26 Feb 1948
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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1948
Page
1
Notice to the public regarding corrections to character and reputation and the paper ownership and publication rights. The notice lists advertising rates and staff positions and mentions city carrier and mail subscriptions for Texas residents.
A blotchy ad lists multiple farm parcels from 200 to 4164 acres. Details include cultivation areas from 40 to 85 acres, pastures, improvements, wells, electricity, school buses, and roads. Prices range from 30.00 to 6100.00 per acre with various terms and local road access.
A jumbled list of 80 acres black land with improvements and lights at $70 per acre, 7 acres at $52.50, 25 acres near a schoolyard with possession at £3000, 35 acres with cultivation and church area priced around, and multiple dwellings from 350 to 4700 dollars. Also offers rent-yielding homes, duplexes, and estate settlements with terms and financing notes. Local agency Spencer Insurance promotes listings and services.
The Spencer Insurance Agency advises listing homes or farms now to capitalize on a strong market in 1948. The note promises quick courtesy and efficient service as they seek listings.
A modern, well maintained story home ends Franklin Avenue with a double garage and 6 to 12 acres of land. It features fine fruit trees and city conveniences with county taxes, priced at 7000 dollars. Spencer Insurance Agency listed.
210 acres priced at $250 per acre offered by Spencer Insurance Agency. All weather farm location highlighted as worth the money and ready for viewing regardless of weather.
A four room house on South Main is offered at 2800 dollars with good repair and immediate possession. Listing notes contact 594-31 Spencer Insurance Agency 664.
A two room house on a 140 by 200 foot lot on South Center is offered with water electricity and gas. Price listed at 1775 dollars.
Real estate note touts a cafe with an excellent location and low overhead priced at 2200 dollars. Includes contact 534 J Spencer Insurance Agency 661 C.
Five room home in South Bonham includes utilities and possession set for $3500.00. Listing references agent code 5$4 J Spencer Lus and agency 664 C.
A real estate listing advertises a modern large home on Gra ham Avenue available with $502 down and immediate possession within two hours. The offer claims no red tape and rapid transfer via Spencer Ing. Agency.
One of the best homes in Bonhem on East 8th is financed under the GI Bill of Rights and can be bought for $6890.00. Buyers may pay the owner his equity and assume the loan. The notice mentions an agency involvement and a financing option.
New Delhi reports lawmakers presenting a 350 page draft constitution aiming to end caste oppression and poverty, establishing a sovereign democratic republic with a US style federal system and guaranteed rights. It promises to outlaw untouchability and set legal penalties for enforcing caste penalties.
The Lions Club was shown a conservation film on soil erosion effects and prevention methods. Dan Barnard, program chairman for the Cay, presented the program.
A rough listing describes real estate options including 131 acres of black land with two dwellings and outbuildings, 160 acres for a black farm, and several new homes in town. It mentions 5 to 7 room dwellings with features like paved streets, cement wash houses, and large lots, inviting inquiries for prices and particulars.
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