26 Apr 1932
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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1932
Page
1
A dated verse advises constructing a strong box to lock away troubles and heartaches. The author unknown suggests placing cares inside, sealing it, and laughing, so the world never learns the box contents. The whimsical piece mixes humor with a coping theme.
An editorial argues the world lacks intelligent followers not leaders. It recalls Woodrow Wilson and Jan Smuts, warns humanity followed greed, and urges citizens to support selfless, just leadership and sacrifice to elevate nations.
The author argues blessings come only with labor and sacrifice, condemning those who expect government protection without earning it. Citizens must believe government rests on a strong, lawful foundation and act to defend it against undermining enemies. Emphasis on loyal followers supporting capable leaders and generals in war.
Massachusetts and Pennsylvania voters head to the polls to pick their Democratic National Convention delegates as Roosevelt and Smith stake their fates. A Roosevelt win weakens Smith and helps Roosevelt while a Smith triumph could thwart Roosevelt. Republicans eye a Democratic split as their best path to advantage.
An adherent of nudity as proper attire for humankind was jailed in Fort Worth after removing his clothes in a city park to prove his theory. A park attendant escorted him to jail where he will study Texas law.
The speaker suggests Capone offer to restore the Lindbergh baby in exchange for release. If refused, propose that Capone be hanged for refusing, noting it would be legally dubious but potentially effective. The idea reflects harsh, sensational thinking about crime and punishment.
In Detroit last week two men robbed a grocery store and killed a boy who entered during the incident. One assailant was sentenced to life imprisonment. the other awaits his sentence as court work is praised for its deterrent effect on crime.
A traveler reports that among Brazilian head hunter tribes a wife costs many blouses and other goods such as skirts hats shoes and permanent waves. He contrasts such prices with western customs noting the savages excel in some things.
Dispatches report a kidnapper held Mrs. Nell O'Donally of Kansas City for ransom and arrested in South Africa. Elaborate preparations for his permanent retirement from sobriety should be made here without delay.
A description notes a cloud of focusts extending about five hundred miles wide and fifteen hundred miles long, indicating a vast atmospheric phenomenon described in the excerpt.
Phrase suggests South Africa arts scene faces overproduction issues this year with possible settlement of tensions involving a central figure. No further details available due to partial text.
Bruce Barton claims anyone can beat Hoover and Al Smith challenges the statement. Al Smith tries to persuade voters, showing he is no snide vote-getter. Japan shifts plan on Manchuria troop withdrawal, sending forces to aid China against bandits.
A man stabbed his brother in Amarillo and attempted to heal him by pouring his own blood into the wounded man’s eye. The pages also reflect on human fallibility and hopeful self-assessment.
Senator Borah denounces Governor Smiths proposed twenty year moratorium on foreign debts as cancellation and demands a clear plan to collect debts. The Dallas News cites farmers bearing losses from export terms and argues a moratorium would benefit those reliant on European markets while European imports remained slack.
The essay praises the enduring need for the family physician and credits Dr Frank Billings of Chicago, a veteran medical educator of 78 years, for his influence on the modern system of medical specialization while affirming his commitment to the family doctor.
A roundup of witty quotes from various Texas papers including Dallas News Star-Telegram Sherman Democrat Denison Herald Corsicana Sun and Tyler Journal reflecting tongue in cheek wisdom on youth work noise and fame.
The piece argues specialization in medicine brings clear benefits but warns against losing the synthetic view of the patient. It extols the old time family physician for intimate knowledge of a family and holistic care, noting many communities lack resident doctors and urging students to consider general practice like Dr. Billings for personal satisfaction and service.
A note recalls how thirty years ago a motorcar on the highway was deemed a notable sight and a mark of modern life. It contrasts early road travel with today’s rapid, ubiquitous vehicle use and the evolving public view of automobiles.
Fragments note a lighthearted line about a horse and buggy on one, a postal service quip on slow business versus mail truck speed, and a remark about Alfonso with rest days and wealth, all from clipped newspaper chatter.
Captain Hoover orders all hands to stand by to repel hoarders aboard the Ship of State. The Duluth News-Tribune notes fashion cycles shift swiftly as new styles rise in popularity only to become unpopular.
After over two years of the depression our best minds admit its existence. The Path finder notes this shift in thinking as authorities acknowledge economic hardship and warning signs emerge for recovery.
A mother confronts her five year old son Everett asking why he drinks so much water. He replies that it is to wash him less for when he grows up, in a wry exchange cited by the Chicago Daily Sun.
A quoted quip notes a man waiting in his car to observe two others in front and behind, attributed to Mercury and C. C. N. The remark reflects a wry, observational humor about patience and social dynamics.
A film producer keeps a job seeker on payroll after a joke about spelling nothing. An Uncle tests a nephew on acronyms, and a sister notes many ways to spell nothing. A college youth trades chivalry for a Cadillac in a humorous snippet.
A volunteer fire department acted quickly to extinguish a blaze, preventing any damage.
A Scotch lassie applied for an artist model job and was told to come back with tights. She returned the next day with her father and mother. Five U S cities obtain water from the Great Lakes.
Guadalupe County farmers organize a stallion circle and buy two Perchon stallions from A and M College as a start toward farm raised farm power.
Thirty-two of thirty eight calves raised by San Saba 4 H club boys and girls last winter averaged seven dollars and eight cents profit above feed costs. All feed was home grown except cottonseed meal.
Files Sowell of Madison county told the county agent that terracing his field paid for the work and taxes the first year. He said his cotton yielded $2 per acre more on terraced land and that it cost $150 per acre to build terraces with 40 cents per acre in taxes.
A Canyon dealer persuaded by the county agent to stock a ton of limestone flour sold out before securing another shipment. Demonstrations showed limestone fed to cattle and sheep improved gains and helped prevent certain diseases.
J O Morris of McAdoo, spurred by Dickens county home improvement efforts, created a gleaming concrete bathtub from his self made forms. The project cost only two sacks of cement and two cans of flat paint and enamel.
Bastrop county Watterson Home Demonstration Club reports a 100 percent success in reaching the goals for fruit trees vines and bushes. The group aims to produce all fruit needed for an adequate diet on the farm.
Edson R. Weite of Shawnee Oklahoma extols courtesy as a business asset and civic virtue. The item notes courteous service boosts customer loyalty and city appeal. A separate line reports police in Fort Smith Arkansas search for a thief who stole six tombstones.
M C Spivy & Co offers over a hundred dresses at prices below wholesale. Also advertise Telephone Bond and Share First Preferred, with inquiry through any telephone employee at 232-tf.
The Daily Favorite and the Semi-Weekly Bonham News publish candidate announcements with set rates. Daily Favorite 15 dollars. Daily and Weekly combined 20 dollars. Weekly alone 16 dollars for county offices and 5 dollars for precinct offices. Cash must accompany the order for insertion.
Voters see a slate for Congress and county posts including SAM RAYBURN for Congress, Allen Spies and John C. Miller for District Clerk, Walter Boyd and Frank Wright for Tax Collector, R H Dick Trimble and others for Tax Assessor, I M Johnson and Henry Chaney among sheriff candidates, and commissioners Bert Chandler George Brent Bill Tidwell Vernon Henegar J. Fe Wor sh am for Precinct No 4 with public weigher Vernon Henegar listed.
Fragmentary text shows Elvira Abary requesting favorable action from Sal Bell in a local dispute. Details are unreadable and no further context is clear.
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