04 Apr 1939
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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1939
Page
1
The text notes Hetty Green left 40 million dollars to her son, prompting a tax fight across multiple states and the federal government over estate taxes. It hints the dispute may fade as the estate is settled, with a moralizing discussion from The Boy.
A promotional note urges potential buyers to call about listed values described as god homes with favorable pricing. The message emphasizes good quality and value, inviting immediate contact to learn more about the offerings.
Court House News lists temporary administrator appointed for Georges Ary deceased in Bonham. Multiple probate items include Lem Stephens appointed as administrator of Prank Stephens estate. Numerous land transfers and surveys note parcels in Bonham and surrounding towns including Ladonia Ravenna Savoy, with dates from 1938 to 1939 and values from 1 300 to 160 000, detailing deeds from J P Simpson, Thomas Tob survey, and Inglesh Manor to various buyers.
OCR provides a series of 1939 land survey entries and deed mentions. Names include J L Welch Joe M Sadler Jeff Murdin and John Wo Pa, with dates ranging March 1939 and January 27 1939. Notes reference 70 acres in Duncan, Houston area deeds, and sums like 1000 and 293 25.
A peculiar green meteor fragment landed near Honey Grove and was moved to an office west of town. Pennell reported it as a curleot specimen, noting a bored cylinder for cartridge insertion while preserving the cap and tail. It attracted observatories and sparked local discussion about its rarity. Nearby, Detective Merylo arrested Nsatores Reese on a fortune telling case.
A community notice highlights Mrs. J R Blake a longtime paper supporter in Benham praising the hometown paper. Local seller Gober Fake urges subscriptions to keep the paper funded and notes country trips and green fields. The piece ends with a subscription reminder date and a remark on Mexico bid for America tourism and owed payments.
A description of an old cap and ball pistol, over 100 years old, shown at the Favorite office. The piece features a four-chamber cylinder and a powder charge, with details about its mechanism and era.
Spot cotton in New Orleans Dallas Galveston Houston and New York closed steady to up with middling ranges from 7 57 to 8 87 cents. Overall receipts and sales varied by market and price changes were modest.
Cottonseed hulls offer at 7.00 per ton. Frime cold pressed cotton seeds quoted at 22.00 per ton. Prime eracked meal and cake with 43 percent protein listed at 29.00 to 30.00 per ton.
J. W. Dawson, 25, a teaching fellow at the University of Washington, touts a new dynamite substitute described as foolproof and 20 to 30 percent more powerful than nitroglycerin with less danger.
Fort Worth attorney for the public utilities says the Trenton waterworks project will begin within about ten days after final papers are approved. He notes pending Washington approval and financing depend on completing required documentation before work can start on the water tower and associated construction.
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