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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1908
Page
3
The New York Press describes mirages that make Tenerife seem ahead of the true peak and ships appear in the sky. Mariners fear greenhorns chasing the illusion, while distant Dardanelles mirages distort visible objects into grotesque reflections.
An advertisement touts Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a complete antiseptic and tonic. It claims printed ingredients on bottle wrappers, oath attestation of completeness, and notes its use for indigestion ulcers catarrh and chronic coughs. It warns it cannot cure consumption in advanced stages and recommends Sage's Catarrh Remedy for nasal passages.
A concise aphorism notes that the sole distinction between an fool and a young one lies in more practice.
Advertises Foley's iney Remedy as a boon for elderly with bladder and urinary issues. Claims to stimulate urinary organs correct irregularities and tone the system. Encourages starting the remedy at once to stay vigorous and notes Saunders Co as the seller.
Residents express disbelief at a statement described as astonishing by many witnesses, with reactions ranging from confusion to curiosity about what happened and who was involved.
The notice promotes Foley's Honey and Tar as the best remedy for coughs colds and throat and lung troubles claiming it cures many cases that resisted other treatments and urges purchase at a local drug company store.
An advertisement from Saunders Drug Co promotes Y's Kidney Remedy as a cure for kidney and bladder troubles beyond medical reach stating it ends irregularities. The note also links feminine finery to ruin, implying moral caution.
Mrs Chas BE Smith of West Aklin Maine endorses Dr s New Life Pills as a calm effective family remedy. The pills are sold at Saunders Co drug store for 25 cents. An actress contemplates divorce from her leading role is noted.
Mundl Davison of San Jose California reports a bottle of Electric Bitters provides notable relief for head issues biliousness and sluggish bowels. He endorses the remedy as superior to others sold under guarantee by the banzi nes Drug Co. and urges others to try it for similar health benefits.
A cynical line suggests the hardest betrayal is forcing a widow to recall any past weaknesses of a man, exposing the cruelty of manipulating memory for harm. The remark underscores the vulnerability of a widow and the callousness of exploiting grief.
Local readers are advised that Hall's Catarrh Cure treats catarrh as a constitutional disease by acting on the blood and mucous surfaces. Claimed as a regular prescription from a top physician, it combines tonics with purifiers. Testimonials are offered free, with Toledo, Ohio provenance and 75 cent price. Hall's Family Pills are recommended for constipation.
A short meditation questions whether virtue that remains unseen counts as morally correct. It argues public recognition often fuels generous acts and suggests quiet kindness can still enrich communities without seeking praise.
An article promotes Foley's Orino Laxative to cure chronic constipation by stimulating the liver and bowels. It claims the product restores normal bowel action without nausea or griping and urges readers to refuse substitutes, sold by Saunders Drug Co.
A concise statement asserts that every man should own the shoes he wears, emphasizing individual responsibility and personal property rights. The remark reflects a broader belief in self reliance and economic independence.
East Poland Maine resident Mr W Stone endorses Bucklen's Arnica Salve as the proper remedy for sore feet and for healing burns sores cuts and abrasions. The advertisement promotes Saunders Drug Co selling with guarantee and lists address 250.
A brief editorial suggests avoiding legal action to resolve disagreements. It argues that litigation rarely yields a quick or fair settlement and recommends alternative dispute methods.
Saunders Drug Co in Bonham Texas lists Swedish dyes for dyeing plumes flowers laces and even shoes and gloves with no heat or water required.
A woman’s funeral is planned with a strong focus on music and flowers, aiming to soften the sting of death. The service promises heartfelt singing and an ample floral tribute to honor the departed.
Mrs. Mary Lee of Zanesville Ohio credits Dr. King's New Discovery with saving her husband James Lee from severe lung illness. The letter says the remedy restored his health after a near consumption, praising its effectiveness for coughs and colds. Drug Co. offers 50 cent and 1 dollar sizes with a trial bottle free.
A mother’s choice of a daughter in law can push her son toward bachelorhood, as expectations and family pressure shape his view of marriage and independence.
Nusbaum of Batesville recounts a summer cold that disrupted business. After ineffective remedies, he tried Foley's Honey and Tar, which quickly cured him, and his wife has since used it with the same success, sold by Saunders Drug Co.
The item notes that Athébry remains functional until a user tries a real world stunt. It warns that performance issues surface when attempting practical tasks beyond theoretical use. The emphasis is on testing boundaries and recognizing safe application limits.
An honored town citizen suffered a severe attack of dysentery and credits Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy with his rapid recovery after a Wolcott Vermont druggist provided it. For sale by J W Peeler.
A terse line suggests a man believes his wife’s temper is used for deliberate mischief or manipulation, hinting at marital discord and imagined motives. The fragment offers no names, places, or dates.
The text details how lions strike at the head or throat to kill. It notes a single lion often seizes an ox near the muzzle and may break the neck or cause the animal to fall and fatally injure itself. When multiple lions hunt an ox or buffalo they bite and tear the animal over a longer duration.
The article notes archaic Nepal and Indian laws where killing cows was a capital offense. It describes daughters married to a betel fruit cast into a sacred stream to avoid widowhood and a divorce gesture using a betel nut, along with a Nepalese ambiguity about when the day begins.
A police commissioner praises his officers’ training and notes the value of training. Two doctors discuss a nurse, debating whether she was trained. The second physician says she must have been trained, having been engaged to a very rich patient before a week in the hospital.
Two Irishmen discuss sheep and nature in a quizzical exchange about baldness and rest restoring coats. They joke on waking to enjoy a song as morning arrives, with a Judge heard as the speaker.
In a brief, witty exchange, a woman tells a man his offense was misplaced as she asserts her words were sharp yet smiling. He responds magnanimously noting the smallness of her mouth, a humorous retort from a Philadelphia press item.
The Sunday School Convention reports seventy eight delegates and elected officers for the year. George A. Dailey of Honey Grove was named president with Cora Phillips Bonham as secretary treasurer and J. Lee Tarpley Bonham as permanent secretary. Precinct presidents were chosen across eight districts and several committees reported, adjournment set for next year.
The Faonin County Republicans named candidates for county offices including J F McFarland for County Judge E C Armstrong for County Attorney W P L Clark for County Clerk A M Campbell for Sheriff Will Maxwell for District Clerk K S Statzer for Tax Assessor J Ut Lainhart for Tax Collector A H Guthrie for Treasurer Resolutions endorsed Taft and Sherman Roosevelt and Cecil A Lyon backed policies Dr Ro W H Crabb chosen as County Chairman
N P Lustre and Persian floss in all colors offered with stamping patterns. Mail orders welcomed and prompt attention promised. Contact Mrs Cora Morrow at phone number 163.
An older adults health ad promotes Doan's Kidney Pills to relieve back ache and kidney disorders. It cites Mrs. A Bates of Bonham Texas reporting limited relief for her eleven year old daughter after physician treatment failed. Pills sold by Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY as U S sole agents with a price of 50 cents.
The First Methodist Church will not hold its regular prayer service tonight. A meeting at First Presbyterian Church led by Mr. Wiggins will address Sunday School work and invites all to attend. W. A. Stueliy, Pastor.
A bilious attack results from food fermentation in the stomach. Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets clean the stomach reduce irritation and inflammation relieve headache strengthen the stomach and restore health. For sale by J W Peeler.
J. J. Hughes pastor urges attendance for a service led by Mr. Wiggins at the First Presbyterian church tonight at 8:16. Wiggins will speak on an important phase of Sunday School work and asks all who can attend.
Advertisement notes Foley's Kidney Remedy will cure kidney or bladder troubles not beyond medicine. Sold by Saunders Drug Co. A quip on how a man should learn proposing to a girl.
A newspaper ad promises a free 10 cent package of Conkey's Lice powder and a 25 cent poultry book in exchange for bringing the advertisement to J. W. Peeler. A proverb notes a woman never loses faith in a man unless he is trustworthy.
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