18 Aug 1928
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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1928
Page
1
The notice lists Ash ley Evans as managing editor and Chab. R. Inglish as business manager. Subscription rates are given for city carrier and mail, with change of address and notices of events charged by line. Obituaries and similar notices are billed at seven cents per line with five words per line.
The piece argues that critics label opponents as intolerant for opposing Smith, while many voters would back his policies regardless of religion. It cites a press definition of tolerance as fair play with charity, noting beer as a campaign issue and urging higher-pitched rhetoric over persecution tactics.
The piece argues tolerance is weaponized by Smith supporters to portray him as persecuted and to marginalize opponents. It claims intolerant, partisan actions by Smith backers demand loyalty while denying it to those who refuse to back him, with references to Tammany and party lines.
Two fiddlers from the country joined by a banjo picker in a local shop created lively music described as pure and joyous. The author praises folk tunes like Molly Put the Kettle On and Mississippi Lawyer over European masters, claiming melody that lifts spirits amid hard times.
Readers note fashion claims from multiple papers about gowns and decision times. The quips cite societal observations on dress, wealth, law, and humor reflecting era comments without details, linking fashion pace to judgments about women and distant topics.
A fragmented satirical piece laments humans and extols dogs. It references many breeds and quotes a rambly voice praising canine loyalty and kindness while musing on human folly, disease, and the nature of dogs in society. The piece is attributed to Ella Teepe Steger.
A snapshot of local items includes the Progressive Zion Association meeting at Mt Zion Baptist Church DeKalb in 1929 with Dr W C Bell and Rev N A James sermon. It also mentions editorials and jests from Macon Telegraph San Francisco Chronicle and Christian Science Monitor about highs and lows of daily life.
The Public Voice reports the National Baptist Convention activities with Denison groups active. Mt. Zion Choir provided music while Dr M P Shepherd delivered a sermon and presented missionary reports. Denison residents J W Carter and other officers led the afternoon session duties.
The Smith team dominates early counts with strong showings from key supporters and volunteers. Officials report steady returns as candidates vie for votes across two districts.
Public notice warns that any erroneous reflections on firms individuals or corporations will be corrected upon report to the publishers. Advertising rates available on request. Entered at the Bonham Texas post office as second class mail matter.
The Lampasas Record celebrates twenty first year with a forty page edition. Publisher R. M. Pharr is praised for producing a quality issue. Pharr once taught in Leonard public schools during his time in Fannin County.
Al Smith will be informed next week that he has secured the Democratic presidential nomination. William F. McCombs and John Purroy Mitchel are noted figures in the camp, while Josephus Daniels and James A. Raskob are referenced in private discussions.
The piece notes humor in Texas political circles as John Henry Kirby reads out Democratic figures Frank Davis Cato Sells Alvin Moody and Tom Love. It also salutes those who set this fall’s cotton price at 25 cents, while suggesting buyers could push to 26 cents.
Brownwood Bulletin notes a metropolitan sports writer suggests Mrs. Clem Shaver be given recognition amid a row over river or street flow on Broadway and related civic talk.
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