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Newspaper
Brenham Weekly Banner
Location
Brenham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1897
Page
8
A 1897 fragment notes Philadelphia's extensive electric railways surpass Germany's network. It mentions an apple tree bearing fruit for ninety years near Vanceburg Kentucky and other varied items from railways to naval topics and political notes.
The article notes growing belief that Hawaii's annexation is effectively settled and that decisive legislation may be a secondary concern. Senator Lodge is identified as the leading advocate driving the push.
The piece argues that omitting stamp tax on stock transfers shows bias toward wealth, criticizing Dingley and Congress for favoring the rich. It cites fears of impracticability of tax collection, cites income tax objections, and notes voters’ Bryan influence amid calls for broader taxation on consumption. It concludes the stamp tax removal is a meaningful signal.
The Forney Messenger urges young men to pay debts they owe, even if they appear to have money. It argues self denial and honest conduct raise social standing more than flashy dress. It warns that some may value reputation over virtue, but true readiness comes from settling accounts.
Congressman Tracy defends democracy as the people’s ally in tariff debates, praising its long battle for constitutional ideals. The Hillsboro Herald endorses farming and industrial work as paths to success for Texas youths, while North Texas hospital board awards a 327450 contract to Donaghey to add a brick three story annex with 235 patient capacity.
An advertisement touts Hall's Catarin Cure by F. J. Cheney & Co of Toledo Ohio as a constitutional treatment for catarrh. It claims the disease affects blood and mucous membranes and offers a $100 reward for any case it fails to cure, urging readers to obtain circulars and testimonials.
The passage lists languages with speaker counts: Chinese about 400 million, Hindu over 100 million, English around 90 million, Russian 5 million, German 57 million, and Spanish 48 million. This snapshot notes vast linguistic diversity and varying speaker numbers.
The Quanah Observer recounts four Baylor College students seizing Brann the editor of the Iconoclast. They took a six shooter, forced him into a carriage, and drove him to a Waco suburb to compel him to sign a statement calling him a liar. The piece notes relief from Brann’s purging conscience.
A Brenham reader offers a correspondence chess match with one or more games. The winner will receive a trophy or prize to be agreed upon with L. R. Walden.
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