20 Feb 1929
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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1929
Page
1
The Bonaam Favorite daily paper from Favorite Printing Co announces Ashley Evans as managing editor and H A McDougal as publisher with C R Inglish listed as business manager.
The notice lists subscription prices for City Carrier and By Mail plans, including monthly and longer terms, and declares a change of address procedure. Readers are instructed to provide both old and new addresses to avoid delays.
Notices of entertainments dinners and other benefits with admission fees are charged 7 cents per line with five words per line. Obituaries resolutions of respect cards of thanks also incur the same rate. Cash must accompany order.
Public notice stating that any erroneous reflection on the character or standing of firms individuals or corporations will be corrected upon notification to the publishers.
A compact devotional note cites Jeremiah 18 6 and the line Behold as the clay is in the potters hand so are ye in mine hand and adds a prayer I give my self to Thee tis all that I can do for daily reflection
Fragmented verse from The Twentieth Century urging humility beyond conquest and industry. It contrasts sea and coast with factory life and asks for a refrain of restraint and praise not to humankind alone but to a higher power.
The House Ways and Means Committee will hold a hearing on duty free articles which may dislodge the belief that nothing is imported duty free. It notes bananas grown in the United States are not protected by a high tariff and argues apple growers seek higher duties to shift consumption from bananas to apples. It also cites free entry of horse radish as harming American growers due to foreign competition and cheap labor.
The piece argues for high tariffs to favor American goods including horse radish coffee Bibles and other products. It contends tariffs protect farmers publishers and infant industries while raising prices for consumers and cites political shifts toward higher protectionism under Democratic and Republican leadership. It endorses broad protection to bar foreign commerce.
A Dumbarton baker’s thriving bread business prompted police to investigate the rapid prosperity and uncovered bottles of liquor concealed in each loaf. The piece notes Scotland has no prohibition law, while asserting illegal liquor sales occur only in prohibition regions.
The text argues Moody erred in urging the legislature to revisit prison consolidation. It states lawmakers would have passed the measure if left alone, and that they oppose whatever Moody favors.
A reflective line about an old man who endured sorrows yet discovered joy through helping others, highlighting happiness born from acts of service and the impact of giving to those in need.
A local note proposes a scheme where a lecturer earns by teaching others how to get rich, charging listeners for the advice supposedly derived from the lecturer's own earnings. The idea centers on monetizing personal success through paid talks.
The fragment from The Gainesville Register hints at a discussion on women's capabilities. It references the idea that women can outperform or surpass expectations, though the incomplete text limits specifics on context or event.
The Register briefly recalls Sephyor Heflin, noting the omission and later inclusion in coverage. The remark highlights a scheduling lapse and subsequent acknowledgment of Heflin within the record.
The Clarksville Times notes novelty in textile production with silk stockings allegedly made from corn stalks. The Mineral Wells Index jokes that an automobile is something you must credit Americans for, reflecting lighthearted editorial voices.
A Sherman Democrat quotation shows a musical enthusiast saying he enjoys hearing anything sing but clearly not thinking of the mosquito at the moment.
A Gainesville Register remark notes that brisk competition with entrepreneurs can reveal sharper tactics and livelier strategies, challenging common stereotypes about dull business minds.
Claude Callan muses that even future machines should at least handle tax payments, not every task. He implies demand for practical automation that eases civic duties rather than replacing all labor.
Budapest wields a firm campaign to end public petting causing a chill to Hungarian rhapsodies as cultural life cools in a muted show of restraint.
A curious line from the Detroit News asks how a golf ball could land precisely as a leaf falls. The playful inquiry blends physics with whimsy, prompting readers to ponder motion and probability in everyday events.
The Longview News notes readership interest moving from national turmoil to domestic matters as the nation’s discourse settles into a static phase. It suggests a quieter public mood and emphasis on local concerns shaping coverage.
An old fashioned man known for splitting kindling for his mother sees his son adopt a fitness routine at the local gym. The piece notes the contrast between rural chores and modern exercise, highlighting family heritage in Lewis County.
A Boston Herald note observes that familiar harness part names will fade like medieval armor terms greaves and bee-caps as time passes. The remark highlights linguistic drift in equestrian gear nomenclature.
A terse notice laments the Waldorf Astoria demolition and questions where to obtain suitable stationery for writing at home in New York. Con gdja Blade is the quoted signer.
The Detroit Free Press notes the new currency due about July 1 may not fit old wallets, but contuincy suggests most readers will manage within their means as the change arrives.
A fragmentary verse note references knowing history science art and languages and mentions regularly dining at a local restaurant run by a judge figure in a casual street scene.
A girl who wanted to play army with boys faced objections as she was labeled a woman. The senior general allowed her to participate suggesting she could represent the widows and orphans.
A fragmentary line from a lyric or dialogue echoes possession and breath as a speaker addresses Arma Ile and She-Lev. The text centers on life force and a held breath motif without clear narrative context.
The widow takes drastic action after her husband dies in an unusual accident. She reportedly buries his souls with him to prevent further misfortune, a striking local superstition tied to the plumbing death legend.
A dairy industry analysis argues that cattle movements between regions do not change overall cow numbers and that gains come from more heifers. Tuberculosis testing has boosted milk confidence, while advertising and feeding quality foundation stock can curb overproduction fears. Small, well fed herds with good bulls can keep prices stable for years.
A publisher's dozen refers to 13 copies, a nod to the old baker's dozen practice of offering 13 rolls per dozen sold. The phrase persists as a nod to generous counting beyond the standard dozen.
Cinema icon Chaney has appeared in a vast reel totaling 630 million feet of film, marking a remarkable era of prolific screen work. This milestone underscores his enduring presence in popular entertainment and the reach of his performances.
The 1920 census reports Boston that 46.4 percent of the male population aged two years and over are foreign born. This reflects a sizable immigrant presence influencing the city’s demographics.
A highway in the Peloponnese was financed largely by Greek emigrants in the United States. The article notes significant funds sent by migrants to support local infrastructure in Greece, reflecting enduring ties and economic impact of the diaspora on regional development.
The article states the briefest cross country route runs from Charleston Washington to San Diego California covering 2152 miles, highlighting a national measure of distance.
A fragment quotes Holmes on spiritual warmth and universal humanity beneath tribal patterns. Dr. Sidney M. Berry notes divine love and energy drive human progress beyond wealth. Dr. S. Parks Sadman argues legislation cannot replace youth training in temperate living and self-control.
A joking exchange shows a doctor ordering seafood for a diet while the wife counters with baking sponge cake, highlighting domestic humor over dietary rules.
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