05 Dec 1907
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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1907
Page
1
An essay argues that post prosperity bred excessive spending across classes. It blames widespread extravagance for financial strain, urges practical economy, and notes a national habit of overspending and inflated expectations. It warns that happiness does not come from spending beyond means.
A Texas farmer explains peanut profitability based on experience, noting price shifts from 60 to 80 cents and down to 70 cents per bushel, the advantage of 30 inch drills over wider rows, and recommending the Benthal Picker for efficient harvesting. He cites Virginia practices and imported peanut totals, and offers further advice to readers.
Will H Evans plans talks in Ravenna Boyd's school and Danner on December 10 as farmers discuss diversification. Geo W Boyd of the Truck Growers Association joins in Ravenna Friday with Bunham's residents likely in attendance. Speakers urge not to rely on a single cotton crop and advocate planting four or five diversified crops for better odds.
Use Gas for Cooking. You will find the greatest array of 5 cent and 10 cent counter goods ever brought to the city at the Nickel Store. This is the place to make your nickels and dimes go a long ways.
Westbound passenger train No. 32 derailed this afternoon near Bois d Arc bridge. Two cars, the baggage and the express car, left the tracks and will require a wrecker and track clearance. no injuries reported in the available details.
The Ladies of the Free Kindergarten Association announce a tea and miscellaneous shower at Mrs T P Steger’s residence on Thursday December 12 from 2 30 to 5 00 p m to collect articles for a Christmas tree. Toys clothing and a ten cent admission. Also notes on goods and value at the Nickel Store.
W J Morrows offers Christmas fruit cake. Holiday opening Friday December 6 at Nicks Store. Call 242 to place orders and take advantage of the gate.
A special Katy train arrived at 6 p m carrying A D Bethard and other Texas system leaders for a tour inspecting books and rail operations. The party, led by Walter Ellsworth who will accompany them, plans further travel to other states and returns next Sunday.
The ladies of the First Presbyterian church packed two large boxes of clothing for the orphanage in Files Valley Texas. The local church supports the large Texas orphanage annually with generous contributions.
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