Boarding House Landladies Pay Up in Village Streetcar Feud
Landladies on boarding street resist, but pay out good money in a village dispute over streetcar service. Officials weigh compensation as residents face changes to transit and housing costs.
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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1908
Page
4
Landladies on boarding street resist, but pay out good money in a village dispute over streetcar service. Officials weigh compensation as residents face changes to transit and housing costs.
Rural reader writes of Aly husband Lee who credits King’s Discovery with saving his life from severe lung disease and consumption. She touts its throat and lung remedy claims and notes Saunders Co offers 50 cent and 1 dollar sizes with a free trial.
A woman complains that her photograph does not accurately reflect her appearance. She argues the image misrepresents her features and expressiveness.
M M Davison of San Jose California reports a strong experience with Electric Bitters as a rat deterrent and health aid for head biliousness torpor of the stomach and bowels. He claims notable digestive relief from a bottle and notes the 50 cent price under a guarantee from a drug company.
The ad touts Foley's Kidney Remedy for elderly urinary problems and general health, claiming it stimulates urinary organs, corrects irregularities, and tones the system. It also promotes Foley’s Honey and Tar as a safe cough and lung remedy, sold by Saunders Drug Co, with claims of no harmful drugs.
A saying emphasizes integrity in repayment and fidelity to promises, noting that a man who settles his debts remains worthy of trust and responsibility.
Local advertisement asserts catarrh is a blood or constitutional disease and promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure taken internally. It claims the remedy acts on blood and mucous surfaces, was prescribed by a top physician, and is a regular prescription sold by druggists for 75 cents, with testimonials offered.
A Batesville Indiana man writes that a summer cold disrupted his work for three months. He tried various medicines, found Foley's Honey and Tar effective, and his wife later had the same success. Saunders Drug Co. sells it.
A pithy remark notes a physician favors patients who can pay and show financial means, implying treatment access linked to wealth rather than medical need.
A Saunders Drug Co advertisement promotes Foley's Kidney Remedy claiming it cures any kidney or bladder ailment within medical reach and asserts no medicine can do more.
A concise wry remark targets people seen as vain or pretentious. The line likens their hauteur to being pricked by pride and pokes fun at social airs with playful bite. It captures a social stereotype through a sharp, humorous observation.
The twenty third annual State Fair of Texas at Dallas runs Oct 17 to Nov 1. Phinney's United States band will deliver three daily programs in Music Hall under Sousa Ellery leadership. The show highlights From Battlefield to Fireside and promotes dairy business opportunities to young men.
The State Fair of Texas in Dallas unveils a 35000 building for the ladies department with textile culinary and fine arts sections. Exhibits from 27 Texas towns and 11 states may double last year with lace work sewing embroidery and decorative arts among items. The fair features fireworks a grand tableau illumination The Star Spangled Banner and music by Professor Finney with vaudeville acts and Orpheum performers. Thirty electric fans and ventilators ensure comfort in Music Hall.
The State Fair of Texas in Dallas runs Oct 17 to Nov 1 with a prominent dairy products exhibit. It promotes diversification and highlights creameries in Texas, aiming to become the butter and cheese state with liberal prizes and a student judging contest. Butter will be produced daily. experts will advise on creamery techniques.
The twenty-third annual State Fair of Texas begins in Dallas on October 17 and lasts sixteen days. Governor T. M. Campbell will deliver the opening address, with E. J. Kiest of the Fair Association responding. Phinney's United States band will perform as the fair dedicates its new buildings for the event.
Monday October 19 marks Press day at the State Fair of Texas in Dallas. Editors and their families will tour the grounds with full access to all shows and activities. The Fair association credits the press for its success and extends courtesies as recognition of their support.
The Dallas fair organization donated exposition property to the city and contributed 30,000 to finish the exposition building. Over 1,600 Dallas stockholders run the fair under a 20 year contract with no city liability. Net earnings fund park improvements and city and state welfare. stock owners receive no repayment or salaries.
A quoted remark notes that the man who constantly talks about himself never says anything likely to help his fellow man, highlighting a critique of egocentric communication.
Mrs. M. Summers of Notre Dame Indiana offers a free home treatment and instructions to help mothers stop child bed wetting. No money needed and she emphasizes not blaming the child as many cases stem from constitutional causes. The program also claims to aid adults with urine difficulties.
Advertises Foley's Orino Laxative as a mild remedy for chronic constipation, claiming it stimulates the liver and bowels to restore natural action without nausea or griping. Warns against substitutes and notes Saunders Drug Co sells it.
Alonzo remarks that a girl may be persuaded to perform piano in public when she wears a new ring. The remark highlights social signals and confidence tied to jewelry in performance contexts.
East Poland Maine resident W Stone praises Bucklen’s Arnica Salve for sore feet and healing burns cuts and abrasions. The ad claims it is also good for piles and invites readers to try it. Saunders Drug Co offers the product at 25 cents under guarantee.
The idea is to engage influential men and secure their backing, but the challenge lies in persuading them to publicly endorse or stand for the initiative.
Mrs Chas L Smith of West Franklin Maine says she uses Dr King’s New Life Pills as a laxative for her family praising their effectiveness and lack of fuss These painless purifiers are sold at Saunders Drug Co for 25 cents.
Dental health boosters promote confident grins as residents embrace routine care. Local clinics report rising demand for cleanings, whitening, and checkups, highlighting the link between routine dental visits and happier, healthier communities.
A brief item notes that honesty can backfire when truth comes out unintentionally. It highlights the social awkwardness and potential consequences of misstatements.
The statement suggests individuals can succeed by trusting personal judgment rather than pursuing large sums of money. It frames money as potentially distracting from prudent choices and emphasizes self guided decisions.
An advertisement questions reader gullibility and urges independence from medical quackery. It champions Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as safe, alcohol free and endorsed by medical authorities. A booklet with ingredient endorsements is offered free by mail from Dr. R V Pierce in Buffalo NY.
A man reflects on aging and the dread that accumulated beliefs and habits may no longer serve him. He contemplates shedding outdated notions to embrace wiser, clearer thinking as years progress.
Saunders Drug Co. in Bonham Texas advertises Swedish dyes that color plumes flowers laces shoes and gloves without heat or water. The claim emphasizes simplicity and convenience for home use.
Fire department was called to extinguish a smoldering fire at the ruins of the old ice factory this morning. A sidewalk section ignited from embers, and the vault filled with sawdust has been smoldering since the night of the fire.
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