude.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Swift's Specific promises cure for cancer and blood diseases
An advertisement touts Swift's Specific as a blood purifying remedy that heals cancer and other blood lodged diseases. It claims it eliminates the need for surgery, offers new life and health, and provides free books from the Swift Spectric Co. of Atlanta, Georgia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swift
S.S.S
Swirt Sprctric Co
Atlanta, Ga
Pecats Sell At 1 25 In Palestine And Other State News
State notes report Pecats selling for 1 25 a bushel in Palestine while Texas cattle prices rise. Five thousand head of sheep are fed around Temple, Dr. Burleson retires from Baylor with a 2000 dollar yearly pension. McLennan county farmers yield to tenant crop rents. Corsicana absorbs Mutual Telephone. Dallas hosts Postal Telegraph and Cable business.
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Palestine
Texas
Temple
Dr. Burleson
Baylor
McLennan County
Southwestern Telegraph and Telephone Company
Mutual Telephone Company
Corsicana
John Meyers
Dallas
O. H. Wilson
Rose Hill
Galveston
Brazoria
Columbia
Beaumont
Cuba
Chicago, St
Waco
Also Mentioned on This Page
the Weekly Banner
Joun G
Raney
America
New York Mail and Express
Trenton
N. J
Japan
Paris
Kruger
Western Union
Jaen Tinn
R. E. Luh
Castoria
Vla
State News
Trinity County
Ennis Whitecaps
Ellis County Poultry, Pigeon and Pet Stock Association
Waxahachie
C. M. Sherrod
Henry N. Anderson
Postal Telegraph and Cabel Company
Cheatham
Tom Sweat
Allen Farm
Brazos County
Sweat
Dallas County
Williamson County
Republican Executive Committee
Dr. Grant
E H. R. Green
R. E. Lee
Fort Worth
Lee
Cchoeld
Text Book Commission
Houston
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