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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1908
Page
3
The article cites 1830s guides from a ladies magazine describing cosmetic baths using herbs such as basil marjoram lavender mint and bran baths to soften skin and ease cold related pains. It notes an emollient foot bath with bran and marshmallow roots and mentions stone cannonballs displayed at the entrance to a historic ship as a later curiosity.
Report notes Japan earns about 2 million dollars annually from seaweed with entire coastal towns tied to the trade. Government prizes spur cultivation of sea grasses and iodine from sea plants while coarser seaweed serves as food glue plaster and starch.
A passerby describes Burroughs as a seedy figure yet a skillful minister of short story craft. The exchange notes his habit of presenting himself as broke while claiming a talent for inventive narration.
The city of Bonham passes an ordinance making it a misdemeanor to turn out or permit horses mules cattle sheep swine or goats to trespass on another’s land or to run at large within city limits. Conviction carries a fine from five to fifty dollars. Signed by Mayor W A Spangler and City Secretary J D Maddrey on April 18 1908.
A notice in the Dem valis Pranary column states that all names appearing in this cos mo are subject to action. The item hints at verification or corrective steps by officials and urges attention to potential name-related consequences.
An old medical advertisement extols Dr. Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery as a cure for “bad blood” affecting brain and skin conditions. It recommends using All-Healing Salve on open sores and sending stamps to obtain remedies, asserting known composition and urging customers to avoid unknown substitutes.
A terse note describes Sam using Odi Meth Ide to seek revenge, outlining a personal feud and a plan to balance a score. The fragment reflects tense motives and a confrontational stance without detailing actions.
An old advertorial urges readers to choose Foley's Honey and Tar when coughing fits persist claiming it cures a stubborn cough and expels eld from the system. It promises no harmful drugs and notes Saunders Drug Co. sells it.
District offices list voters in Polk County with names for county judge clerk sheriff assessor tax collector and constables. The names include H A Cunningham W A Thomas J A Agnew A J Cristenden S P Keene C B Fincher and others.
A person plans to visit a tailor to tailor a wedding suit and a lawyer to discuss a divorce suit. The moves reflect preparation for a matrimonial ceremony and legal proceedings.
Get the best work and material for boot and shoe repairs. All work is done promptly and neatly using top leather. None but the best leather is used and every repair is guaranteed. Try me.
A short fragmented notice lists A D Ham Tmock Sr and initials with unclear context or actions.
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