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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1912
Page
1
An item from Bonham Texas lists subscription rates for daily and six month mail plans though amounts are incomplete. A weather forecast from Washington dated January 22 indicates unsettled conditions for Bonham and East Texas with rain.
The column recalls winter weather with a bursting water tank from J. C. Biggers windmill and mentions residents Grimes and Mrs J C Uppen visiting, Dr Jim Benton in town for cancer treatment, and about 106 enrolled students at the school. It also notes variable light winds in Holubee and forecasts fair weather with moderate temperatures for West Texas and Oklahoma.
A fragmented collection recounts William Randolph Hearst and We Democrats across years 1904 to 1912 including nominations, party alignments, and dinners with figures like William J Bryan and Woodrow Wilson. It notes shifts with Republican bosses and independence league tickets amid local political theater and odd anecdotes.
Local jottings from Montana and nearby communities recount visiting relatives and friends, with names such as John Butler of Lewis town and Mrs Leck Golens. Several short notices mention social calls, family ties, and minor travel details amid a miscellany of neighborhood happenings. The column notes illness, sales, and a Mildred Kor Sale advertisement at The Favorite.
Advertised real estate items include Four rock house two porches barn well city water east from erme lot West Seventh street with cash offers from 66 to 100 and monthly balance. The Gare Stephenson place on South Bonham hill lists Bonham South Bonham priced at 1500 with busy terms. Hive room house in South Bonham priced around 600 cash balance monthly. West Mighth Street home with sewerage dry water barns and ample lot space priced 1200. Ben Dyer place described as one of the best homes on Bonham with attractive price on KR.
Angele Sam Bedford sustained severe leg burns after his flannelette nightshirt caught fire from an open crate in his Clarksville street home. He extinguished flames by leaping to the bed and pulling the cover over him. The burns are not deep but require several days of rest. Bedford is well known in the city with many friends who regret the accident.
A spoof of patent medicine ads and a Civil War captain story appear. The page promotes Hill's Catarrh Cure and Electric Litters with testimonials and notices of remedies. A lighthouse keeper hero is highlighted for averting wrecks and a Bucklen's Arnica Salve claim accompanies general health ad copy.
A young girl rode horseback at night to warn people of a dangerous frost frog in the Catskill region and saved many lives. The story ties to a claim about Dr King's New Discovery for lung trouble, including a testimonial from WOR Patterson of Wellington Texas.
Beech Nut promotes sliced bacon in glass jars with no waste and economical use. It claims flavorful baked slices and urges readers to order a jar today.
A fragmentary notice describes free health booklets titled Nature’s Oration and Sun Shine aimed at easing ailments and bowel issues. It mentions Columbus Obte and Vestal as locations and cites a campaign to promote wellness through self care and natural remedies.
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