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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1908
Page
2
The essay lauds William J. Bryan and Secretary Taft as men of high character. Taft’s twenty seven years in public life are cited, along with Bryan’s long public profile and blemish free private life. Both are presented as clean, upright leaders trusted by the voters regardless of policy agreement.
The text shows a contested claim where Grayson County is chosen for a honor over Fannin County, with an expressed local sentiment that Fannin does not merit the honor. It references a county contest and a decision favoring Grayson County.
An old newspaper advertisement promotes coal at the lowest prices with August delivery and fast service from the Steger Lauber Company. The copy urges customers to call for ordering.
Notice calls all persons involved in cotton waving in the Bonham area to meet on Wednesday July 29 at the house in Bonham. Attendance is urged to close up work patterns. Several names and phrases appear jumbled, including references to Shaw, Pearson, and stamping patterns, with stray contact hints.
The Elks edged Denton in a dramatic final game of the series on the local diamond. Bonham led early, Denton tied in the fourth, and Bonham reclaimed the lead in the sixth as True Decas pitched steady. Key hits by F Leslie Joe Russell and Bridge produced runs amid tight play.
Two base hits by Leslie and Naylor highlight a frayed Denton squad as Bonham wins. Grimes and Malloy dual on the mound with five strikeouts each. Manager Riggs umpired and scouted players while Denton disbands after three Gainesville games.
A mixed page of character notes and local game praise opens with a testimonial for Electric Bitters praising stomach liver and kidney benefits. The narrative shifts to a baseball game highlight praising Baldwin Bridge and Lestie with defensive play and a wild throw. A moral warning follows about a morally debased woman seen with a young girl, urging mothers to guard their daughters and warn them about dangerous influences.
The new laxative fruit syrup is pleasant to take and does not gripe or nauseate. It aims to cure stomach and liver troubles and chronic constipation by restoring the natural action of the stomach liver and bowels. Refuse substitutes. Sold by Og Saunders Drug Company.
The essay recalls the Sherman granite monument to Oakes Ames as the track was realigned. It notes Ames invented the Ames shovel and tampers still used in railroading, arguing useful deeds surpass monuments. It contrasts memorials with practical contributions that aid others.
A pastor's resignation followed a dispute over his work at a church manse amid saloon closures. The agreement required the preacher to vacate in eight days after the parish withdrew the quit. The article praises his labor while condemning Pharisaic critics and urges charitable support through the Red Cross with all donations going to relief.
A Buffalo man recalls his lost twelve year old son and finds solace in the memory of dead faces. He watches children at the gate, learns from memory, and carries a plea to honor the dead by kindness. The piece urges reverence for those gone and mindful behavior toward the living.
The article urges widespread voluntary gifts to fund the Red Cross. It praises past generosity from the wealthy and calls for private citizens to engage personally. It argues a permanent fund would speed relief in emergencies and reduce delays from fund drives.
A father, William Burns, saved a child from the Morris canal after a group of youngsters cried out. He did not know the child at first but risked his life, wrestling a swift current to bring the boy ashore. The piece then argues that protecting public schools and upholding morals protects all children, including our own.
The Ilia, a docile Andean pack animal, carries a hundred pounds and refuses more. Indigenous handlers learn to halt at its limit, unstrapping without fuss when it has had enough. The beast endures extreme altitude and scarce water, tethered to mountain life for days without complaint.
A New York Press excerpt depicts subway chaos and miscommunication as two riders clash playfully over a garbled exchange. The scene captures urban speed, crowd movement, and the humor found in everyday misunderstandings amid transit noise.
A fragment from Judge's Library shows a worried husband claiming his wife vows to divorce him while she keeps buying cigars for him, as onlookers remark that women are unpredictable.
The Washington Star quotes Miss Cayenne arguing that practical talk about making a home is far from simple. Bir asserts the speaker is practical while insisting phrases are misheard and misapplied.
A fragmentary note hints the Jones family has relocated from a runabout and seeks a refined touring life in New York. The brief reference contrasts the move with earlier chatter about New York.
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