01 Feb 1916
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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1916
Page
1
Notice to the public states that any erroneous reflection on the character or standing of any firm individual or corporation will be corrected promptly after being called to the attention of the publishers. The notice is entered at the Bonham post office as second class mail matter.
A Bonham community appeal urges residents to use eyes ears and brains to propel local prosperity in 1916. Emphasizing buying local, supporting home industries and leadership, the piece urges keeping wealth in Bonham and promoting regional growth. It notes advertising in the Favorite guides daily purchases and opportunities.
A lively note suggests adding spice to life and urges women to press suffrage again in Congress this session. It mentions congressmen eyeing the coming election and hints at political maneuvering while referencing a sensational family crime involving an Oak Park man worth two million dollars and a son who plotted to kill his parents. The would be killer is labeled mentally unbalanced.
The Temple Telegram urges the reticent Joe Bailey to return to politics as a champion of democracy and constitutional justice. It lauds his past service, questions a renewed candidacy, and asserts his key role in addressing party and national issues while praising his unhyphenated Democrat credentials and steadfast defense of liberty.
The piece argues glasses are essential for sight and credits the optical profession with reducing blindness by about fifty percent. It urges timely aid, warns against neglect and abuse of eyes, and invites readers to consult the provider for evaluation and eyewear.
Mrs Martha Wilcox of Gowanda New York writes that Chamberlains Cough Remedy broke a hard cold and cough in a few days after eight years of trouble. She says many friends have used it and spoken highly. Obtainable everywhere. Have your baby buggy and cart rubbertired while you wait. All work guaranteed. W Y THOMAS lw
The Favorite offers blue and pink advent stationery for children and those needing such items may view the pretty designs in stock. The shop notes that announcements for events are proper and customary and their printing is suitable for the purpose.
The document presents a criminal docket for a county court listing numerous defendants and case identifiers for hearings around February. Names include Pamplin Lyon Og Rk Hilbarr Huckaby Nelser Hutton Brake Berry Tate Wall Owes Beser Jabrier Jones Claws Peet Dodd Murphy Abe Vth and others, with entries indicating theft and related charges and a scheduled term in February.
The notice announces a bond issue election for the City of Bonham Texas on February 16 1916. Only qualified voters who own property in the city may vote. The measure seeks seven thousand five hundred dollars for street improvements and a sinking fund with interest paid through the term of the bonds.
Horace Lee and G We Bigwer were seen in Lamasco yesterday going through homes in the city.
The notice claims women with sedentary habits suffer constipation and indigestion and will find Chamberlain's Tablets beneficial. It suggests daily walks are better but endorses the tablets as easy to take and agreeable in effect, noting availability everywhere.
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