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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1908
Page
1
Friday afternoon a young man advertised at the Favorite office claiming to have lost fifteen dollars on the street car. Dave Lane found the money, saw the ad, and returned the amount to the office. The grateful owner praised Lane for honesty and straightforward conduct.
Cotton picking has started in some areas and will spread across the county by week’s end. No worm or weevil complaints and the yield is expected to be large. Acreage is down, but per acre yields should exceed previous years. The favorable state of affairs may reverse West Texas’s crop failures and restore immigration to the area.
For sale fine hay at five dollars per ton. See W. I Bolin one mile northwest of Bonham at Ed Steger's place, signed Tom Steger. Lost black male pig about five months old. Report to Favorite Police.
Will H. Evans & Company lists a six room two hall two porch terrace lot residence on West Fourth Street for 1000 dollars.
Ww. R. White advertises bananas priced at 75 cents per bunch in a concise retail listing.
The county’s big reunion ended Saturday night as a financial and attendance success. Manager Stevenson earned praise for his leadership and the affair is planned as an annual event with strong advertising prospects for future picnics. Attractions packed up and grounds went quiet as vendors left for Bennington Oklahoma for a three day stand starting Sept. 2 and then Ladonia for six days next week.
Bonham revival services begin next Wednesday at 8 p m under Mr Jones who will lead music and piano. Bro Andrews praises Jones as the best singer and choir director he has had. A large choir is desired and all good singers are urged to join. The revivalist is Bro Andrews and the effort is open to all ministers and congregations to unite for souls.
Officers press prohibition enforcement as two colored men, Charley Jordan and Henry Jones, are jailed Saturday on local option law violations. Jones faced three charges on his latest arrest and has not yet posted bond. Jordan posted bond and was released.
The T P railroad crew works to raise the trestle over the old pond in the west yards. They also raise the main line and lower adjacent tracks while ballast and yard improvements are made to bring the yard to first class condition.
A reader reports a lost gold bracelet and amethyst set last night at the pavilion and asks the finder to return them. Also notices a for sale Jersey cow advertised by A. D. Hammock offering to sell at half value. cow described as gentle and milk-ready for winter.
Local ad promotes sheet music bargains with prices described as less than half. Expect weekend turnout from buyers seeking discounts on popular titles this Monday and Tuesday.
Fort Worth expects to host the Farmers' National Association for a four day session starting Tuesday Sept 1 with delegates from across the United States and thousands of visitors. Activities will be held at City Hall or the adjacent coliseum if needed with no fixed program as the convention remains strictly business. Texas leads in membership wealth and output with about 175000 members, 5000 locals, 166 county unions and 323 cotton warehouses.
White Blakeney & Fuller promote Red Bear ginghams as ideal fall fabrics for school dresses highlighting style and proper attire.
Post September 1, offices available above Norman's grocery store with applications directed to Mrs I Alexander.
Good farm one mile from Bonham with notable improvements and fifty acres offered by Will IL Mvans & Co. The listing highlights affordable price and accessible rural land, suitable for buyers seeking a compact agricultural parcel in the area.
Bonham’s large cotton mill reopened this morning after a brief shutdown for overhaul and repairs. The facility, a source of local pride, has long employed hundreds of workers and supported merchants, farmers, and stockholders in the town.
Red Seal ginghams in new fall styles arrive at White Blake ney Fuller. Buyers urged to choose early for school dresses.
A solicitation offers fifty thousand dollars to invest in old line life insurance policies purchased at P O Box 154 Bonham Texas. It claims policies exceed the issuing companies values and invites inquiries for particulars.
Monday and Tuesday feature eight best pieces for 1. Five hundred new pieces at sixteen to the dollar in Wing McMillen’s sale. Also pears and cord wood. Saunders Drug Store ad. Bor Russell near Bonham offers $765. Will H Means & Company promotes real estate on the car line.Jeff Davis Durant Oklahoma selling home details by mail. Kodak finishing and camera shop ads from Loster Photo.
Canning factory appeals for female help with immediate recruitment led by Mrs. Cora Morrow. Advertising notes include fabric patterns and Persian floss in colors with mail orders and prompt attention via phone 163. Mack Watson and I. B. Lustre feature in product listing.
A list of improved farms with houses barns wells and timber available for quick purchase. Prices range from 175 to 3500 with locations near Ivanhoe Bonham New Hope Danner and Duplex. Some properties offer timber and larger acreage with possession set for January 1st.
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