05 Apr 1921
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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1921
Page
1
Notice details subscription rates and public notices policy for The American Press Association. It lists rates for city carrier and mail subscriptions, a one cent charge for notices of entertainment and obituaries, and instructions for address changes and corrections.
A vocational exhortation urges young men to stay with their chosen path. Wealth and usefulness come from sticking to labor, overcoming prejudice, and bearing the burdens of work, whether on farms or in shops. The core message is perseverance and industry leading to success.
The speaker argues that strong will can achieve nearly anything, while a mule’s will is strong yet misdirected. It contrasts disciplined determination with animal stubbornness to warn about misplaced effort.
A brief quotation frames marriage roles with a sharp comparison, likening a bride’s trousseau to sugar coating on the harsher duty of a woman assuming a man’s burden. The remark foregrounds gender expectations in a concise cultural aside.
A reflection on what a man leaves behind after death as survivors ponder his estate and the angel likens verdict to deeds done in life. The quote contrasts earthly wealth with the good deeds one has accumulated before passing.
The line muses on choosing action over delay, preferring to collect old coins or cancel postage stamps rather than wait. It reflects a right now urgency and suggests a plan to occupy time with small, tangible tasks.
A fragment speaks on how workers and common men seek peace and hope despite threats and deprivation. It notes a resilient soul that rises above poverty and calamity, imagining a steadfast inner quality that endures through struggle.
A commentary notes that a great many children today appear unhappy with how their parents conduct themselves and suggests this discontent reflects broader shifts in family dynamics and social expectations.
A concise adage urges acceptance of current circumstances while pushing for improvement in slow moving conditions. It frames progress as a balance between contentment and proactive change, implying action within limits.
A reflection on maintaining harmony in family life and international relations. The speaker notes that balance is needed in duties and behavior, hinting at social expectations for both women and men and the urge to speak out.
A Paris preacher returning from an Oklahoma revival was robbed of $9, the total cash on his person. The piece condemns robbers as thugs and accuses society of tolerating banditry by neglecting church support and backing for the work of the church. It argues that failures to back the church undermine civilization.
A lyric meditation on spring by J. H. Lowry contrasts winter’s chill with the renewal of nature. The piece extols vivid vernal imagery and fuses beauty with a philosophical message that human life mirrors spring, offering hope beyond hardship.
The Honey Grove Signal notes old-timers claim a February thunder event predicts frost on April 20. Witnesses say the phenomenon has never failed. The piece cautions readers to expect a frost on April 20 and comments that most killable crops are already dying.
A narrator recalls the arrival of six female delegates to a town talkfest. The piece mocks their appearance and comforts, detailing Aunt Julia hosting efforts and the delegates’ complaints about beds pillows and lodging, ending with snide remarks about their accommodation in a box car.
In Guluna the locals reportedly eat bees after stings as revenge and to study effects. In Ceylon natives use a torch to drive swarms from trees and gather the insects for eating, a practice noted in Selunce Monthly.
In a quirky dialogue the Optigist notes opportunity at the door while the Pessimist mocks the idea. The Optigist plans to duck, suggesting a playful scramble as the exchange ends with a cryptic line about realizing oneself.
A speaker confirms revealing their engagement to three trusted friends, noting the discreet disclosure and the intimate circle involved.
The piece by Dr. William Y. Ward of Ivanhoe Texas extols medical duty and sacrifice. It portrays physicians as diligent servants of society, facing infection and long hours while critics from patent medicines to mind cures challenge their methods. It notes the wartime and peacetime duties and ends by crediting the Independent’s reprinting.
The Floral Heights Methodist Episcopal Church South, formed a year and a half ago in Wichita Falls, prepares to open a $175000 building with capacity for 1200. Rev. W. L. Titthison leads the church with 625 members, including many from First Church. The plan includes a large kitchen, lodging, and multiple class rooms for youth.
Bates introduces an antiseptic liniment intended for jan animals and other creatures. The product touts quick soothing properties and claimed healing effects for skin irritations, wounds, and sores on livestock and pets.
South Side Drug Store in Hooper reports changes to fit a new act. The store will enlarge the drink department and complete the updates within a few days. Phone 97A suggests a modernized, quality price focus.
Farmers in Fannin County are offered liberal terms by a leading Farm Loan Company. The Fannin County Realty Co advertises quick processing and low interest rates through its office at Spivy’s Store.
Paris Texas April 2. Mrs T F Brazelton was struck by a car at the intersection of Fifteenth street and Grand Avenue while walking home from an industrial event. She sustained serious injuries to her right leg and arm and several ribs were fractured. She is the mother of Miss Hazel Brazelton a former Bonham schools teacher.
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