25 Jan 1928
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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1928
Page
1
Publication details list staff roles and subscription rates. Notices of entertainments, dinners or other benefits with admission fees are charged at 7 cents per line, five words per line. obituaries and related resolutions also charged at the same rate. Cash with order.
Public notice states that any erroneous reflection on the character or reputation of any firm person or corporation will be gladly corrected upon notification to the publishers.
Advertising rates were filed for Bonham Texas with the post office, noting second class mail matter status and application required for rate details.
A speaker pledges deep love and grand fortune if the beloved returns affection, promising wealth and conquest. Yet the counterfactual path of marriage to another man is weighed, with ambition as the enduring flame that would drive success regardless of romance.
The article notes Gov Dan Moody rejects any pursuit of the vice presidency and disputes rumors of an Al Smith alliance. It cites Moody’s Jackson Day pledge aligning with his own beliefs and his lack of intent to run or accept a nomination. The piece also mocks the American Book Company over geographies purchases by Supt Marrs.
Governor Moody rejects pressure from Smith supporters aiming to appoint him to second on the ticket. He remains wary of political traps and asserts that speculation about successors is folly. Moody claims to have acted justly toward hopefuls, though some feel he has dimmed their chances.
Farmers and poultry raisers in Fan nin county plan a Friday night meeting in this city to discuss county welfare and practical suggestions. The gathering aims to attract all interested in poultry raising or planning to become involved. Albert B Fall admissions about government bonds and cash from Harry F Sinclair are noted as the official claim of possible penitentiary action.
The Waxahachie Light argues for an annual mental health check of all residents to curb murder and robbery trials. It contends this would save expenses, though may irony in judging the judges.
Thomas A. Edison has invented a safety lamp to largely eliminate the danger of mine explosions. He may also tackle another machine to reduce mine strikes, a potential further world service.
The notice warns residents there are three days remaining to obtain a poll tax receipt valid for voting in upcoming summer and fall elections.
The statement compares Hefflin's attack on the Catholic Church to the pope of Rome's assault on the Masonic fraternity and predicts it will have minimal impact.
Grainesville moves to establish a dedicated child’s theatre as critics warn excess child’s play harms the stage’s integrity. Supporters urge wholesome youth arts while opponents fear dilution of serious drama.
Mr Hubbard advocates a nature laboratory in Rhodesia to study animals. He plans to record noises with a wearable device and prove elephants can be trained like Indian ones. He notes children rode young elephants during a prior northern Rhodesia trip and hopes a large bush station will be established.
Grit discusses Clarence Darrow and his view that frightening criminals is ineffective. The piece argues society must protect itself, favoring jail segregation of social parasites and reforming when possible, but endorses using cell bars as an incentive to deter crime.
Mr Coolidge opened his Havana address praising Cuba as the last nation freed from European rule and crediting U S leadership and the Monroe Doctrine for progress. He hinted at Latin American acquiescence while noting dissatisfaction with how the authority has been used.
A Dallas News commentary argues Coolidge missed a chance to address Latin American criticisms in Havana. It asserts Monroe Doctrine doubts and League of Nations tensions threaten U S leadership, warns against ignoring Latin suspicions, and predicts faster development only if grievances are acknowledged. The piece contrasts with Pittsburg Gazette on auto taxes.
A Graphic newspaper note claims East Texas dentists plan organization to fight for control of dental practice. It warns a single dentist can cause pain, suggesting collective action by dentists to address patient misery.
A collage of quotable lines from multiple papers notes shifts in society. Sherman Democrat quips on civilization riding high on life’s highways. Tioga Herald urges firm knocks on no heads. Denison Herald cites Coolidge at Havana praising U S aid with caveats. Mineral Wells Index jokes about gravity as a law not being broken. Worth Star-Telegram references Margie’s Arab pew and a flivver as a companion carriage.
A Delta Courier quotation declares money the greatest linguist as it speaks in all languages.
The Paragraphers Barges on Holland canals show the sign Total abstinence is a good compass. The measure is presented as a guiding principle not only on water but in daily life, per the Christian Science Monitor.
A Los Angeles Times quip warns against ostentation as Americans plan for tougher times. The piece suggests arranging finances and basic needs first, noting the era’s shift toward frugality and prudent living.
A Virginia pilot reader notes a scientist claims women's vocal cords use less energy than men's. A Detroit News quip suggests many investigations fail to know how others live, implying talking paths as lines of least resistance.
The Arkansas Gazelle notes that Miss Sonia Ivanoff and Miss Gabrielle de Montmorency are back home visiting their parents, Mr and Mrs John Smith, a common holiday greeting among reporters and readers.
The Detroit News notes that objects fade about twenty times as fast in sunlight as under electric lights, but cautions that the reverse is true for young men and women suggesting different effects of light on people.
The State Department proposes a multilateral treaty to renounce war as an instrument of national policy and seeks broad participation, noting openness to include Nicaragua among signatories according to the Columbus Ohio State Journal.
A Washington bill proposes putting a microphone on every Senator desk so their addresses could be broadcast nationwide. The idea is attributed to a bitter anti radio figure, according to the Chicago Tribune.
The Fannin club hosts a Friday night social inviting members to bring guests without cards. Mitchells Joys will perform for attendee approval as the event promises entertainment and sociable fun.
A vivid poetic scene describes a wild horse racing across plains and canyons. The riderless beast endures taunting eyes, moonlit Cascades, and ghostly coyotes as distant bells of danger approach. The piece closes with Wheaton Hale Brewer, linking author and subject.
A fragment shows a man recalling a tense eight o’clock call to his wife where he offered a plausible alibi. The brief excerpt hints at an underlying motive or cover story behind the contact.
Mr. W. D. Hubbard, an explorer, advances a theory that Africa’s wild animals are harmless unless provoked by humans. After a return trip he plans to capture young lions buffaloes and antelope to observe their growth and test his ideas.
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