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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1908
Page
8
In the Daily Favorite issue the roles of H Patrererr and W S Storrs are listed with editors and business manager positions noted. The piece identifies the president and business manager under the Favorite Printing Co. masthead.
The President appeals to patriotism to back government action against stock watering over capitalization and futures gambling. He urges an employers liability act, revise injunction and Sherman laws, and rail inter state supervision. He blames wealthy interests for the panic, calls for justice, and urges citizen cooperation. Kentucky politics show need for a law forcing legislative compliance with the people’s will.
The health of the community has not improved much in two weeks. J. J. Cosgriff slowly improves after pneumonia. Mrs J B Richerson and daughter May are ill this week. Beulah Richardson returns to Missouri after a two week visit. Prof. McCraw and Mrs Clarence Pearson visit J. M. Richery's home. Mrs Mort Brame returns from Bonham after bedside of her brother. Mira C R Johnson and Mrs Snow on sick list. Glenn and Guy Castett have measles. Rev Veto of Dodd City will preach next Sunday.
The sketch surveys Ulysses S. Grant from near obscurity to fame, highlighting his stubborn persistence, refusal to quit, and capacity to outlast rivals. It notes his wife’s remark on his obstinacy and frames his rise as a relentless, all-summer fight to the top, shaping his public destiny.
Senator Jeff Davis of Arkansas dismisses press opinion as minimal and declares it matters little what newspapers think. One editor has dubbed him a low combed rooster of the hillbillies as debate continues.
An Illinois man exhausted after an extended spree drinks eighteen pints of water and dies. The report notes the peril of overindulgence and hints at consequences of public duty as a juror.
The jumbled lines reflect weather bureau musings and adages about judgment and fame. A Sunday shadow, a watchdog choice over neighbors, and the idea that an artist gains fame after death, implying money is less needed then.
We are indeed having some very severe winter weather and although it may be accompanied by rain or snow we will welcome a change of climate. Ji m Price and family have returned home to Sulphur Okla after an extended visit to relatives in this community. We are glad to state that Miss Ollie Pierce has recovered from a brief illness. Bobi Jennings has returned to Oklahoma. Wilburn Norris of Allison Ok visited friends here Sunday. Mr. G T Pierce who has been sick is able to be up again. Eugene Carter of Boswell is visiting friends and relatives in this community. Jack Gean who has been ill for some time is convalescent. Mr Bob Derebery is confined to his room with the grip. There is also a case of pneumonia in the family. Miss Bettie Parker is reported on the sick list this week. J W Parker went to Bonham on Monday. Miss Fannie Taylor is visiting her sister Mrs Weat who lives east of Ravenna. Mr Henry Price is one of the grip victims this week. Arnie McKinnis of Anthony visited relatives here Sunday. Mrs R L Taylor is visiting home spike near Ravenna. Mrs Tom Hyatt has returned home after a visit to her daughter Mia Annie Kirkpatrick. We trust there will not be so much sickness to report next time. Esther.
An ad claims Dr Shoop's Headache Tablets relieve headaches and blood pressure pain within 20 minutes. It touts effects on sleeplessness nervousness congestion and facial redness, pledging safe, quick action and a low price of five cents.
Column notes that names appearing in this section are subject to action in the Democratic Primary. Public notice warns about usage and potential consequences for listed individuals.
A fragmented list presents city offices and district positions with names such as John P. Spotts Charles Ervin Henry H. Browning and Arthur P. Stephens. The document mentions district attorneys and various secretaries and officials in a scaled roster format.
A fragmented timetable lists North Bound trains No. 257 leaving at 3 15 a m and No. 7233 at 12 35 p m. South Bound trains No. 258 arrives at 7 24 p m and 9 10 p m with ambiguous times for 140 p m.
A list of county election candidates including Aunty Suage H. A. Cunningham for County Clerk W A Thomas for Sheriff Chas B Bridge for Assessor J Lee Tarpley and J Walter Donaldson for Treasurer with StL Ridling and J A Agnew also named for positions on the ticket.
An advertisement proclaims Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy contains no opium or narcotics and is safe for children and adults. It touts J. W. Peeler as the seller and promotes Holland’s magazine with a one year combination offer for $2.00 with the Daily Favor.
No case on record of a cough or cold leading to pneumonia after using Foley's Honey and Tar. The advertisement asserts the product stops the cough and breaks up the cold quickly and warns to refuse any but the genuine Foley's Honey and Tar in a yellow package from Saunders Drug Co. R. B. Nall optician promotes the product with contact at Hotel Alexander.
An ad from R. Rudman and R. B. Nail promotes top cash prices for furs hides and poultry including turkeys chickens and eggs. They also buy geese feathers. The notice ends noting Mr and Mrs Arch Van Kirk welcomed a daughter since Tuesday at the courthouse area.
World renowned pianist Vladimir De Pachman appears in Dallas on March 5 under the auspices of the Dallas Consistory of Scottish Rite Masons. All lovers of music should hear this great artist. see D. Biard for further information.
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