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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1908
Page
2
Subscription rates listed for the Daily edition with advance payments noted. Rates include six months in advance at 1.25 and per month at 25, plus other charges. Public notice appears as standard second class matter designation at the Bonham Texas post office.
Readers may check their standing on the subscription books by referring to the date on the paper margin. Payments should appear as credit within a week. Under new postal rules, newspapers are not sent to arrears beyond three months. after that the paper will be stopped.
A moral exhortation condemns the habit of speaking lightly of women's virtue. It argues young men misjudge the integrity of others and risks to trust those who abandon respect. The piece stresses faith in women as essential happiness and urges restraint in judgment.
Gustave Eberlein in New York praises American women's beauty and intelligence but warns against overconfidence. He recalls meeting a brilliant, talkative American woman who was overly positive and notes a humorous exchange at table about forming instant judgments.
Press dispatches name the Hames brothers as the murderers of editor Amnis in New York. The comment labels them among the dirtiest criminals ever allowed in society. The Toledo Blade notes the Texas election impact and contrasts with northern hunger for votes.
The Bonham community touts a proposed interurban line as key to regional prosperity. Local boosters argue that building the route will connect Fannin County to Fort Worth, accelerate business, and benefit residents across surrounding areas.
A London National Telephone Journal excerpt reviews Canarian telephone humor about borrowing phones. It jokes that subscribers pay rent, calls are a specialty, and households are restricted to a short weekly window.
In a tense domestic scene, a father contemplates disciplining Willie with a strap. Willie objects, citing sterilization and germ concerns, arguing the leather strike could harm him and others. The father hesitates as the strap drops from his grip and Willie leaves.
Old Uncle Hiram from Bacon Ridge comments on a fiery scene as townsfolk notice a sign reading Lightning Lunches. The exchange reveals shock and curiosity about the sudden, dramatic display in the arch hunch room area.
A judge asks a prisoner about friends. the reply is that he has only a wife. The piece extols marriage as the perfection of companionship, noting true friends are essential in marriage and parenthood as well.
A fragmentary dialogue hints at infidelity and secrecy among men. It references a wife who learns little from her husband and contrasts with Porgie, who supposedly knows more and speaks freely to his wife.
A sightseer asks about the capitol price in Harrisburg and is met with a stern guide remark about focusing on improving minds and discussing scandal.
The paper urges readers in Bonham and surrounding counties to submit visitors names parties weddings and happenings for timely coverage. It promises a competent staff and regular correspondents but asks residents to contribute to improve the paper and value for money.
Bonham residents anticipate the first bale of the 1908 cotton season tomorrow with possibly two bales. Lee Myers reports John Shields on route seven has a bale out and sent it to the gin. J. T. Baker on route No. 1 had eleven pickers today and may finish a bale. A race to see who arrives first is possible as Baker may not finish, while Shields still has one out.
J B McWhirter, working in a frosty joint south of the Alexander hotel, was arrested Saturday and jailed for violating the local option law. The joint is closed as McWhirter cannot post bond. Operators in the trade report the business unprofitable now.
A five room cape style cottage available for rent near Caldwell public school. It has electric wiring, hydrant and well water, a good barn, all within two blocks of the school in Caldwell. Owner: T. Br. Caldwell.
Sam Hewlett and Roscoe Wen left yesterday to take positions at the Katy depot as seal clerks, with Jon Denison noted among new hires.
Sid Smith states he will move his goods to the Ragsdale garder Beplopber isl and from now to then sell groceries cheap for cash. The remark adds a note of public suspicion as everyone remains wary of a suspicious man.
The forecast calls for tonight and Tuesday to be partly cloudy with possible showers. Temperatures and wind not specified.
A fragmentary line shows Timtot urging a friend to press upon an old man the idea that everything is in the way the listener stands. The context is unclear but hints at confrontation or instruction during a pause in action.
For sale several bushels of pears and a large quantity of good cor wood. See meat Saunders Dry Store, Ben Halsell.
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