29 Dec 1907
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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1907
Page
1
Chicago and Cleveland clashed in a spelling match testing eighth graders and first year high school pupils. Cleveland averaged 84.17 percent across 53 elementary schools, besting Chicago's top eighth grade at 84, with Bonham pupils challenging these records. Experts warn of declining spelling focus and urge traditional spelling bees to boost accuracy.
After cordial welcomes from Japanese Minister Hayashi and Admiral Togo, an American visit appears likely. The text suggests Admiral Evans may cross into Japanese waters to exchange seasonal courtesies, noting that avoiding the gesture would misread the moment.
The piece urges local effort and pride for the coming year while noting Secretary Tarr’s world tour and a Pacific cruise. It jokes about Admiral Evans stopping in Japan and mentions cosmetic operations and a push for an elastic currency. It predicts dry weather in Georgia after January 1.
A jumble of quotations from Ft. Worth and Dallas papers satirizes writing and practice. It notes a baby born in Eagle Pass, jokes about Sears Roebuck, and mocks marital harmony claims. It mentions Bailey Randell committee debates and calls for fair treatment of Senator Bailey in political coverage.
Eixpert onion growers start transplanting their crop and forecast a record harvest in Texas Bermudas. Onion profits are highlighted as a major circulating factor in Texas markets, with strong money potential noted.
The Paris Advocate notes Senator Looney exits the Randell race, with Senator Barrett rivaling for attorney generalship while both men face a charged political moment. The Boston Transcript reports the State land department offering 3.5 million acres at 1 to 5 dollars per acre, split into forty acre farms to support about 87,500 families, framing a major opportunity for Texans.
The Houston Post has assumed the duties of the publicity bureau of the Amalgamated Order of Matrimonially Bent Red-Headed Widows of Texas. Col. George Bailey of the Post is praised for taking on the assignment, though concerns are raised about whether he can manage it.
Dec 28 Savoy notes report a mild Christmas with a church tree and Santa visit at the depot. Numerous visitors and relatives travel through Savoy including Emily Myers from Poolville, Miss Parnell from Tennessee, Prof W L Miles, Mrs Wilson and children, J O Wheatley, R H Cook and wife, Miss Fannie Gist, Luther Penland and wife, R R Morgan and wife, Mrs Holland, Miss Eatelle Benton, Miss Laura Hancock, Hart Wilson and wife, Irene Dodd, and Mrs. Reeves visiting from Paris.
Uncle Clint Jones a longtime Fannin County resident died at his home eight miles north of Bonham after several months of illness. He moved from Alabama in 1845 and lived in Tulip Edhube and Bonham before settling on a farm north of town. Survived by his wife and six children Joe Joe Cale Alice Andy Mattie John Mack Tweedy. Funeral held at his residence with burial in Inglish Cemetery.
Chamberlain's cough remedy claims to lessen whooping cough severity by liquifying mucus and easing expectoration. It reportedly prevents pneumonia and related complications and is sold by J. W. Peeler.
Trinity Episcopal holds morning services and a 9:45 children's session with 11 o clock prayers led by Richard Morgan rector. American Presbyterian schedules Sunday School at 10 a m worship at 11 a m junior and intermediate C E at 4 p m and preaching at 7 p m. Evening program features Hark the Herald Angels Sing with prayers anthem scripture reading and quartet Jones Rainwater Fred Sam Cotton Mia Gray offertory talk by pastor and benediction by H L Walker.
Clarksville aims to diversify with a peanut factory, signaling broader State expansion. The piece urges mass organization for political and business gains, urging Bonham to build a thorough local organization to attract factories and expand trade using Spiga Nst to broaden territory.
Church notes no morning services at Firet Baptist. Evening business meeting postponed. Sunday School and B Y P U held at usual hours.
Mrs. O. L. Mageora and her young son, guests at the home of her parents Mr and Mrs W. J. Mageora, left for their Kentuckytown residence today after a visit.
A concise historical note on Gabriel Fahrenheit and the development of the Fahrenheit thermometer. It traces early attempts at measuring heat, Fahrenheit’s experiments with mercury, the 32 freezing point, 212 boiling point, and the adoption of the Fahrenheit scale despite a practical zero. It notes Celsius’ centigrade proposal and Beaumur’s influence.
An Atlantic Monthly excerpt notes the sun delivers about two horsepower per square yard of earth daily. If this energy could be stored, it could power the world at no cost. The author predicts the next fifty years may yield a solution, likely chemical or otherwise, to store solar energy for future use.
Report states Queen Victoria sent Princess Louise to comfort Sir John Millais as he lay dying. He asked that the queen see his wife, who had been divorced, and the queen granted a compassionate interview despite policy.
An agriculturist in the city reflects on a season's wheat check and a plan to save for a farm. He envisions another good crop or two enabling a move back to rural life, while the toller in the city celebrates the advance.
A brief dialect snapshot from Lippincott's shows a dialogue where a worker refuses a request and explains he has a job washing for his wife. The exchange highlights social tones and everyday labor language of the period.
Fragments reflect grief over missed chances and the impact of loss as readers process a Baltimore American reflection. The piece centers on memory, regret, and the human response to opportunity's absence.
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