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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1908
Page
2
Readers are advised to check the date on the margin to verify standing on subscription books. Payments should appear as a credit within one week. Under new postal rules, newspapers cannot be sent to those three months in arrears, after which subscriptions will be stepped.
A mother's self sacrifice amid plague is recounted with a tale of devotion as a laborer’s wife quarantines her children, then dies. The piece exhorts boys to honor their mother and reflects on mercy, faith, and charity across moral reflections and editorials.
Sid Smith advertises cheap coal from Steger Lumber Company with July and August delivery and emphasizes cash sales. The seller mentions moving goods to Ragsdale corner September 1 and offers cheap groceries before that date. Also listed is a five room cottage for rent near the public school with water and electric wiring.
The September term lists hearings for Harry Price in slander cases, Fannie Price, Marshall Jourdan and others. Disturbing worship, unlawful peddling, kidnapping, drunkenness, assault and other charges are scheduled across Sept 7 to Sept 11 with witnesses to attend.
The Dallas Times Herald argues Fannin County should display its resources at the Dallas State Fair this fall. It urges promoting staples and resources and praises progressive local efforts, saying advertising is the life of trade.
Opinion argues a wife controls home decor free from husband interference. Emphasizes respect for her choice and the practicality of avoiding domestic conflict.
A 1902 tribute to Confederate veterans of Fan nin county republished by request. It recalls battles, memories, and the U C V Y across a nation honoring weary sons of the Gray with lines praising loyalty and the enduring deeds of veterans as they pass from life.
The letter urges readers in Bonham and surrounding areas to send visitors notes, weddings, events, and other items to improve local coverage. It emphasizes citizen participation, existing correspondents, and the goal of delivering a better state leading newspaper with shared benefits for readers and the paper.
A Saunders Drug Company advertisement promotes a laxative fruit syrup that claims to cure stomach and liver troubles and chronic constipation by restoring natural action. It states the product does not cause griping or nausea and costs 50 cents.
Doriphan Dots reports several illness updates and family visits. Dave Starnes and wife visited Bonham, Dr. and Mrs. Dalton from Wichita Falls visit Mrs. Freeman. Misses Wallace improving. Stimpsons return from Decatur with daughter Mrs. Kerr and grandchildren.
Notice calls all persons with cotton in the Bonham warehouse and Farmers' Union members to gather at the Bonham court house on Saturday August 29 at 10 o'clock to decide action on cotton and present crop. Attendance urged.
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