Bonham Citizen Lists Very Rare Old Coins
A. B. Scarborough, long time money collector, lists rare coins including a 1726 5 guinea British coin, an 1804 US gold piece, an 1859 silver dollar, a 5 franc piece from Napoleon era, a misstruck 25 cent in New Orleans, and a battered French 5 franc coin. A gun club prank explains the franc’s damage with a shot passing through the coin.
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Bonham
A. B. Scarborough
Mississippi
Texas
United States
Battle Co
Waterloo
New Orleans
S S S Blood Purifier Ad Promises Restored Appetite
An advertisement extols S S S as a blood purifier that restores appetite and energy. It claims pure blood boosts health, strength, and a cheerful disposition, urging readers to reclaim vitality and warning against lingering weakness.
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S.S.S
Nature
8.S.S
Odd Coins and a Peculiar Half Dollar Description
The passage notes a shot failing to pass through, offering it as an explanation. It mentions Mr. Scarborough owning a 50 cent piece in gold and a 25 cent piece in gold, both said to be very small and thin. The half dollar is described as octagonal, cut with scissors.
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Scarborough
Public Speaking by Benjamin C Marsh in District Court Room
Benjamin C Marsh managing director of the Farmers National Council Washington will speak in the district court room Thursday May 1 at 2 o clock. Everybody invited.
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Benjamin C. Marsh
Farmers National Council
Washington, D. C
District Court Room
Dean's Pills Help Bonham Residents With Kidney Troubles
Local testimony from S. T. Manon of 1309 N Cherry St recalls steady backache and frequent urination due to weak kidneys. He reports two boxes of Dean's Pills from Peeler Drug Store relieved the pain and regulated kidney secretions.
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Dean
Benham
S. T. Manon
N. Cherry St
Fuster-Milburn
Odd Fellows Lodge Ravenna to Celebrate 106th Anniversary
The Ravenna Odd Fellows lodge marks its 106th US anniversary tonight. Organized in Buffalo New York around 1819 by five English founders led by Thomas Wild, the order notes broad celebrations nationwide. The Ravenna event will feature a program and two large repasts despite rain, with several Iron Bonham members attending.
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Odd Fellows At
Ravenna
United States
Buffalo
N. Y
Aps
England
Thomas Wild
Death of 18 year old at Allen Memorial Hospital
Mrs. N. F. Watson died last night at Allen Memorial hospital after a stay since Sunday. She leaves a ten day old baby. The body was taken to Telephone for burial at 3 PM. Family resided on the Goss farm near Monkstown.
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N. F. Watson
Allen Memorial Hospital
Goss
Monkstown
Chaney offers baby chicks and stock at reduced Texas prices
Chaney's White Rock advertises baby chicks from sweepstake prize winners at twenty five cents each. Also sells eggs at 10.00 per 100 and mature stock at farm prices. A. J. Chaney Ravenna, Texas. 256-30b.
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A. JT. Chaney
Ravenna
Texas
Funeral Service Held for Mrs Eliza Beth Jarrell
The funeral of Mrs. Eliza Beth Jarrell, who died Sunday night, was held yesterday at 3:30 p.m. at Clark Memorial Methodist Church. Rev. B F Pritchett and Rev. Ben Bell led the service with choir songs. Burial followed at Willow Wood Cemetery with family and friends in attendance.
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Elizabeth Jarrell
Clark Memorial Methodist Church
B. F. Pritchett
Ben Bell
Howe
Bell
Steel ring gears extend fly wheels life tenfold
A maintenance notice claims steel ring gears fitted to fly wheels last ten times longer than new wheels and advises having the upgrade done at home to save time and money.
Cultivator Wheels Repaired By Local Machine Shop
Will J. Thomas & Son Machine Shop and Garage advertises repair of cultivator wheels from 7.50 to 10.50 with satisfaction guaranteed. Shop location moved four blocks east of square off Dodd City road and lists railroad timetable notes for Texas & Pacific line with arrival times at No 382 and No 384 at 8:60 p m.
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Dodd City
Untitled listed notices and schedule fragment
Fragmentary rail and transport notes plus miscellaneous ads. Mentions West Bound No 83 arriving 1 40 P M and No 33 at 5 50 P M with other transit references and assorted consumer notices.
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Bonham, Texas
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Will J. Thomas & Son
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