08 Feb 1929
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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1929
Page
1
Public notice outlines how to file a change of address for the Bonham daily paper with old and new locations. Details on notices for events with admission fees set a 7 cent per line charge. obituaries and resolutions also billed similarly.
Public notice states that any erroneous reflection on character or reputation of any firm individual or corporation will be corrected upon notification to the publishers. The short statement emphasizes accuracy and accountability in published material.
A devotional note quotes Jeremiah 16 16 highlighting joy and delight in God the Lord of hosts. It offers a prayer thanking the Word as a lamp and light guiding the path. The piece emphasizes scripture inspired reflection for readers.
A Dallas reader signs a personal verse to God expressing doubt and faith in a late night prayer. The narrator admits uncertainty and fatigue yet asserts enduring belief, noting time like a thousand years is a day with the divine and refraining from prayer at the moment.
Charles B. Gillespie, editor of the Houston Chronicle, died in a Dallas sanitarium at age 56. A Kaufman County native, he spent 33 years in newspapers, starting with the Forney Messenger at 20, then Brenham, then Houston Post, before becoming city editor and finally editor of the Chronicle, regarded as one of the state’s best edited papers.
The writer praises Charles Gillespie for upholding old country newspaper virtues friendship, kindly service, unity, and goodwill. He argues metropolitan editors may claim progress but Gillespie’s steadfast ideals show the depth of the great mind and loving soul.
An accord between the Italian government and the Pope reestablishes the Pope as sovereign of a small state with a temporary government. The Vatican gains recognition of church canons in Italy and enhanced influence over temporal affairs of other states that recognize him. The deal, signed Feb 10, tightens church authority and restricts religious freedom in Italy.
A debate between the Federal Reserve Board and the Treasury about limiting speculative loans grows as stock markets drop after the pledge to reduce such lending. The writer urges government action to curb gambling in stocks to protect honest investors and ordinary business conditions.
The Denison Herald notes the Bar Association’s stance that no additional county or district courts are needed. It suggests two cynical readings but argues the association aims to keep court work efficient and reduce taxpayer costs with properly conducted existing courts.
A man bets a thousand dollars on poker and is labeled gambling, while bets of a hundred thousand on cotton prices or Steel Trust stocks are described as speculation. The distinction hinges on risk and context rather than amount.
Gov Dan Moody appears set to request legislative action on his goals but the legislature shows consistent opposition to his favored measures, signaling a clash over policy direction and priorities.
Enthusiasts who enjoy cold conditions push for a more complete sample beyond today’s preview. Many express appetite for stronger winds, heavier snow, and extended forecasts to plan trips and activities.
A quirky collage of jokes and quips from Texas papers includes lines about sleep talking, a baldheaded man, road quips, political fortunes, and a playful exchange about calls with a wife.
A Denison Herald columnist notes that many claim elite status while circling endlessly. A correspondent from a state daily paper jokes that women could save the day by marrying, quipping about ongoing marriages.
A brief feature notes a man’s awakening to limited influence as highlighted by the Honey Grove Signal. The reflective line examines power, control, and personal agency in everyday life.
The Palestine Iler ald notes this spring’s correct skirt length will be just over two feet. A quip about not brooding over troubles parallels a Mineral Wells Index line about nature tending to brood.
A brief aphorism from the Gainesville Regis-Lid aac ter notes that success is often aided by many colleagues who would claim credit for a man's rise. The remark underscores collective effort behind achievement.
A remark attributed to The Pathfinder humorously questions limits of a woman's vocabulary, suggesting it extends beyond 500 words. Critics debate the joke’s tone and implications for gender language.
Governor Sampson of Kentucky names Samuel Romanoff of Bridgeport Connecticut and James Moffett of New York to his staff. The Journal notes the move as surprising since most Kentuckians were said to be colonels.
HW W Hunt argues Precinct No 4, along Red River, is too poor to fund roads by current taxation. He notes historic wealth concentrated in river bottoms, shifts in cotton farming post emancipation, and urges redrawing precincts into town-based taxation to improve road upkeep. He questions Judge Wheeler’s stance.
The item quotes Rev Dr Lyman Powell praising love and confidence earned by a life of courage. It then notes a savings proposition with interest compounded semi annually and suggests a habit of saving ten dollars monthly to build funds. The text blends a moral reflection with a practical deposit example.
A collage of quotes from varied papers. Topics include domestic maxims about cooking and toast, shoe and leather notes by a reporter, social reflections on vicious circles in industry, and a remark on coal soot and soap from the Elmira Star-Gazette. The Toledo Blade hints at multiple conferences after new stories. The Springfield Sun forecasts 3929 prosperity via hard work and thrift.
An OCR fragment from Wells & Humphrey markets shows a catalog of items for sale including Sweet Potatoes Kraut Corn Tomatoes Pickles Peanut Butter flour onions cabbage fruits and nuts. The listing suggests a small grocery or supply shop with a range of garden and pantry items.
The passage contrasts old and new ideals for schooling and citizenship, noting a shift toward verbal culture and civic responsibility. It cites Grahan McNamt and Karel Capek on the sacredness of spoken language and the ordered cosmos as reflections of human aspiration.
The New Orleans Picayune reports a child sustained injuries from a washing machine incident. The article notes uncertainty about machine design and potential attachments but highlights the event as a cautionary tale for appliance safety.
The figures show $1474.85 at 10 years, $2462.50 at 15 years, $3666.10 at 20 years, and $5134.25 at 25 years, outlining a progressive growth path. The data implies a steady accumulation over the stated horizons.
A May 8 letter from General Grant to Secretary Stanton reports heavy casualties on both sides and a favorable outcome for Union forces. He notes more than 5000 prisoners captured and asserts the enemy's losses exceed those of the Union, predicting a prolonged summer battle on the line.
Saxony Yarn available in 3 ply at Schnabels with a 2 percent trade offer for customers buying locally from their home merchant.
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