Ordinance Prohibits Livestock Trespass in Bonham City
The City of Bonham passes an ordinance making it a misdemeanor to willfully place or permit horses cattle sheep swine or goats within city limits on land not owned or controlled by the party or to cause trespass. Violators face a fine from five to fifty dollars upon conviction. Mayor W. A. Spangier and City Secretary D. Maddrey sign. Date: 1908.
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Y of
Bonham
Ty of
Rge
W. A. Spangier
Bonham City Ordinance Warns Against Resisting Officers
Fortified by the City Council of Bonham the ordinance states resisting or opposing any officer or the City Pound Master in executing duties is a misdemeanor. Conviction can yield a fine between five and fifty dollars. Attest: Mayor W. A. Spangler. City Secy. J. D. Maddrey. April 13, 1908.
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City of
Bonham
City of Bonham
W. A. Spangler
Electric Bitters Restored Man After Narrow Escape
Nine years ago C Farthing of Mill Creek Oklo faced a near fatal moment when life hung on a slender thread. A druggist recommended electric bitters and a bottle restored strength, pulling him from the edge and keeping him well since. Sold under guarantee at Saunders rug Co's store. You never know what you can do till you try.
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Mr. C. Farthing
Mill Creek
Oklo
Lectric Bitters
Electric Bitters
Saunders Rug Co
Vinci cod liver medicine praised by local druggist
A Saunders Drug Co representative in Benham Texas extols Vinci Vinol as a potent cod liver oil preparation. The label reveals all ingredients and it claims to cure chronic coughs colds bronchial and lung troubles while boosting vitality. The firm offers a money back guarantee if Vinci fails.
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Saunders Drug Co
Vinci
Benham
Texas
Silence Outshines Speech in Some Men
A compact reflection notes that certain men convey stronger meaning through quietude than others achieve with words. The idea contrasts quiet impact with talkative eloquence.
Important Decision on Foley’s Honey and Tar Use
Advertises Foley’s Honey and Tar as a cure for persistent coughs and colds. Claims it contains no harmful drugs and urges readers to insist on it, noting Saunders Drug Co. is the seller.
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Foley
Saunders Drug Co
Rise of Deceptions as Ground Truth Reasserts Itself
A succinct note suggests that falsehoods once crushed reset and recur, implying a cycle where misinformation resurfaces after initial defeat. The text hints at persistent belief despite past debunking, reflecting a pattern of repeated untruths in public discourse.
Foley's Kidney Remedy cited in Kentucky testimonial
A Bowling Green woman, Carrie Harden, reports kidney and bladder relief after using Foley's Kidney Remedy. She says the first bottle brought great relief and the second finished her cure, with Saunders Drug Co selling the product. A second ad offers a free 10 cent lice powder and poultry book with this ad.
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Foley
Carrie Harden
Bowling Green
Saunders Drug Co
Conkey
J. W. Peeler
Prayer Meeting at First Presbyterian Tonight
A prayer meeting is scheduled for tonight at 7 30 at the First Presbyterian Church. Everyone is invited to attend.
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First Presbyterian Church
The Lecturer's Subject Glass lecture joke
A Chicago News item quotes a lecturer who jokes his talk is like glass. He explains through humorous lines that the lecture is transparent and full of cracks and sand and hot air. He notes foreign titles appeal to Americans and ends by abandoning the topic as the audience leaves.
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Chicago News
Every One of Them a Bird
A Methodist minister's wife in West Virginia has been married three times. Her maiden name Partridge, first husband Robin, second Sparrow, and current husband Quayle. They have two Robins, one Sparrow, three Quayles, and relatives Swann and Jay. the piece notes a bird of Paradise as a relative. They reside on Slank avenue in Eagleville Canary islands. The author is a lyre bird and a relative.
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West Virginia
Partridge
Robin
Quayle
Quayles
Swann
Slank Avenue
Eagleville
Canary Islands
St. Louis Republic
Mardi Gras Dining Misunderstanding In New Orleans
A provincial couple at a French restaurant misinterprets the menu language. The lady asks about a dish labeled entree, the man warns against it saying an entree is a race horse and suggests ham and eggs instead.
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New Orleans
Harper’s
Too Many Weddings Brings Prison Visitor Exchange
A prison visitor asks a man what brought him there. The prisoner jokes he attended too many weddings, admitting he was always the groom, implying his troubles stemmed from his social follies rather than drink or theft.
No Odors In His Cab in London Comic Exchange
An elderly lady seeking a cab to Trafalgar Square asks the driver. He refuses with a sharp quip about onions and smelling, implying he would not take her even if he could. The exchange captures a wry urban humor moment.
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London
Trafalgar Square
A Pair of Them
A witty Congregationalist exchange jokes about a cord on the finger as a reminder to mail a letter. Gotham admits the mail never went out because his wife forgot to hand it to him, prompting humorous dialogue.
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Gotham
Ears Provoking Street Corner Quip Draws Smiles
On a London street corner a man warns that if Smithers tries to pull his ears he will have his hands full. The crowd glances at his ears and smiles, capturing a vivid street scene from the Telegraph’s humor segment.
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Smithers
London Telegraph
Slow confidence proves wrong, cautionary line from Puck
A brief quip notes that some individuals mistake being slow for certainty, warning that patience and restraint may mislead without action. The aphorism implies wisdom lies in measured doubt rather than hasty assurance.
Whooping Cough Remedy Promoted by J. W. Peeler
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy advertised to keep cough loose ease expectoration and lessen coughing fits. Described as safe and sure. Sold by J. W. Peeler.
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Chamberlain
J. W. Peeler
Chorus Girl Proves Learning Keeps Pace With Time
A seasoned chorus performer continues studying despite age, illustrating lifelong learning. The article highlights perseverance, discipline, and ongoing training in a performing arts career.
Foley's Kidney Remedy Promises New Life and Vigor
Advertises Foley's Kidney Remedy claiming it tones the system and improves appearance. It asserts curing backache nervous exhaustion and kidney or bladder troubles. Sold by Saundera Drug Co.
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Foley
Saundera Drug Co
Bonham Jersey bull for sale with return privilege
Dick Foraker Jersey bull reg ister No. 76177 solid color will stand in N. W. part of Bonham at W. W. Clutter's place for $200 with privilege of return.
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Dick Foraker
Jersey Bull
N. W
Bonham
W. W. Clutter
Curious Rescue On Dry Mountain Wolves Hunt
Two officers chasing wolves in central Servia get lost in fog. After fourteen hours one man collapses, his partner binds him, positions him, and rolls him down the slope to safety. The rescuer descends swiftly and is found an hour later by a peasant in exhaustion.
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Servia
Man and Plants Theory by Saint-Saens
M. Camilla Saint-Saens argues that while not providing irrefutable evidence, his theory that man began life as a plant is plausible enough to be considered justifiable after impartial examination. He emphasizes the hypotheses as credible without asserting certainty.
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M. Camiille Saint-Saens
Keeps Him High Strung
The manager withholds part of the villain's pay to force a better performance. He acts more convincing when angry, a tactic noted by the St. Louis Globe-Democrat as a curtain device in stage villainy.
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St. Louis Globe- Democrat
Quote on money and success from the great financier
The Philadelphia Ledger records a financier noting that some wealth comes from others letting go of money, attributing part of his success to the actions of others rather than solely to his own efforts.
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Philadelphia Ledger
Misguided. Minister’s Wife Wake Up Burglars In House
A fragment from Christian Register depicts a nighttime scene with a minister’s wife waking to intruders. The exchange shows tension as the minister questions the burglars and frames their error as their problem to solve.
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John
Christian Register
What Do They Cure Dr Pierces Two Leading Medicines
The passage explains Golden Medical Discovery as a potent alterative blood purifying tonic aiding mucous surfaces from nasal passages to bowels. Favorite Prescription strengthens worn out women, regulates functions, reduces pain, and improves overall vitality. Both are non-alcoholic glyceric extracts from native American plants and sold by medicine dealers. avoid secret nostrums.
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Pierce
Golden Medical Discovery
Auction of Anthony bankrupt cruck at Ravenne set
The Anthony bankrupt cruck at Ravenne will be sold at public auction Friday April 24 between 10 and 2 o'clock. G W Twyman Trustee.
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Anthony
Ravenne
G W. Twyman
Trystee
Eccentric Hogarth and Origins of Blackmail
Eccentric Hogarth recounts his forerunning fame and faded painterly status with tales of his sharp tongue and stubborn pride. It also traces the term blackmail to Scottish border conflict era robberies and the color coded threat from feared guardians, as noted by London Field.
Life mask tale and early photography milestones
A celebrity recounts the pain of creating a life mask as onlookers watch the plaster set. The piece then traces early photography milestones: Talbot's paper prints in 1835 and Daguerre's process, with Ponton's discovery of soluble organic matter hardening under light, foundational to process work.
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Yea Talbot
Daguerre
Ponton
Royal Scottish Society of Arts
The Dark and Bloody Ground and Talleyrand’s Whist Remark
The piece notes Kentucky as The Dark and Bloody Ground due to historic native conflicts before white settlement. It recalls how the era’s struggles made the region infamous. A Talleyrand quip about whist captures a sharp comment on aging and learning games.
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Kentucky
New York
No Great Friends Revealed in Odd Exchange
A brief dialogue shows a character admitting uncertainty about having friends while another notes wealth as a barrier. The exchange hints at social distance and personal insecurity amid wealth.
Quote on mismanagement by European ruler attributed to bad marksmanship
A European ruler deflects blame for a failed outcome to poor marksmanship, saying it largely explains the defeat. The speaker, Hachange, notes the fault lies in faulty tactics and aim rather than intention. The fragment ties to historical or satirical commentary on leadership.
Might as Well Enjoy It Fire Alert Across Suburb Tale
Mr. Jackson, new to the suburb, tries to summon help as his home catches fire. Neighbors refuse to run or shout due to lameness and laryngitis, so he orders them to bring chairs and stay inside. Youth’s Companion reports a humorous misfire in emergency response.
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Jackson
Corypanion
A Woman and a Watch
A jeweler recalls a left handed woman who wound a watch the wrong way, causing it to stop despite her insistence she wound it correctly. The tale highlights unusual customer misunderstandings about care and winding.
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New York Sun
Painting a Yawn by Maud Earl of Bohemian Terriers
Miss Maud Earl titled The Vagabonds a portrait of two Irish terriers. One yawns widely after the artist yawns to coax the model. The exhibit reportedly caused visitors to yawn, amusing Earl as she watched the crowd.
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Maud Earl
Lady Landseer
Spectator
Miss Earl
Japanese Women Then and Now
The article states that ancient Japan taught women a subservient role, yet today daughters have full freedom and equality with Western women while mothers keep honored, traditional positions. It highlights a shift from old norms to contemporary status.
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Japan
Siege of Gibraltar in the 1770s bold defense
The passage recalls the great siege of Gibraltar from 1770 to 1770s when combined French and Spanish forces attacked by land and sea for four years. The defenders under General George II held firm, resisting the assault with notable tenacity and endurance in a historic stand.
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Gibraltar
Rock of Gibraltar
Rance
Spain
We George
Tina
Dancing Romance Between Miss Quick Wit and Mr Clumsey
A playful exchange shows Miss Quick Wit and Mr Clumsey sparring over dancing as he learns what avotass means and tries to coax her into a dance with him in a humorous dialogue.
Handy craftsman builds first home awnings
The article notes over $5,000 spent to provide a course in Industrial arts. It highlights a trainee named Lerdso who, now skilled with tools, installs awnings on the shady side of his house as his first job.
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Lerdso
Closenst
Tle Triumphs Twice as Opponent Holds Back
The report notes Tle achieving two victories while the opponent curbed aggression or restrained actions during the win. No additional names or places are provided in the readable text.
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Cardui
M. C. Austin
Memphis, Tenn
SSS
S.S.S
Swift Specific CO
Atlanta, GA
Puck
Bright’s
Saunders Drug"Co, Boukamu, ‘Ferxas
Hogarth
England
Whistler
Idegarth
Tre
Dickey
Blackguard
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Flo
Talleyrand
Hloustun
Tle
Sy Rug
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