24 Jan 1928
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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1928
Page
1
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The notice warns readers that any erroneous reflection on the character or reputation of firms individuals or corporations will be corrected promptly upon notification to the publishers. It affirms the publishers' commitment to accuracy and public accountability.
A reflective poem passage urges kindness to others and self restraint. It expresses desires to praise others, stay cheerful, serve others, and act braver than temptation. The speaker seeks gentleness toward the weak and focus on neighbors over self.
The piece lampoons U S benevolence toward South American nations while flagging Argentina's ambassador Honora Puerredon urging tariff revision at the Havana Pan American Union. It also notes R. B. Creager predicting Alfred Smith vs Herbert Hoover in Texas politics and a possible record Republican presidential vote in the state.
The text rails at high state salaries, noting the prison superintendent resigns over $400 monthly pay while others earn $7,500 to $10,000 yearly. It questions whether the governor or the Senate candidates are fairly compensated and hints at public scrutiny of state spending.
During extreme cold the Commission requires gas firms to cut supply to industrial plants when domestic use demands it, and to boost residential gas supply in emergencies. The order, issued amid widespread hardship, applies to all cities served by gas companies. Bonham reports adequate supply with no complaints.
Senator Heflin says his floor remark about Alabama tar and feathering Senator Robinson was a slip. He expresses magnanimity and offers to accompany Robinson to Alabama if feathers are threatened, while noting the Insull investment in Texas and a donor's support to an Illinois Senate hopeful.
A magazine editor argues that provoking thought matters more than formal education. The remark contrasts a long-standing view that teaching people to think properly is the peak goal of schooling.
In a sharp Senate moment as Heflin and Blease escalate their quarrel, the question arises whether molasses and oil could quiet the turmoil. The image of uncorking a barrel signals bold, perhaps comic, effort to ease the heated debate.
The piece argues that criticism of the League rests on unmet expectations rather than excessive debits. It notes Russia’s shifting stance, Germany’s admission, and departures by Spain Argentina and Brazil, and praises recent council meetings as strengthening credit with European leaders and Soviet cooperation gradually advancing peace efforts.
In a broad review, the League’s handling of its quarrel with Lithuania and Briand’s diplomacy with Italy are cited as evidence of its impact. The Council meeting is seen as raising public awareness of international differences and preventing conflict seeds. The League’s achievements, though mixed, justify itself and promise future gains beyond the effort invested.
A collection of pithy quotes and editorials from Texas newspapers. The notes joke about truth tellers and political spending, citing Waxahachie Light and the Mineral Wells Index with quips about governors and young workers.
The Corsicana Sun quotes a controversial line suggesting a remedy for sensitive feelings through discipline, noting the blunt stance on touch and punishment.
With an upcoming election, the Palestine Herald notes that women earned the right to vote but many did not participate. It observes that less than one third of women nationwide voted in the last general election, urging continued civic engagement.
Ladonia News notes that the American public struggles to identify unconstitutional laws but clearly recognizes boxing rule violations as clear signals of misconduct. The remark frames civic and sports ethics through a sharp comparison.
A scientist claims cabbage leaves contain a basis for a powerful fuel. The note hints the idea is not new, recalling that cigar makers recognized related insight in earlier decades, and mentions historical figures Sherman and Democritus in passing.
The clippings mention Colonel Lindbergh and Marines from Louisville Times, note war hatreds fading as a doughboy buys canned beef per Pasadena Post, and England sending 92 576 000 dollars as debt payment per Arkansas Gazette, with a quip about Big Bill Thompson.
The fragment suggests a view on parenting methods and their long term effects on adult character. It implies reflexive speculation about discipline outcomes and moral formation.
A 1927 report notes 643 individuals became millionaires, many through vast land purchases unseen by them. The piece, cited by the Los Angeles Times, contrasts this with the idea of a university acquiring humor volumes, a gift noted by the Christian Science Monitor as a curious addition to a university library.
A reflective London Observer line notes that frontiers weave thought and memory, arguing true courage and the best patriotism transcend geography and borders.
The Public Voice criticizes current farming in Fannin County and urges business leaders to hire a marketing expert to develop markets for Irish potatoes onions sweet potatoes and cotton. It advocates four money crops to diversify risk, notes past onion growers' failure, and argues for modern farming over nostalgia.
A short obituary note from a Christian evangelist honors Jie as a martyr and a longtime paper subscriber since its first issue, describing his life with affection and faith.
An exchange at a local gathering noted by the Kansas City Times. Lum Dumm of Slippery Slap quips that most gents present were running for office, reflecting election season humor.
A terse note asks whether moths were eradicated using moth balls. It hints at a household task handled by a Beanshooter clerk. The brief item records a quick exchange over pest control in a retail setting.
A fragment shows a conversational line about delay and a person named Sandy, referencing a place connected to Washington. The readable text hints at a scene or discussion rather than a full event.
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