Boon the Town Booster Plea and Political Quips
A column urges booster spirit for the town and praises upbeat attitudes while noting political shifts. It references Senator Looney stepping aside for Senator Barrett, a possible challenge to his race, and remarks on West Virginia liquor laws and taft banquet access by Black attendees. Oklahoma kills the nine foot bed sheet bill, with sharp regional commentary.
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Senator Looney
Barrett
Dallas Times Herald
Hunt County
Discontent Wife Seethes Over Dishwashing Routine
A wife expresses hunger for travel books music and friends but lacks funds and time to pursue them, blaming dishes for her dull life. The husband suggests washing dishes himself but she refuses, noting the monotony and longing that comes from daily chores.
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St. Peter’s
The Trouble of an Understudy in a Domestic Tale
A domestic worker laments unfair wealth gaps as she toils at chores while a husband consoles with love and a view of home as meaning. A fictional No-Good town satirizes idle dreamers and wasted chances, contrasting hardship with hollow aspirational life.
Resolutions of Respect for Loran B. Chitwood
The Ector Lodge No. 687 A F and A M memorializes Loran B Chitwood who died at 24 after joining Rotor Lodge in 1905 He is praised for integrity and gentle spirit and mourned by his wife and relatives The resolutions direct minutes entry publication in the Pannin County Favorite and a note to the bereaved family.
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Ector
Tex
Ector Lodge
A. F
A. M
Loran B. Chitwood
L. B. Chitwood
Chitwood
Rotor Lodge
Ele
Fannin County
Texas
Pannin County
W. H. Cathout
R. Morgan
B. W. Benson
J. W. Houston
To Mary in Heaven. The lingering star and parting love
A poem elegizes Mary in Heaven with a lover recalling their last embrace beside the Ayr shore. The speaker pleads for Marys rest and recalls the day of parting, promising memory will deepen as time passes. The verse laments departure and cherishes remembered transports and scenes.
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Mary
Epidemy Universialis III Name Oh Doctor Name Your Fee
Containing a mock plea for medical care with repeated chorus of fees and a promise to pay widely varying sums. Includes a prior claim of illness and assurances of forthcoming payment. Ends with an advertisement for large banana lots priced 600 to 750 per bunch by W R White.
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W. R. White
Farmers Union Extra Session Called for Bonham
The Farmers Union of Fannin County is called to meet in Bonham on Thursday February 20 1808 at an early hour. A large attendance is desired and all members with cotton in the warehouse are urged to attend as matters of importance will be considered. Thos Snaw President F C F U
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Farmers Union of
Fannin County
Bonham
D. A
Commercial Fertilizer Advertisement Notice
Commercial Fertilizer promotes cotton maturation and pest protection. Contact Rogers Woodward Roberts or Smith for supply. Moore Williams Co.
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Rogers, Woodward & Roberts
Smith
Moore-Williams Co
Democratic Primary Voter Postings Highlight Names
Announcement notes all names listed in this column are subject to actions related to the Democratic Primary. It flags potential consequences or procedures affecting participants or signers. The brief item signals political process relevance without detailing individuals.
City Officials and Judge Nominees Named
City Marshal candidate Chas. Ervin J. W. McKee listed. District Judge nominee Ben H. Denton of Paris also named for consideration.
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Chas. Ervin
Ben H Denton
Paris
Train schedules for north and south bound services
North Bound No. 257 leaves No. 728 at 5:15 p.m. and No. 012:35 p.m. South Bound No. 208 arrives No. 724 at 9:10 a.m.
Local Official Candidates Named for County Roles
The list for county offices includes W A Thomas for Sheriff Chas B Bridge for Sheriff Assessor J Lee Tarpley J Walter Donaldson for County Attorney Sid Ridling for Treasurer and J A Agnew for Commissioner Prec 1.
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Fort County
J. Walter Donaldson
Come and skate at the old City Rink this Tuesday
Notice invites public skating at the old City Rink on Tuesday February 18 with free berths for ladies through Thursday inclusive. The ad also offers top prices for furs hides poultry eggs and geese feathers and directs sellers to see Rudman opposite the courthouse for buying and selling poultry products.
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Old City
Cow for sale on North Center Street with trade request
A large lot near the public school on North Center Street is for sale at 126 dollars. A fine cow is wanted in trade. Will H. Evans is seeking a good buyer.
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North Center St
H. Evans
Thompson Abernathy Co Cast Ple Adaucity Offer
Mr Sandy Land Farmer urged to visit Thompson Abernathy Co with promise of money if they use their services. The advertisement touts a financial payoff for casting ple wa.
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Sandy
Thompson- Abernathy Co
Professional Card forclegtic Physician and Surgeon
Professional card for a physician and surgeon listed as Othica World building southeast corner square. Residence at 646 West 9th Street with office at 158, and another residence at 150. Office hours from 1am to 5pm.
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Othica World Building
Southeast Corner Square
Res
W. 9Th Street
Phous
Doctor J A Lannius Physician and Surgeon Ad
Dr J A Lannius eglegctig physician and surgeon with special attention to diseases of women and children. office over Graham Crawford Co and residence on W 7th street. phone 235.
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Graham Crawford & Co
zPhone
7Th Street
Dr H H Mitchell Crown and Bridge Specialist
Dr H H Mitchell specializes in crown and bridge work. Office located in World Building southeast corner square room 5. Office phone 156 residence phone 260.
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Crown
Ofice
World Building
Southeast Corner Square
Surgery and General Practice at O'Neal's Drug Store
Fragmentary notice notes medical services by M. D. Boyd in a physician office and residence above Peoler's Drug Store. Readable portions indicate historical medical practice within a drug shop setting.
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Peoler
I Raised the Price on Turkeys to 8 Cents
A brief notice from I White states a price raise for turkeys to eight cents and invites bringers to supply at the highest offered rate. The terse ad reflects a local market solicitation for poultry during the period.
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the Daily Favorite
the Favorite Printing CO
West Virginia
Kansas City
Oklahoma
No-Good
Gay
No- Good
Stow
Lether-slide
Reckleas
Heaven
Ayr
Epidemy Universialis
Bonham Gas Co
Practical Business Colleges
New York City
Waco, Texas
Incorporated Capital
School of Corr
Tou
J. W. McKee
Arthur P. Stephens
R. B. Elroy
Texas & Pacific
A.m
Earl McAlester
Bob Lattivore
Parisi
North Bound
P.m
P. m
H. A. Cunningham
W. A. Thomas
Chas, B. Bridge
J. Lee Tarpley
Sid Ridling
Hor
J. A. Agnew
Health and
Arlington Helbing, M. D
Clegtic
J. A. Lannius
Eglegctig
H. H. Mitchell
Boyd, M. D
Pisa
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