20 Aug 1907
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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1907
Page
1
Bailey Inglish school grounds are being graded by the city in preparation for fall session. Flower beds and fountains are arranged and the city will add concrete walks around the building next year, continuing Bonham’s reputation for strong public schools.
A newspaper piece cites a 12 year old and a 1 year old child discussing pretend items to show how shams influence children. It notes that mothers pretend too and argues imitation and fakery in American homes harm children's early development according to the Ladies' Home Journal.
Last evening at the Park Avenue cottage home of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Lewis Mrs. Lewis and Miss Nunn hosted a large gathering of young friends including Miss Lewis of Emporia Kansas. A light afternoon shower cooled the air and a moonlit dinner followed with a menu of chicken salmon croquettes deviled eggs and more.
A fragment discusses wealth and leisure's acceptability, defending rich enjoying private comforts. It also quotes Special Agent Butman on Swiss factory hours and diet, noting early starts, limited breaks, and staple foods like bologna cheese and beer.
Yesterday morning habeas corpus proceedings were held for Joe Pearson Albert Keene and Henry Keene who were arrested Saturday night on a murder charge. They were granted bail of 2000 dollars each and released. Trial set for the 23rd day of September. West side concrete walks progress noted with calls for uniform awnings on local business fronts. Elder R D Smith of Sherman began a meeting at Central Christian Church and invites attendance for a good sermon.
City office invites residents to bring clean rags for sale. Call for details and drop off at the office.
The fragment hints at a rural scene with a crow and cow in an awakening field. Readable details are sparse. No clear event, date, or named entities emerge for a full record.
A village carpenter offers advice after a luncheon dedication of a memorial chapel. He jokes about public speaking and the moment ends with laughter as the crowd recalls his generosity. The text advertises Saunders Drug Co. as agents for Prickly As tonic.
Mr. I. T. Bogg of Willow Point Texas, a prominent merchant, hails Ballard's Snow Liniment as the best all round liniment he has used. Saunders Drug Co sells the product.
Grandma Porter is ill at her son Sam Porters home. George Friday injured his ankle at a hay press but is recovering. Sunday School attendance by Mollie McClung and Essie Pass. J M Vaughn and family visited Hail. Jim Friday and family from Lamar County visited relatives. Jim Walker and Mrs Jones family went to Greenville. Mr Marshall of Bonham on business. Dan Segler returned from the West for his father’s burial. McMurry and McClung families fished on Bois d Arc with good luck. Betty and Josh urged to visit the black land to help save fodder and skip picnics.
A list of properties in Dodd City area led by Levine & Moss along with houses on West 9th Street and other streets. A newspaper man recounts a delayed limited train and a humorous station scene where officers delay him for twenty minutes before the train finally departs, leaving him and his wife puzzled by the stubborn hold and the station chaos.
A Portsmouth Virginia druggist Frank C Hanrahan endorses Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as a superior medicine with reliable cures. The notice cites other products but favors this remedy for customer satisfaction. Also promoted is Dr Shoops Magic Ointment for piles with claims of rapid relief and affordable jars.
A brief reflection notes that forming quick bonds can be challenging and that patience aids real connection. It contrasts rapid impressions with lasting friendships, suggesting time and trust build true closeness.
O L Scott of Duffield Michigan recounts his father's illness during a Macon City Iowa visit two years ago. He praises Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy for curing the diarrhoea and cramps and notes it is sold by J W Peeler.
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