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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1908
Page
1
On February 1 in history, John Philip Kemble a noted English actor and broker of Mrs Siddons born in Lancaster died in 1822. References to historical events include Nag authorities raised over Honolulu Town Hall and Prince Sviatopolk Mirsk signing an interior ministry action in Russia. Oswald Achenbach, a Düsseldorf school painter, died in Dusseldorf after being born in 1827.
Sky notes describe a 514 and 7X Moor Ilam event tonight with perigee near 2:2 am, detailing moon age and closest approach, February weather notes, and a star and zodiac visibility guide. It lists overhead objects and prominent stars including Aldebaran Betelgeuse Deneb Procyon and regions like Aquarius Capricornus and Cetus for an observing window around twilight and midnight.
The Wall Street Journal notes a widening U S role from Sitka to Manila and Siberia linking events in Alaska Panama and global diplomacy to a presidential chair in Washington The piece frames a single statesman with continental reach as the key to directing this growing influence and responsibility
A gas stove exploded at about 6 30 last night in the residence of Joe Trout, demolishing the stove, blowing doors from their frame and shattering window glass. Mrs Trout, momentarily in the smoke house, would likely have been seriously hurt if present. The stove had been in use long without trouble and the cause remains unknown.
Tom Nixon and Buck Nixon faced the Waxahachie County Court on January 30 after pleading guilty to failing to pay poll tax or work on the public road. The pair were fined, with one case totaling 91.89 dollars and the other 85.40 dollars, plus delinquent tax of 3 dollars.
Fannin County tax assessor C. B. White toured the city Saturday to consult with friends and plan deputy work. He will survey lands across the county to set equitable assessable values, lowering some estimates and raising others as needed.
Dr Frank Holmes cites desire to live longer and urges Bonham residents to keep digestion strong. Vinol is a cod liver preparation without oil, combining iron peptide to strengthen tissues. Decatur man Joseph Banka and many elders report renewed strength using Vinol. Saunders Drug Co. of Bonham offers money-back guarantee if unsatisfied.
M A Bripees urges Bonham Democrats to organize meetings in each ward to nominate strong Alderman candidates. He stresses the office’s honor and responsibility and calls for participation to influence the town’s best interests. Chamberlains Cough Remedy is recommended for seasonal coughs. Mrs. Price and daughter travel to Whitewright to visit friends.
Railway schedule lists west bound trains No 35 and No 33 with arrival and departure times around 9:15 to 9:50 a.m and 12:25 to 12:45 noon as well as east bound trains No 34 and No 32 with times near 6:55 a.m. to 6:10 p.m and 1:16 to 1:35 p.m.
District offices announced include District Judge Ben H. Denton of Paris for judge, Earl McAlester for district clerk, and Bob Lattivore of Paris for district attorney.
Earl McAlester of Leonard announces his candidacy for District C. A retired farmer near Leonard he attended Grayson College Whitewright and Texas Normal at Commerce and urges voters to review his record and support him for the duties of the office.
County race slate lists H A Cunningham for County Judge W A Thomas for County Clerk Chas B Bridge for Sheriff J Lertarpley Tarpley for Assessor J Walter Donaldson for County Attorney Sid Ridling for Treasurer and J A Agnew for Commissioner Prec 1 as readable names on ballot card.
North Bound No. 257 leaves at 9 15 a m and No. 723 leaves at 12 35 p m South Bound No. 268 arrives 6 40 p m and No. 724 arrives 9 10 a m
Claims no opium or narcotic in Chamberlain's Cough Remedy since its launch. Describes it as safe for children and adults and notes sale by J. W. Peeler.
Advertises a one year subscription to Holland's magazine and the Daily Favorite Lob for $2.09. Mentions J. B. Keenor & Co of Thomasville NC selling Chamberlain's Cough Remedy praised for satisfaction and safety with no narcotics, sold by J. W. Pegler.
Rudman advertises highest prices for furs and hides with a money-back guarantee. He also pays top cash prices for turkeys chickens eggs and buys geese feathers at the East side near the courthouse.
An advertorial note advising to prevent pneumonia by using Foley's Honey and Tar to stop the cough heal the lungs and expel the cold. It warns to refuse any but the genuine in the yellow package from Saunders Drug Co.
Readers warned of seasonal diseases Brippo and Phoumonia causing more death than consumption. Woloy's Honey and Tar threaten to grip the country with Mouonia overnight. Do not trust fake cures promising gold. Saunders Drug Co.
The listing describes the Office World building at the southeast corner of square with address 616 West 6th Street. It provides office phone 156 and residence 150. Hours are 9 to 12 and 2 to 5.
Crown and Bridge work a specialty. Office in World Building southeast corner square Room 5. Fire phone 158 residence phone 260.
Dr D T Boyd advertises surgery and general practice with office over Peeler's Drug Store and contact by phone at both office and residence.
Local notice advertises Dr J A Lannius as a leading electric physician and surgeon with special attention to diseases of war. Office location listed as over Graham Crawford and phone 235. Residence on Worth Street.
The cafe and Oyster Parlor pledges up-to-date standards with prompt service and courteous treatment. It emphasizes attentive, refined hospitality and a focus on delivering the best possible dining experience.
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