21 Jul 1921
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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1921
Page
1
Post office at Bonham announces change of address for Spotts paper and directs in order to avoid delays. Old address and new address both must be recorded for mail matter handling. Ashley Evans is noted as business manager.
A critical column argues against corruption and special favors in government. It contrasts self interest with justice, notes tariff shifts affecting industries, and laments the public’s appetite for spectacle over reform. The piece calls for a wiser next generation with greater gumption.
A scholar notes that Japan may muddy the waters at the disarmament conference once admitted, though the outcome remains conjectural given her shown reluctance and strategic posture.
Legislators debate whether their lack of invitation to join the Ku Klux Klan influenced calls for an investigation into the group's activities. The remark suggests concerns over potential official complicity or oversight in Klan affairs.
A Denton Record-Chronicle excerpt contrasts mass government advocacy with consumer trends like rising watermelon eating. It cites Rome's Circus Maximus crowds of 286,000 versus Jersey City's 90,000 and notes gladiators with eight ounce gloves, then critiques Roman bullies and modern society's values.
The piece argues that tax cuts are demanded by many while each group seeks higher appropriations for its interests. It notes the governor faces opposition to expense cuts from those who want continued or expanded state aid and bureau funding, explaining rising taxes.
State Press from Dallas News notes a spike in orchard raids by local youths in Bonham. The piece laments casual parenting, links theft of fruit to juvenile delinquency, and warns property rights erosion signals broader social decay.
Local vendor advertises weekend delivery of ripe melons and fresh vegetables daily from West 4th Street. Phone contact listed as 630 for citywide service.
Advertisement offers Bonham residents wood at 5.50 per cord good dry Post Oak and Black Oak or Black Jack, or 2.00 per cord on the ground two and a half miles north of Lamasco and 15 miles from Bonham. Claims 1-2 cords equal one ton of coal and notes possible delivery by August with optional on-site sawing. SE, PHONE OR WRITE.
A Texas letter reports pleasant day in crops and visitors including Charlie Hulsey and family at a religious meeting. Wilburn Maddern of McAlester visits his aunt J J Coonrod while the death of Grandma Moore at Dewey prompts sympathy. Evangelist's wife Mrs. Douglas travels to Peniel. Bro. Douglas and others stay for services. Eight confessions by Monday, with upcoming guests Ima Lee Akin Oscar Hudson Sam Jones and Andy Fritzlin for the final week.
News notes a Nazarene revival meeting on the pike near Oakland store with strong attendance from surrounding communities. Rev. Oscar Hudson of the Church of the Nazarene orphanage board will speak at 11:00 AM and revive interest in Peniel Nazarene Orphanage near Greenville.
A letter from Ivan Roberts praising Wall Harkins of Texas for his broad mindedness kindness and forgiveness. The writer recalls Harkins as a principled man who valued friends avoided punishment of enemies and maintained calm thoughtful judgment even amid political rivalry.
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