29 Dec 1928
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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1928
Page
1
The Bonham Favorite lists subscription rates and change of address procedures. It notes that notices of entertainments with admission fees are charged at 7% cents per line, with five words per line, and obituary or resolution notices incur the same rate. cash payments required with orders.
Public notice states that any erroneous reflection on the character or standing of any firm individual or corporation will be corrected upon notification. It notes that advertising rates are available on application.
A reflection attributes self judgement to personal potential while others measure us by past deeds. The quote highlights the difference between inner capability and external perception attributed to Longfellow.
Poem by James Whitcomb Riley speaks to a girl endured loss of toys slate schooldays and heartbreak with reassurance that heaven holds what she longs for The piece reflects nostalgic sentiment and comforting tone typical of Riley without graphic detail
A speaker at the Methodist evangelist conference in Chattanooga warned of rising unemployment among professional evangelists and urged action. Critics note many pastors and churches thrive without such services, while some evangelists insist on non sensational methods and work directly with those who need the gospel.
Sam Harben condemns killing of quail and wild game as wasteful and cruel. He notes editorial hypocrisy in supposedly enlightened towns where murderers gain sympathy while wildlife are treated as mere prey.
The piece contrasts genuine evangelists with prof essional ones seeking fame and funds. It defends preserving wild life against sentimental mercy for game and criticizes ignorant modern rhetoric, urging balanced progress over extreme zeal. It condemns sensationalism and calls for thoughtful stewardship.
British Spanish and French engineers propose a railroad from the British Isles to Africa with tunnels under the English Channel and the Gibraltar Straits and a Sahara crossing. They argue such a colossal project mirrors the money mobilized for wars, suggesting capital should not block profitable transcontinental railways.
Noover sails northward returning from South America and will be out of sight of land for ten days. If he keeps landmarks in view and avoids getting lost, he should reach land around the fourth day.
Fragmentary text mentions an old postage lamp sold for 1220 dollars and references to unemployment, museums, and postage in a newspaper context. Details are garbled across sources, offering limited coherent facts and no clear event.
Newcomer plans a Bonham series on local enterprises under Know Penham. It notes the Texas & Pacific Railway employs over 125 in Bonham, benefiting about 250 residents and likely $200000 yearly spent locally. Ballasting Fort Worth to Texarkana to be finished in 99 days promises more passenger business through Penham. The article also praises farmer J F Hall of Mulberry for his thriving operation and reads him as a model Texan farmer.
A fragmented page piece features humor text and stray quotes about beginnings and advice. It references teaching, a Hiawatha mention, and casual dialogue on making things, with jumbled lines about an airplane business and a judge. The tone mimics light weekly humor snippets.
Judge Wheeler reported a stranger named Smith died after being struck by a falling object on a porch in Lamasco, 14 miles northeast of Borham. He had recently arrived in the community seeking no assistance, with no further details released. The county will arrange a coffin burial.
An open competitive examination for Clerk Carrier at the Bonham Texas Post Office is announced by the U S Civil Service Commission. Applications close February 1 and must use the prescribed form with required instructions obtainable from the Bonham post office or the Secretary Civil Service Board. Applicants should secure blanks and file before business hours on the closing date. The assembling date for competitors will be listed on admission cards mailed after the closing of applications. Address Secretary Tenth U S Civil Service District New Orleans La.
An old advertisement touts Nujol as a laxative option that absorbs waste and aids elimination without drugs or harm to stomach or kidneys. It claims easy passage, says it won t cause gas or griping, and urges readers to buy the genuine bottle with a readable label at a corner drugstore.
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