27 Dec 1938
Page 1
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 7 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1938
Page
1
The text recalls cottonseed once despised as a byproduct of King Cotton that later became crucial to Southern farmers’ income. It notes a historical arc from 1794 when the cotton gin sparked growth to 1938 as the era of discovering what to do with seed and concerns about its effects on livestock and humans.
In Natchez Mississippi a large cotton oil mill was constructed in 1934 marking a major industrial effort. The text indicates the mill's early stages and its role in the local economy with references to materials and processes involved in first production. Fannin County Mercantile is noted in connection with the piece.
Randolph School will dismiss Thursday for Christmas holidays and host a Christmas tree and program Thursday afternoon. Superintendent J G Stevens entertained high school students with a party Monday night in the gym. Mr and Mrs Virgil Howard announce the arrival of a daughter Helen Jeanette. Rosemary Hance of Commerce visited Sunday with grandparents Mr and Mrs W T Bledsoe. Claud Cairnes is reported. Albert Lawrence Cooper built a new filling station south of town. Mr and Mrs Vernon Thompson announce a daughter. Christmas program and tree at Methodist church Saturday night. Ellen Johns and Frances Bennett of Union Valley visited Kathryn Edge. Edhube and Randolph girls and boys played ball here Wednesday night Randolph winning both games. We wish the Favoriteg and all a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year Reporter.
A parcel list offers 50 acres near Honey Grove with a four room house and small barn for 300 cash, 1400 total. 80 acres near Bonham with 40 cultivated and 40 pasture at 38 per acre. 83.5 acres near Dodd City with 60 cultivated, 38 per acre. 50 acres near Bailey fully cultivated with 20 percent cash and long terms for 2750 total. plus 150 acres near Honey Grove pasture at 15 per acre with 500 cash. Additional 150 acres near Dodd City with 60 cultivated and 1 1 2 story house at 2650 total. One mile of Bonham 35 acres with 30 cultivated and 5 pasture at 950 total. Firm offers fire, autos, FHA and farm loans at 5 percent.
Deets Dorough and Company operates in Bonham Texas with listed phone contact 376 The short notice highlights the business presence in Bonham and its local communication line.
United Press reports in Dallas that Rude, a clothing merchant, distributed outfits to thousands of the poor as part of his annual Christmas gift. During preparations for the event his automobile was stolen.
Hartford CT report notes nearly 200000 dollars held in a Connecticut fund for owners, but 30 plus years of inactivity have passed. If owners remain undiscovered for 40 years, the money goes to the state general fund per state law. Banks must turn over inactive deposits to the state insurer's office after 30 years, with over 4500 accounts noted as inactive in the past three decades.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.