04 Apr 1929
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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1929
Page
1
The Bonham Favorite lists publishing staff and rates for subscriptions and notices. It notes charges for address changes and notices of events with admission fees, plus obituaries and thanks cards priced per line. cash with order is required.
Public notice states that any erroneous reflection on a firm person or corporation will be corrected upon notification. Includes a statement that advertising rates are available on application and notes Bonham Texas post office registration as second class mail matter.
A devotional unit cites Isaiah 64 9 and prays to forgive sin. The short prayer asks God to melt clouds of sin and sadness and drive away doubt, appealing for mercy as all people seek divine guidance.
An Associated Press dispatch from Bucharest claims half the city’s population drinks moonshine and adulterated liquor, with eye disease blamed on synthetic wine and $600,000 in profits for bootleggers. The note contrasts licensed drink trade in Bucharest with U S prohibition fears, then shifts to banking loans and farmer dependence on credit.
The piece argues prohibition spurs moonshining and bootlegging in the United States and notes reports from Canada and Europe show the same evils. It suggests the cause is unknown but implies a common factor that existed here before prohibition.
The Australian government contemplates scrapping the light cruiser Sydney the ship that sunk the German raider Emden famed for sinking British ships. Some argue to preserve the Sydney as a national symbol akin to Old Ironsides with Trafalgar like sentiment.
An old Dallas report describes an auction of fine brandies whisky and gin plus 300 boxes of Star candles and 800 pounds of castile soap. The narrator notes that many Dallas residents today have never seen such items or heard of castile soap, illustrating how life changes over time.
A renowned educator of the century has died after a long life in service to mankind leaving an estate valued under $100,000. This week a Big Business figure died with a fortune of about $60 million largely from tobacco manufacturing. The moral drawn is to pursue taste over brains and character to get rich.
A Paris telegraph service can transmit messages written by hand and reproduce them exactly for the recipient. A Newcomer in Paris is teased to use a typewriter for future messages. A syndicate jokes about diet and longevity and airs debate about air refueling and transcontinental travel touching Ohio.
Local chatter mixes superstition with crime as a mob executes an accused witch craft suspect. The same piece hints Ohio residents support lynching in murder cases while noting John J. Raskob, national Democratic chairman, spent 5 342 349 89 dollars and carried eight states, despite being praised as a business executive.
A leading national newspaper ranked Tex Rickard above Hoover in a banner line, not from spite but to note Tex’s bigger upcoming item than Herb’s.
A Tennessee teacher is in hot water after teaching evolution, drawing scrutiny of school officials and sparking debate over curriculum and job security within the district.
Report notes a proposed tunnel under the subtreasury building in New York with supporters eager to proceed. Rumors suggest local workers in the village would assist, possibly bypassing formal congressional oversight.
The article notes that unlike manufacturers who halt production when markets glut, Southern cotton farmers continue to plant and harvest, keeping mills and fields active despite potential oversupply.
A farmer notes that small holdings of sows cows and hens enable steady income. The slice of rural life highlights practical animal husbandry as a path to financial relief and eventual stability for households facing debt.
A discussion expresses intent to reduce cotton acreage and shift planting toward higher yields. The item notes calls for meetings to set resolves and whereases guiding the crop plan and farm strategy.
A Harvard woman is reported to identify 250000 stars yet has no social ties in Hollywood. The strange claim contrasts vast astronomical memory with unfamiliarity in the film capital.
A saying notes that a strong person would grasp how it feels by enduring several days with the flu and then attempting to walk or work. The remark emphasizes hardship and resilience in facing illness.
Austin report notes Attorney General Claude Pollard took the oath for a second term before Chief Justice Cureton. The department has collected cash totaling 2,460,609 with 1,000,000 for the Texas University permanent fund and a large share from the Blaffer oil suit. Judgments and land recoveries push two year state totals toward 5.6 million if affirmed on appeal.
Al Smith faced a sharp rebuke from the radio as a taunt called raddy-go helped push his rivals to triumph. The piece notes a grueling stretch staying aloft for 452 hours, described as not a lofty lifestyle choice.
A collage of brief humorous lines notes wives praised for cooking, rising air travel, optimistic money saving, a blind thief’s fate, a Guatemala milk tree, and market punning about bulls and lambs.
W H Owens longtime Ravenna resident died in the city. Funeral was held at 1 pm with burial there. Known as Uncle Bill he had lived in Texas since 1884. Survived by his wife ill with flu and son J W Owens. Rev FE H Gideon led the Methodist service. Mrs Owens a church member.
Rusk reports continued influenzA epidemic forces a second postponement of the Rush schools opening. The delay threatens mid term examinations and disrupts the academic schedule.
A small classified ad in the local paper draws attention from residents seeking services and bargains. Readers report inquiries about house cleaning, tutoring, and handyman work, with several listings noting flexible timings and affordable rates.
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