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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1908
Page
1
In history notes, John Philip Kemble born 1822 in Lancashire is mentioned as actor and broker for Mrs. Siddons. The U S flag was raised over Honolulu town hall. Russian minister of the interior Prince Sviatopolk Mirsky signed a document. Painter Oswald Achentach of the Düsseldorf school died in Düsseldorf, born 1827.
The note outlines Moon phases, perigee timing, and visibility of zodiac stars for February. It mentions a no full moon in February, a rare event, and lists prominent constellations and bright stars such as Aldebaran and Procyon for evening observation. It references a solar position in Capricorn and rising in Aquarius with a moonless twilight period.
A Wall Street Journal critique links a global arc from Sitka to Manila to Siberia and Europe, arguing that U S leadership now spans continents. It contends the president must think in continental terms and cites the Alaska Philippine and Panama connections as demonstrations of foreign policy reach.
Last night about 6 30 a cook stove exploded during supper prep at the Trout residence. Doors were blown off and window glass broken. Mrs Trout was momentarily away from the kitchen and would have faced serious injury if present. Cause unknown though the stove had been in use without trouble.
Tom Nixon and Buck Nixon faced fines in Waxahachie County Court for failing to pay poll tax or work on the public road. They entered guilty pleas. Delinquent poll taxes and court costs raised fines to amounts near 91.80 dollars in one case and 85.40 dollars in the other.
Mr C B White county tax assessor visited Honey Grove Saturday to review lands and values. He will tour the antifa county with deputies to set fairer assessments by assigning new taxable values, sometimes lower or higher than prior figures.
The Dairy Favorite notes Earl McAlester of Leonard seeks the District C seat. He farms near Leonard and attended Grayson College in Whitewright and the List Texas Normal in Commerce. He pledges to perform duties faithfully and asks voters to review his record and character.
Bonham readers aged, or seeking strength, are urged to try Vinol a non oil cod liver and iron tonic. Saunders Drug Co. Bunham Texas claims it rebuilds tissues, supports digestion, and can restore vigor with a money back offer if unsatisfied. Mrs Joseph Banks of Decatur Illinois cited renewed strength at seventy eight after using Vinol.
Bonham residents are urged to hold ward meetings to nominate suitable candidates for Alderman. M A Bripes, chairman, stresses the honor and responsibility of the office and asks eligible voters to select their best men for the town’s future.
A local ad touts Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy as the best on the market for coughs colds croup and whooping cough with quick personal availability from J. W. Pesler.
Mrs. S. L. Price and her daughter departed today for Whitewright to visit friends, traveling by train and staying with local hosts for a short visit.
All names appearing in this column are subject to the action of the Democratic Primary.
City offices list nominees for marshal assessor and collector and city secretary with John P Spotts Arthur P Stephens and R B Elroy named for posts in the administration slate.
West Bound arrivals and departures show No. 35 at 9 15, 9 20, No. 31 at 12 25, 12 45, No. 33 at 9 30 and 9 50 p m. Northbound times list No. 34 at 8 50, 9 15, No. 32 at 1 16, 1 35, No. 36 at 6 10 and 6 15 p m.
District Judge Ben H. Denton of Paris district, Earl Malester as district clerk, and Bob Lattivore as district attorney of Paris listed.
The document lists county office candidates including County Judge H A Cunningham County Clerk W A Thomas Sheriff Chas B Bridge Assessor J Lee Tarpley County Attorney J Walter Donaldson Treasurer Sid Ridling and Commissioner Prec 1 J A Agnew for the upcoming vote.
Rudman advertises top prices for fure and hides with a guarantee of more money than shipping elsewhere. Also offers highest cash prices for turkeys chickens and eggs and buys geese feathers. Located opposite the courthouse on East Side.
An ad for Foley's Honey and Tar claims the product stops coughing heals lungs and expels the cold. It warns to refuse any but the genuine yellow package and lists Saunders Drug Co as the source.
North Bound No. 257 leaves at 9 15 a m and No. 723 leaves at 12 35 p m. South Bound No. 268 arrives at 5 40 p m and No. 724 arrives at 9 10 a m.
Claim states the product contains no opium or narcotics and has always been safe for both children and adults. Sold by J. W. Peeler.
A humorous saying about a man and a woman frames a local ad as J S Koener & Co promote Holland's magazine for a year at two dollars. The item also notes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy by J W Pegler and claims satisfaction for children with no narcotics.
Seasonal illnesses like la grippe and pneumonia are blamed for higher deaths than consumption. The excerpt warns against neglecting a cough and touts Saunders Drug Co remedies as quick remedies.
Crown and Bridge work offered with an office in World Building southeast corner square room 5d. Office phone 158 and residence phone 260.
Dr D T Boyd announces medical practice in surgery and general medicine with offices over Peeler's Drug Store and contact via office and residence phone numbers.
Dr J A Lannius, elected physician and surgeon, offers special attention to diseases of war. Office over Graham Warder and Co. phone 235. Residence with street.
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