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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1932
Page
1
A parable about a pair of humming birds fleeing a Southern Island fire. The female urges flight across the ocean to safety while the male doubts they can survive the journey. The tale emphasizes perseverance and refusing to give up despite devastation.
The Fort Worth Doughnut Machine Company egg drying plant, the first exclusive facility in the United States, is projected to produce 2,000,000 pounds of egg powder annually and create a market for over 7,000,000 dozen eggs. The piece notes tariff protection raises domestic production, yet questions its benefit to poultry farmers and consumers. It cites industry figures and debates the tariff’s impact on prices and competition.
The piece blends a parable of a humming bird reaching Florida with a call for perseverance in tough times. It links Lindbergh’s kidnapping case to national welfare, urging government action over private ransom talks and arguing that saving the nation may require decisive, public measures.
The Marshall News reports a county issued 100000 dollars in bonds seventy years ago. It has paid 420000 in interest and still owes the original principal. The piece warns voters to remember burdens of past bond approvals when considering new bond issues.
The Jewelers Association tells people not to wear wrist watches while swimming, claiming it preserves watch running order. The piece questions why such advice ignores other risky uses of watches and notes watches are not designed for hammering nails or as blunt weapons.
A West Texas resident vents frustration at a local snail seller, complaining the pests invade their garden and calling the seller’s advertising nerve. The note hints at ongoing garden damage and an annoyed public attitude.
A terse line notes items scattered in a yard that are available for removal. The remark implies abundant easy picks and a casual approach to taking what is not secured. No person or organization is named.
The Clarksville Times notes a California newspaper weighs which word in language is most useful. It opines that No is safest, while recalling a past occasion when Yes was spoken, possibly influenced by the editor's wife.
Rain fell last night with light drizzle and damp air. Early morning soils show active worms and moist ground signaling a mild, wet onset.
The Cleveland Plain Dealer notes in April 1932 Mississippi sold a quarter of taxable property for taxes, with 44 000 farms under forced sale across eighty two counties. Delinquencies forced state bid ins and 12 percent of town property auctioned, reflecting flood and economic strains.
The President and the House committee debate trimming the next year’s federal outlays by 210 million as they weigh small economy measures from a Washington heating plant to shifting fish hatcheries to states. The aim is to show efficiency while acknowledging past cuts of 265 million in 1929.
A New York Times analysis argues rising expenditures from 1929 to 1983 stem from expanded government activities and larger payrolls rather than fixed charges. VA, Agriculture, War and Navy budgets show marked gains while budget-cutting could mirror 19% levels to curb increases.
The column quotes Tim Meddlin on public image and integrity and notes Walter Damrosch's view that crooning is fading. A Marshall News line adds a quip about perceived respectability, while the Fort Worth Star Telegram comments on changing musical trends.
The Life article notes the claim that Herbert Hoover weighed twenty seven pounds more in 1929 than in the current period as a serious Republican error. It also warns of an uptick in women candidates challenging for office.
Claude Callan states that lies hurt but real understanding comes when actions reveal the truth, as reported by the Star-Telegram. The remark emphasizes accountability and integrity in public discourse.
The Dallas News notes modern novels feature estranged women as bold social symbols. The Denison Herald quips that cabinet makers would never lack work as governments shift in Europe.
A collection of quips from various papers notes a European savant with 24 scholastic and honorary degrees on his cards and stationery, while other jokes mock taxation, books, and rulers. It cites Arkanses Gazette Schenectady Pathfinder Weston Leader and Punch as sources for the snippets.
Robert returns from school with his report card. His mother questions the poor marks but he insists the dip is due to post holiday marking delays. The quotation is attributed to the Boston Transcript.
A cryptic quote circulated by Whirlwind shows a speaker puzzled by a form question asking for her mother before marriage. The remark uses wordplay to challenge the concept of an unmarried mother and references a familiar social idea.
A stranger arrived at the police station seeking lodging and gave the name Smith. When pressed for his real name he offered William Shakepearl as a better bluff and was corrected by the officer.
A man pursues cost cutting by raising chickens hoping to earn a fortune. He notes his hens have begun eating their own eggs, yet he remains hopeful that the venture will become self-supporting over time.
The Pathfinder notes the Senate will conduct an investigation into the stock market following widespread financial losses, focusing on causes rather than immediate remedies for the public. The remark questions whether accountability will address recovery avenues for investors.
In the Montreal Star excerpt a romance note describes Edith catching the shy rescuer she skated with. The tone hints at budding affection after a rescue shared on the ice.
Clem Calhoun of Amarillo, formerly Sherman, campaigns against incumbent Jimmy Allred. Calhoun accuses Allred of a dictator’s instinct that would strip Texans of home rule.
E. L. Longmire, chief clerk for D C Whiteley, Dallas County Clerk, faces embezzlement charges for $3 451.00 in 1928 1929. Whiteley has reimbursed the county for shortages found by the auditors. His 1930 salary was $33 454.00.
In Los Angeles a 45 year old Black preacher, Rev. Henry Hunter, was shot and killed shortly after delivering a sermon concluding with the line If you never see me again meet me in Glory. Police reported the fatal shooting occurred at the church as worshippers listened to the message.
A commentary warns that misdirected energy leads youths astray and shame their families. It suggests teaching typing as a lucrative path that could keep them from degradation or crime and benefit the household.
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