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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1925
Page
1
The notice outlines that obituaries, resolutions, wa ge cards and other items will be billed at one cent per word with cash upfront. It warns of publication delays from address changes and urges accurate reporting. A sermon excerpt criticizes drunken driving and calls for prudent conduct, referencing the St Louis Post Dispatch.
A short scriptural fragment from Galatians appears, listing virtues such as longsuffering gentleness and temperance. It closes with a line affirming there is no law against such fruits. The wording reflects a religious text excerpt within the periodical.
Bonham residents enjoyed a week of Picnics in Woodmen Park and East End with the Old tiers and colored citizenry, plus a Denison Rotarians and Venison Lions visit from the west. The city also hosted frequent baseball games as Bonham plans a forthcoming fair to showcase local activity and renewed civic spirit.
The article predicts eventual construction of concrete roadways across Fannin County and beyond. It notes curtailment of train service as a spur for better truck and automobile routes and cites Eastern and Western states as having realized concrete roads are essential. The timeline remains uncertain but progress is anticipated.
The Mulberry residents organized a large community dinner, working together to make it possible and achieve a remarkable turnout and impact.
Tomorrow is Sunday inviting readers to turn to the local page and select a church for divine services. Readers are welcomed to participate and encouraged to attend.
Erected on the Schggs property, the new buildings progress well and are expected to open for use for the Fannin County Fair, marking a timely first event for the site.
Banker and farmer John Scott of Denison once backed a Red River bridge near Bonham. The note questions his current stance as local debate reemerges.
The closed season on squirrels starts August 1 and runs through October 1. Anglers and hunters are urged to comply to avoid fines and penalties.
The Denison group at Mulberry drew strong notice with a lively band and a large pep rally.
A religious writer cites Heaven as the reward after a good life, while the scene of a smiling girl in a diamond ring inspires belief that she is in heaven now. The note mentions being asked to donate to buy a saxophone for a man in jail, which they declined due to his troubles.
The narrator recalls driving to Palo Pinto Texas at dusk, revisiting childhood spots including the old church, Old Rock swimming hole, and homeplace. He meets Charlie McDonald, a rancher with vast land and stores, and describes Eagle Creek and Lover’s Retreat now turned into a resort with natural swimming holes and a suspended bridge. They camp on Dodson Prairie near Metcalf Gap, recounting cattle drives of the 1880s and old oil fields from Caddo to Breckenridge, noting the once mighty wells now reduced to small outputs. To be continued Monday.
The piece notes many flats occur because drivers fail to stay alert for sharps on streets. It emphasizes vigilance and maintenance to prevent tire damage.
While the Dayton result drew national attention, local supporters focused on the income impact and the home crowd's reaction.
The speaker notes that life is a constant game that ends in fate but we continue playing it. He suggests that a decision to quit or persist reflects beliefs about luck and consequence. The quotation underscores resilience and ongoing choice despite risk.
A letter from a Tom Bean customer suggests horses will still be useful to pull cars from mud. The writer hints at criticism of bad roads and recalls the good roads bonds vote, pondering if current theories become future facts in this era of innovation and transportation debate.
A letter to the Tribune claims a local weed cures tobacco addiction, noting the discovery long ago and that the weed is sold in town under a name unprovided by the writer.
Mrs Fuddle-Say notes a gown worn by Mrs Strutter at a social evening. Mrs Muddie-Yes agrees the dress and hat are likely created by a milliner with a fashionable taste.
It is too early to predict the cotton harvest with accuracy as conditions remain unsettled and no reliable estimate can yet be made. The article notes uncertainty in crop prospects and cautions against premature conclusions about yields.
A critique of American sermons notes they are often lengthy extended discourses. Preachers favor elaborate rhetorical flourishes over concise messaging, prompting debates about audience engagement and spiritual impact.
Real estate notice promotes a fine residence on West 7th Street priced at 2500 with options 1 to 3 cash and the balance payable monthly. Listing agent is J. M. Lowrey, located at 27-31.
A fragment markets Bontex Dairy Producers icy cream and Bowling Produce Co dairy goods beside the post office. It lists contact numbers 444 and 374 and mentions a cotton sack duck and 807 Agrade with a price note of 21 1-2 cents.
A reminiscence traces a Liverpool and Newcastle upbringing then migration to America in 1940. Grandmother tended a beloved garden with roses honeysuckle fruit trees and currants. Though abandoned in later years the old fence and surviving blush roses and sweet honeysuckle symbolize enduring goodness and memory.
A Red Ball Bus Line schedule lists departures from Bonham at 9:10 a m and 12:00 p m with 2:00 and 4:00 p m calls. Service runs via Katy trains passing through Leonard, Celeste, Greenville, Dallas, Tyler, and Terrell with multiple ports. The Greenville stop is on Fourth Street across from Halsell Motor Co with a fare of $1.60.
Incomplete OCR shows listed departure times and locations including Red Bull Avenue Beaver Avenue Venison Street Sall Café and Simpnot Hor with contact numbers 372 and 400 and 95 for further information.
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