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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1908
Page
1
The piece argues that price levels, English and American, rose over eight years by more than 50 percent due to money depreciation. It cites rising gold production, cheaper ore production, and a growing gold stock as drivers, warning a deluge of gold lowering monetary value. It notes historical figures and references to a Review of Reviews discussion.
A.S. Vankirk offers 25 percent off all nursery stock from now until January 5. Ricketts and Sutton urge customers who owe to settle promptly. Bonham Steam Laundry asks readers to compare costs for family washing plans. June Wilson promotes livestock insurance with a leading live stock company via agent.
The First Christian Sunday School officers and teachers will be installed at 7 p.m. on January 5 with a program including preludes, readings, hymns, choir pieces, and a pledge by officers and teachers. A called meeting of the Home Missionary Society of the First Methodist Church is set for tomorrow at 3 p.m. at Mrs. Luther Ware'n. A lost long black push cape is missing between George Jane's residence and the Old Fisher Mill.
Stockholders notice cites Ft Worth residents Findley Lipscomb and bride heading to their Happy Texas home. Multiple families visit relatives in Greenville Melissa Honey Grove Ada and other towns. Funeral attendance includes T J Babb in Clarksville and Mrs. Misa Wright visiting Bonham. Marriage in Rasv enna tonight of Miss Emma to My I Majors noted.
A cautionary notice urges immediate attention for first signs of diarrhea in children. It promotes Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy with castor oil, sold by J W Peeler, and mentions Dr Shoop's Cough Cure as a safe remedy for coughs.
Rex Poultry Tonic is advertised as a quick way to tone the system and increase egg production. The salesman R. D. Owens, agent, promotes the product with bold claims.
Sheriff C B Bridge left for Waxahachie to recover Hamp Bryant who fled on bond. Bryant was located in Waxahachie and is jailed there awaiting the sheriff’s arrival.
An ad notes cash on delivery for mill feed orders under weighty conditions from Robt. E. Steger dated January 1 1908. It promotes placing ads in the WEEKLY Favorite for good value and urges purchase regardless of cost. Graham Crawford Co advertises ladies tailored suits jackets at half price and children’s jackets.
The street car company releases revised times. Heights departures shift to 11 30 and 12 45, replacing 11 15 and 12 35. Town departures move to 1 20, replacing Heights 1 50 and 1 40.
A damaged clipping notes a full blood Jersey cow missing, with a terse notice to notify John Heffner. The rest of the fragment discusses medicine and wage law, reflecting a jumbled mix of unrelated content and no clear event.
Sheriff C B Bridge returns from Henderson in Rusk county with Walter Eastwood, wanted on seven charges. Several couples received marriage licenses since the last report: Dennis Thompson with Ella Grant, Clarence E Sebastian with Ethel Lackey, E.S. Morgan with Emma Lawrence, W R McMillen with Bertha Brown, Thornt Monney with Norah Welch, and G R Strickland with Ettie Stons.
A few items of wearing apparel left behind after a watch service may be retrieved by the owners. Applicants should contact Phil Jacobs to claim the belongings.
The WEEKLY FAVORITE offers a club rate with The Memphis Commercial Appeal. Subscriptions for both papers available at 1.00 cash for both papers, bringing a regular subscription price of 1.00. The Commercial Appeal is described as a large paper in the South and the offer aims to attract new subscribers.
Two nicely furnished rooms with board and city water in each room available. Suitable for four young men or two gentlemen and ladies. Apply to Mrs. L. P. Thomas at 500 W. 9th St.
The notice touts Foley's Honey and Tar as a cure for la grippe coughs that may lead to pneumonia. It claims the product fosters healing and lung strength, contains no harmful drugs, and comes in a yellow package.
Office World building located at southeast corner square with contact numbers 156 for office and 150 for residence. Office hours are 9 to 12 am and 2 to 5 pm.
Dental practitioners advertise crown and bridge work as a specialty located in the train World Building southeast Thygat. The notice promotes membership in a local group and urges enrollment for those interested.
Friends in Bonham note the forthcoming marriage of Miss Jakie Read Page of Louisville Kentucky to Dr. H H Mitchell of Bonham. The ceremony will be held at the bride’s home in Louisville on January 9 with a later home reception for friends in Bonham after January 15. The Favorite extends congratulations in advance.
The Ladies' Auxiliary of the Allen Hospital will hold a meeting tomorrow afternoon at 3 o'clock in the Elks' club room.
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