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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1920
Page
1
Summary of teacher earnings and costs from September 15 1919 to January 15 1920 including board room laundry apparel church dues travel books and magazines and miscellaneous items with four month totals and debt incurred per teacher.
Bonham readers report kidney and back pain relief from Doan's Kidney Pills. C Bolick of Center Street describes prior attacks with backache and frequent urination, crediting Doan's with complete relief. Price 60c at dealers. FosterMilburn Co Buffalo NY. judge says Jovan's unnecessary.
The Bonham group argues for raising property valuations to fund teacher salaries after noting salaries lag behind other cities. They cite charter limits on tax rates and propose increasing assessed values to boost revenue while enabling tax reductions. They reference state oversight and school funding concerns.
Last Saturday night G C Connelly and Rebe Trenton were robbed with little money taken. A thief forced entry after hitting three stores and broke a large window before fleeing. Dallas officers tracked a suspect, and City Mayor Glenn was notified of the arrest and turned over to jail. The man faces burglary charges as police report recovery of some goods.
An old newspaper fragment advertises ladies shoes and oxfords, ladies pumps, and children's footwear. It lists shopkeeper Jt Lewis The Shoe Man and several names, with unclear venue and prices.
A fragmentary item notes a local event or condition described with limited legible text. The readable words reference pride and directional guidance, suggesting a community or ceremonial context without clear names, dates, or places. Further details are unreadable in the fragment.
Readers praise Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a tonic and builder for women restoring strength, health, and vitality after illness. Testimonials credit rapid recovery and improved well being, urging others to try the formula.
Two oats of improvements, one set beige land, orchard, hay meadow. Could split into two or more tracts. Could take immediate possession. Liberal terms. Located near school with pasture and fencing. Located on Pike in an area with good water access. Ownership by Wise offers flexible rental.
Fragments indicate a medicinal label urging prevention of influenza and colds with a single drug, Bromo Quin ine. The text mentions a signature on the box and unclear origin.
A special examination will be held on the first Friday and Saturday in February in the county superintendent's office. The aim is to supply certificates to teachers who pass the exam to meet the current great need for competent teachers in Texas schools.
About twenty county teachers met at the county superintendent's office on Saturday to discuss plans for the Interche meet set for March 27 in Trenton. The group aimed to host the best county gathering yet, noting many rural teachers were unable to attend due to poor road conditions.
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