11 Apr 1932
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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1932
Page
1
The Bonham Daily Favorite listing shows the paper published by Favorite Printing Co with H A McDougal as publisher Ashley Evans acting as editor and Chas R Inglish as business manager. The issue is marked as entered at the Bonham Texas post office as second class mail matter.
A Dryden line urges that errors rise to surface yet true insight lies beneath. The brief reflection encourages deep search and resilience, likening mistakes to straws blown aside while pearls await below.
The verse recalls a crushed child in the mart and links the small life to vast spiritual themes. It juxtaposes scripture from Psalm 40 with meditations on eternity and the heavens.
Stuart McGregor notes in his Dallas News review that individual small businesses are returning while mergers decline. The Bonham Cotton Mills example shows a local buyout reviving a mill at a bargain price, turning a profit during a low market. Harmony in politics and convention chatter in Missouri mirror the broader trend that small firms can thrive despite large combinations.
Furnished with Bill of Rights copies food clothing and prepared speeches they traveled to strike action centers. A band of vigilantes stopped them and asked them to move on. A second group then took custody and used tree limbs on their backs before releasing them toward Virginia. They expressed wrath but gained experience from the investigation.
Prince Nicholas of Romania flew from Paris to Bucharest to meet his brother King Carol over the demand to renounce his marriage to a woman not of royal blood. The Romanian supreme court holds the marriage invalid, but Nicholas claims proof it is genuine and refuses to abandon his wife to keep his position and government allowance. Carol agreed to discard his unlawful wife to regain standing, but the move may be symbolic while Nicholas remains steadfast.
The German election yielded over nineteen million votes for President Von Hindenburg and about thirteen and a half million for Hitler, signaling continued resistance to both state communism and fascism and boosting Germanys standing among nations.
Federal detectives in Washington say the Lindbergh baby kidnapping group acts like amateurs. They argue that despite efforts by federal state and private investigators no one has identified the criminals or recovered the child.
The State Press in Dallas News argues Earth’s small role in an expanding universe. Nebulae speed away at 15000 miles per second, making our planet seem trivial. The piece urges turning thoughts to immeasurable space and contemplating a broader duty beyond petty concerns.
Florence Vidette argues railways are unfairly punished when the public tolerates harm by trains. A recent case saw a man injured while aloft on a moving train win damages from the railway, despite his own role in the incident.
A collage of quips and wry notes from Texas papers includes satire on alimony, a joke about a divorced couple, and a remark on an editor selling a saxophone for a cow. The snippets reflect humorous regional commentary.
Tyler Journal notes critics say funds from the Gainesville Register amount to 100000 dollars aimed at promoting birth control, while some dissenters fear limiting signatures could affect further contributions.
A collage of quotes from various papers notes thoughts on shoes and enjoyment, Arctic golf days, Ruth Hanna McCormick politics, a speaker’s rise, a plea to end short selling, Hindenburg’s wartime lesson, and mutual aid for the unemployed.
The Broad Hint notes the playful banter about eyes and late nights. Uncle Teben jokes about foresight, saying some folks pride themselves on being so foresighted they miss cuties that come only day after tomorrow. Washington Star framing lends a witty, folksy tone.
A serious friend urges reflection on wasted time while Miss Cayenne laments lost glittering coins and paper currency, in a Washington anecdote about misused leisure and material vanity.
The wife observes a new couple moving in and notes their apparent devotion. She teases her husband about kissing his wife in public, prompting his humorous reply that he has not yet even learned her name.
An elderly doctor speaks of his own rheumatism and asks for confirmation that a prescription will help. He notes occasional trouble and uses the doorway as a resting point while seeking reassurance about the remedy.
An aged Black mule driver in a rattling wagon held up traffic at a red signal, insisting he saw the light well before arriving. Police strained to untangle the jam as he joked about Christmas decorations and rode on with a grin.
I A Dale urges Texas lawmakers to reorganize state government to reduce duplication and waste. A Committee on Government will audit each department, outline duties, and report to the legislature to cut salaries and balance the budget. He blames the Senate for blocking a House salary cut and calls for consolidation of boards and bureaus.
Grover Bell, former deputy sheriff, remains in serious condition after a Thursday shooting in Sherman Texas. An examining trial for Fearl Bennett tied to the incident concluded with a $1,500 bond set for the defendant.
Bud Chaffin, 1863 born Texas native, died at his White Shed area home four miles northwest of Bonham yesterday at 10 30 am after collapsing while fetching water. Funeral at White Shed church with Eld W R Holder and Rev Gideon, interment Brown cemetery. Survived by wife Maggie and numerous children, grandchildren, and brothers.
Triple-sheer jackets continue to dominate daytime looks with tailored and semidressy styles. Waistlines rise toward Empire silhouettes while fitted skirts flare below the knee. Tweed and chiffon blends appear in three-piece outfits, with redingote coats favored for smart streetwear and travel ensembles.
Washington April 11 The National Red Cross opened its annual convention with President Hoover praising the relief work. Vice chairman James L. Fiesser reported on the past year’s drought storms tornadoes and unemployment relief efforts.
The article notes many workers abandon hand labor in favor of machines, highlighting the enduring use of typewriters among those who still value manual writing over automation.
The Daily Favorite and the Semi-Weekly Bonham News set ad charges for political notices. Rates include $15 for Daily Favorite, $20 for daily and weekly combined, $10 for weekly, $5 for precinct or county offices. Cash must accompany orders, or notices will not run. The notices pertain to the Democratic primary on July 23, 1932.
A list of candidate and official positions for Fannin County and related districts including Congress District 4 nominee Sam Rayburn district clerk Allen Spies John C Miller for tax collector Walter Boyd Frank Wright for tax assessor R H Dick Trimble Frank Campbell Jas A Agnew Claude C Hodge sheriff F M Johnson Henry Chaney Jack Leonard A L Chaffin J C Magouire J D Shinpaugh commissioners Precinct No 4 Jim Cox Bill Tidwell J Wright Russell A V Horn W E Whitehead Walter Bales Precinct 4 officials QD V Hill Bake Chandler George Brent public weigher Vernon Henegar Commissioner Precinct No 2 J E Worsham M K McDonald Tom Wright.
The text notes Lindbergh’s conviction that the paid ransom goes to the kidnapper, while the public remains uncertain. Hoover is portrayed as hopeful about the economy, with Dill noting a headline. It reflects optimism and cautions about free speech and fiscal balance.
A fragment notes scientists declare the universe is Malinite and turn to the vast scope of things to consider. The text emphasizes the settlement of a debate and shifts to broad contemplation.
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