17 Aug 1935
Page 1
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 9 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1935
Page
1
A column argues against national isolation urging the United States to engage globally to prevent war. It recalls past interventions from Spain to Ethiopia and stresses that staying out of world events harms both home and nation, warning pacifism invites disaster.
In a Texas community, Will Rogers is mourned as a national figure who embodied simplicity and charity. The essayist recalls his clean private life and public wit, then pivots to a political appeal about road bond refinancing on August 24, weighing tax effects and public interest against private impact.
Congress passes a Social Security bill described as charitable and hopeful. The plan funds pensions for the aged and unemployment compensation, with costs borne by public revenues and payroll taxes split between employers and employees at three percent each.
The plan would gradually fund old age and unemployment pensions by requiring three percent contributions plus state shares. Industries face higher costs unless wages fall or output rises, risking weaker firms. States must stretch to meet federal requirements or lose federal funds, potentially forcing state pension programs. The piece questions debt and the administration’s future burden.
A. M. McCormick of Paris Texas argues against government liquor licenses, urging citizens to oppose sales that create an appetite for drink. He warns licenses turn patrons into poor customers, drain family budgets, and produce drunkards, liars, and libertines. August 13 1935.
A garbled parable of odd quotes references public works in Great Britain busarounds and municipal potholes alongside stray misquotes about electronics stock markets and social manners. Read as a collage the piece lacks a cohesive event or identifiable figures.
A brief newspaper card presents a Shakespearean thought about doubts as traitors that trap us from pursuing good. It frames doubt as a fear that hinders effort and success.
A clipped selection cites Psalm 51 verse 10 about a clean heart, mentions a Los Angeles Times fragment, an Ashland independent quote on women in business, and a Des Moines Register remark on peace via saying yes. It also notes a inventors congress listing 50 needed inventions and a chaser-like quip on non-rattling sailer.
An excursion steamer scene features Mr Bigman the prominent politician who tries to avoid recognition. A persistent admirer recalls a large meeting in Loamston a year earlier and a big reception. The admirer reveals he was the man in the brown hat.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.