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Newspaper
Brenham Weekly Banner
Location
Brenham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1891
Page
3
The report notes large cotton shipments and labor in the Brenham area. It mentions Elroo's Wine of Candus for female ailments, a court sale of farm implements, a dispute at a grocery, a busy pay day in Brenham, 50 workers at Brenham Oil Mill, and Lyons Station preparing to drill an artesian well with machinery on site.
A social gathering in Brenham celebrated Nettie M Estes of Houston Post and young ladies Lillie Hoffmann and Sallie Lusk departing for Hamilton College. Prizes for prettiest pair and ugliness sparked humor as Judge Kirk, Curry, Count D Bryant and Will Lusk attended. The feast featured abundant delicacies and music, extending past midnight.
A local advertisement invites shoppers to buy school shoes with prices described as lower than ever for the same quality. The note emphasizes value for both girls and boys and promises apparent affordability.
Hickory school shoes advertise durability and lower cost than rivals. Prices listed for Heel and Spring Heel: 5-8 size at $1.00, 8-10 at $1.25, 11-2 at $1.50, from Brenham Shoe Store.
Mr. Barney Savies near Gay Hill reports lightning split a large tree by his cow lot last Tuesday night but spared his fifteen head of cattle within twenty feet of the tree. The piece includes health ads about Hall's Catarrh Cure and warnings against mercury preparations, plus a series of local notices on events, real estate, and commerce in Velasco, Brenham, and surrounding areas.
A local clothing retailer advertises a sixty day sale with deep cuts on Scotch and cashmere suits. Prices shown include 150 Scotch suits at 38.00, 250 Scotch suits at 18.00, 200 cashmere suits at 15.00, and 309 cashmere suits at 12.50, aiming to attract shoppers to visit and compare.
An advertisement promotes 10 000 yards of embroidery and all over embroidery with minimum yard sizes and unit prices. It claims savings of 10 to 25 percent on calicos domestics ginghams stripes red ticking and similar fabrics by calling a local number or business.
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