01 Feb 1911
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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1911
Page
1
The text urges readers to consider how many good men would back a committee action if it would oppress widows and orphans or lead to property sales for public improvement taxes. It ends with a call to vote for the new charter.
A satirical wrap reports state legislatures focus on odd measures such as banning self shaving and outlawing free saloon lunches while real reforms lag. It mocks bills lengthening skirts and regulating box office smirks, noting grand jury duties and strange proposals.
The letter to editors cites long local tenure and opposes accusations against charter framers while urging support for the Bonham McKinney interurban plan. It notes past public works disputes, questions the Lorimer vote, and mentions large donations and figures linked to Dallas university and city hall placements.
A Pennsylvania farmer reports his pig now sings Home Sweet Home after listening to the hired man. The uncanny animal’s vocal talents attract curious neighbors and local media attention.
The Mechanics and Merchants Association campaign heats up as nominations appear before the public. Thomas Petroski Finnegan is pictured at the bar with notes on his political science background from St. Louis and the Butler school of philosophy. The party urges that the early bird gets the worm, hoping Finnegan will deliver results in Dallas.
Texas in the limelight as newspapers praise Governor Colquitt while facing criticism from Allentown papers. The piece notes sharp political friction and calls Texas a strong political player during a heated national moment.
The Knoxville Journal and Tribune notes the Texas legislature adopts Fewer and better laws as a slogan signaling a wish for tighter, more meaningful lawmaking. The remark suggests a critique and a broader recurring theme in state governance.
A trio of short snips from newspapers cites remarks by the Maine and Texas governors on shared platforms, Bailey of Texas taking charge of the Democratic party, and a jibe about malitorial writing in Texas as a poll tax exhortation.
A Bonham column urges weekly church prayer meetings and reflects on the value of regular attendance for spiritual growth. It also surveys global kindergarten history from Italy, Belgium, Austria, Switzerland, Japan, and the United States, arguing for public kindergarten expansion to aid future society.
Sickness hits newcomer Mr Charlie Robinson from Kentucky with measles. Miss Willie Mulder travels to OKoga. KR Watson visits relatives from Oklahoma. Mr Higdon dies suddenly leaving four children. A community singing at R H Stroud's home noted. The piece mentions kindergarten education efforts by the National Association for the Promotion of Kindergarten Education and lists several prominent directors.
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