Portly Man With Gentle Demeanor Raises Eyebrows
A humorous note observes a stout man who prefers polite interactions and keeps a low profile, prompting lighthearted commentary on his size and easygoing attitude.
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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1908
Page
4
How to Avoid Appendicitis
An advice note urges avoiding appendicitis by addressing chronic constipation. It promotes Foley's Orino Laxative as a remedy that cleanses the bowels without nausea or griping, claims to stimulate liver and bowels, and restore natural action. It warns against substitutes and notes Saunders Drug Co. sells the product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saunders Drug Co
Women Talk Constantly Hoping to Make a Hit
A terse observation notes that women keep speaking in hopes of delivering a moment that will land a successful impression or achievement, reflecting on communication and ambition in social settings.
Cured Hay Fever and Summer Cold with Foley's Honey and Tar
A.S. Nusbaum of Batesville Indiana describes suffering with a summer cold and hay fever last year. He tried various medicines before Foley's Honey and Tar quickly cured him and his wife later used it with the same success. Sold by Saunders Drug Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.S. Nusbaum
Batesville
Indiana
Foley
Saunders Drug Co
It's Always Safe to Ask After You Take a Kiss
A provocative statement on dating etiquette notes that seeking consent remains essential after intimate moments, challenging assumptions and urging respectful communication in relationships. The piece frames consent as an ongoing, clear, and mutual agreement.
Arnica Salve praised for sore feet and wounds
Mr W Stone of East Poland Maine recommends Bucklen's Arnica Salve for sore feet burns sores cuts and abrasions and says it also helps piles. Sold under guarantee at Saunders Drug Co 250
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. W. Stone
East Poland
Maine
Saunders Drug Co
Swedish dyes for plumes and apparel marketed locally
An advertisement lauds Swedish dyes for coloring plumes flowers laces shoes and gloves with no heat or water required, placed by Saunders Drug Co in Bonham Texas. A kidney remedy claim targets irregularities kidney or bladder trouble promising to cure cases beyond medical help. The text ends with a wordy aside about money and a man’s hypocrisy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Jones
Saunders Drug Co
Bonham, Texas
Foley's Kidney Remedy Promise For Kidney Bladder Trouble
Advertisement states Foley's Kidney Remedy can cure kidney or bladder trouble not beyond medicine. Claims no medicine can do more and lists Saunders Drug Co as seller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Saunders Drug Co
Wedding Ring Sparks Exclusive Circle Question
A social piece explores pressures around exclusive wedding rings and clublike alliances forming around marital symbolism. Observers weigh tradition against modern choice as couples navigate public perception and personal meaning.
Hall's Catarrh Cure Promoted as Blood Remedy
Catarrh cannot be cured with local applications and must be treated internally. Hall's Catarrh Cure claims to act on blood and mucous surfaces and is described as a regular prescription by a physician. The product is sold by druggists for 75 cents, with testimonials available on request.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Talk Is Cheap but Words Bring High Rates
A concise reflection notes that excessive talking leads to costly consequences, implying caution in speech and the eventual price of words. The axiom underscores prudence in communication and the risk of overexposure through constant chatter.
Notre Dame Lady's Appeal for Home Rheumatism Cure
A letter advertises a free home treatment for rheumatism and related pains. It claims to banish uric acid, loosen stiff joints, purify blood, and improve overall vitality, with testimonials and proof available from Mrs. Summers, Notre Dame, Indiana.
Unsurprising Frontline Comment on Household Tensions
A sharp remark suggests that irritation in households could ease if husbands refused to permit mistreatment, reflecting gendered expectations and domestic power dynamics in social dialogue.
Mrs Chas Smith Endorses Dr King’s New Life Pills
Mrs Chas Smith of West Franklin Maine says she likes good things and has adopted Dr King’s New Life Pills as her family laxative because they are effective and cause no fuss. Saunders Drug Co sells these painless purifiers at 250.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas, Smith
West Franklin
Maine
Dr. King
Saunders Drug Co
One year of work ruined by a tongue in minutes
A compact saying notes the swift waste of a man's yearlong effort due to a single careless utterance. It emphasizes the power of speech to undo long labor in moments.
Foley’s Honey and Tar Promises Quick Asthma Relief
Advert says Foley’s Honey and Tar provides immediate relief for asthma sufferers and claims to cure many cases unresponsive to other treatments. Promoted as best remedy for coughs colds and throat and lung troubles with no harmful drugs. Sold by Saunders Drug Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Saunders Drug Co
Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription Endorsed by Medical Professors
Editorial notes Dr Fyfe and medical authorities praising Unicorn root Helonias and Golden Seal as key ingredients. The text claims these herbs treat uterine disorders, menstrual issues, and general female reproductive weakness, and asserts Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription embodies their therapeutic virtues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierce
John Fyfe
Tom Eclectic Mexican Review
Fyfe
Finley Ellingwood
Bennett Medical College
Chicago
John M. Scudder
Cincinnati
R. Bartholow
Jefferson Medical College
Sheriff sale in Bonham area over Leonard lot action
The State of Texas Fannin County sheriff sale notice announces a cash sale by order of the Fannin County District Court dated August 6 1908. On the first Tuesday in September 1908 the sale will occur before the Bonham courthouse door of a Leonard land parcel tied to lot 1 block 13, Lot No. 1, as part of a judgment of 730 dollars in favor of W T Fuller against J H Bledsoe and J P Nix. Sheriff C B Bripusk directs deputy J A Ridling to execute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Texas
Fannin
District Court
Fannin County
W. T. Fuller
J. H. Bledsoe
J. P. Nix
Bonham
Leonard
James A. Bates
Smith W. Gibson
A. D
C. B. Bripusk
J. A. Ridling
Attitude of Aggressive Men Remains Unchanged
A concise reflection notes that many aggressive men show a bold pose and then abandon action, implying a gap between claimed posture and real conduct. The remark centers on behavior patterns and social commentary without naming individuals or events.
Why James Lee Got Well
Mrs. Mary Lee of rural route Zanesville tests Dr. King's New Discovery for her husband James Lee whose severe lung condition nearly led to consumption. She credits the remedy with restored health and notes fast relief from coughs. Trial bottle free. drugstore price 50 cents and 1.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zanesville
Mary Lee
James Lee
Dr. King
Saunders Drug Co
Fragmentary Saying on Ministers and Favorite Hymns
A fragmented line notes that every minister has a favorite hymn and every man has his own favorite hymnaker. The text reads as a collection of personal preferences without a clear event or context.
Government urges quick action to curb bollworm damage
An official bulletin from federal entomologists in North Texas urges farmers to apply Paris green promptly to control bollworm larvae. Early applications can protect squares and bolls, while late treatment yields little effect. The note cites past demonstrations showing modest per acre gains and stresses morning or evening work on horseback to cover fields efficiently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. DD. Hunter
Daily Papers
Dr. Hunter
Texas
Bureau of Entomology
Hetty and
Cal
If at last you don't succeed you must try again
A witty proverb notes persistence as key to success and adds a skeptical quip about marrying for money as a rapid path to wealth.
Dean's Kidney Pills Praised By Bonham Dealer
Bonham hardware and furniture dealer G W Crider says back and hip pains from kidney issues eased after using Dean's Kidney Pills bought at Sanders Drug Co. He notes mornings remain stiff but kidney secretions returned to normal. Sold by all dealers at 40 cents. Foster Milburn Co. is U S agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean
Bonham
S. G. W. Crider
South Main Street
Texas
Saunders Drug Co
Price
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
Soid
United States
Doaps
Coffee and Coca Cola Compared by Doctor Roberts
Dr Stewart Roberts of the Atlanta School of Medicine warns that coffee and tea with tannic acids and oils can impair digestion if overused. He notes bottled Coca-Cola lacks digestive interference and its caffeine gently stimulates the heart and nervous system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stewart R. Roberts
M. D
Atlanta School of Medicine
Chamberlain Remedy Cures Dysentery Says Walcott Druggist
An honored citizen suffered a severe dysentery attack and was confident of cure with Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy after a friend learned it was in stock. He was promptly cured, according to M. J. Leach, druggist of Walcott Vermont. For sale by J. W. Peeler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
M. J. Leach
Walcott, Vt
J. W. Peeler
Happiness Dilemma Tests Social Harmony
A quip suggests some individuals resist joy unless everyone shares the mood. The remark frames happiness as a collective standard, implying social pressure and the tension between personal contentment and group sentiment.
Great Spirit Drives Labor Against Poverty and Vice
A brief note extols labor as a force to eradicate poverty and vice while renewing spirit and vanquishing ennui. It emphasizes effort, virtue, and social uplift as core aims in a reforming ethos.
After a Man's Goodness Reaches a Point He Takes a Day Off
A concise aphorism notes that when a man becomes sufficiently virtuous he starts to allow himself occasional rest days, implying restraint and balance in virtue.
Electric Bitters praised as family remedy by Mrs Davison
Mrs M M Davison of San Jose testifies Electric Bitters provide relief for headache biliousness and liver and bowel torpor. Saunders Drug Co guarantees sale. Breger Lumber Co advertises coal orders for July August delivery. Seashore scene noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. M. Davison
Gifford Ave
San Jose
Cal
Saunders Drug Co
Breger Lumber Company
How to Cure a Bilious Attack
A bilious attack is caused by fermentation of food in the stomach. Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets clean out the stomach reduce irritation and inflammation and restore health. For sale by J. W. Peeler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
J. W. Peeler
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Ned
Val’ Wi
Liniment
Bates
Bates Medicine Company
National Foods and Drugs Act
Toby
Practical Business Colleges
New York City
Waco, Texas
Incorporated Capital
School of
Manu
Joey
Notre Dame Lady’s
DeWitt
Pilla
Dewitt & CO
Chicago, Ill
Saunders Drug
Bonham, Teaan
M. A. St. Clair
Eskdale
W. Va
Cardui
Ats Island
Zasis
Geo. P. Ball
S.S.S
S.S
Swift Specific CO
Atlanta
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