28 Apr 1907
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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1907
Page
1
A cheerful call to action urging citizens to actively participate in maintaining roadways with a repeated refrain about dragging the roads through all seasons. The verse references M. Albertus Coverdell as author or performer.
At Shreveport Louisiana a company is organized with seventy five thousand dollars capital to build boats for service on the lower Red River. If Bonham Danison and Paris come across now there may be some thing doing on upper Red River.
The New York Life Insurance Company faces unease as it plans to withdraw from the state, drawing public concern that large corporations often push for favorable outcomes and may not be missed.
Higgins of Des Moines Iowa asks police protection from a large number of women pursuing marriage. The reporter notes the plight as a comic, lighthearted issue.
The piece notes a growing list of candidates for county auditor and warns that delaying an appointment could require an expert auditor. It also argues Texas should enforce a uniform text book bill across all counties with no exceptions.
Gov. Vardaman of Mississippi voiced strong agitation over the race question as he campaigns for a seat in the United States Senate.
Neighbors discuss the impact of pinpointed weather on a resident with no sidewalk in front of his property, highlighting social scrutiny and local scrutiny of curb appeal.
Wise County residents approved a good roads tax to fund construction of sturdy, durable roads. The measure passed with broad support and aims to improve travel, safety, and local commerce through sustained infrastructure work.
Dallas plans a banquet honoring Senator Cocke contingent on securing sufficient food. Organizers say a guest list and menu depend on community turnout and donations to cover the meal.
Readers report BF and V groups enjoying the large exposition in James Town with crowds viewing exhibits and demonstrations.
A light shower forecast aids crops and gardens. Few weddings celebrated recently in town. Mrs. H IS. Kaeno has returned from Durant to visit her daughter.
Dick Keene visits his brother Joe Keene and returns to San Antonio. W. A. Moore and wife dine with R. L. Keene family. School to close next month. many Ivanhoevtes enjoyed a fishing trip and a grand feast. A letter to Betsy Snooka jokes about marriage and housekeepin with twins and a humorous coat stain remedy. Sophronia.
April 23 report from Telephone highlights a belated spring with farmers replanting, millet sowing, and oats damaged by green bugs. Rev. Gray and family move from Lamasco. W O W supper a success with speeches by A. W. Phillips and J. W. Merritt. Local visits, a phrenologist’s lectures, and school nearing four weeks more. Moore and Smith reelected trustees.
A sharp observation criticizing people who overestimate their own intelligence and fail to recognize their flaws. The remark suggests that vanity blinds judgment and invites reflection on how some individuals misjudge their own wit.
A call to form local Forts of the Sons of Daniel Boone founded by Dan Beard. Boys may join open air sports and woodcraft clubs with officers named after pioneers and figures like Boone Crocker Carson Audubon Kenton and Appleseed. Details sent to Woman's Home Companion for enrollment and charter.
A new batch of Seward's chocolate candies has arrived at Kincaid, Reedy & Hughes, the noted local firm, signaling ongoing supply for holiday shoppers.
A collage of quips and sketches covers Sentences Sermons on folly money health and happiness. A vaudeville king and a cat song parody appear with light satire on modern life and curiosity ramping through a church crowd gag.
Good deal on a used buggy recently upholstered and painted. For sale by this office, apply here for purchase and details.
The State Medical Society meets May 7 8 and 9, causing a scheduling conflict with the next regular F. C. M. Society meeting. The President has summoned the F. C. M. Society one week earlier to permit attendance. J. E. Nevill, Secretary.
A salesman swapped paint from another company before the Devoe delivery. Kohlmeyer of Grove City Pa altered the order, taking the other paint. Devoe claims their own paint now includes extra measure, praising Devoe lead and zinc and urging customers to buy Devoe.
Taige Lawrence and sister Misa Lizzie spent Friday through Monday visiting friends at Hail. The saying notes fools stumble in darkness while the wise carry a lantern.
A garbled page fragment presents puns and quips about Balaam’s ass, a Mary Lamb reference, a Persian collarette, and moths. It includes a joke about a circulator candidate for an advertiser, a weather forecaster’s tale, a Diogenes exchange, and a town editor’s double extra, plus stray lines about storms and marriage. The text reads as a collage of captions, poems, and column fillers with multiple dated newspaper tone jokes.
The Paton Wright Missionary Society will gather with Mrs. Geo H Stephenson Monday at 3 oclock. The program centers on Africa with scripture Matt 10 16 33 and songs including I Love To Tell The Story. Additional items include prayers, solos, and readings honoring Africa and notable missionaries.
An advert touts Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy as a nature based, highly effective medicine that quiets coughs relieves the lungs aids expectoration opens secretions and helps restore health. Endorsed by thousands and promoted by Launde Drug Co and Saunders Drug Co as safe and reliable.
Reader notes a winter grip lasting longer and likely triggering macular rheumatism the mild form without joint swelling but with disabling pain. It advises rest and liberal use of Chamberlain's Pain Balm with massage for quick relief, noting it is sold by J. W. Peeler.
R B Nall, an optician, will be at the Hotel Alexander for one week offering eye examinations and eyewear fittings. The notice invites local patrons to schedule appointments during the stay.
Advertisement-style note claims appendicitis affects constipated people. Orino Laxative Fruit Syrup supposedly cures chronic constipation by stimulating the liver and bowels, restoring natural action. Laxative Fruit Syrup is pitched as mild, non nauseating, and pleasant to take. Saunders Drug Co. endorses.
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