06 Dec 1907
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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1907
Page
1
Congress in session and a shifting financial horizon are noted as the silver lining. Bonham banks and local merchants express readiness to support the public, while readers are urged to stand by them amid tax season and upcoming railroad discussions.
Sheriff C B Bridge files annual report detailing collections and expenditures across civil, criminal, probate, and court fees. Road and bridge fund apportioned among four precincts based on ad valorem taxes paid for 1907. Auditor reviews reports. November tax collector Crowson’s figures approved. occupation taxes set to expand for multiple professions starting next month.
Notice urges residents to attend at Allen's Chapel on Friday night December 6 for completing the organization of a Farmers' Union. Organizer W. W. Scott announces the event.
Observers note that numerous wrecks on the T P By line may force Superintendent Ayera to conduct another inspection tour. The proposed article suggests a focus on the PRONES as a staple diet topic in Washington, a point lawmakers appear to discuss with keen interest.
A reader reports a controversial defense of new gold coin designs featuring an eagle. The description notes a confident stance and a bold attitude during public discussion.
In North Texas freezing ice and South Texas strawberries highlight a quirky state weather report. The grand old State shows a diverse forecast with cold snaps and warm harvests shaping daily life.
A fragment suggests Mr Weston planned to join a barn-storming company, highlighting his talent for talking and the potential ease of understanding his role in entertaining crowds during a touring show.
A proverb notes a worker who makes two blades of grass grow where one grew is blessed, and one who cultivates crops like peanuts where boll weevils fed is thrice blessed, highlighting ingenuity and resilience in farming.
A cautious farmer with a large hog pen and abundant corn expresses minimal concern over the financial state and shows little willingness to discuss the government’s deteriorating condition.
The letter warns of looming coal shortages as railroads signal car shortages and threaten price increases. It argues rail controls may force cost hikes and notes ample coal reserves exist if shipments can be moved. suggests laws to penalize failed service.
An Oklahoma capital cites a sweeping idea for circulating money locally. The concept links a dollar’s journey through town from butcher to grocer to editor, claiming long term utility as residents support local businesses and subscriptions.
An item mentions sale of ladies wear at Main Street Stere and free trial offers for Dr. Shoop's Catarrh Remedy mailed from Racine Wisconsin. Farmers' Warehouse reports 898 bales of cotton stored. at 15 cents per pound this would yield about $67 350. Local money circulation could improve economic conditions if prices rise.
An old remedy guide notes that most appendicitis victims are constipated. It promotes Foley's Orino Laxative to stimulate the liver and bowels, claims mild action, no nausea, and urges refusing substitutes from Saunders Urug Co.
Cotton was up a few points today with a price range from 1.50 to 2 cents. A sale of 15 bales from J. M. Wells farm brought 12 cents overall.
Refund offered if Foley's Honey and Tar fails to cure cough or cold. Claims to stop cough, heal lungs, prevent pneumonia and consumption, and cure la grippe coughs. No opiates. Genuine product in yellow package. Saunders Drug Co.
The County Court disposed of cases since the last report. J. L. Lewis was found not guilty on local option law charges after a jury trial. Cal lie Fletcher appeal on drunkenness was dismissed with writ of procedende issued. Henry Starnes case continued. Arthur Murphy local option case continued for plea. Claud Higgs arms carrying case continued. Tom Adams local option case continued. J. L Weddell witness fined $100 with bond set at $300. John Rodgers abusive language continued. Special sale ad: M C Spivy &Co. Main Street Store features a ladies ready to wear sale lasting one week.
J C Starna and Golden Butter, W F Bell and Virgie Kincaid, Tom King and Francis Baldan, R T Knight and Birdie Duke have been granted licenses to wed.
Mr Will Bell of this city and Miss Virgie Kincaid were married at noon today at the home of Elder Fred Dennis with the ceremony by Elder Dennis. Bell is a T P fireman and the bride is a beloved young woman. They left tonight for Clarkeville to spend a few days. The Presbyterian Ladies invite the public to Hassell and Caldwell's to view Mexican drawn work on display.
47 kinds of tobacco including German Perique Russian Egyptian and Turkish for pipe or cigarette. If you need them soon buy now. The prices will surprise you. Ladies and children ready to wear sale one week.
Engine No. 164 pulling the east local burated a flue up Clendanen Hill and delayed morning trains causing a local stir among railroad men. The kindergarten association will hold a tea and shower at Mrs. T. P. Steger’s residence on Thursday December 12 from 2:30 to 5:00 to collect articles for the Christmas tree.
One week, lodive ready made garments by M Spivy & Co on Main Street. The listing notes a store offering ready made outfits, with emphasis on quick availability during a busy period.
The item mentions a weekly Dallas News subscription for one year at a small sum of four dollars and seventy six cents. It presents a promotional rate likely aimed at long term readers. No other names or dates are provided.
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