13 Jan 1921
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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1921
Page
1
The Automobile Club of Texas will draft a bill regulating automobile headlights after receiving unanimous support from letters state wide. President Geo R Angell says Texas lags behind, existing Linz law too vague, and a new bill will be sent to every state senator and representative.
A notice invites the public to a Thursday evening 8 o'clock event in the District Court Room featuring Jubilee songs sung in true dialect. The participants include Mrs Myrtle Perry Dircetross and others listed in the notice.
A 1921 report consolidates Bonham banks deposits at over two and a half million dollars amid widespread loan scarcity. Loans align with collections, signaling liquidation strength as cotton sales continue and ramifying into a steadier regional finance outlook. Local banks bolster farm and business needs while preserving reserves, aiming to ease near term financial strain.
Joe Ben Blewett of the M. P. bank in Sherman is on a two week vacation. Ode Roberts trips to Tah Oklahoma for business. Mr. and Mrs. Williams visit here then depart for Roff Oklahoma. Blanche vare returns from Durat Oklahoma. Willie White visits Madill. Mr. and Mrs. Re Tar T las guests of M. Jay Taylor West 104 return home. Mrs. B A Westward suffers a broken arm in an accident at West Eighth. Mr. and Mrs. W P Kant welcome a healthy eight pound boy born last night. M. A. Tay’s Dallas business trip. Ton Lock to Sherman. R. C. Bragg confined with a neck carbuncle. Sam Neilson and Fred Rogers return from Ladonia after funeral attendance. S and S B Neilson and Mrs. Russell arrive from Honey Grove. Daisy Robins and Hee Heldenburger visit Ector this afternoon.
The Banham Board of Trade and Rotary Club discuss boosters and town pride with jokes about size. Secretaries and visitors arrive from Riverside to visit friends as plans for meetings and promotions unfold. An advertised remedy and a local furniture store offer a $25 mattress prize in a promotional event.
Forty arrests reported near Wade county after a river dispute led to killings of two men north of Clarksville. The wave of arrests involved multiple parties, with jail congestion and ongoing investigations by county rangers and local authorities. Vendors and local services advertise amid the notices.
Bus schedule lists arrivals at St Bonham Ar Bailey Ar Leonaro B and directions for trains north and south on Katy. Times include 9 00 am 3 00 pm 8 00 pm and 9 00 pm with service from Alexander Hotel and contact numbers 372 for service cars. The note assures public reliability rain or shine and provides Ford Service Car Station details.
Henry R. Scates M D reveals eye nose and throat specialty services now open for business. Kar Eye and Nose and Throat practice provides consultation and treatments.
A fragmented note advertises a remodeled shoe shop promising faster service and lower prices. It emphasizes repayment machinery and rapid repayment of funds with emphasis on customer savings and economy.
The Mong Samuel Fod died at his home near Ravena. The funeral is expected to be held tomorrow.
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