Anarchy and Annexation News From 1897
The Weekly Banner reports exiled anarchists barred from refuge, Weyler weakening hold in Cuba, Japan alleged to land workers in Honolulu, a plague alert in Hawaii, 200 Mexican war veterans at a Nashville meeting, Texas iron ore strong but coal lacking, global unrest among monarchies, Hawaii ratifies annexation, silver rise boosts Mexican business, Watter Baker denies governor bid, New England mills note South cloth advantage, Evans cites pension-worn marriages and repeal support.
Farmers voice in Congress and civic duties urged
Clayton argues farming majority lacks political voice in Congress and must improve engagement. The piece ties agricultural leadership to upcoming legislation, notes few farmers in Congress, and calls for enlightened farmer representation. Other items cover local fires, legal cases, crime, illness, and public notices from Fort Worth to Brenham.
Lichtenstein of Corpus Christi Visits Beeville
M Lichtenstein owner of a Corpus Christi dry goods firm paid a visit to Beeville Tuesday to attend to business. He is noted as an ex Confederate soldier with a notable Civil War record and remains highly regarded by former comrades at reunions.
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M. Lichtenstein
Corpus Christi
Lichtenstein
Texas
Beeville Picayune
4Th Texas Cavalry
Green
One Traspoonry. of a good medicine given in time can save & fi'e
Mrs Ant Jaros Claridge Pz writs suffered a long time from Indigest'on belching and great pains One bottle of Severn's Balsam of Life restored my health Toa7 theefore rec ommend it to everybody We keep it now at home and in case of such an indisposition take one roa spoonful and it always helps Severa's BALSAM OF LIFE cures Constipation Dysin and as digestion brings a healty sperm strength to the system yield quick to the action of Severa's Cholera and [iarrhoea Cure will save your children Price 25 and Sec ALMOST every town in the State of any size is annoyed by the special franchise pleadersome for one thing and some for another and in some instances valuable concessions are ob tained for a mere song This is all wrong Cities and towns can save money by being more parti cular in granting concession of any kind WANTED a cook German preferred Apply to J.C Rankin
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Clayton
Farmers National Congress
Congress
Senate
House of Representatives
House
Washington
United States
Ant Jaros
Severa
Cotton Crop Prospects Dented by Rainy Weather
A weather run of blowing rain forecasts ruin for Kenney cotton, with ten days of sunless storms predicted. If pattern holds, the local crop will shrink 20 to 25 percent from last year, leaves shed on stalks, and merchants report no boom in business. Corn may cover home needs but little for sale as prices stay low and prosperity lags Kenney.
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Kenney
Mrs Winslow’s Soothing Syrup Ad
Advertises Mrs Winslow’s Soothing Syrup claiming fifty years use for infants and children. Promotes relief from wind colic and diarrhea with a 25 cent bottle price and world-wide availability through druggists.
Horse Killed near Central Railroad Bridge on Thursday Evening
A horse was killed by a motorist near the long bridge on the Central railroad Thursday evening. The incident occurred as traffic moved along the route generating inquiries about safety measures at the crossing.
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Long Bridge
Central Railroad
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