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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1908
Page
2
An escape scene unfolds as a pursued man leaps from a grassy ridge toward a distant lifebuoy like a beacon. A violent pursuer follows with a blow as cheers erupt from a crowd. An official proclaims the runner safe at second, ending the tense moment in Holland's Magazine.
A guidance note urges merchants to prepare for the fall season by focusing on efficient weaning and customer service. It highlights practical steps for inventory, promotions, and streamlined operations to attract shoppers and improve profits.
Some residents insist tapping the sewerage system is the only way forward while others hesitate. A portion of the community shows readiness to join the effort despite concerns raised by opponents.
The note envisions boring for oil in old Fannin with a lighthearted line about taking a day off to go fishing if oil is struck. It reflects regional optimism and practical humor about expected oil exploration.
A group of substantial citizens plans relocation to Bonham to enroll children in the local schools. Residents praise Bonham schools as growing and among the best.
A Kentucky report notes a controversial line about suppressing Black people and mentions a closed season. The Houston Post cites Dallas’ motto There is always something doin in Dallas as context for the exchange.
TH boys have painted the bus, the courthouse roof, and a new dress on the Temple of Justice. The town looks refreshed and ready for business, promising storefronts a brighter appearance and a more alert civic image.
Sermonette warns parents to ask Is the young man safe early, before temptation takes hold. It contrasts David’s grief over Absalom with responsibility, urging parental planning and knowing a child’s associates to prevent tragedy and maintain duties even amid sorrow.
King David waits at the gate while his forces march to confront Absalom. He recalls his charge to “deal gently with the young man” and confesses personal guilt for the rebellion that splintered his kingdom. The passage centers on a father’s hope for his son’s safety amid civil war.
The king David recalls his failings and the influence of Maacah as Absalom rebels. A tower watchman reports two runners and news of safety, but the king's distress deepens upon learning Absalom’s fate. The scene closes with David’s anguished plea for his son.
A spring hepatica emerges despite lingering winter to teach perseverance. The narrator urges never give up and to stay alive and alert even in dreary times, noting that chance favors the prepared.
The piece proclaims a social compact where the world owes each man a living while every man owes the world a good life. It frames a shared responsibility for personal effort and communal welfare in concise moral terms.
A reflective piece warns that the worst missteps come from following head over heart, urging readers to trust inner conviction and personal values.
A quotation contrasts human limits with virtue and vice, noting that some men are a little below the angels and we stand just a little above the devil. The line suggests moral ambiguity and aspiration within everyday life.
A van symbolizes steadfast company by keeping the man connected to work. The image suggests loyal support from a vehicle aiding the business effort.
The State Prohibition party announces a convention at the Commercial Club auditorium in Dallas on August 11. Sterling P. Strong says he is not in harmony with the Prohibition move and argues prohibitionists should align with Democrats or Republicans rather than run separate candidates. Strong asserts prohibitionists may be voters within major parties without renouncing party loyalty. Submissionists who already joined Democrats will not participate in a separate Prohibition party.
Will H. Evans & Co. lists a room for rent four blocks away at a $15 rate.
Baseball next week features the Bonham Elks against the Sherman Athletics at the pavilion grounds on Monday and Tuesday. Gardner, famed for speed, will start the first game for Sherman after beating Bonham in Leonard. Tom Rayburn pitches for Bonham in the opener, with Baldwin at first base.
Small two porch cottage with city water near residence offered by Will H. Evans & Co. Price $775 with $3175 down and monthly balance of $10. Includes 1-4 acre parcel nearby. Usa bargain.
Come to Sunday School and bring someone with you at 9 30. The lesson is David and Goliath. Read the telegrams at the door First Christian Sunday School. For rent a large store building adjoining Bonham News office and a large warehouse on the same block with an office on the north side LH Evans Co announces rentable property.
A light humorous note observes that a husband should confide his troubles to his wife who typically sees to it that he has plenty to tell. The quip reflects on domestic conversation and marital dynamic.
A quip on fame and payment to a press agent contrasts the costs of public notice with the drive for recognition, implying performers must aid publicity to gain attention.
Will H. Evans & Company announces an exchange offer trading a few green back bills for first class land notes. The notice indicates a simple swap arrangement with no added terms or conditions specified.
Ben H. Denton of Paris is listed as a candidate for district clerk in this district race. The notice indicates a focus on district administration and local election offices.
A church gathering announces a meeting on August 29 led by Dr. WH H. Mitchell. The topic is David and Goliath with a reading from Samuel 17:385 to 49 inclusive.
Mrs John Davis leaves this morning for Kansas City Missouri to spend a month in the tailored department of Frankel Frank Wholesale Millinery. She represents Thompson Cheveland of this city.
Will H. Evans has been invited to address the Sunday schools of Dodd City during a union service tomorrow afternoon at o'clock.
Classified item reads a small tobacco sack and a sum of 3.49 with a five cent leave instruction. The fragmentary notice offers limited details on the sale or purpose of the items.
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