16 Jul 1907
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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1907
Page
1
The fragment shows the Daily Favorite newspaper with the Favorite Printing Co. as publisher and E H Pritenerr as editor with W S Spotts and business manager and president roles indicated. No news content is present.
The Favorite invites readers to report any erroneous reflections on any person, firm, or corporation in its columns so publishers can correct them. The notice emphasizes prompt correction upon notification.
A call for re codifying Texas laws is urged as six legislatures since the last codification have piled up statutes and repeals. A commission of top lawyers is proposed to simplify and present a readable code for ratification, with funds to support the effort. The aim is simpler courts, reduced costs, and clearer legal procedure for citizens.
Corn crop prospects praised as rains improve yields and the boll weevil threat eases. Fire destroys W. H. Marshanl’s home, insured, with no loss of life. Various visits: M. Sarnhart, Mrs Teague in Tom Bean. Misses Eta and Meda King in Bonham. Dr. Benton in Greenville. Sneed from North Carolina near S. A. Harper. others in Denison, Sherman, and Ark. Pharmacist R. W. Gallaher certified with 94 percent on board exam. Protracted Baptist meeting opens Friday night.
Edhube reports heavy rains stall farming with hay loss and very light grain. A sack yields about two bushels, Dr. Benton visited from Peniel, Mrs. Bob Jones is ill, and Millie Latherwood narrowly escaped serious injury after a mule kick. Houghton beat Edhube 2 to 1 in a Thursday baseball game.
A brief, opinionated note from Bonham praising the town and its people while urging a societal wakeup through a few quality funerals, ending with a prayerful lament over when they will arrive.
Classified notice urges businessmen to place ads in the Daily and Weekly Favorite promising strong returns. The pitch emphasizes proven payments to advertisers and calls for action to join the roster of successful clients.
A special trades day for Bonham proposed to occur monthly would lure thousands to the city, with all roads leading there and crowds forming in lines.
A wave of former Fannin County residents is set to return soon as political tides shift. In Collins County the ruling party claimed a 2750 vote majority last Saturday, signaling a strong turnout and renewed local momentum.
Ware's lists affordable summer suits with low prices and wide selection. Shoppers can choose from lightweight fabrics and casual or dress styles priced to attract bargain hunters. Store hours and current promotions noted at the front counter.
An advertisement touts Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription and Invigorating Nervine for women with health and childbirth concerns. It claims not a secret remedy, lists a printed ingredient bill, and offers free endorsements book by mail. Also mentions Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets for constipation.
A Mississippi or Oklahoma reader reports using White's Cream Vermifuge to calm a fretful infant. The note claims the bottle cured illness, with the Saunders Drug Co offering the product for sale.
County Superintendent W F Keeton warns patrons living outside Bonham city limits to file transfer applications for their children before August 1 to enroll in Bonham Public Schools.
Ballard's Horehound Syrup claims unmatched healing for coughs colds bronchitis influenza and pulmonary diseases. Saunders Drug Co promotes this suré remedy as essential for every mother to keep on hand.
W H McClure came back last week from Madisonville Tennessee with his sister Mrs R B Jarvis aged 74. He reports rain all the way and notes that Fannin County crops are the best he has seen. He says he is more satisfied than ever with Texas and Fannin County.
The great mortality from dysentery and diarrhoea is due to lack of early treatment. Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy is reliable and effective when given in time, with a long record of success. Sold by J. W. Peeler.
Removal notice announcing relocation of Kincaid Reedy Hughes grocery two doors east of the old stand on Northside Square. Statement promises better service and invites customers to visit and call.
A city ordinance in Bonham requires male residents aged 21 to 45 to perform street work, provide a substitute, or pay one dollar per day. Exemptions include ministers, invalids, Volunteer Guards and Fire Company members. Notice procedures and penalties are detailed.
An 1872 origin story claims Chamberlain's remedy for diarrhoea cholera infantum proved more effective than rivals for 35 years. It says the medicine spread nationwide and abroad with nine of ten druggists recommending it, including J. W. Pealer as a seller.
Mr and Mrs J A Abernathy welcomed a daughter born Sunday morning.
This remedy wins good opinion for quick cures in severe cases and suits children. When mixed with sweetened water it tastes pleasant. For sale by J. W. Peeler with straw baling note by D. A. Biard.
Advert shows Newbro's Herpicide claiming to cure dandruff by destroying the dandruff germ and promoting luxurious hair growth. It promotes regular use as a hair dressing and warns that imitators won't do the job. Sold by druggists and via mail order from The Herpicide Co. Detroit.
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