06 Dec 1911
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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1911
Page
1
A letter to Lord Mayor Tab Ragsdale from Gus Steger requests a law banning auto ownership or driving by anyone under fifty in Yonham after a buggy incident. The writer, who was injured and unseated while Ed Steger narrated, argues aging brings restraint and safety.
Bill Mayes of Mayes Butches Pharmacy burned his eyes when he struck a match to light a cigarette. The burning end split and lodged in his right eye, blinding him temporarily and causing severe pain. Doctors expect possible recovery of sight.
A Bonham Texas listing offers a tsquare piano in good condition for sale or trade for a horse. Also advertised are kitchen cabinets from Hunssell Caldwell Co and a ladies tailored suit collection from Graham Crawford Co. The ad promotes affordable rockers and furniture at low prices. Contact M S DeJonette at 6 South Center Street Bonham Texas or phone 361.
A big audience at the Mystic Theatre enjoyed an entertaining night headlined by The Scaped Lunatic and the drama Hearts May Be Broken. Other items included Silk and Rubber Overshoes and a poignant canvas reenactment of a broken heart. Also advertised were barber trade courses, policy on a Tillman mule, new furniture, and an upright piano sale.
M C Spivy & Company announces a sale of their entire stock of table linens with prices cut from 50 to 2 1/2 cents per yard. The event begins tomorrow at the Ladies free opera house tonight featuring the retailer.
patrons at the Bonham Candy Kitchen enjoy a varied menu of hot beverages including coffee tea and cocoa as winter refreshments. the listing emphasizes casual serving and the shop’s welcoming atmosphere for customers seeking warm treats.
An auction style advertisement promotes union suits from White Blakeney Fuller. The copy mentions an opera house event and invites ladies free while rucks cost 25 cents, with Halsell Caldwell Company listed.
A Bonham advertisement features Spivy & Co offering a big sale on woolen dress goods at half price with hundreds of pieces in good patterns. The message ends with a cue to buy candies at the Bonham Candy Kitchen.
Sale on linen sheetings begins tomorrow with a steep reduction. M C Spivy & Co advertises vast stock and invites ladies to attend a sale at the opera house tonelt.
The Favorite notes Dr R B H Martin is gradually improving from a serious illness and able to go out part of the time. Bonham’s longtime resident and popular editor is wished a speedy recovery by his many friends.
A local store touts a big December sale with price reductions and buy opportunities. The advertisement lists various items such as rain coats and clothing, mentions a free Wednesday act at the opera house, and notes trade at Bonham Candy Kitchen. The fragment includes names like Fraigeall & Caldwell Co and White, Blake ney & Fuller. A separate note thanks friends for Thanksgiving remembrances amid a nursing update.
A雨 weather prompt invites readers to purchase a rain coat from White Blakeney and Fuller. The ad emphasizes practicality and immediacy for rainy days.
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