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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1908
Page
1
Notice states subscribers should verify renewal date on the paper margin and payment is due within one week. It warns against mailed papers to those with over three months unpaid and mentions postal regulations affecting delivery.
A Presby terian deacon known as Uncle Thomas helps order extra song books. The pastor announces baptism for children after the service, prompting the deaf deacon to shout a risqué joke about discounted births. The tale ends with a laughing congregation and a divorce note from a St Louis streetcar conductor.
The new Republican aid society plans a State ticket in Texas this year with the aim to weaken the Democratic party and support GOP candidates.
Hon. OQ B Congarr claims expense of 210.10 for Railroad Commissioner race. Opponent contested claim. The piece mocks him as a cheap politician while noting cotton prospects improving and pest damage easing in Fannin County as heat persists.
The passage critiques a bread and butter policy as the core of a political platform and contrasts it with broader promises. It notes the editor’s stance in support of a proposal while questioning the longevity of such messaging amid shifting political loyalties.
A brief sketch details James C Queener born May 28 1811 near Bluntsville Sullivan County Tennessee son of John J Queener a Revolutionary War soldier and Lolry. he served in the Indiana War of 1830 lived as a hardy pioneer and helped move Indians to the Arkansas reservation. He married Liza True in McMinn County and had eight children four survive. He moved to Fannin County Texas in 1875 near Randolph and died there.
A Fort Worth Telegram excerpt urges readers to believe in themselves and their plans. It highlights maintaining confidence despite critics and competition, treating setbacks as temporary and staying resilient to strive for success.
The paper appeals for reader tips on local events weddings parties and visitors from Bonham and surrounding areas. It invites phone calls mail or any submission to boost timely coverage and enhance value for readers. It stresses reader partnership and a competent corps of correspondents.
In Rome based report Fra Vergani, furious at a former fiancée who wed another, was dragged by a horse through Monselice. The crowd tied him to a horse’s tail and forced a gallop, leaving him fatally crushed. The mob acted after Vergani sought revenge for perceived faithlessness.
A motivational exhortation urges resilience in battle or sport. It stresses not whining or apologizing, and not quitting, urging the victor to endure through the initial shocks and keep fighting until victory. It highlights the moment seconds may throw in the sponge as a turning point.
Sid Smith announces a move from the car line area to Ragsdale corner on September 1st and offers his goods at low prices in Durant Oklahoma writing to Je Davis for particulars.
Trinity Episcopal Church schedules Sunday morning services with a day school at 10 45. Cor ward address listed for 11 oclock. Baptist and Sp services follow with a sermon by Jams, pastor of First Presbyterian church, Richard Morgan. Jimmie Buck veteran conductor on the Fannin county Flyer remains in service until Oct 1. W. P. Hy holds that son Herald temporarily.
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