25 Apr 1928
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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1928
Page
1
Change of Address in or dering address of paper changes require old and new addresses. Notices of entertainments dinners and benefits with admission fees are charged at 7 cents per line. Obituaries resolutions and thanks also charged at the same rate. Cash must accompany order.
The Amercian Potash Company seeks a charter in Austin after UT research found large potash deposits near Midland. Texas farmers could gain access to cheaper, local fertilizer. the Texas crew plans multi million dollar mining. Congressman Sam Rayburn faces opposition this year, keeping him in touch with voters.
The public shows steady support for Sam despite costly, tense campaigns every two years. Residents keep him in office, trusting his service and ability as their representative, and anticipate opponents failing to sway him.
The case involved a producer suing Lillian Gish for five million dollars for breach of contract. The columnist notes the publicity value of sensational suits and suggests a larger claim might have yielded more free publicity, a point about divorce or damages suits benefiting screen actors due to press attention.
Massachusetts Democrats vote in a preferential primary to nominate Al Smith for president hoping to influence other states. They express willingness to back him if named while urging Eastern Northern and Southern Democrats to unite behind the choice.
The Harmony and Constitutional Democrats join forces to oppose Al Smith in Texas. The merged majority could halt what is described as a looming disaster at Houston, while Dallas and New Orleans capitalists plan to invest two million dollars to build ten dry ice plants in Texas and Louisiana. Tammany opposed to dry efforts may try to block this investment.
Dan Moody attended a Monday barbecued gathering hosted by James Ferguson at Onion Creek. The event does not prove friendly political ties with Jas Ferguson, as another Jim Ferguson invited Moody to dine.
The U S Bureau of Fisheries supports international action to safeguard whales outlining a concern that the law should not be misused to cover every person who claims to be a whale.
A novice flea unexpectedly performs in a circus act after a long training period. The animal moves up and down a handler’s back with surprising agility despite minimal preparation.
A reader equates stamp collecting with the craze for recently made antiques and questions whether free speech covers Yeakers, raising a debate on inalienable rights and modern collecting passions.
In a tale from the United States Naval Academy, a small midshipman weighing 116 pounds struggles for three years to meet the required endurance test. The obstacle is a heavy sandbag recovered from the pool's deepest end, and an opening opportunity finally changes his course.
An athletic visitor from Georgetown weighing over two hundred pounds fell into the Severn River at Annapolis and cried for help. A sandbag stunt of no relevance here, a midshipman nearby sprang into the water and saved the man, drawing praise as a life saver while debate about rules continues.
Freeman Lang and G Allison Phelps convert a Maddux Ford airliner into an aerial radiocasting studio. The plane circled Los Angeles at 2600 feet for a one hour broadcast with a dance orchestra, announcer, and radio set aboard.
Norman S. Hall notes in the Christian Science Monitor that the night landing left the radiocasting setup undisturbed with no delegate adjustments needed.
The Paragraphers note Dr. Ncholas Murray Butler remains Republican amid a grave crisis. The Christian Science Monitor notes Atlantic air travel gains will require new traffic rules. Texas shows three factions the Drys Liberal Drys and Wets. Wichita Eagle hints at further factions Sub-Humids and Super-Saturateds.
An archival Chicago News editorial notes that eleven years earlier Chicago prepared for war and suggests that if the city had its current reputation the Kaiser might not have initiated hostilities.
A short editorial note in the Arkansas Gazette cautions adults against forming close ties with a boy until he completes his early work with peri phrastic Latin conjunctions and quadratics in algebra.
A Wichita Eagle note quotes a suggestion to send missionaries to Chicago but warns the missionaries should be consulted first. The remark reflects cautious discussion on outreach and regional efforts.
A collage of quotations notes bankers anxious to hold notes and singers' charm in finance. A Wichita Eagle quip praises playing bridge mid flight while avoiding grand slams. A Philadelphia Inquirer line cautions against rosy depictions of Russians, reflecting era commentary.
A collage of Texas paper quips notes light commentary on June laziness oil grafting politics golf and marriage with witty one liners from Corsicana Sun Gainesville Register Waxahachie Light Sherman Democrat McKinney Ixamyner and Ft Worth Star Telegram.
A brief Dallas News item notes a marriage proposal followed by a sharp remark implying divine intervention if rejected, reflecting a local mood or columnist quip about romance and providence.
Dallas Journal reports candidate for governor Wardlaw selects a West Texas rancher to run his campaign. The move signals a practical, no-nonsense approach and aligns with his plan for an effective field operation in the state.
A playful exchange hints at affection amid doubt as a newlywed couple navigate trust and humor. The scene alludes to a kiss to the mother and a lighthearted affirmation of love.
A scrambled dialogue from The Standard Dimensions Diner features a waiter and a customer debating spaghetti length. Nearby, a Boston Transcript fragment hints at political ambitions and a humorous author figure remarking on the ease of writing novels at low cost.
A public meeting report sparks a dispute after a quote labeled insane drivelings appears. The speaker objects and clarifies the word used was inane, apologizing for the misquote and requesting correction.
The San Francisco Chronicle quotes Abe Martin pondering who deserves the mischief prize whether loose brakes, loose morals, or loose tongues. The remark reflects a humorous take on absent friends and unpredictable behavior.
A playful exchange centers on a ten acre field and the idea of plowing. The farmer insists he has not yet tilled the land while the hired helper jokes that thoughts alone do the work.
In a Weekly Scotsman anecdote a thin full back is bothered by a small dog during a rugby game. He shouts to spectators to call the dog off and a voice from the crowd replies Spot, them ain’t done, bos them’s legs.
A brief note reports a young man who had taken a quantity of something, with context indicating a casual or ordered meal setting. The item is unclear due to fragmentary text, but emphasis remains on the subject’s actions rather than the specifics.
Former heavyweight champion Gene Tunney spoke to Yale students in Harkness Hall on Shakespeare with Prof William Phelps guiding the session. He read The Winter's Tale ten times to grasp its meaning and urged students that studying art improves one’s life.
The sheriff will sell at public auction property levied to satisfy a judgment in favor of Lowery against W B Carlton. Sale to occur before the courthouse door in Bonham, County, on a date in April or May 1928 as proclaimed by the court clerk. The notice includes deed references and official publication dates.
Star Parasite Removers free chickens from worms and insects boosting health and egg production. Star Roupe Tablets relieve diarrhoea and bowel troubles. Bonham Drug Co. offers the remedy.
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