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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1907
Page
11
A fragmented notice shows a council considering a broad ban on weapon sales amid public safety concerns. Readable fragments mention a 70,0004 figure and local opposition as speakers weigh effects on commerce and rights.
A government report indicates limited support for major waterway and cannon related infrastructure this session. Officials expect modest funding and slow progress on deep water projects and naval resource modernization.
Washington December 6 A Lakes to the Gulf Deep Waterways Association committee presented a memorial to Congress through Speaker Cannon. Uncle Joe warned against new schemes now urging to finish feasible projects one by one before building a canal network. He warned such sweeping plans could derail deep waterways efforts. Cloaks suits skirts on special sale next week at M C Spivy and Co Main Street Store.
The Fannin County Fruit and Truck Grower’s Association held a session at the courthouse to hear committee reports. A letter from Garza Truck Association requesting cooperation was approved. Reports indicate plans for substantial truck planting next year and growing local interest, with several new members added and more to join soon.
A huge collection of hand painted pictures will be shown at Don Ryburn's on opening day with the exact date to be announced later. The exhibit promises a rare Texas spread of artwork and draws local attention.
Sid Smith offers 47 kinds of tobacco including Genuine Perique Russian Egyptian and Turkish blends for pipe or cigarette use.
The Main Street Store announces a big reduction during next week's special gale. M. C. Spivy & Co. promote savings on their North Texas inventory with limited time offers and dramatic price cuts.
J Lee Tarpley and Co announces a remnant matting sale set for Monday and Tuesday. The sale features discounted floor coverings from the firm’s showroom and warehouse inventories.
M C Spivy and Co advertises a one week sale in the Main department offering the best equipped ready to wear selection for women in North Texas with deep price cuts.
Mrs Doolittle the Gossard Corsets demonstrator will be at White Blakeney Fuller store Monday to show the newest styles and best fitting corsets. Call to see her and choose the latest designs.
Hamp Hilton and his wife came back to Denison this morning following a brief visit here. Miss Virgie Johnson, sister of Mrs. Hilton, accompanied them on their return.
The largest stock to select from at M C Spivy & Co North Main street store offers a one week special sale on furs and coats with reduced prices.
Beginning Saturday morning and continuing all next week the sale offers 25 percent off every fur in the house. White promotes a great opportunity to buy ladies ready made garments with cut prices during a one week special sale by M C Spivy & Co.
Marriage licenses issued for J. M. Neely and Miss Weemie Leever. B. C. Fewell and Laura Cobb. Also a retail ad notes a Big sale at M. C. Spivy & Co on Main Street with coats furs and suits at handsome reductions and a 25 percent sale on a wide line of Jura products from White, Blakeney & Fuller.
M C Epiry & Co announces a special sale next week with ladies coats and suits reduced one fourth and one third. The article notes the local cotton market fluctuating with prices ranging from 11:25 to 41:80.
Reports from Wheeling say 700 miners are entombed in Fairmont Coal Company mines Nos 6 and 8 at Monogah six miles from Fairmount after today’s explosion. Two AP correspondents head to the scene as details emerge. bodies recovered near mine No 6 mouth. Superintendent John Malone estimates at least 500 men dead.
City attorney Wil H H Evana says he will not seek re election after filling the expired term of B A McKinney. He states he has no desire for office and wishes to return to private life while focusing on diversification. Citizens are urged to consider friends who may be solicited for candidacies. Buy Christmas fruit from W J Morrow. phone 242.
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