17 Feb 1932
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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1932
Page
1
A short religious note cites First John chapter five verse fourteen affirming that prayers aligned with God’s will are heard. The excerpt emphasizes faith and divine responsiveness for believers seeking guidance.
An excerpt of Strickland Gillilan's verse emphasizes the common herd of workers who endure toil from sun to sun. It contrasts their hardships with those who boast high incomes and comfort, ending with a plea for blessing upon the common folk.
The piece rails at Smedley Butler and echoes cries of antiwar sentiment from patriots and reformers. It highlights politicians, activists, and a local candidate with remarks on preparedness, corporate interests, and the rain of public opinion amid a drought and oversupply of rain.
The piece argues criminals gain sympathy through cinema and press hype. Figures like Al Capone and Charles Floyd are cited as examples, praised as Robin Hood figures by some for supposed aid to the poor. It notes public fascination with danger and adventure.
The piece argues that wartime profits from trade provoke conflict and calls for restraint. General Butler counters that a government can object to foreign actions in protecting citizens abroad. It predicts a shift from "Millions for defense" to resisting aggressive commerce, urging thrift amid looming economic recovery.
The Federal Reserve bank governor at Dallas Buck McKinney urges bankers to ease lending. The writer jokes about his political ambitions and declares support for Garner until loans reach the readers.
The economist says repeal of the Eighteenth Amendment could save about 1.5 billion dollars yearly, with room to grow. He notes the burden would fall on the least affluent as government revenue rises, while brewers and distillers gain the bulk of the expenditure from drinkers.
A Florida dispatch claims John D Rockefeller found no money at church, a claim the writer deems sensational and unnecessary given the many others who faced similar context that day. The piece questions why a famous figure should be singled out for such a trivial anecdote.
The Kentucky Legislature faced advocates of beer seeking a referendum on repealing the Eighteenth Amendment. The vote ended eighty to nine against repeal, a result that stands for Kentucky’s position.
The article notes stocks may rise as harvests near and cites value in wheat corn cotton and oats. It suggests the Japanese strategy favors a big push by the side with the strongest punch to reach goals quickly.
A reflective line notes that abundance of leisure leaves many men with excess to fill, turning trivial idle moments into a heavy burden of tasks and restless energy.
A humorous note contrasts laughter with dining, asserting meals provide deeper satisfaction and fullness for one’s feelings and appetite.
The piece blames Tammany politicians for New York City’s financial collapse, arguing Chicago once led in graft but New York now suffers. remarks on public reaction as the metropolis fades from its former wealth and greatness.
The Greenville Banner argues that crime money cannot be praised and that talents used for profitable wrongdoing could serve scrupulous ends. It suggests public demand for honesty over romance with figures like Capone or Floyd, to aid enforcement and deter crime.
A resident criticizes Fannin county tax collection and calls for stricter delinquent tax action while opposing changes to the 18th Amendment. The writer recalls self-help tax reforms in Rains county, defends national prohibition, and ends with a drunken anecdote about a Dutchman asking for lager beer.
A garbled collage mentions running out of gas in Dallas, tax-funded cuts ending, and remarks about anesthetics. It also references civic outlets like Corsicana Sun Kaufman Daily Herald Dallas Journal Lubbock Morning Ledger and a note on American penal institutions.
A wry Passing Show note argues that ornaments in homes should be abolished and a housemaid agrees. The Ohio State Journal mocks the younger generation's condescension, asking dismissively how a whiffletree functions to silence it.
A Nashville Banner item notes a Russian inventor claims a new instrument resembles a saxophone yet is easier to play. The article questions how the device listens, hinting at novel or speculative features.
Bank receivers and lawyers will be paid from the remaining assets as the closure proceeds. The Du luth Herald notes all closed banks hold enough resources to cover proceedings and legal costs.
Weston Leader notes a nebula racing away from Earth at about 11 000 miles per second claiming its motion mirrors the pace of discretion. The remark frames astronomical distance with vivid metaphor.
A Virginian-Pilot item notes Germany remains financially sick until it becomes better off, reflecting ongoing economic strain and anticipated gains in wealth.
A humorous exchange on mistaken identity as a burglar is shot by a homeowner who mistook him for her husband. The dialogue pokes fun at fears of crime and misjudgment in a light, editorial voice.
A brief gag from The Whole Truth features a pun where a jailer and a jeweler are contrasted. The jailer watches cells while the jeweler sells watches. A second line overhears a quip about intelligence for a man of his position.
The Clarksville Times quotes a car dealer sentiment about wealth and adds Henry Ford noting his remark on an eight cylinder model as a response to the low mood. The snippet ends with a trailing thought about Ford's comment.
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