21 Jul 1916
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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1916
Page
1
A column extols patriotism beyond national pride, urging support for local communities. It stresses the value of backing schools churches lodges and businesses as a duty rivaling devotion to the flag and country.
The piece notes that past favored political candidates have faded while current favorites face the Mexican border or military life. Mothers hold steadfast faith and pray for their sons amid public duty and national tension.
A collection of humorous quips about press independence and the limits of trivia. Critics, egotists, and editor myths are parodied with lines about journalism’s proper role, public perception, and the absurdities of counting everything from hairs on a cat to drops of ice.
Trustees of Bagby District No 151 seek a 1000 bond for a new modern school building and apply for 500 State aid. Union Valley District 11 seeks guidance to refurbish its old building while securing 500 State aid. Trenton independent district plans a 16000 schoolhouse. Seventeen new buildings planned. 45 districts already state aided. county proclaims educational leadership.
The Bonham Building and Loan Association calls a meeting of stockholders at its Bonham Texas office on July 25 1916 at 2 PM to amend the charter to raise capital from 100000 to 200000 and make other by law amendments A majority vote of subscribed stock is required Call by Board of Directors July 21 1916 J M Lowrey Secretary
Democrats of Fannin County will meet at their voting boxes at 7 p.m. on Saturday July 22 1916 to select delegates to the County Democratic Convention at the Court House in Bonham Texas on July 29 1916 at 10 o clock. Each precinct gets one delegate for every twenty five votes or major fraction cast for the Democratic governor candidate in the last election. A P Bolding chairman.
Steger Lumber Co advertises coal orders with summer pricing and delivery options. The notice lists McAlester Jump and nut coal dep shaft Willow Jump coal from New Mexico and Bernice base-burner coal and provides a contact phone 111.
An expert repair man at the Singer Sewing Machine office will clean and repair your machine for 31.00. Ball's Tailor Shop lists contact number 242-1 for service inquiries.
MEN Learn the Barker Trade. Make big money with salary tips and commission. Travel or run a shop. Training completes in a few weeks. Earn while learning. Write Moler Barker College, Dallas, Texas.
Lumber and building material offer direct from mills. Complete house bills shipped anywhere with quick shipment and high quality at close prices. Grade and count guaranteed. Examination allowed. Send estimate. Lake Charles, La. 1m
The Fannin County Baptist Association will meet at Shady Grove, 12 miles west of Leonard, at 10 o'clock Wednesday morning, August 2. Conveyance will be furnished from Leonard. Rev. B. Grimes presides, J. Lee Tarpley serves as clerk.
A second hand Ford car offered for sale or trade. Seller W. L. Bolin of Bonham Texas seeks mules or a pair of good mules in exchange for the vehicle.
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