19 Dec 1907
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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1907
Page
1
Fragment from multiple papers questions community action and newspaper responsibility. It notes Bonham urging support for a wagon factory, warns against complaining without contributing, and mocks pretentious citizens while praising frank dialogue about town improvements. The tone reflects early 20th century small town journalism.
A speaker argues true poverty is loss of friends and trust, as deceit erodes character. Wealth earned by compromising principle is hollow, while integrity keeps a person from the real poverty of a corrupted life.
The Laredo Times urges sharing joy with the barefooted children on Christmas day and notes Texans are organizing to bring comfort to the poor. Fort Worth Star echoes the call to open purses and voices, led by women, to ease suffering and spread happiness this holiday season.
A restaurant note quotes Kincaid Reedy and Hug praising deviled crabs served in shells as a standout option.
Local shop Rogers Woodward Roberts Co offers fresh Christmas supplies including candies oranges apples fireworks and assorted nuts. Quick pickup available from the store.
Nunn & Jones Co offers Christmas neckwear in hand styles with choice exclusive designs priced from 50 cents to 2.50 dollars.
Advertiser seeks 300 rabbits by December 21 paying five pence each. Contact for delivery terms and location details.
A street vendor offers a wide range of items including fireworks, Seward’s fine candies, oranges, apples and assorted nuts. The ad lists vendors as Vidiwad & Robs Co and references a local supplier.
Information from Rev. W S Splawn states he is slightly improved and resting as well as expected. He thinks he can return home for the holidays, a piece of good news for his many friends.
There will be a called session of the Maccabee lodge tonight at 7 30 to meet State Commander J B Sawtell. Every member is urged to be present. A S Norwood Com Ben Johnson R K Better see us before you buy your Xmas oranges and turkey H M Norman & Co
The 8th grade of the public school will stage a Thursday afternoon and night moving picture show to raise funds for improving their classroom.
Christmas candies and fruits fill the shelves at W. J. Morrow with fresh shipments of evaporated peaches apples prunes grapes and figs along with fireworks and other seasonal treats.
An advertisement claims Chamberlain's Cough Remedy greatly lessens whooping cough severity by liquifying mucus and easing expectoration. It asserts it prevents pneumonia and other serious results and lists J. W. Peeler as the seller.
A promotional line lists assorted nuts stuffed water raisins fruit cakes plum pudding crystallized fruits and after dinner mints offered by H. M. Norman & Co.
Advertisements urge delaying turkey payments beyond seven cents and cancel prior quotes. W R White asks households to compare laundry costs and promises a bargained proposition. Bonham Steam Laundry and Nunn Jones Co promote Christmas neckwear and distinct neckwear options.
Men and boys suits advertised with $15.00 suits at $7.50 and $10.00 suits at $5.00. Prompted invitation to come quick for choice from M. Rosenbaum.
A railway conductor who believed an unattended car was empty discovered a horse inside. Near a terminal he sent the dispatcher an update asking to hold an empty car but with a horse. The reply instructed him to turn the train over to the rear brakeman and ride the horse in.
Letters from distant regions praise Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for babies with colds and sore throats. Australian, African, and Samoan parents report the same relief as mothers at home, with J. W. Peeler as the seller.
Two phones listed for Xman orders at H M Norman Co. New goods arriving daily for M C Epivy Co. Christmas candies described as complete and excellent at Kincaid Reedy Hughes. Furnishings department touted as full of ideal gifts at Nunn Janes Co.
A dentist advertises unbeatable prices and superior care using a painless method. The practice promises thorough work, hygienic standards, and an iron clad guarantee, inviting nervous patients to call and discuss their teeth.
Junius Ridling and wife and Mrs. O E Taylor leave for Sulphur Oklahoma to visit relatives. The Dixon infant remains seriously ill. Hilburn child improving after illness. Steger travels on business to Wichita Falls and West Texas. Dr J S Roseberry leaves for Ft Worth then Iowa for a month. Dorset heads to Fort Worth to resume baggage run. Mrs Chas D Gray returns from Bells after Reeves Matthews wedding. E Taylor family of Durant Oklahoma depart for Portales New Mexico to reside. J W Hunnicutt goes to Bessemer Alabama due to his mother's illness. Hilburn, Shannon and Voight travel to Ft Worth to bring engine 192 here, a new division engine. Mrs W T Collins of Pond Creek Oklahoma arrives for appendicitis operation at Allen hospital. Mrs Rosser Thomas leaves for Dallas for Mr Thomas illness. Rush Stevens to Ravenna to add to bricks for Hassell Caldwell Co. Our Men's Toggery promoting high grade clothing at fair prices. Thompson Abernathy ad for cost sale on dishes and chinaware. Large stock of overcoats and clothing at half price from M Rosenbaum. Spivy Co offers help with giving troubles.
Richmond Commercial club adopts resolutions opposing the post master general plan for a parcels post. They cite a current $10,000,000 annual postal deficit and warn changes would widen the deficit. They argue mail orders hurt local merchants and farmers benefit from home markets.
For Sale highl 100 shares in Bonham Wholesale Grocery Co twelve and a half shares Edhube Mercantile stock four shares in Bonham Ice Co to trade for Bonham property or Fannin county lands W L Whedbee Savoy Texas Cotton prices ranged from 10 50 to 11 25 today and much on market Cocoanuts almonds English walnuts butternuts pecans and filberts at Kincaid Reedy Hughes J M Hayton and family of Childress and neice Miss Lilah Fuller of Memphis Texas are guests of Mr and Mrs J A ag new For Christmas flowers holly wreathes and decora tions phone 233 Miss Louise Phillips The little two year old son of Mr and Mrs Walter Hill who reside at Oakland died this morn ing at three oclock of membranous croup Corn still comes in large quantities price about 45 cents You can save 25 per cent on your cook stove or heater by trading with us Thompson Abernathy Co
McCurdy and Ware along with Hale and Dozier have been licensed to marry this season. promotional note urges readers to visit a local store for Christmas gifts favored by men.
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