24 Jan 1921
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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1921
Page
1
Public notice advises corrections for erroneous reflections and outlines notices for change of address and paid announcements including entertainments and obituaries. Readers must send orders with payment per word. misattributions will be corrected promptly.
The notice lists payable in advance subscription prices for City Carrier and Mail delivery. Rates include 1 month 50 cents, 2 months 1.40, 6 months 2.75, 1 year 3.00 for City Carrier and 1 month 40 cents, 1 year 8.00 for Mail. It notes entry at Bonham Texas post office as second class mail matter.
A public call urges Governor Neff to limit pardons to extraordinary cases and end abuses of the pardoning power. The piece cites rising pardons, crime after release, suspended sentences, and says arrests and trial processes must tighten from arrest to sentence to curb felon escapes. It references Chicago judges noting multiple felony charges and straw bonds leading to further crimes.
In Texas a notable case features a man denied bond and bondsmen forced to cover a forfeited bond. The argument presses for strict enforcement of laws to deter crime, citing governors earlier actions against bond payments and urging society to accept accountability for offenders.
Texas onion growers urge a tariff to defend their industry against cheaper European onions. They argue imports threaten local producers and jobs, insisting protections should aid growers while consumers pay higher prices.
A garbled mix of anecdotes and opinions on hunting conscription, anti Yellow Peril sentiment, and political critics. It notes a boy walking fifty miles to enlist, another traveling twenty five thousand miles to avoid service, and mentions egg imports from China and Japan. West Texas and Tennessee references critique appropriation politics. Harding vacation sites prompt discussion. William Bayard Hale critiques Wilson.
The article notes Governor Hubby’s overall positive tenure and suggests he was not hard hearted in exercising his pardoning power. It frames his approach as merciful and balanced within his governorship.
Miss Lacey Fila Leir and Harvey Binion married in Dallas yesterday afternoon at the Allen home with Rev. Ferry officiating. The couple left for Fort Worth and Brownwood and will reside in Taylor, where Binion has been transferred. The groom formerly managed Duke & Ayers Nickel Store in Bonham and Brownwood, and the bride has worked as a bookkeeper at Philippe for the past year. Attending from Bonham were Mrs. Hers Drughister, Miss Tu Coleman, and Miss Grace Bryles. Ira McCollister joined the party in Dallas.
A vintage advertisement touts Musterole as a clean antiseptic relief for sore throat bronchitis tonsillitis croup stiff neck asthma neuralgia headaches congestion pleurisy rheumatism and muscle pains. It claims fast relief without the blistering and offers easy massaging with finger tips.
Fragmentary OCR notes mention names such as John, Johnnie, B K Plaitt and Juha Oden in a nonspecific wedding context with no clear event or location.
Fragmentary readable text hints at a legal dispute in Bonham involving multiple individuals and local landmarks. The passage mentions witnesses, routes, a bridge, and named persons suggesting a court or hearing context with community locations referenced.
Five business days remain to pay the poll tax and secure a vote. No state or county election is scheduled this year but a city election is planned in April. The legislature may place constitutional referendums on the summer ballot. Monday January 31 is the final day to pay the poll tax. After that time one tax will be due but you will not have the vote.
Waterman and Gork fountain pens and Eversharp items offered by Brannon Jewelry for sale. Also Buick and Ford cars advertised as cheap for buyers. Listings mention good notes and timely deals with Evans contact.
Public transportation schedule lists departures from Ly. Bonham to Bailey and Leonard with times around 2:00 a.m. 8:30 a.m. 3:30 p.m. 2:05 p.m. and 8:00 a.m. The notice mentions rain or shine service and Ford service car at Rest Headquarters with contact number 372-A1.
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