09 Jul 1936
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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1936
Page
1
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John D. Rockefeller, famed as the richest man, celebrated his 97th birthday with a small gathering at his New York home. The piece notes his past unpopularity and later philanthropic image, praising his education health and religious gifts and mentioning his son John D. Rockefeller Jr. following his example.
The article notes a revival in U S rail passenger and freight figures from 1933 lows. Passenger numbers rise from 433 million in 1933 to 446 million in 1935 and 589 million in 1936 as railroads modernize trains, offer air conditioning, faster schedules and lower fares to lure riders and freight customers back from other transport modes.
A quirky note from the Marshall Morning News claims a Los Angeles baby has smoked since infancy, puzzling readers with the claim of smoke rings and a prodigious habit attributed to a toddler.
EDHULE promotes redistricting of Texar and a reduced number of legislators. Opponents accuse him of political danger as GOP factions split. The text also notes voter disinterest in new government learning and mentions various local visits and family updates across Leonard and surrounding towns.
In Windom this week steady rains aid crops with corn finishing well and cotton prospects strong barring pests. Local visits include Jimmie Sirdevan and Mrs Riddles returning from Tennessee and New York trips, plus rings of weddings and church revival services led by Evening Evangelist Ton Walker with planning for another social evening.
The Kerrville Mountain Sun explains using a Los Angeles Times piece that counting to large figures illustrates scale. It notes Americans pay about 12 billion dollars annually in taxes, more than clothing, power, and food, with taxes likely rising.
A light quip collection with two small setups. The first jokes about a bride’s gloss on obedience during a wedding and a dazed groom. The second plays on space and units, ending with a humorous misreading of limits and ears.
A collage of quotes and captions appears with pieces on virtue and daily life. The mix includes a Lavater line about deeds, a Bangalore Life joke about the world being round, postal notes from a youth, editor comments, and a Philippians 4 8 refocusing on truth and virtue. An autosales gag ends with an all season car quip.
Poem fragment extols conflict with unwavering courage and endurance. It praises climbing the hill toward the sky over idle ease and urges facing wild gale and struggle. The author is unknown and the lines emphasize resilience and heroic resolve.
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