15 Aug 1918
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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1918
Page
1
With the British Aug. 15 the German withdrawal toward Bapaume continues. The Bochs face Amiens as Germans pull back to a two mile depth along a nine mile front in the Flanders salient. Vieux-Berquin, three miles north of Merville, was evacuated during the night.
Seventy six acres two miles east of Gober. Nearly all cultivated and on good black soil. Fair improvements and water supply located within a quarter mile of Falls achsol. Bargain at 115 dollars per acre with easy terms. Act quickly.
Five room house with bath sewerage roorage in good condition offered for 2260 this week. Hurry to secure possession through H. Will Evans. Phone 31.
Will H. Evans advertises a south side home with 5 rooms hall bath two porches on 3 to 4 acres featuring a large barn and corner lot one block from the school with fruit and a fine garden. Bargain at 1600 dollars with 260 dollars down buyers wanted for houses lots and farms see me today. I can make you some money.
Furnished room for rent near Bates area priced at $800 monthly. Contact Mrs. L. Dobbs, associated with Bates Improved Anticeptic Liniment.
United Press reports Echo de Paris estimates show 73,000 prisoners captured since July 15 and about 1,700 guns taken. Haig announces 30,344 German prisoners captured in the Picardy drive, with Britain taking 21,844 and France 8,500.
Differences between Germany and the Turkish leadership grow sharper with reports from Constantinople. The German ambassador allegedly threatened to bombard Constantinople after a quarrel with Talaat Pasha.
Paris reports from the War Office that artillery fighting occurred between the Avre and the region around Rheims, and that a German raider was repulsed.
Washington August 16 War Department announces a total of 112 casualties from the latest actions including 17 killed in action and 95 severely wounded.
For sale by Charlie Watson two classic cars a car roadster and a Ford coupe both available details and condition not provided.
An 85 acre tract half a mile north of Go ber on the half mile pike is offered for sale. Includes a good house and improved facilities in a choice location. Price is 165 dollars per acre. Contact Paul Jackson.
The article notes rising tensions and possible decisive diplomatic events. President Wilson and Secretary Lansing held a long conference and then planned a rest trip for the president. It highlights looming international issues that could challenge the United States, including oil tax moves in Mexico, Bolshevik hostility to the Allies, and the souring prospects of an armistice between Bulgaria and the Teutonic powers.
Washington August 15 an American army of four million in France working with the Allies under one commander will go through the German line at will. Testimony to the Senate Military Committee and Chamberlain's Man Power bill report were made public at noon. The bill's adoption could quicken the call for young men below twenty one as March's testimony indicated.
Yesterday morning Eugene Witt and Pearl Millis left Bonham to visit Dallas. In Sherman they secured a marriage license and a minister, then continued to Dallas. Both are well known. he is a cotton buyer and she, daughter of Mr and Mrs Millis. The Favorite wishes them happiness.
Lost pocket book containing sixteen dollars in money and a five dollar check. The notice asks the finder to return the check and keep fifteen dollars. Signed by Pickens Rodgers and E R Evans Garage ticker Texas. Also advertising a Studebaker for sale by C W Payne in a real bargain with few days left.
President arrives in Magnolia with Mrs. Wilson and Dr. Grayson for a likely weekend stay to rest from war duties. He will meet Col. E M House, his confidential adviser, during the visit.
50 acres 8 miles NW of Bonham includes a six room house. 37 acres cultivated 13 acres timber and pasture 22 acres cotton 10 acres worn. Includes team tools crop and immediate possession for 45 dollars. Godd mixed land. WILL H EVANS.
United Press reports a schooner named Dorothy Barrett was attacked off Cape May New Jersey yesterday. The Navy announces the incident and details are expected from authorities.
50 acres of meadow land offered near Bonham two miles away. Possession available today at 90 dollars per acre. Phone 31 in Bonham for details.
Mrs. Mize slept beside her baby as a blaze tore through the house a mile south of Edhube. The roof caved in and the couple lost all belongings including meat lard and fruit. Neighbors in Bonham collected aid for the family, providing material help from various offerings. Dairy farm ad notes 43 acres on Ector Pike 3 miles out with good house barn 25 cultivable acres and Bermuda pasture. Listing by Wile H Evans Bunham phone 31.
The Bonham Board of Trade will meet Friday night, August 16, at the Firemen's Club rooms. All members and others interested in Bonham are welcome. Meeting time is 8:30. Philip Wise serves as president with C. R. Inglish as secretary.
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