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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1925
Page
2
A religious assembly discusses church state differences and condemns abuse and misrepresentation in church affairs. The speaker urges a high and holy conduct regardless of unification views and notes the imperfect nature of men and the impact of weather on temper.
A biblical proverb emphasizes lending to the poor as a way of serving the Lord and receiving repayment. The quote from Proverbs stresses charitable action bearing divine acknowledgment and reward.
Texas Methodists begin to shift toward lay participation on unification. Past focus with preachers expands as lay members seek clearer understanding. Expect wide representation of both sides and increased press coverage amid heated personalities.
The San Angelo Standard quotes lingering nostalgia for past fashion habits as locals joke about stretching suits through more summers. Modern thrift and economy shift expectations as attire longevity shortens.
Fragmentary quotation from Bonham and parodied by Honey Grove Signal notes a claim about amounting to something versus nothing. The piece questions the value of effort and time in achieving success, contrasting quick gains with enduring work.
Bonham News humorously notes husbands often dig in the garden not for crops but to fill an empty oyster can with worms. The piece suggests the activity serves a selfish lure to fish, contrasting with wives tending radish beds and onions. The Honey Grove Citizen mentions similar behavior.
A West Texas county man was convicted of selling intoxicating liquor, selling tequila. The higher court reversed for lack of judicial knowledge that tequila is intoxicating, arguing tequila causes quick intoxication and harm.
A Florida attorney in a citrus town offers to aid a muttering man in a dispute about a neighbor named Watts. They confront Watts at a cabin among fruit trees. a large man appears and the plan ends with Watts admitting he did the deed, and the would-be mediator reports the matter settled without further violence.
Proceedings note a district court conviction for transporting liquor remained unreversed while a case involving a drunken seller lacked judicial knowledge and was reversed. A wagon owner’s charge was dismissed as witnesses saw no movement, with competent testimony tied to ownership.
The Scottish Rite Masons held a Mounday Thursday gathering at the Masonic Hall. The Mystic Banquet of the Paschal Lamb with bread and wine was partaken by the brethren. At the conclusion, H. J. Rodgers was elected President Rev W. W. Armstrong Chaplain and Sam A. Meade Secretary.
We express heartfelt gratitude to friends and neighbors who helped during sickness and death of our Mother and Grandmother. Thank you for the floral offerings. Mrs. George Dye and Family.
A notice announces fresh cabbage for Saturday and a transfer paper sale on April 11 at The Favorite. Transfer paper is listed at 3 cents per sheet 18x24 inches, with pricing per pound. I. A. Taylor is mentioned as the seller or promoter.
Fragmentary OCR note shows a reference to Red Ball Station Line and the word Zio. Without full context, readable items indicate an item list or station label. No clear event, person, or organization beyond generic place names.
Notable bus timings listed with departures from Red Ball West Fourth Street and Denison Ball Cafe. Bonham phone contact 375 and 957 for details on routes and informal Bonham arrangements.
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