29 Feb 1916
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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 29, 1916
Page
1
A collection of editorial asides and public notice fragments from Bonham. It jokes about civic virtue and wealth while urging readers to support Bonham's reputation as the Cleanest Town in Texas and hints at political humor and daily life observations.
The article asserts the government owned railroad in Alaska will tap vast coal and mineral deposits while leveraging timber water power fisheries and undeveloped gold fields. It argues the real test is running the railroad as a public institution and warns profits or losses will shape future government ownership. It ends with a reflective quip about resource scarcity and social inequality.
A reminiscence from Mineral Wells Index recalling a country life six miles from Bonham. The narrator shares of plowing on a mule named Beck, the dinner horn’s effect on work and mood, a tumble from toying with a patch of white hair, and the enduring mixed feelings toward that old dinner horn and rural days.
Do not buy glasses like a fashion item. Have them fitted by a graduate optician with a regular shop. Avoid using someone else’s glasses as they may be misfit or harmful. Seek a legitimate optician who prescribes for beneficial results and maintains a place of business.
W H Rice representing the Wortham Carnival Shows met with the Bonham Fire Department and a contract was closed for a March date. The Favorite notes Wortham will stage here after Dallas and Fort Worth engagements this fall and Fat Stock Show in Fort Worth.
A testimonial from Mrs. Laura Bratcher of Ready Kentucky credits Cardus as the cure for months of illness and nervous trouble. She claims eleven bottles restored strength, weight gain, and daily function, urging other women to try the tonic and contact Chattanooga Medicine Co. for guidance.
Baltimore attorney Allan Cleaveland arrived in Sherman Texas to reopen the Tom Bean case and press a claim for descendants of two Bean sisters. He cites data to show heirs include Jane Frances Burley Harriet Rose James F Mathaney Rosella Mathaney Emma McGriffin and about fifty others living in Baltimore Pittsburgh and Washington.
An old ad touts LAXATIVE BROMO QUININIG as a superior quinine product that avoids head effects like nervousness and ringing. It urges readers to note the full name and seek the signature of B W GROVE, priced at 5c.
R J Thomas, president of the Flanters National Bank of Honey Grove, was in the city yesterday on official business related to a district court trial.
A single furnished room is available for rent described as well ventilated from three sides. Located close to a boarding house across the street. Contact by phone number 878 for details.
Ed Weathersby is now driving a new Studebaker. The car is described as a beauty.
A domestic servant at Hom. Gross was found dead Saturday afternoon in her room. Officials say death likely from chloroform inhalation. it is not believed to be a suicide. She tied a cloth saturated with the drug over her face to sleep. She was daughter of Mr Cooper, formerly of Pari, and employed as a fireman at Honey Grove compress Paris News.
Mrs. Cora Follis offers family sewing at her residence or will visit homes to perform sewing. She expresses appreciation for your work and invites inquiries.
Readable names include James Fennell Linme Clyde Allen Evans Grace Peirce E L Butler M Evans Robert Roland Hai 7s Ford H B Atnip Leona Jones Everett Holland Rosa Sudde Oscar Winton Fete Smith in a partial notice segment.
An ad from J I Maddrey promotes a first class shim parlor located on the right side of the square near Shine 5c. It announces services targeted to ladies and gentlemen.
T J Humphrey of this city is now the owner of a new Dodge automobile. The model marks a fresh brand introduction to town with evident interest from local residents.
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