Bonham News reports press woes delay editions and local notes
The Bonham News explains web press breaks from a damaged screw in the Battle Creek built press delaying Monday and Thursday editions. Local items include J H Whitsett’s hospital stay, Ridings leading the Fannin Old Settlers reunion, and two youths jailed for autos theft near the Odd Fellows hall. Deputies Robinson and Long swiftly arrested suspects near the colored cemetery.
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Newt Ridings
Bonham News
Battle Creek
Ridings
Fannin County Old Settlers Association
Simpson Park
J. H. Whitsett
Fannin County
Tioga
Hassell and Caldwell Co
Odd Fellows Hall
Dorough
Sheriff’s Department
Robinson
Long
Executors Appointed for Pritchett Estate in Bonham
We are appointed Executrix and Executor of the estate of RE H Pritchett deceased. All persons with claims against the FE TH Pritchett estate will present them properly authenticated for allowance and payment in due course of administration. Post office address Bonham Texas. July 8 1925. Augusta Pritchett Executrix Will H Evans Executor.
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RE. H. Pritchett
TH. Pritchett
Bonham
Texas
Tuly
Augusta Pritchett
Will H. Evans
Palestine farmer eyes three bales per acre record in Texas
John W. McFarlane of Palestine reports yielding two bales per acre on a five acre tract last season and hopes for three per acre or more this year. Observers trace his method of intensive cultivation and await final yield results and associated costs to judge profitability.
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Texas
John W. McFarlane
Palestine
Mcbarlane
MccFarlane
McKelva Rug and Upholstering Ad Promises Cleaning Services
An old advertisement from McKelva Rug and Upholstering Co offers to extract dust dirt and grease from living room suites and car upholstery. The note lists phone contact 511 R 2 and the year 2012.
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McKelva Rug & Upholstering Co
Favorite Printing Co. Ties to Stationery Demand
A letter from J. B. Russell in Angelo country urges Favorite Printing Co. to supply stationery. He recalls youth years running yearlings and insists he must have the Favorite, which is promised to be sent.
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Favorite Printing Co
J. B. Russell
Angelo Country
Tax rolls praised as art by city clerks in 1925
The City Clerk Charles Erwin and Assistant City Clerk Gordon Moore produced tax rolls described as a work of art for neatness and clarity. The sheets use an extra long carriage typewriter with easy cross-footing and proper totals. Taxpayers have until October 1, 1925 to pay taxes.
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Merning
Charles Erwin
Gordon Moore
John Roe
John Doe
Bonham’s
Messrs. Debit & Credit
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Hassell & Caldwell CO
Bailey Hardware Tv
Standard Battery CO
Ford
Nash
Barguill
Hassell Motor Co
Lincoln
Fordson
Bonham Bread Co
EGAR
Sire “Suare
Patien
Pressman
County Jai
Willard
Chevrolet
Overland
Dort
Bonham Battery Co
M. H. Bills
D. W. Johnson W
Smith-Jones Electrc Co
House OF Hustle
Winston
Jess Thomas
Lindsey
Denison
Dallas
Waco
Corsicana
Marks Bros
Sherman
Department Store
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