Judge Atwell Links Sobriety to National Wealth and Law
A Dallas federal judge argues that enforcing the national prohibition law is a worthy expense, noting sobriety strengthens the nation more than war costs. He contrasts large war budgets with smaller anti drunkness funding and urges adequate enforcement. A separate Austin report cites a 16 year old girl kidnapped by a local man, with suspicions of complicity from the bride’s family.
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Wm. Atwell
Federal District Court
Dallas
Congress
Atwell
Austin
Hollywood
The Bonman Favorite publication masthead notices
The item presents the newspaper masthead for The Bonman Favorite with publisher H A McDougal managing editor Ashley Evans and business manager Chas R Inglish, from Favorite Printing Co. The lines show staff roles and production details typical of a city paper.
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Favorite Printing CO
H. A. McDougal
Ashley Evans
Chas. R. Inglish
Subscription rates and notices in local paper
Subscription payable in advance with options by city carrier or mail for 1 month 3 6 or 12 months. Change of address requires old and new details. Notices of entertainments dinners and similar events charged at 7 cents per line five words to the line. Obituaries resolutions and cards of thanks also charged with cash accompanying the order.
Public notice and corrections policy for Bonham ad rates
Notice to the public states that any erroneous reflection on a firm, individual, or corporation will be corrected upon request. Advertising rates are available on application. The notice indicates Bonham Texas post office publication as second class mail matter.
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Bonham, Texas
Bible Thought for Today The Mights of God
A devotional note cites Jeremiah 10 12 on gods power wisdom and creation. A brief prayer line attributes dawn sun and moonlit night to divine guidance.
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Jeremiah
The Setting Sun Poem Excerpt by Minnie Roberts Dreesen
A short verse expresses unfinished tasks and sorrow at day’s end. In dreams an angel comforts the speaker and hints at a future “Pairer Day” when toil ends, with a moment of freedom described as the setting sun from past days. Minnie Roberts Dreesen is cited, from the Texas Christian Advocate.
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Vlad
Minnie Roberts Dreesen
Texas Christian Advocate
Judge Atwell Sees Sobriety Worth Any Cost
Judge Atwell argues that spending large sums to curb intoxication is justified as the nation strives to eliminate drunkenness. He notes declines in arrests over 20 years and predicts continued progress, saying sobriety is priceless and the curse of drink is the nation’s great threat.
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Judge Atwell
Amerie
Executions Reported in Louisiana and Missouri
A man and a woman were hanged in Louisiana yesterday for the murder of the woman's husband. Two men were executed the same day in St. Louis for murder. The piece notes mounting executions as a deterrent, arguing the rope and electric chair remove the thrill from killing.
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Louisiana
St. Louis
Texas lawmaker pushes cotton acreage cap with stiff per acre fines
A Texas legislator proposes a law limiting farm land to cotton and fines offenders $25 per excess acre. The measure has not yet gained press attention and may yield notoriety for its sponsor.
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Texas
Fear of Church State Union Is Reduced by Civic Care
The remark notes that distrust of an alliance between church and state touches those indifferent to both, stressing concern over political and religious entanglement and its impact on liberty. It frames the issue as a matter of public vigilance rather than sectarian dispute.
Time leaves mark on faces as life goes on
The Sherman Democrat notes Father Time shows in aging faces but argues nature already shapes our looks. It says we begin life with traits that Time cannot improve and that spouses still believe we are as good looking as before.
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Sherman Democrat
Nature
Bonham Road Plan Faces Route Details and Finance Talks
The Bonham Bailey highway committee faces obstacles as exact route details remain unclear. State official Dockery says no general change to the route is planned, while locals want precise alignment before land donations. Merchants report improving business. farmers show dairy finance interest, and a county wide road bond issue gains support despite some opposition.
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Dockery
State Highway Department
Bonham
Fannin County
When We Were Young Couldn’t Make Us Uglier
A brief reflection notes that time cannot worsen old wounds or alter inner worth, suggesting resilience and unchanged core identity despite aging or changing appearances.
Exchanges Try Pompeii!
A Gainesville Register item notes a playful line about finding a couple who agrees on everything, joking about a home in Pompeii as a metaphor for harmony in marriage.
Naming prize for Fort Worth hospital raises funds
The Denison Herald notes the honor of naming Fort Worth’s new hospital rests with a $500,000 donor, while other papers mock the idea. The McKinney Courier-Gazette mocks woman’s treasures in a Stone Age jab. The Leonard Graphic hints that Hoover cabinet posts could go to eminent-qualified applicants.
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Fort Worth
Denison Herald
McKinney Courier-Gazette
Mr. Hoover
Leonard Graphic
The More Money A Fellow Gets And Contentment
A Pittsburg Gazette quotation notes that wealth breeds less bragging about power and more discussion of poverty’s blessings, implying money’s limited link to happiness.
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Pittsburg
Silver cigarette case and change of venue quotes
Brief clipping notes a joke about a man with leisure time keeping a loaded silver cigarette case and a comment on applying for a venue change when a ten ton truck double parks beside a flivver at the curb.
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Gainesville
Dallas News
Reduced sized currency to circulate on payday in Arkansas
The Arkansas Gazette notes that the new smaller currency will start circulating with paydays rather than the first of the month. The change aims to streamline transactions and reduce handling of larger notes.
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Arkansas Gazette
Rainbow prospects fade as auto line ends in 17 shades
In a note reflecting industry trends a major automobile maker announces its line of cars is finished in 17 different models and colors highlighting a broader shift in production. Political party fundraising remains a topic with critics noting large deficits and urging cost control while election outcomes are debated in editorial circles.
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Wny
Detroit Free Press
Wise Thinkers Quote on European Resource Use
In Europe roughly half of each nation’s resources are spent on bills presented by way Frederick W. Norwood notes a focus on expenditures. The quote reflects concerns about financial priorities and public spending in Europe.
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Europe
Frederick W. Norwood
Rabbi Stephen S Wise Quote on Church State and Politics
A quotation attributed to Rabbi Stephen S Wise argues that church and state should remain distinct while politics are accessible to religious influence. The line frames religion as guiding political life without merging with government.
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Rabbi Stephen
S. Wise
Newcomer Seeks Full Bonham Citizenship After Move
Bonham resident since November 15 seeks regular citizen status. He enjoys cordial ties with the sheriff, county judge, mayor, and police chief, and reports friendly loans from bankers including two men he nicknames colonel and major. He contributes as OBSERVER, boosting Bonham and Fannin County for years to come.
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Newcomer
Bonham
Observer
Fannin County
Fannin County Urged to Build Permanent Highways
Citizens are urged to develop permanent highways to keep pace with other counties in the Blackland region of Texas. The argument notes that without strong roadways, community development will lag and Fannin County must advance to stay at the forefront.
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Fannin County
Blackland
Texas
First Baptist Church Weekend Schedule
Sunday school begins at 9 45 a m with preaching at 11 a m and 7 p m B Y P U gatherings are at 6 p m The W M U meets at the church Monday at 2 30 p m Pastor S R Smith leads the congregation.
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First Baptist Church
M. U
Smitii
Calvary Baptist Church Service Schedule and Pastor
Calvary Baptist Church lists Sunday School at 10 a m B Y P U at 6 p m W M U Monday at 2 30 p m Prayer meeting Wednesday at 7 p m Pastor Thomas Reece delivers the message.
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Calvary Baptist Church
Thomas Reece
Sunday services and church events at First Christian and First Presbyterian
First Christian Church holds Sunday School at 9 45 Worship and communion at 10 59 with Mrs Saunders and Miss Pritchett singing and the pastor preaching on Repentance Senior C F at 6 Evening worship at 7 with the older youth assisting The first church night meeting is Wednesday at 7 Pastor W R Holder Also First Presbyterian Church lists Sunday School at 9 30 James Carmichael Superintendent Worship at 11 am and 7 pm with the pastor preaching Prayer service Wednesday at 7 30 pm Pastor J G Varner
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First Presbyterian
James Carmichael
Ueinity Episcopal Church Preaches February 10 Sermon
Sexagesima Sunday noted with Sunday School at 9 30 and no other service. Bishop Harry T. Moore to preach February 10. W L LOFLIN, Rector.
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Harry T. Moore
W. L. Loflin
First Methodist Church Service Times
Sunday School at 9 30 morning worship at 11 00 evenings at 7 15 Senior Epworth League meets Sunday at 6 15 Missionary Society No 1 meets Monday at 3 00 for business Lilias Ware Society mission study Monday at church Pastor J I Morris signs off
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Epworth League
Misionary Society No. 1
Lilias Ware Society
J. 1. Morris
Sessa Clark Memorial Church Services Notice
Presbyterian Church U S Sunday School 9 45 The Sessa Clark Memorial Church preaching at 11 a m and Sunday School at 9 45 League 6 30 p m Bible Study Wednesday High Missionary Society Wednesday afternoon at 38 o'clock Charlie Gravis Pag
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High Missionary Society
Charlie Gravis
Pag
Port A shows ships spend more time loading and discharging
A Port A check-up of coastwise and foreign lines reveals ships spend a larger share of time in loading and discharging activities. The report highlights cargo handling as the dominant on duty task for these vessels.
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W. R. Holder
J. G. Varner
Pastor
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