16 Apr 1929
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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1929
Page
1
The Bonham Favorite issue imprint lists publisher H A McDougal Ashley Evans as managing editor and Ch R Inglish as business manager from Favorite Printing Co. The page presents the newspaper’s masthead and personnel roles.
A list of subscription terms shows charges for City Carrier delivery and mail delivery. Options include 1 month 3 months 6 months and 1 year, with separate prices for in city and by mail. The text is garbled but indicates standard prepaid period rates.
The notice requests updating records to reflect a new mailing address and requires listing both the old and new addresses to prevent delays in processing the change.
Notice specifies fee of 7 cents per line for entertainments dinners and similar events with admission charges and for obituaries resolutions of respect and cards of thanks. Cash must accompany order.
Notice to the public states that any erroneous reflections on the character reputation or standing of any firm individual or corporation will be corrected upon notification to the publishers
Advertising rates on application filtered at the post office in Bonham Texas as a second class mail matter.
A devotional note quotes Hosea 14 9 about wisdom and understanding in following the Lord. It contrasts the right paths for the just with the fall of transgressors, urging mindful worship and obedience.
The fragmentary OCR text mentions dates and figures with unclear context. Readable names or places do not emerge. no distinct events or persons are identifiable to report.
A quote honors books as voices of the distant and the dead. It notes books heirs to the spiritual life of past ages.
A poetic meditation on belief and patience by Lizzie York Case. It asserts that true faith remains when doubt and hardship arise, and that God sustains those who persevere. The verses contrast unbelief with steadfast trust, urging hopeful endurance through winter and unseen futures.
Forty two years after a former slave of Jefferson Davis founded Mound Bayou Mississippi for exclusive Black residency and property, the town restricted citizenship to those of good character and trusted leaders. The experiment aimed to bound governance to the best in the race, ensuring a stable community. The article notes Mound Bayou has outlived its founder and endured beyond his era.
A 3000 resident Mississippi town, noted for absence of crime and arrests, closed its prison years ago and has no police. Prohibition and crime waves have not affected it, and its citizens are all native Americans with a notably clean record.
A Louisiana judge orders a girl to return an engagement ring if the engagement ends. In Kansas City a woman quarreled with her partner while driving and returned his ring. Moments later she learned the shock killed him, making the ring return a deadly concern for any woman with a diamond.
Retail furniture dealers in Texas rally to boost home ownership as a solution to weak demand from apartment renters. The effort aims to support the furniture trade and encourage broader home buying among Texans.
The article notes England has ended the tax on tea that stood for three centuries and muses that an earlier repeal before 1775 might have changed world history, altering the course of the Boston Tea Party and its ripple effects. It reflects on how British statesmen eventually reach sound conclusions.
Bob Silver, an escaped convict and hijacker, narrowly escaped the gallows due to a woman’s plea. He was later recaptured by police on a tip from a woman, a development that echoes Mr. Weller’s warning to Sammy to beware of women.
The article notes Hoover follows Coolidge by sending his message to Congress rather than presenting in person as Wilson did. It suggests Hoover may continue Coolidge’s approach, favoring formal communication over direct in-person delivery.
An observant correspondent notes that while prohibition may be the biggest joke since Moses, it at least keeps the great majority of Americans sober.
In a remark suggesting political theory, a white man critiques the idea that government should care for its vulnerable, noting that Republicans frame the issue as a government obligation to assist its weak or dependent.
The statement claims Filipinos can never gain recognition as free independent people while rubber exports remain profitable. It argues any hope for independence hinges on destroying rubber trees and cutting the crop’s profitability under government policy.
The article notes Massachusetts falling to the Republican party while Virginia North Carolina and Texas shift, increasing chances that farmers may gain relief from a Republican Congress.
The government questions Britain’s claim to the South Polar region by right of discovery, suggesting the United States foresees vast potential for a limitless refrigeration plant benefiting global needs.
A weather remark about Texas prompts a sharp jab about Chicago wind and a public figure named Bill, reflecting wartime style political banter and regional rivalries.
Report notes abundant garden crops and strong corn yields across farms. The piece asserts this success is not tied to any Republican administration, highlighting Texas’s Democratic governor as context for the era.
Report notes some leaders seek swift action on Farm Relief while widespread concern praises that relief may be shorter than the work required. The exchange hints at a sharp political clash over timing and scope.
The congress leader of the Democratic steering panel holds a limited, largely directionless position. His influence appears constrained to a single path he personally favors, leaving other routes effectively unsteerable.
A Corsicana Sun reader recalls a girl noting a lightship’s smooth patience as the wind extinguishes its lamp repeatedly yet the crew keeps relighting it, praising the sailors’ endurance.
In a humorous Herald column a remark notes former President Coolidge will earn a dollar per word for his literary contributions. The author laments the imbalance, contrasting Coolidge’s surprise pay with decades of journalists producing copy for modest returns.
The phrase appears in a brief index note from Mineral Wells discussing the idea that history recurs in cycles but lacking a clear purpose or lesson.
The Pittsburg Gazette notes that the season nears and annual summer outing plans are set for disruption as preparations loom, signaling excitement and potential changes.
Scientists remain puzzled over the original Garden of Aden location, a debate already settled in the mind of many in commerce, as reported by the Sun.
A Savay Star remark notes a man’s character appears in how he settles debts. It argues that owing someone makes one grateful for both paying and receiving favors, as courtesy governs all financial exchanges.
Tornadoes sweep Arkansas and Mississippi as Cleveland winter fades and creditors push to collect Christmas debts. Akron Beacon Journal notes the weather turmoil alongside financial pressures as spring approaches.
A Flint Daily Journal item speculates on a state breakfast food for California under Hoover. The Nashville Banner notes that all League of Nations clubs waived Leon Trotzky, while Bush-area groups did not. The Little Rock Democrat recalls the ongoing challenge of flight and ground distance.
A smiling woman with a pistol robbed a California bank yesterday, obtaining two thousand dollars. The incident drew attention as observers noted that the gun’s appeal has led some to pay higher prices for a woman’s weapon.
A Van Horn dispatch notes the mill at a Texas silver mine was destroyed. Locals assess damage and consider impact on production and supply chains. Officials urge caution as investigation and cleanup begin.
The fragment references an ice age 25 000 miles away described as nearby in time. It quotes a Cincinnati Times Star remark on a television host dismissed for poor bread slicing and mayonnaise waste, framed as a crime by a Kansas City Star line.
The remark notes that some men are larger than their party while others mistake their own importance for greatness, driven by an inability to conceive of anything beyond themselves.
Dr. Finney of Columbia University says a brain institute would be invaluable to civilization, providing far greater benefit than a fleet of battleships and enhancing intellectual capacity.
A Bonham speaker discusses preserving sight while observers note a trend of shorter dresses among women, reflecting social shifts and public interest in health and fashion.
A newspaper note cites a contributor who trusts in a twelve foot fishing rod for better health than any twelve ounce bottle. The quote underlines a cautious stance toward medical advice while praising outdoor activity.
The text presents scattered opinions arguing birth control is inadequate and prohibition is needed further noting that modern youth see reflection as only a function of facing glasses. It reads as a philosophical or social critique with unclear attribution.
Oklahoma Senator Thomas declares that it is useless for the government to attempt to make a broad policy change. He argues federal action would fail to produce effective results and urges alternative approaches.
Edie, who attended a Baptist Sunday school, wonders at a Methodist lesson about John the Baptist. The reading elicits childlike questions and a gentle discussion of how couples first met, told with charm and sentiment.
A brief exchange captures a traveler asking how long someone has been in Florida and the reply that they have stayed long enough to spend all their money. The dialogue notes a week of residence.
A citizen asks about up to date police force equipment, noting officers carry clubs. the exchange references modern gear and officer readiness.
The country has expanded electricity consumption by 690 percent while population rose only 25 percent since 1912. The data imply rapid electrification outpacing demographic growth across the period.
A historical note reports Mexican petroleum deposits notably high in asphalt content. The statement points to geological composition affecting refining and usage potential.
Report notes Creek Indians in Canada sometimes transport loads up to 300 pounds. The fact highlights the extraordinary strength and hauling practices observed among these communities.
Notice of execution sale in Hunt County case W A Graham vs Mrs W Green and Mrs Y Freeman. On May 7, 1929 at Bonham Court House door the sheriff will sell land in Fannin County 26 12 acres out of 1476 acre J B Goodman survey near Middle Sulphur. Contains parcel description and boundary lines.
Legal notice detailing 60 acres from John Clayton survey in Fannin County Texas, including 40 acres sold to Cyrus James now owned by V Green, with reference to deed Book 48 page 579 and Book 41 records. Levied to satisfy a judgment against W Green and Mrs Yuba. Filed April 1928 by Bud Hughes, clerk Tom S Moore.
A two day sale event at Benham Drug Co runs Friday and Saturday offering buy one get one free deals on selected items. Shoppers are urged to visit the store locations for details and eligibility.
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