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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1915
Page
1
The United States Department of Agriculture estimates 1915 grain crops at 8.53 billion dollars. The piece compares farm wealth to national debt, public salaries, and industrial power, noting farming remains dominant and a New York man links Rome’s fall to women in politics.
A brief editorial voice notes kinship with Pocahontas yet declines tracing lineage. The focus stays on future prospects rather than historical ties.
A humorous collage of quips from columnists and verse on daily life. The pieces lampoon trades and manners with playful couplets about dentists, landladys, dressmakers, and boarders, showing witty regional flavor.
The New Orleans States criticizes Joe Bailey’s appeal, while the Denison Herald argues his Texas support remains strong. The exchange questions the basis of the New Orleans paper’s opinion and hints at shifting public sentiment across Texas.
A collection of pithy clippings notes Maxim’s improbable ratio of six children per soldier killed in Germany, jokes about marriages improving over time, and remarks on road upkeep to the cemetery. It also mentions a Bonham Favorite and a few brief local mentions including Mr. T. Gobbler and an Oklahoma man who has gone barefoot for 35 years.
A sales notice offers ten percent off every pair of shoes for men women and children all month. It promotes fitting boys in suits or overcoats and girls in cloaks, claiming savings for customers.
Wimmer selects an All-Southwestern team after a year of upsets. Key picks include Montgomery of Oklahoma at end with Garrity, Hott, Settegast, and Q. Hott among guards. Ditmar centers. Johnson and Geyer at backfield positions. Coleman and Groves noted for kicking and line play.
A short advertisement proclaims an era of low prices for high quality goods at Kincaid Supply Station. It urges customers to let them supply needs and satisfy customers, with a contact line urging phone service.
Bankruptcy notice for C. T. Traylor of Wolfe City Fan n.n district. Adjudged bankrupt on November 1 1915. first meeting of creditors at Sherman Texas office December A D 1915 at eleven in the forenoon. Creditors may attend prove claims appoint a trustee examine the bankrupt and handle business before the meeting. Sherman Texas 27th day of November 1916.
House for rent at corner Sixth and Cedar with contact options Ring 2029 or Thompson-Abernathy Hardware Co. Send inquiries to C. H. Wilson. Ring 39. Limited details provided in classified notice.
A brief notice states a Shriner pin was found and asks the owner to identify the item and arrange payment for the advertisement. The reader is directed to contact the classifieds department with proof of ownership.
Phil Wise demands an immediate meeting regarding the upstairs over the Affleck and Moss old gland property above Wise’s store. He seeks prompt discussion and clarification of access and occupancy.
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