12 Dec 1907
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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1907
Page
1
The Daily Favorite presents editorials from The Favorite Printing Co. with an emphasis on local governance and community notices. Includes brief announcements and public-interest items from the city, reflecting period voice and regional concerns.
A civic jab set in Texas towns competing for a wagon factory. Bonham claims superior timber and site options, warning Gainesville to match Bonham’s offer or risk being outpaced. The piece urges active local effort to attract the factory and earn a free Bonham-made ride for visiting editors.
Senator Tillman urges investigation of Secretary Cortelyou over his financial crisis steps and calls for inquiry into clearing house certificates. The push promises a lively debate and potentially interesting reading matter.
Tulsa oil firm leases eight thousand acres near Bells amid hopes of a boom. Grayson County landowners seek tenants for farms, facing scarcity. The Daily Oklahoman notes Osla hom City men must keep relations, and calls for more sidewalks to improve towns. A man in Oklahoma was fined thirty dollars and jailed eighty days for giving a friend three fingers. The Herald rivalry with the Dallas Times Herald over Congressman Randell continues amid election chatter.
Washington reports Cabinet members told to prevent Federal officers from supporting Roosevelt’s renomination. The President’s letter, dated November 19, warns of penalties for officials who advocate or secure delegation for his third term. Also notes turkey prices dropping to 7 cents a pound and January February outlook.
A Washington report details how senators and representatives profile their careers. It lists Bankhead and Hobson among others, noting Confederate service, early education, military roles, and family background across many states and positions.
Panic trembles as J. B. Spotts of Coleman Texas advertises a three year balance option for the Spotts home with small cash payments.
City Commissioner John T. Sugegs reports the Attorney General has approved the $125,000 water bond issue for Denison. The plan uses Red River water treated by a new purification process. The public utility will compete with a private plant already operating in the area.
Decline in turkeys means prices are set at under 7 cents and previous quotes are canceled with a hold advised until January. W R White notes the change while Will H Evans travels to Celeste for Hunt County Knights of Pythias events and to Leonard for Fan nin and Grayson lodges. He will deliver addresses noted as engaging and informative by peers.
Three good farms available for rent. Contact Garay Murphy for details and to arrange viewing at once.
A local ad lists a one dollar sale offering a large decorative lamp and various china and household items at the Nickel Store, urging early purchase to secure choice before a rush. Also notes donations to a Christmas tree for a free kindergarten and promotes Dr Shoop Restorative with a free sample offer from Racine Wisconsin.
R S May announces availability of a five pound fruit cake for a price of one dollar. Contact phone number 346 to place orders.
An ad explains avoiding pneumonia and lung complications from a cold by taking Foley's Honey and Tar. It claims the product stops coughs heals lungs and expels the cold and warns to refuse imitators and buy the genuine yellow package from Saunders Drug Co.
A terse message announces a 25 percent discount on all cook stoves and heaters offered by Thompson at Abernathy Cu. The note emphasizes a limited price cut on home heating devices.
Advertises men and boys suits with prices slashed from 1500 to 750 and 1000 suits for 5.00 urging quick selection and choice at M Rosenbaum's store.
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