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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1908
Page
1
A fragmented early 20th century column blends dates, astronomy snippets, and social commentary. It mentions Ignac de la ed born 1651, Eleanor Glyn patent medicine advertising, Georgia and Alabama political moves, leap year matrimony talk, a Green Bug club in McKinney with Tom W Perkins, and a Oklahoma law about flag display in schools. A Indiana woman sues for divorce after discovering husband’s suspected other relationship.
A January 9 letter from the Texas Commissioner of Agriculture urges farmers to cooperate with tax assessors collecting agricultural statistics. Assessors, though unpaid, will gather data to determine profitable crops and assist in marketing. Farmers are asked to answer promptly and accurately, noting the information is for the Department of Agriculture and not taxes.
Saunders Drug Co of Bonham Texas advertises Vinol a cod liver alternative claiming all natural ingredients listed on the bottle. It asserts Vinol provides bedside tonic iron and body building elements from fresh cod livers without the oil downsides and guarantees health for elderly, weak women, children, and after illness.
The editor notes that no one can satisfy all readers with scandal or unvarnished truth. He acknowledges that some will be displeased regardless of effort, and compares the editor’s role to divine nonuniform satisfaction. The piece reflects on balancing entertainment and honesty for subscribers.
He who has one good friend, constant and embodying true friendship, is rich already. The Terrell Transcript notes how few such friends exist and how lucky and happy a person is to have one or more.
The Dallas Times-Herald says Col. Cecil Lyon will support Taft. Lyon carried the Roosevelt banner until surrender and is noted as a winner-picker. The text also mentions a woman backing the wrong horse, doubting the big oh's chances.
The letters attack the peanut politician and demand codes to attract capital, while urging pure food laws for eggs and labeling of egg quality. They call for reforms in ore business, and humorously invite readers to move to Sunny Texas for fresher eggs.
J Crouch announces a new wagon yard operating at the old C A Jones stand on South Main Street and plans a grocery store opening there in a few days. He invites local patronage.
An advertisement for Kennedy’s Laxative Cough Syrup claims it relieves colds by flushing them from the system through strong bowel action and cleans the mucous membranes of the throat chest and bronchial tubes to ease coughing.
Two well furnished rooms with board and city water in each, suitable for four young men or two couples. Apply to Mrs L P. Thomas at 500 and 9th Street.
The advertisement claims Dr Pierce’s Favorite Prescription treats pelvic weakness and related female symptoms with glyceric extracts from native medicinal roots. It touts alcohol-free formula, sworn ingredient accuracy, numerous professional endorsements, and promotes Dr Pierce’s Pleasant Pellets as the original Liver Pills, easy to take.
Ben Brooks, a well known colored resident of Gainesville, died Sunday morning likely from heart disease after falling ill while shaving a customer Saturday night. Raised here, he had many white friends in the city. The body will be brought here for burial.
A health notice promotes Foley's Honey and Tar as a quick cure for flu like symptoms to prevent pneumonia. Saunders Drug Co. urges avoiding a cold with their remedy.
Robert Crutchfield a former Bonham boy now works for the American Express Co in Dallas and has been promoted to agent at Denton. His friends here are glad to learn of his promotion.
An advertisement touts Ballard's Snow Liniment as superior for rheumatism stiff joints cuts and sprains. It urges trial bottles at 250 500 and 108 sold by Saunders Drug Co. The copy asserts loyal customers testify to its benefits and invites purchases.
Classified brief offering one hundred acres of fine black land for rent located 412 miles east of Benham. Contact Ed Weathersby at Haleell and Caldwell Co for details and arrangements.
F. F. Russell and T. H. Kennedy have merged to form Kennedy and Russell Grocers. The store will operate at the Kennedy Stand on North Main Street, promising prompt service and a square deal. The partners T. I Kennedy and F. I Russell thank past customers and seek continued patronage.
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