26 Dec 1912
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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1912
Page
1
An old passage reflects on early humans in evolution with sketches of cave decor and figures of mammoth and saber tooth tiger. It notes their artistry in ivory and clay and argues against disdain for the first humans for their nakedness and hunter instinct.
A damaged OCR passage shows farmers grappling with rising costs and volatile markets for beans. It notes high wholesale prices, transport and handling burdens, and a shift in crops as buyers and sellers adjust amid inflation and pressure on the agricultural sector.
Disjointed text describes a primitive figure with a stocky build, large head, and prominent brow. Reference to a first magician or mythic ancestor and comparisons to a chimpanzee-like appearance appear amid garbled phrasing and unfamiliar terms. The passage reads like an unreliable historical or scientific anecdote.
Our shop thanks the community for support and sets Saturday December 28 as YOUR day. All china jewelry except watches and diamonds cut glass and silverware receive 1 3 off with many other bargains. Refreshments from 2 to 3 30 p m. All Bonham and nearby residents urged to attend.
The Dallas News reports it accepted an invitation to join the Daughters of Ruth in McKinney Texas sparking a partisan debate. Local editorials critique gender norms and push back against perceived slights while urging readers to weigh traditions and community roles.
State Press reports Major Taylor has been elected an honorary member of the Ruth Club of McKinney, Texas. The fifteen charter members include Collin County’s capital’s young women, with Taylor eager to visit McKinney for a group portrait if possible. He takes pride in the Ruth Club alongside the Baptist church and the Democratic party, and in belonging to the Texas Press Association.
A passage catalogues a list of individuals by city and surname as part of a State Press contrast with Ruth Club associates in a Dallas News item. The tone notes many names from Honey Grove Denton McKinney Minneola Henderson McCreger Richardson Bartlett Troup Georgetown Creenville and others.
Guardian W W Slagle seeks leave to resign guardianship of Mary Johns and Tea Johnson minors. Notice to all interested to appear in County Court of Fannin County on the first January term 1913 to contest the final settlement. Court clerk signs, Bonham Texas.
Sherman firm offers pot plants cut flowers and cemetery wreaths at Father Russell’s grocery. Touise Begy Phillips Vert.
The Denhens Volunteer Fire Department hosts a public entertainment and banquet at 7:30 with a program of musical numbers and speeches followed by dancing. Bernice Carleton Clifford Gibson perform solos. Ben Hassell Jim Task sing. Edgar W. Willis JC Saunders Will P. Rovans and others speak. Admission is free and all are invited to enjoy the evening.
Public sale offer details 43 acre farm near Bonham includes a 5 room house, a 32x52 barn, two wells and a pasture pool. Terms show small payment with balance to su it in 30 days. Also listed are yard goods and groceries from J N Dodson and J L Scruggs Produce Co with assorted dry goods and food items.
The London Chronicle quotes Shick comparing kisses to creation out of nothing and links other writers to playful verb conjugations for kiss. It notes phrases like kiss again and kiss the hands, with humorous references to kissing the wrong person and kissing everyone in the room.
Men wanted to learn barber trade. We teach by free work and save years of apprenticeship. No better work. Jobs always waiting. Tools given. Wages in finishing department. See our offer. Moter Barber College Dallas Texas.
Fannin County Union holds regular session in Bonham on January 1 1913 at 10 am. All locals urged to send a full delegation to the meeting. signed by W Pirtle president and J Chapman secretary
The report lists attendance and offerings from multiple churches last Sunday. First Methodist shows 4h with 12.4 dollars. First Christian 1755.64. 1st Presbytering 85.90. Union Presbyterian 74 with 9.25 from Lapiscopus AY. Holaness ve with 68. Colored Loackshore Baptist 40. Tank AM OE 36.
Fine black land priced at 42.60 per acre for 50 acres eight miles south of Buubham. 47 cultivated and balance timber, four room house, good barn, two wells, all in good shape. Possession now at cash price 876. Will H Evans invites offers.
Rental notice for a cottage on West Fifth Street in Dorset listed by J.8 Dorset.
An advertisement touts Dr King’s New Life Pills as a remedy to restore health by forcing right action of stomach liver and bowels. It claims the product ends distress caused by a supposed plot between liver and bowels and wholesomely improves feelings. It lists a price of 25 cents.
Ice fruit cakes offered by baker R. S. May with a contact phone number 346 for orders and inquiries.
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