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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1908
Page
2
Fragmentary OCR text discusses a broad industrial order and catching or defining a political outcome, plus a vague note on American public sentiment. No definite event names, places, dates, or organizations are readable to verify a specific item.
A young man’s desire to be a minister is dampened by the low pay and uncertain income, while congregations see fewer men entering the ministry. Clergy salaries are hinted to rise to attract able men, as the supply does not meet demand and the calling deserves fair compensation.
A satirical tirade attacks financiers and political patronage, praising Ted and criticizing Rockefeller Harriman Gould Fried Armour grafters while urging Bonham growth through demonstrated works.
In Fannin county crop prospects improve rapidly as McKinnt awards contract to pave public square with vitrified brick raising questions when Bonham will follow suit.
A Bonham discussion urges promoting the annual stock show to showcase hogs horses mules and cattle in Fannin County. Officials argue the event supports the local animal industry and should be encouraged.
The Houston Post remarks on the abundance of hell praise among Chicago residents. The piece notes a small amount raised in Texas during Bailey’s campaign, implying the spread of such sentiments beyond Chicago.
Wants to exchange large farm for smaller or vice versa. 40 acres with good crop and red loam soil offered for $800. Trade includes two mules and options for sandy land near Bonham. Office at North side of square. Over First National Bank. Will H. Evans & Co. seek fast sale with no charge if no sale.
Haywood lodge No. 168 I O O F convened in regular session and installed officers led by District Deputy McGoun. Newly installed: T. B. Brown Noble Grand Chas Irvin Vice Grand W E Newton Secretary W A Spangler Treasurer Geo Jones B S N G T A Newman L SS N G J Krussell RB 5S V G Fulkerson L 8 V G Pete Moss John Anderson 8S 8 T H Blewett conductor.
An old newspaper ad touts Calumet Baking Powder as the bread and cake booster that prevents collapse. It guarantees purity and best quality, inviting readers to try a can and be convinced. The message closes with W. G. Clark Co. branding.
Bonham Ice Company announces public ice depots at Andy Evans' store Clutter's market and Biggerstaff and McMurray's market offering ice service at any time for residents and shoppers.
Steger Lumber Company advertises coal orders for July and August delivery. The notice promotes low prices and urges customers to phone for arrangements.
Sid Smith returns to the old stand inviting customers to visit. The note signals a friendly reopening and calls on old friends to call and see him, signing off with respect.
Bread line ad presents 16 02 bato cents price and endorsing slogan lus sweet pure and wholesome. Signed by R L Williams with a note to save the tags.
The Greenville baseball team arrived today and will face the Iiks at the pavilion this afternoon. The players look big and husky and seem capable of playing solid baseball.
The article extols a boxing knockout as proof of the stomach’s vulnerability and promotes Dr. Pierce remedies. It claims the Golden Medical Discovery cures digestion related diseases and catarrh, with free booklets and medical adviser offered by mail from Buffalo New York.
The Young People's Union holds a service at the First Baptist Church next Sunday July 5 at 7 p m with topic Longings and Satisfactions led by Mr Junius Ridling. Program includes scripture from Psalm 63 prayers solos duets talks and musical items by Miss Mansfield Bert Spivy Mrs Will H Evans Mr T R Caldwell Rev Rosser Thomas Mr J W Lewis Miss Pattie Smith Miss Bernice Carleton and Mrs F C Allen. Attendees are invited to bring their Bible.
A Sunday school rally for schools of all denominations will be held at the Randolph Methodist church next Sunday at 3 PM. Bonham speakers and Sunday school workers will discuss topics for workers, with Ivery and surrounding Randolph schools invited and singers urged to participate in the musical program.
West Bound trains No 85 depart 9 40 a m arrive 9 35 a m include noon 12 45 p m and 9 30 p m departures. East Bound No 84 arrives 8 50 a m leaves 9 05 a m with 1 35 p m 5 15 p m services.
North Bound No 257 leaves at 9 15 a m No 723 leaves at 12 85 p m South Bound No 258 arrives at 6 10 p m No 724 arrives at 9 10 a m Service hours indicate departures and arrivals with times listed, though some digits appear garbled.
Health remains good in the community with farmers nearly up to date on work. A good rain would benefit cotton. Web worms caused damage. Visits include Mrs H L Tarpley and Mrs J P Hayton with baby Charlie to Edhube. Miss Ethel Gowen of Bonham to Annie Farmer. and many others visiting relatives and friends in Edhube, Moore's Chapel, Bailey, and Bonham. Aunt Nancy.
J. W. Russell reported his Jersey cow gave birth to twin calves last night. Both calves are healthy and well developed, marking a rare occurrence in the livestock community.
The forecast indicates tonight and Saturday will be partly cloudy with no significant events noted. No scandals or unusual conditions are mentioned in the readable text.
Y L Molloy recalls a humorous scene at a Seine river island swimming school where overzealous trainers tied waists with ropes and made a comically fat man practice swimming on a stump for a quarter hour. The punch line reveals the man never entered the water despite six years of supposed perseverance.
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