13 Feb 1936
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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1936
Page
1
A collage of quips and misquotes from various papers includes remarks on political ambition, unicameral legislatures, architecture trends, and playful schoolboy glitches. It also notes Vancouver county B C registering bicycles to curb theft and California inspecting for imported malaria bearing mosquitoes.
Public auction to settle estate of J M Fielding comprises 150 acres in Lamar County Texas described as Third Tract of James Hodges Survey Patent 455. Sale at Bonham courthouse March 3 1936 to highest bidder for cash. Also notices to creditors of J M Wells deceased and executors Bland Smith and T J Humphrey.
A tale from Lake Michigan shows a man freezing yet crawling seven miles to shore after a breakup of an open boat in a 22 below zero gale. He reached an Indian hut where rescuers saved him four days later, credited to sheer resolve and possible divine help.
A garbled mix of phrases references a range of topics including aging gear, a brain teaser deadline, a vague Gran Chaco war mention, a dollar amount, a South London lease clause, and quirky personal anecdotes. The text lacks coherent narrative or verifiable details.
The Dallas Journal laments the forgotten Ten Commandments amid a broader controversy over the so called Lost Statutes. The piece notes public concern in Texas about legal and moral standards clashing with modern statutes, warning of confusion and discord.
Marjorie Knapp writes of gray skies and muffled streets as the first snowflakes fall. She foresees a bright white quiet following the hush and the soft sound of footsteps in fresh snow.
The article argues Scandinavian nations avoided WWI involvement, kept hard work, thrifty habits, and dispersed populations with few large cities. It suggests returning prosperity due to rural living and back-to-the-farm trends, claiming the plan has worked in Scandinavia.
District Clerk John C. Miller slate includes Choice Moore T B Williams for County Commissioner Preet. 1 Simp Moore and ec Norwoot A T Newell for Commissioner Prec. 2 WM Eldridge, with W Cravens listed for Tax Assessor-Collectors.
Poem fragment praising enduring friendship as a breathing rose with sweet folds. The lines evoke lasting ties and familiar welcome, contrasting with worldly flattery. Noting Oliver Wendell Holmes as the poet, the piece reads like a sentimental excerpt from a literary page.
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