28 Apr 1932
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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1932
Page
1
A fragmentary poem notes storm aftermath with stragglers pursuing a quiet walk. It describes a thunderstruck tree persisting, asks about nature’s place, and ends with the soft sound of a raindrop falling, attributed to Doris Evans Bard in the New York Times.
Hubert M. Harrison of the East Texas Chamber of Commerce declares the government will stop purchasing stamped envelopes and instead favor local printers. He argues government envelopes distort private industry by selling below cost, prompting tax-backed losses to cover post office deficits.
The Denison Herald notes a writer’s suggestion of a secret understanding between Roosevelt and Alfred E. Smith to unite for the nomination at Chicago. The piece doubts the collusion but warns that either winning could force national sentiment to reckon with Tammany influence and New York dominance.
The piece argues against government taking over profitable private sectors while forcing taxpayers to cover losses. It notes envy of special interests and warns that government should not expand into printing or similar fields unless it benefits the public broadly and can operate efficiently.
A persuasive article warns against the creed we will try anything once. It cites a Texas girl’s death after a criminal operation and Oklahoma youths jailed for hijacking as examples, urging a cautious stance and rejecting the notion of trying things once as dangerous and irresponsible.
The sheriffs and county and district attorneys plan to support measures reducing state expenses to balance the budget. Many have carried deficiency warrants months without cash. Some officials struggle to collect fees to pay deputies and gain nothing for themselves. They can explain what it means when the state collects far less than appropriated.
A column questions what counts as fraud in Alabama elections and reviews results from Tuesday Roosevelt and Smith in Pennsylvania and Massachusetts while a side piece mocks prohibition era rhetoric and recounts a Kansas lynching case highlighting moral ambiguity in crime and law.
A reflection compares the dullness of punching a time clock to the sharper appeal of billiards. The author notes clockwork labor pays the bills more reliably, while pursuits with flair leave only regret.
In editorials from Bonham and Denton, Borah denounces a 20 year moratorium as cancellation while urging full collection of foreign debts. The papers criticize easy lending and argue governments and individuals should not erase obligations.
The Kansas governor vetoed a bill to abolish legalized murder, arguing we should not deprive the state of its status as an enlightened state. The piece notes a possible link between the veto and a mob’s unlawful murder.
Denison Herald notes Capone proposes to guarantee the Lindbergh child’s return if allowed temporary jail release. Supporters doubt the offer yet wonder if Capone can actually locate the child, while authorities face public scrutiny of illegal methods and gang power.
A digest of Texas papers cites editorials on Columbia riot lessons and student sociology The Corsicana Sun notes debates over state control of youth education The Sherman Democrat quips about a tax on lubricating oil and friction The McKinney Courier-Gazette jokes about a man selling a cemetery lot for a car in need of a lot of space
A college president from Dallas advocates intellectual leaders stepping into national leadership, proposing they start by taking over the football field as a symbolic move.
Pathfinders note higher taxes reduce cancellation of war debts. Hoover urges boosting times by buying a car and riding to job searches. Wheeling Intelligencer adds a civic angle on economic recovery through consumer spending and mobility.
The humorist quips that talking pictures are here to stay. A Nashville Lumberman jokes that economists see more autos needed to support hitchhiking workers, hinting at rising transportation demand this year.
A quip notes that dyeing a horse to win a race is a crime while dyeing hair for a meal ticket is deemed feminine charm for gain. The satirical line contrasts fraud in racing with gendered social manipulation.
The Boston Herald notes that women’s garments now use fewer buttons than in the past and that women themselves have fewer clothes overall. The trade press highlights a shift toward simpler fastenings and slimmer wardrobes.
A Chicago Daily News humorous exchange about a landlady and her pie crust and a conversing boarder. The landlady boasts her late husband was a wonderful artist while the boarder infers a sculptor. Dialogue then shifts to a job history with a ma’am and a master and missus who argued about past placements.
Comic exchange from New York Watchman Examiner and Passing Show snippets. A nephew replies humorously to an uncle about future plans and insults an engineer. A gag about feet and coins provides light verse style quips.
A Boston Tran Script quips about Irish and Scotch observers in a free fight. The joke hinges on motives, one for sport and the other for price, reflecting cultural humor of the era.
Voter notice fragment lists candidates for Congress and county posts in Fannin County. Names shown include SAM RAYBURN JAS A AGNEW FRANK CAMPBELL R H TRIMBLE and F. M. JOHNSON HENRY CHANEY JIM COX with several precincts and positions referenced. Some lines appear garbled but indicate upcoming ballots and official roles.
Notices request candidates to file Democratic primary announcements in the Daily Favorite. Prices listed include Daily Favorite 15 dollars, combined semi weekly 10 dollars eight cents, and precinct notices 5 dollars. Announcements require cash with order to publish by July 23 1992.
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