12 Feb 1907
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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1907
Page
1
The Bonham Cotton Mill claims leadership in the South, while Arkansas passes a law cutting passenger rail fares to two cents a mile. Texas trails Arkansas by a single cent in fare policy.
Local residents note plans to finish wind work soon and start laying the main sewerage lines, signaling progress on municipal infrastructure. The project aims to improve sanitation and modernize drainage for the city.
Commentators suggest upcoming congressional contest in the district may exceed the warming level of the previous race, with observers noting heightened interest and potential competition.
Yesterday and last night a bustling good roads meeting drew attention. The community plans a split-log drag meeting Thursday and urges attendance.
The report notes Cocke entered the clash against Bailey wearing gaffles and demonstrated a tough stance, finishing without drawing a scratch.
The Paris Advocate applauds the end of Prohibition and presents an editorial on the awakening of Public Conscience as a timely and splendid subject.
A Kansas man sold forty seven Poland China hogs at auction last week earning 2842 dollars and fifty cents. The cheapest hog brought 35 dollars and the top hog 200 dollars. The speaker notes Texas may outperform Kansas with quality hogs.
A newspaper note argues against taxing those over 21 who remain single, claiming many are single by circumstance and that the area has no old maids while urging Austin representatives to oppose such a measure.
The article notes widespread interest sparked by a Good Roads convention. It also reports on legislative actions including a new liquor express shipping tax and a Senate anti free pass bill affecting newspaper advertising and railroads.
Fannin County residents hear from National Good Roads Association leaders and local officials about modernizing roads. Speakers urge state level support, district taxation for local road improvements, and cash payments for work with an emphasis on maintenance and contractor bidding.
Mr. Bradburn shared experiences on durable dirt road construction and maintenance with practical methods for macadamized roads and pikes. Col. R. & Smith of Sherman reported the State convention's stance: superior road supervision by a state department with engineers, expanded engineering education, and constitutional amendments enabling state aid to counties.
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