Whale Encounter and Shipboard Battle with a Sperm Whale
Mr. G. W. Robinson, from Esmeraldas to the Panama Star, reports a six month voyage from Valparaiso with 380 barrels of oil. He recounts a dramatic May 27 encounter off 4 13 S, 114 40 W, where a massive sperm whale attacked boats, capsized a craft, and forced bomb-lance and boat actions leading to two whales captured, heavy damage, and crew injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Robinson
Mary
Esmeraldas
Panama Star
Valpariso
Tancock
Leeward
Mr. Hancock
Kelly
Varmini
Hancock
Mr. Martin
Martin
Ann Alexander
Essex
Isie
New Bedford
The Loyal Bond Between Reader and Newspaper
The piece argues that steady readers remain loyal to a well run paper even after minor errors. It compares newspaper devotion to friendship in business or social life and notes readers resume subscriptions after brief lapses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graham
Texas
Judicial
Attone
Leader Building
Quiet Aged Woman and Household Woes Reflected
An old woman, tired and unpaid help, dwells in a house where chores stay undone. Her refrain mocks labor and comfort, envisioning a place with endless silence and no grief. A second note urges careful seed selection, saving only full, plump seeds from the healthiest plants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jenda
Sam
Brenham Grants Free Lime Distribution Purchase
Brenham has purchased 100 barrels of lime for gratuitous distribution. The action funds a civic program to aid local streets and alleys with lime treatment, supporting city sanitation and infrastructure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brenham
Bows Rights and Boyden Youths in Old Texas Roster
A period piece piece documents the fate of Henry Collins, a fugitive allied with Sam Bass, captured near Denison after a confrontation in Grayson county. A long reflective piece on boys rights, social treatment, employment and growing up contrasts with a weathered church notice from Weatherford urging a September day of thanksgiving and revival across the district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Collins
Sam Bass
Trowe Station
Grayson County
Denison
Samuel Ball
Sherman
Collins
Winchester
Ball
Weatherford
Texas
M. E. Church
South
Dear
Brethren
Upton
T. W. Hines
P. E
Application for aid to elect Wadh Jones to Congress
The text notes a submission to the Republican Congressional Committee in Washington seeking support to elect Wadh Jones to Congress. It mentions an existing application and the intended candidate, with no further details on dates or outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican Congressional Committee
Washington
Wadh Jones
Congress
Editor's Humorous Encounter With a Female Book Agent
The Santa Clara Echo editor, proudly deaf, recounts a comic meeting with a female book peddler who tries to sell a book. She face to face explains her single status and education while the deaf editor jokes about marriage and a kitchen role before she storms out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Clara
Cal
Echo
Brim Authorized to Collect Subscriptions for Leaper
Mr. J. F. Brim is authorized to receive subscriptions and receipts for Leaper. County subscribers can locate their accounts with him and are urged to settle at their earliest convenience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Brim
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Aspairs
Scales, Ke. Graham, TF
Wamble & Randolph
Ji.s. Shaw
Law Office
Young
Mo Oath
Abercrombie
Br ney-at-Law
Orrict
L. M. Clements
BLFP
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Graflad
Federal
Supreme Court
Austin
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Ul. T. Sale
E. E. Furman
Sale « Furman
ys-at-Law
Court House
C. W. Jonson
Young and
Vial
J. E. Hoblingsworth
John M. Stemmons
Main St
Dallas, Tex
United States
Drs
Ryus’ Drug Store
L. T. Wilson
M. D
Qefers
Ryus
K. T.hilliara
Hilliard & Eile
Land Agency
Flenry Wa Banking House
Henry Warren & Co
Grocers
West Side Public Square
Wefial
Bows Rights
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