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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1908
Page
2
A fragment from The Daily Favorite shows byline heading and staff roles including E H Protronetrr as president and W S as sports editor with business manager noted, illustrating early 20th century newspaper staff structure.
The notice warns three months in arrears on April 1 results in refused delivery unless a one cent stamp is affixed to each paper. Check your expiration date printed on the margin opposite your name and settle now. Uncle Sam says no action for delinquent subscribers after April 1. The county crop outlook is modest, with peanuts a topic for Bonham on the 22 near Paris Peanut Factory contact. Business is improving in the area and farmers are working hard, diversifying, and optimistic about the Fannin County future.
In Dallas Senter claims Joe Bailey and allies face charges linked to the prohibition campaign. He says Senter misrepresented facts in the cases and asserts that no specific politicians back the movement, which should be kept separate from politics.
Notice highlights the coming visit of Mr Williams from the Paris Peanut Factory and urges readers to attend Harmer's meeting. It notes Will H Evans remains committed to his peanut proposition and improving farmers' conditions, with ongoing investigations to be published.
Deputy Mar shaw Abernathy arrested George LeGear a white boy about 16 for burglary after he entered the home of R H E Steger while the family was away and took one watch and several valuables including a diamond ring. He was identified by Mr Steger and found with the watch on his person when arrested. LeGear is described as a street waif not considered very bright.
Mr Paul E Williams of the Paris Peanut Factory will address Fannin county peanut growers February 22 at 2 pm in the county court room. He from Virginia will discuss the 1908 market and bring sample seed for planting. Seeds priced 95 cents per bushel loaded in cars at Paris with freight paid by buyers. bring 1907 peanut samples and orders, and mail money if unable to attend.
The program lists Coffee Industry, Sword Swallower, Tragedy of a Saw Mill, A Mother-Ann-Law's Outing, The Poet and His Babies, and Out for a Walk. The Ladies of the Maccabees meet tomorrow at 2 pm for important business. J. K. Thornton and Willie Tucker are licensed to wed. Lost gold hunting case watch with Waltham movement reported.
Property ad listing a small sandy land farm with ample pasture for rent, attributed to Will H. Evans.
A fierce storm battered Cleveland and nearby regions for 24 hours with wind, hail, sleet, and rain, snapping telegraph and telephone wires and toppling trolley lines. Officials report widespread damage and about 5,000 telephones out of service.
Saunders Drug Co of Bonham Texas promotes Vinol a refined cod liver extract said to contain all medicinal and body-building elements without the greasy oil. Marketed as a stronger alternative for pulmonary troubles and general strength with peptonate of iron, backed by a guarantee.
The item presents a ticket listing Ccounty Attorney J Walter Donaldson as Treasurer Vor and Ridling for Commissioner Precinct No 1 J A Agnew as another candidate. The fragment names three individuals and their roles in a local election slate.
Highest prices paid for furs and hides with a guarantee of more money than shipping elsewhere. Also highest cash prices for turkeys chickens and eggs. Poultry selling and buying of geese feathers at 1 Rudman East side square opposite court house.
A Notre Dame woman offers a free home remedy for rheumatism and related pains. She claims the method cures uric acid in blood, loosens stiff joints, purifies blood, and brightens eyes. Correspondence to Mrs. M. Summara Box R Notre Dame Ind.
The market skirmish continues with Bulls and Bears engaged in a tense struggle while farmers observe the scene from the sidelines, signaling ongoing economic tensions.
An advertisement asserts no opium or narcotics are in Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. It claims the medicine is safe for children and adults and notes it is sold by J. W. Peeler.
An advertisement touts Holland’s Magazine as the best South publication and offers a one year reading deal with the Daily Favorite for two dollars. It promotes Foley’s Honey and Tar as a cough remedy claiming rapid relief and cautions to buy only the genuine product from Saunders Drug Co and R B Nall.
The renowned pianist Vladimir De Pachman appears in Dallas on March 5 under the auspices of the Dallas Scottish Rite Masons. Music lovers are urged to hear this great artist. see B. A. Biard for further information.
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