07 Dec 1907
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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1907
Page
1
The piece urges readers to begin Christmas shopping now, citing comfort, time for choice, and better service. It stresses watching local Favorite advertising columns for merchant announcements and price savings, promising advantages to buyer and clerk alike.
Weather delays crops as farmers miss harvest. Henry Slegle hosts a Thanksgiving dinner for about forty. Bro N I Farmer preaches and Grover Slagle, Howard Harle ton attend court in Bonham this week. Roberta Weldon visits Bertha Brown. Miss Irene Hopper teaches at Sash. Will Moore and others attend church. school plans a literary society Friday.
A concise proverb notes that a man rarely visits kin unless lacking other options, implying social awkwardness and dependence on family support in tight circumstances.
The Prohibition party announces its national convention will be held next year in Columbus, Ohio, amid optimism over temperance gains. The piece notes cross political support and questions future vote strength, citing 1904 results of about a quarter of a million votes.
A Chicago article notes a clever scheme selling fresh buttermilk made from skimmer milk and lactic acid. The piece argues the fraud would fail against anyone who has tasted genuine dairy from trusted churns of old.
The Washington reception for Mr. Bailey suggests no drastic loss of popularity or wealth, contradicting dire predictions by his enemies. The event indicates continued support and affirms his standing amid political opposition.
A local effort in Bonham in 1908 targets attracting a wagon factory and a peanut factory. Citizens unite to push for industrial development and employment opportunities.
A concise note on small towns with limited industry and the impact on local fortunes. The piece hints at a wagon factory and the changing fortunes of ARB’s old towne, stressing economic pressures and the need for resilience.
Room and board available at Mrs Virginia Curtis house on West 5th street one block from the square. Accommodations for a number of table boarders also offered.
Services at Trinity Episcopal church corner West Seventh and Star streets Sunday morning with Sunday school at 9 45. Morning prayer and address at 11. Sunday school will make offerings and gifts for St Matthew's home for children. The offering at 11 will support the fund for aged and infirm clergy. Richard Morgan Pastor.
Local cotton prices held at 11 12 cents from 11 30. Receipts rose from just over 150 bales on Thursday to about 200 bales by press time as activity resembled old street markets.
A reflective note muses on how a photograph would have captured the grandeur and fear of inquisitorial times, imagining the compelling visual record such an era might have produced.
An advertisement from Saunders Drug Co in Bonham Texas offers a positive guarantee promising full refund if customers are not satisfied with a product. It invites those who are sick and in need of strength to try it with this understanding.
Somerville residents pursue new ventures despite the panic with a cotton warehouse, a 150 acre fruit and vegetable project, and a $25,000 clothing factory. Farmers store cotton for higher prices, banks show confidence, and merchants report strong sales while local reports note no panic. Dodd City’s Jack Latta injures a leg on a bridge project west of the city, hospitalized in Marshall. Ballard's Horehound Syrup advertises relief for coughs and lung ailments.
Five month old collie named Mack with a white ring on the neck four white feet white nose tips and tail missing. Reward offered to Graham Crawford Co store if returned. Also short notices include a post office update on a new stamp canceling machine and a Honey Grove wedding announcement for Ruth Ware and Roy H McCurdy with details of the ceremony and families.
A Texas and Pacific freight train with nine cars carrying immigrant outfit bound for Western Texas passed through Paris yesterday afternoon. The train was augmented by two cars at this station, some cars originated in Arkansas, most from Texas. Each car held one passenger responsible for the party outfit. Destinations ranged from West Texas to the far plains near the Mexican border.
A large display of hand painted pictures will debut at Don Ryburn's gallery marking Texas's biggest collection yet. The exact opening date is to be announced later.
Central Church invites all to attend Sunday services with preaching at 11 a.m. An interesting subject will be discussed. Come you are welcome. Fred Dennis.
The First Methodist church members greeted Rev. W. A. Stucky with a vigorous, old fashioned pounding. The event featured generous congregational contributions and a lively, informal welcome this afternoon.
A notice notes a found signet pin and outlines where to claim it and what proof is required. The brief asks the finder to provide description and contact details for return.
The Ladies of the Free Kindergarten Association host a tea and miscellaneous shower at the residence of Mia T. P. Steger on Thursday December 12 from 2:30 to 5. Donations will aid the Christmas tree for the kindergarten, including toys clothing and ten guilder emigsias.
The dates for the forthcoming poultry show are December 10, 11, 12, and 13. Organizers emphasize a full schedule of exhibitions, judging, and related activities across multiple venues.
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