06 Feb 1911
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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1911
Page
1
A well known Bonham letter urges county residents to back a city charter, praising unity among citizens and cautioning against past mistakes. It argues prosperity links Bonham and Franklin County, notes expected public spending and job creation, and calls for a unanimous vote to lift the town.
In a nationwide program by the U S Department of Agriculture the Corn Clubs from 46 225 boys across nearly 600 counties competed by planting one acre of corn. Prizes worth over 10 000 were awarded to winners from eleven southern states with leads in yield and cost efficiency. Washington visitors include top growers Hughey Harden Ira Smith Joseph Stone Stephen Henry and others with yields ranging from 62 to 168 bushels per acre and costs per bushel from 2 to 49 cents.
Dear Editor the W O W society reports the installation of newly elected officers at Bonham Texas Frank Phelan serves as Consul and George W Critten Willie Sasser as Sentry and other posts filled by Moss Baasker Ton Cart Carleton and others with three members in good standing to continue work The camp requests publication of the official roster and notes ready to pursue upcoming tasks
Fragmentary text discusses taxation and home building in Bonham with remarks about taxpayers and local committees. Mentions Ret River area, cabin wood, and a general sense of pride and patriotism. The passage is garbled and hard to interpret with confidence.
A distressed letter from Feby 4 19bL argues for a government commission to reduce taxes and debt. It claims the commission can cut the tax rate and stabilize finances while disputing claims of dishonesty and urging action to avoid bankruptcy.
Farmers report cotton bolls maturing in Texie area with prices varying and some sales high. Hulls provide fuel for machinery and earnings exceed 709 dollars per harvest acre. locals note weather delays and attend a meeting at 7 30 tonight at the art house.
A WASO meeting is set for tonight at 7 30 at the entit house. River leaf water in Bonham is noted as a likely attendee to discuss the charter Yueet. Avots Wanted for the Withertie Roosevelt's Famous Haut for Big Game offers are advertised with pricing and agent incentives.
A garbled clipping mentions an item about a highess or LP funk and references J L Scraps Pro something, with fragmented terms that obscure context. The readable bits suggest a classified notice or ad seeking or listing related to recordings or promotions.
Fragmented advertisement mentions specials and offers across various phrases. Reads like a garbled promo with names and places jumbled, making it hard to extract a coherent event or product. No clear date, venue, or legitimate organization identified.
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