13 Dec 1907
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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1907
Page
1
The column lists printing and business notices from the Daily Favorite section. It mentions Pacrormerr and Sports and Pregtfon with editor notes in a compact classifieds style.
The letter argues that passing the parcels post bill would devastate small town and county merchants by enabling mail order delivery of groceries hardware and dry goods to rural customers. It urges Bonham merchants to draft resolutions and press Congressman Randell and Congressmen such as Sheppard to oppose the measure, warning of widespread business cessation if enacted.
In Grayson County the Tom Baan case is revived as Kentucky heirs join the dispute claiming evidence to reopen the investigation. The development could reshape prior decisions and spur new legal action.
Farmers of the black land district near the city plan to win top prizes at Denison sales day on Saturday amid favorable expectations. The Bonham Favorite urged establishing such days, noting towns benefit, while Denison Herald reports the event despite threatening weather, praising monthly sales for future farmer incentives.
A fragmentary editorial comments on next year's candidates who oppose freedom of contract and fear payoffs to press publishers. It accuses lawmakers who rode the newspapers into office of snubbing the press and seeking protections for editors while denying equal treatment to all.
W A Draper of Hall Texas filed for discharge from all debts provable in bankruptcy after being adjudged bankrupt on December 9 1907. A hearing is set for December 26 1907 before Referee F B Dillard at his Sherman office with notice to known creditors by mail. The petition was witnessed by Judge David E Bryant in Paris Texas.
Last night S M Newton learned of his brother G A Newton's serious illness in Mt Selman Texas. He left on the 8 40 train to be at his bedside.
Advert suggests Sewards at Kin caid Keedy Hughes offer top market candies. It urges customers to choose Sewards for premium confections.
Monday night John Parks and former owner Tom Moore suffered total losses as fire destroyed a residence near Mulberry. Parks had recently bought the place. Moore lost all furniture not yet moved. Parks narrowly escaped with his life after attempting to save belongings, with an estimated $500 bid in the house.
Mrs Clyde McDowell arrived in Ravenna this morning after visiting her sister Mrs Alston Sthe who is ill at the home of Arthur Stephens.
Charley Roberts a Creek Negro traveled to Washington to meet President Roosevelt alleging he is father of 33 living children all with allotments in the Creek nation a government clerk confirms the claim from rolls. An ad line about cook stover and heaters appears in the clipping.
Advertisement notes men and boys suits priced at 1500 level for 750 and 1000 level for 5.00 with urging to come quickly to get choice, signed M. Rosenbaum.
An advertisement asks readers to compare family laundry costs with the Bonham Steam Laundry offer claiming savings and a challenge to beat their proposition. The ad emphasizes modern washing methods and competitive pricing to attract customers.
Scissor Bill declares a campaign to lift Bonham and neighboring towns Bailey Wolfe City and Honey Grove through a warehouse plan and cotton sales. He urges resident shoppers to back local merchants, plant fertilizer, fix prices, and attract street buyers, promising money flowing to the region as winter influenza rages.
Mayor W. A. Spangler appeals to Bonham residents to volunteer with farm and town teams to drag and improve eighty miles of city streets. He notes city drags cover only six to ten miles daily and urges public spirited citizens to take turns using drags and pay helpers if needed. He proposes leaving drags at convenient locations and praises the effort as cost effective for better roads. A shopping ad for discounted items at Nickel Store follows.
A local ad notes a 25 percent discount on all furs with stock moving quickly, mentioning White Blakeney and Fuller as the firms offering the sale.
Advertisers can place in the Daily Favorite and Holland’s magazine with a special rate. Readers learn arrangements to obtain a one year subscription for two dollars through the Wavorithd want ads network.
This week orders accepted for a five pound fruit cake priced at $1.00. The notice also advertises discounts on dishes chinaware and chamber sets from Thompson Abernathy with a May phone contact 346. It promotes a cost sale aiming to save money on houseware items.
Local note announces a large shipment of Seward's candies and urges customers to buy Christmas sweets from Kincaid Reedy Hughes. The message positions the firm as the supplier for holiday confections and encourages prompt purchase.
Three good farms available for rent. Contact Qaray Murphy for details and to view properties today.
Fragmentary notice warns of turkey price declines and urges holding prices in January. W R White advises against over seven cents, noting quotes have dropped and urging caution at the Nickel Store.
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