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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1908
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR shows subscription details for a weekly paper with price 2.00 and 1.28 notes. Mentions three month voting and regulations, with garbled names and places. No clear events or individuals are identifiable from readable text.
A Fort Worth Star endorsement praises Tom Perkins as a strong advocate for safe and sane legislation. The letter commends his work for the proposed Bonham McKinney Fort Worth interurban and his service to the town, noting his readiness to support contracts for future benefits.
The text notes that Merry Widow hats and Paris trends will be at least a third larger next year, with humorous complaints about men’s struggles to keep up. The speaker laments social changes and jokes about male endurance in the face of fashion and church pew constraints.
A garbled note claims a blind tiger was found in the Georgia capitol during a legislative session. The fragmentary text mixes stray phrases about slander and the idea of a blind tiger in the thirtieth legislature, with unclear attributions and inconsistent citations.
The Dallas Times Herald notes Ellis County and other Texas growers optimistic about a large cotton harvest. Garay Sols and Hunt convey enthusiasm as blackland farmers sing of plenty, prosperity, and peace. Fannin County also expects strong output with flattering prospects for the season.
Fragmented notes praise Port Worth as top paved city in Denas with mentions of Fort Worth progress and local figures Ewan Magte r m Ws Mason and others cited as backing development. References to small Texas towns following Port Worth’s pace and ongoing activity.
Bonham residents including H. W. Inglish report kidney troubles from childhood to adulthood. They credit Dean’s Kidney Pills with stopping painful symptoms and restoring control, noting continued use after positive results. The testimonial promotes the pills as a universal cure sold nationwide by Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo New York.
An honored town citizen suffered a severe attack of dysentery and trusted Chamberlain's Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. He obtained the remedy from M. J. Leach, a Wolcott Vermont druggist, and was promptly cured. Sold by J. W. Peeler.
The text argues that spelling should be flexible to suit individual preferences. It suggests that enforcing uniform orthography pleases nobody and supports letting people spell as they wish.
Mr. C Farthing of Mill Creek Oklahoma recalls a near-fatal illness nine years ago when PT was near death. A doctor suggested Electric Bitters. He bought a bottle and recovered his health and strength. The product is sold under guarantee at Saubaeis Shrug Company store.
In a note of goodwill, the recording angel asks for a few more assistants to join the effort. The message stresses helpful aims and cooperative spirit to support the task.
An article extols the knock-out punch as a vital ring tactic and promotes Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery for digestion and catarrh. It claims the stomach is the most vulnerable organ and urges readers to request a free booklet and order Common Sense Medical Adviser via Buffalo New York.
Mrs M Summers of Notre Dame Indiana offers a free home treatment for bed wetting claiming a constitutional cause and providing full instructions. She states the method helps children and adults with daytime or nighttime urine difficulties and asks mothers to write today.
Branham Pruitt of Ladonia Texas petitions for full discharge from all provable debts under bankruptcy law in the Eastern District of Texas. A hearing is set for August 11 before Referee Billard at Sherman. Court orders notice by publication in Bonham Favorite and mail copies to all known creditors.
Letter to J C Saunders from Devookz & Co asserts Devoe paint requires fewer gallons and costs less for both paint and labor. It offers a proof that painting half a job with Devoe must beat any other paint in efficiency. Steger Lumber Company is mentioned selling their paint.
The note directs a long black kid to move toward the northwest section of town and return here. No other details are provided.
A brief remark notes that Christian science might not always help a man smile when his pet cord is stepped on, implying a humorous or puzzling situation without broader context.
Mr A A Felton of Harrisville New York says Dr Kings New Life Pills are just exactly right. The ad claims relief from constipation biliousness and malaria with no discomfort. Available for 24 cents at Saunders Drug Co.
An advertisement touts Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets to cure indigestion and headaches by cleansing the stomach. It also promotes Swedish dyes for flowers and textiles as easy to use with no heat or water. Foley's Kidney Remedy is promoted to cleanse blood impurities. A closing line notes honest men may miss chances.
Delay in commencing treatment for a slight irregularity that could have been cured quickly by Foley's Kidney Remedy may result in a serious kidney disease. Foley's Kidney remedy builds up worn out tissues and strengthens these organs. Commence taking it today. Saunder Drug Co.
A blunt reflection notes that intense effort spent loving a girl becomes the central focus within her family circle. The speaker considers personal devotion as the main item of attention, shaping interactions and priorities.
Mr E R Pierson of Auburn Center Pa praises Dr King’s New Discovery as a remedy that cures threat and long standing lung trouble where other treatments gave only temporary relief. The cough and cold medicine is sold at Saunders Drug Co with 50¢ and $1.00 prices and a trial bottle free.
A cryptic line hints at a theme of destined outcomes. The text juxtaposes a nautical rocker with marriage as an impending reckoning, suggesting a fated conclusion to a union or voyage.
The user claims LD M Harden of Silver City North Carolina reports Electric Bitters as a premier remedy for stomach liver and kidney troubles. He says it also treats weakness lame back and general run down conditions and guards against chills and malaria. Sold with guarantee at Saunders Drug Co. for 50e.
J W Jenkins of Chapel Hill North Carolina says Bucklen's Arnica Salve is the best salve the world affords. He reports it cured a felon on his thumb and says it always heals every sore burn or wound. Saunders Drug Co offers the product for 25 cents.
A terse notice marks the start of the open season for shooting the chutes, indicating the period of activity and safety regulations to follow as communities brace for the event.
A wry remark notes that a woman may prefer riding in a car because it offers a chance to avoid walking and possibly encounter someone she dislikes. It contrasts mobility with social risk and hints at urban social dynamics.
Claim that catarrh cannot be cured by local applications and must be treated with internal remedies. Presents Hall's Catarrh Cure as a blood and mucous acting medicine, not a quack product, with testimonials available and sales through druggists.
A woman advises allowing a husband to go alone to any outing to maximize his enjoyment. The idea emphasizes giving space rather than accompanying him.
Huntington West Virginia pastor Rev J W Williams testifies that Foley's Kidney Remedy cured nervous exhaustion and kidney trouble and endorses the product. The Saunders Drug Co letter claims the remedy fulfills all advertised claims. The note also jokes about heaven having the right number with Central.
Advertisement offers Conkey's Lice Powder for free and a valuable 25 cent poultry book by bringing the ad to J. W. Peeler. The promotion targets poultry keepers seeking pest control and husbandry guidance.
A business column urges readers to maximize savings and reinvest profits. It stresses disciplined budgeting, penny pinching, and meticulous expense tracking as paths to growth and achievement. The piece highlights practical tips and mindset shifts for steady progress.
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