20 Apr 1932
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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1932
Page
1
The document argues repeal of the Eighteenth Amendment is unlikely without two thirds of Congress and three fourths of states. It accuses liquor supporters of obstructive tactics and threats of revolution if the government does not legalize alcohol, urging vigilance against such methods.
Fragmentary verse quoted as a prayer about common things and light. It references twilight, snowfall, eternity, and a watchful figure guiding humble duties. The text reads like a devotional vignette with yearning for restraint from harm and a wish to keep faith amid world’s vastness.
The Virginia governor proposes changing how constitutional amendments on liquor are adopted, favoring a national popular vote via three fourths of states for repeal. Critics question why liquor interests deserve special treatment and argue the existing method is the constitutional path.
A Texas father, after his son escaped a Huntville prison farm, delivered him back to resume a life sentence. He wrote Manager Simmons to honor his duty, choosing righteousness over personal risk, a rare act of parental sacrifice praised as almost sublime.
Unease in the United States grows as Parliament's 1982 83 budget lacks explicit war debt payments. The Chancellor of the Exchequer only stated that Britain expects reparations from its debtors to cover the sums due to the United States, with no intention of repudiation. England will pay, as she has always done.
In a Los Angeles court, a key witness named Peel testified during the trial, detailing events central to the case and offering new evidence for prosecutors. The proceedings focused on timelines, motives, and corroborating statements from multiple participants.
The text discusses Massie being charged in a killing and claims of insanity at the time. It shifts to U S debt policy with Senator Borah and Governor Smith, then reflects on Texas independence and a critique of The vote of the people is the voice of God sentiment, ending with a question about divine calling.
Kathleen Norris posits the question of whether married women should work and predicts a consensus that many married women already have substantial jobs. A bizarre note follows about two royal ladies’ mummified bodies found in an Egyptian tomb, humorously implying they would claim royalty but not reveal their ages.
Witnesses identify two Dallas men as the pair who robbed a Memphis bank of 29000 dollars last May. They face transfer actions to Texas as Tennessee lacks a suspended sentence law.
A call asserts that the people demand Congress save money without reducing appropriations or cutting salaries of allies. It warns that failure to do so would reflect poorly on Congress.
A reader voices cautious support for voting while admitting uncertainty about improving conditions. The remark notes current problems and fears that resisting change may be wiser than embracing upheaval.
A journalist argues that the candidate with the best chance of winning the next presidency is the ant favored by the majority. The piece emphasizes public support and electoral prospects without presenting concrete facts or events.
The day marks the planned scrapping of the oath binding Ireland to the English King and signals potential turmoil for the new Irish president as consequences unfold.
The speaker proposes a nationwide popular vote to suspend all debts, arguing that most people carry debts they cannot meet and such a vote would be widely supported. The remark emphasizes collective financial strain and a call for decisive action through direct democracy.
A statement about government aid for the poor and downtrodden resonates with many, as supporters feel the promise reflects shared concern. The comment suggests widespread public interest in relief programs and social welfare.
The phrase suggests that keeping up with the Joneses remains challenging yet progresses more slowly now than in earlier times. It notes that the pressure of living up to neighbors or peers continues but at a reduced speed, reflecting shifting social dynamics.
Denison Herald notes the Lindbergh kidnapping waning from headlines as Colonel Lindbergh pays a ransom only to be betrayed. Clues vanish, public help floods in then stalls, and fear grows that the infant may be dead. Anne Lindbergh awaits word in New Jersey as investigators press on.
A Sherman Democrat note mocks a Chicago speakeasy serving needle beer before court. The Denison Herald notes ongoing Ireland England tensions as the Irish question remains unsettled, while short sellers seem to be breaking.
The passage notes the hometown figure Prosperity retiring as a central topic while mentioning the Democratic free for all. It highlights Mr. Smith as the talker and Mr. Roosevelt gaining delegates in Greenville, reflecting political shifts.
President Hoover warns that if appropriation 511 is enacted by Congress it will be necessary to discharge between 5 000 and 10 000 government employees. The Clarksville Times reports the potential impact on federal staffing.
The Paragraphers discuss balancing the budget debating use of more tax versus more ax. The note mentions little spring freshets this year with flood reference tied to the Literary Digest office in Toledo Blade.
A compilation of short quotes from various papers notes opinions on giving until it hurts, a proposed Army and Navy consolidation, a dollar's value, and Chicago's early settlement. The lines reflect period voice and satirical commentary without full context.
A humorous dialogue about balance in love and time. It features lines from Bert, Mortal, Wife, and others on topics of engagement, money, and communication. The piece ends with a quip about Egyptian pyramids extending along the Nile.
In Fannin County Texas Sheriff Bud Hughes will sell on the first Tuesday in May 1932 the described real estate at the courthouse in Bonham between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. to satisfy a judgment of State National Bank of Denison against John P Steger et al. The property includes several parcels in Bonham described by block and lot numbers and references to deeds in Fannin County records. Sale proceeds to be applied as directed by the judgment and order of sale.
Barry district records show precinct details involving Commissioner Wright Russell A E Comeminnlonce Presinst No 41 V Helbert Chandler George Srent with unclear roles in the early proceedings. The fragmentary OCR suggests officiating names and precinct numbering but lacks full context.
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