16 Feb 1935
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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1935
Page
1
A Bonham Texas public notice page offers commentary on taxes economy and politics. It reflects on lawmakers, wage pressures, and public sentiment while mixing anecdotes about high school grades boxing and a Capone remnant. The tone is editorial and lightly satirical.
The article reviews the 1837 General Land Act establishing a land office in Texas and appointing county surveyors and land commissioners. It details Fannin county’s first commissioners, land grants to settlers, and judicial actions from 1838 including guardianships and admin appointments, with notes on graft cautions and a Judge Simpson recount.
Ladonia Texas February 15 Founders Day will be observed by the Ladonia P T A at a school auditorium February 21. Mrs J B Hader Jr chairs the program with pupils of the fifth grade to perform The Child Foresquare a vocal solo To Mothers Hymn and a paper Wh. We Desrve Founders Day. Mrs L F Fry and Mrs M Myrick will present the diary of the business session. The association recently beautified the school grounds with landscaping evergreens and shrubs in preparation for this Texas Centennial observance.
A county lawmaker introduces a bill to cut legislature size to four per congressional district. The aim is to reduce costs and increase efficiency, arguing a hundred or fewer members would provide sufficient counsel and clearer legislation while maintaining safety.
An essay argues government relief fosters dependency and criticizes wage demands by relief workers and striking labor. It claims billions spent on aid create a culture of entitlement, challenging the notion that the government owes citizens. It warns such attitudes threaten free government itself.
Weather delays Red Cross reorganization meeting scheduled for Friday evening. County Chairman S. R. Smith announced another meeting will be called at a later date due to inclement conditions and attendance.
Federal Housing Administration representative C Jarman cancelled further arrangements for the present after touring Bonham and nearby areas this week in the county. He plans to return later to visit all communities with pictures and slides to explain loan procedures.
Card expresses thanks for deeds of kindness and sympathy received after the sudden death of Mr. Kemp. Daughters Mrs W R Allen Mrs S M Monzingo Mr Wim West Ruth and Margaret Mowrey also send thanks, as do Mrs Kemp.
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