Washerwoman Introduces Neighbors Amid Doubtful Judgment
A housewife plans to introduce a capable washerwoman to her neighbors. They consider hiring her away. A man doubts a woman's judgment after discovering she used his best razor as a corn knife.
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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1908
Page
3
A housewife plans to introduce a capable washerwoman to her neighbors. They consider hiring her away. A man doubts a woman's judgment after discovering she used his best razor as a corn knife.
An old advertisement touts Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs colds throat and lung troubles claiming it cures asthma and other issues. It also promotes Orino Laxative for constipation and features Saunders Drug Co as the seller.
The ad promotes Foley's 4 Remedy as a boon for elderly people to stimulate urinary organs, correct rarities, and tone the system. It urges commencing Kidney Remedy at once for vigorous health, selling through Saunders UW.
A terse notice states that YYne will have his turn in a forthcoming art justice matter. Details are sparse, but the event is scheduled and official action is expected.
A Maine reader notes Bucklen’s Arnica is suitable for foot sores and wounds and claims it heals variety of sores and piles. The testimonial from W Stone of Poland endorses the remedy and mentions Saunders as seller.
A.S. Nusbaum of Batesville Indiana recounts suffering three months with a summer cold and hay fever symptoms. After failed prescriptions and multiple medicines, Foley's Honey and Tar quickly cured him and his wife has since used it with the same success.
The article notes that visibility increases for those who diverge from the main group. It discusses social dynamics where minority behavior or appearance draws attention and prompts observation or scrutiny.
An advertisement extols Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a cure for female weaknesses and related symptoms. It claims benefits for painful periods, nursing mothers, and pregnancy preparation, and describes the medicine as a tonic and nervine. A free booklet with authorities’ extracts is offered by mail from Buffalo, New York.
Mrs M M Davison of San Jose California recommends Electric Bitters as a general family remedy for headache biliousness and liver and bowel torpor. She says a bottle provides more health for digestive organs than any other remedy she knows and notes Saunders Drug Co guarantees the product at 60 cents.
A quote about a great man's work and exposing truth. An advertisement claims Foley's Kidney Remedy cures kidney or bladder trouble, asserting no one is immune. The final line notes a woman saying she has nothing to wear may hide the truth.
A newspaper ad offers a free 10 cent package of Conkey's Lice Powder and a valuable 25 cent poultry book to readers who bring the advertisement to J. W. Peeler. The notice promotes livestock care supplies and a local seller.
After seven years promoting a Texas gun shooting contest the Original Gun Shoot Club clarifies it had no part in a new Colored North Texas Gun Club event. R A Moffatt and W St Johnson deny affiliation and wish success to Bonham organizers while noting Bonham is too small for two shoots. Also advertised is a four room cottage for rent.
The New York port shows 585 970 arrivals and about 600 000 departures with a net decrease of 15 000 for 1907 1908, while national figures show 782 850 arrivals and 707 841 departures a net gain of about 75 000. The article notes mobility of labor in response to industry and contrasts U S immigration with Latin America, arguing political rights are minor compared to work and cites Mexico’s view on immigrant rights.
Local testimonial style ad for Hall's Catarrh Cure claimed to cure catarrh via internal action on blood and mucous surfaces. The text touts a physician prescription provenance, lists ingredients as tonics and purifiers, and offers testimonials. price 75 cents. Includes sales contact FF. J. Cheney & Co. Toledo Ohio.
A reflective line on love suggests increased intimacy breeds uncertainty about its true meaning. The aphorism implies experience in affection leads to doubt about the nature of love itself.
Mrs. Mary Lee of rural route reports her husband James Lee nearly doomed by consumption but recovered after using Dr King s New Discovery. The remedy is praised for lungs and throat relief with a guarantee and trial bottle offered by Saunders Drug Co.
Education aims to equip pupils with the skills to learn effectively and apply what they study. It emphasizes practical understanding, critical thinking, and steady progress across subjects.
Mrs Chas I Smith of West Franklin Muashe says she uses Dr King's New Life Pills as a family laxative because they work quietly and effectively. Saunders Drug Co. drug store sells these painless purifiers at two shillings.
Foley's kidney Remedy promises relief for kidney or bladder trouble not beyond medicine. Sold by Sanders Drug Co.
A quirky piece in the Emporia Gazette imagines a lullaby scene where a father soothes a child amid playful danger imagery and old time curiosities. The verse muses on insects, myths, and domestic guardians as the cradle teeters and the dad sings an elfin tune.
A church article argues against fear of biblical instability and warns against trying to shield divine truth from change. It contrasts a man seeking to overturn a mountain with another opposing effort to keep it upright, asserting faith in the inspired Bible despite alarm or doubt.
Saunders Drug Co. in Bonham Texas advertises Swedish dyes praised for beauty. The product promises easy use with no heat or water and claims to color plumes flowers laces shoes and gloves.
Mrs. Cora Morrow advertises N. P. Lustre and Persian floss in all colors and stamping patterns with prompt mail orders and the phone number 163.
A large crowd of young people gathered Thursday evening to enjoy games and merriment hosted by Miss Duncan. Iced melons followed the entertainment with honored guests Miss Grammer of Ft. Worth and Miss Saunders of Paris attending among others.
Public notice requests returning a missing item. A silver belt buckle engraved with the letter I was lost and is to be left at this office for collection.
At American Presbyterian Church on August 16 at 3 p m a Men's Meeting will discuss the study Saul Tries to Kill David from I Samuel chapter 16 verses 6 through 16. Leader J H Hendrix invites all. The note adds a reminder about good fellowship and mood after events.
A compact adage in the column reflects on the social effort behind creating status, noting that individual dignity stands while assembling the people and means to present a figure. It hints at collective labor behind appearances.
A brief note quotes R. 14. Steger on science not yet proving truth of superstitions while noting a new sorghum crop harvest. The item presents a quirky, short social snippet from a period newspaper.
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