For Sale 120 Egg Incubator in Good Condition
Classified notice lists a 120 egg incubator in good condition offered by R. D. Owens. Contact details not provided.
15 Apr 1918
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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1918
Page
1
Classified notice lists a 120 egg incubator in good condition offered by R. D. Owens. Contact details not provided.
Washington reports wholesale price fluctuations for food and feedstuffs with higher activity than in the prior three months. Native beef steers rose to 13.75 dollars, lambs to 18.60 dollars, and hogs to 30 cents per 100 pounds. dairy products, potatoes and hay fell. Fresh butter declined two cents, storage butter dropped to 38 cents, eggs and cheese edged down slightly. New York potatoes dropped three cents per hundred pounds and Chicago potatoes fell ten cents.
A Bonham home described as one of the best near the area is offered cheaply. The owners Gibson and Taylor will accept land in exchange and cover any small difference. The house is stated to be equipped with modern conveniences.
Mrs Ralph Owens reports her nephew Clyde Moss son of Mr and Mrs B G Moss formerly of the city has joined the Navy and has been promoted to first gunners mate. He volunteered earlier and served on the Atlantic coast before being sent to the Pacific coast near San Pedro California where he may be sent into active service soon.
A brief personal notice quotes Mrs Geo Myers urging readers to display service flags as a sign of support. The fragment reflects wartime patriotism and community involvement conveyed in a concise, local newspaper voice.
With the American Army in France April 14 two German fighting planes were shot down inside the American lines by Lieut A S Winslow of Chicago and Douglas Campbell of California. Each man downed one machine. both enemy aviators were made prisoners. One German was slightly wounded. The planes formed part of a five aircraft patrol and fell after a six minute engagement. One enemy machine burned, the other was only slightly damaged. Campbell is said to be the first graduate of a strictly American school to bring down an enemy plane.
United Press reports on the German assault near Bir Britain lines in France. British forces hold Hazelbrough, Bailleul, Aire, Lillois and Bethune as German strength fades while Allied resistance tightens. The battle slows to a near stop after an intense first phase, with fighting continuing for an extended period.
Washington April 15 The War Department weekly summary of operations asserts a turning point in the Western battle is being reached Germany has failed to win decisive victory and will soon be forced to revert to limited objective drives indicating a strategic shift in Allied operations.
Charley Watson offers a motor generator set for charging storage batteries with five battery capacity.
W C Finley notes the sale of three more machines from Woodstock machinery to Ware's store, claiming these are the factory's final cheaper models. Buying one now is pitched as saving money on a typewriter for the office.
Gibson and Taylor offer to connect sellers with buyers seeking two good black land farms and three small sandy land farms. They invite listings from those wanting to sell and promise buyers for the properties.
Paris reports from the War Office that after precise operations a half score of prisoners were taken in the Han gard region. Since April 12, one hundred fifty prisoners have been captured in the Mondidier to Noyon sector.
Ashley Evans Land Co offers the back business block in Bonham where the First National Bank sits. A good location offered at a cheap price for a limited time with terms if desired.
A property on East Fifth Street is offered for sale. The seller calls it a nice close in home worth the asking price and invites prospective buyers to schedule showing.
Geo A Bross reports Southwestern Oil Co has taken over the Delta lease in Humble field near Wheeler Pikeny. Wells on the Delta lease reportedly yield up to 18 000 barrels daily and oil city news calls it one of the best leases in Humble. Expected production 10 000 barrels daily could pay 175 per year per share, with shares offered at 10 dollars on installment. Forecasts rapid price rise to 500 dollars per share within four months. Bross lists contact at 615 Willow street, phone 357 RL.
Bonham Texas April 15 1918 stockholder letter notes Southwestern has strong Goos e Creek Humble field holdings drilling soon after pipe arrival predicts good wells near by with daily production from four hundred to six thousand barrels in Humble and one thousand to eighteen thousand southeast. Company owns half of Delta Oil property valued over 300000 dollars and uses funds for development with no high salaried officials noted. Mer
British forces again withdraw from Neuve Eglise after severe fighting. Haig reports fierce clashes northwest of Merville with German losses. south of Bailleul German storming parties briefly penetrated lines. British take 155 prisoners and several machine guns east of Robecq. southeast near Hangard-En-Samise gains and prisoners captured.
Fort Worth April 15 Clarence King sixteen died from injuries when his father's home near Roanoke was wrecked by a cyclone that swept the western edge of Tarrant and Denton counties last night. Many others were injured crops damaged. Hassell Caldwell sent a casket to Mrs Dave Wells who died at her home near there at 10 this morning. Mrs Wells forty three was born near the place she died and was a daughter of Mr and Mrs Whisenhunt funeral at New Hope cemetery this afternoon.
In France, Americans until Sunday night repelled German attacks on outposts northwest of Toul. The offensives follow Friday and Saturday attempts to seize American positions. Ninety nine Germans were captured in raids by French and American forces, with continued allied defense of the sector.
Amsterdam reports Count Czernin has resigned and Emperor Karl has accepted the move. Czernin remains in office until a successor is appointed while his peace-leaning stance had displeased German and Austrian militarists. Also note a second hand brick for sale by Jno A Abernathy.
In a compact ad J Patterson offers painting and wallpaper hanging services. The note provides a phone contact 474 backward digits forming 474-? and signing as J Patterson with initials 1D. The message invites dialogue for work.
Sherman Tex April 12 A special venire of sixty men was drawn in the State v Nora Marshall case charged with killing her former husband Joe Manor in Denison May 17 1917 The trial date in Fifty Ninth District Court was set for April 22.
Immediate possession offered on a nearly new five room bungalow located on East Eleventh street. It will be rented after the first. Ashley Evans Land Co proposes an attractive price for quick action.
Washington April 14 Senator William J Stone of Missouri longtime Democratic leader and chairman of the Foreign Relations Committee died here today from a paralysis stroke suffered last Wednesday He spent forty five years in public life and was involved in many political battles from local offices to national issues He opposed arming American merchant ships with Wilson as President and helped form opposition that felled the measure at the end of the sixty fourth congress.
In Washington on April 15 both houses of Congress paid respects to the memory of Senator Wm J Stone of Missouri and chairman of the Foreign Relations Committee who died last night. Both Houses adjourned for the funeral today.
All clubs and individuals that have made a pledge for recreational can teens for our soldiers will please report at once to Mrs Rosser Thomas, chairman of War Council for Fannin County. For Sale Two 1917 Fords newly varnished see C. M. Watson at Everybodys Garage.
The Fannin County Singers Teachers and Music Publishers Association will hold its regular semi annual meeting at Ector M E church on Saturday night and Sunday May 4. The officers favor a patriotic dinner on the ground Sunday. Music publishers and singers from all points are expected. all singers and lovers of music are invited to attend. Frank Grammar president W M Crelia vice president J B Laughlin secretary treasurer.
Reduced price on eggs from S. C. Brown Leghorns with fifteen eggs for 1 25 and thirty eggs for 2 00 post paid. Rev. A. T. Bridges, Dodd City Tex. Wanted three first class mechanics at Bonham Motor Co.
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