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Newspaper
Brenham Weekly Banner
Location
Brenham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1890
Page
8
The Track Growers Association schedules a December first Saturday gathering for full attendance to finalize plans for next season. Members discuss profitable truck farming as an alternative to cotton, with emphasis on melons and vegetables and improved shipping facilities.
A Brenham city note sheet records visitors from Galveston and Independence, ads for cigars liquor and groceries, and a court case threat. It includes mentions of W B Descas of St Louis, Jacob & Eldridge, Hiber cough drops, and a gun incident at Grasemuch’s saloon. Also notes Obedience training at school and civic concerns about city limits and water rates.
Mr R H Murry of Caldwell visited the city yesterday as Washington County dealers advertise McElree’s Wine of Cardus and THEDFORD'S BLACK-DRAUGHT. Warren’s Tent offers pictures with four gems for 50 cents and ge pictures in a six by one frame for a dollar. Mr John Giddings from E continues in town.
Liquors just received including two car lords of Brandies Gina Blackberg Brandy French Cognac Whiskey in bar rels and 5 and 10 gallon kegs. Imported wines J Tiebhauenmilch Royal Schwarzberger Brauneburg Ausbruch Nadhausser Ziltinger Zweichenwauer Rudolph Bader Danzig Bitters Peacock Gin and more. Also domestic bitters and various listed brands from Berlin.
A short notice lists Nebraska spare ribs in barrels and half barrels, imported sauerkraut, rawberries, pig feet, pig tongue, California hams, and ham sausages from H. Frsten. The piece reflects a period grocery lineup and vendor naming.
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