Prosperity Rising in Bent.com as Builders and Farmers Improve
The article notes rising activity in Bent.com with carpenters and painters at work, homes being built, and businesses opening. Residents like Charles Watson, Francis Steger, Rush Catron, and John R. Spivey undertake five to six room houses, while the cheese factory expands to 30,000 pounds daily. Farmers report strong markets for dairy and crops. the Red River bridge project and highway plans promise jobs, signaling a broad push toward sustained community improvement.
Bonham Cotton Jubilee Draws Hundreds and Local Lineup
Bonham shoppers packed the Bonham American Friday night as the Cotton Jubilee drew crowds with many merchants contributing displays and representatives. The event highlighted local firms from Bonham Brkci Betty Jane Smith to Chicago Street Mittie English and featured Miss Bevans praised by director Mr. Weel as a natural show talent.
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Bonham
Bonham Brkci
Betty Jane Smith
Benham Ice Cream Co
vVirginia
Martha Kennedy
Reeves
Mary Katherine Williams
Bonham Herald
Marie Bracy
Lara McKelva
Nancy Steger
Loreco
Alma Mitchell
Weel
Child Found Safe After George Weyerhaeuser Kidnapping
George Weyerhaeuser, eight days after his kidnapping, was found 25 miles north of Tacoma by farmer George Boniface. The ransom of 200000 dollars, paid by his uncle F Rodman Titcomb, led to the boy’s release. He described six captors and a hideout near Issaquah.
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George Weyerhaeuser
Tacoma
Kichaper
Tor
and Sound
Wash
F. Rodman Titcomb
George Boniface
Boniface
George
Issaquah
Cotton Market Opens Lower and Closes Mixed
In New York Quotations for July, cotton began the session at 11 cents and closed at 11 20 to 11 24 cents per pound, reflecting a narrow day’s trading range.
Benham Furniture Company offers charming breakfast suite
In the letter a woman notes a pretty breakfast suite at Benham Furniture Company. She imagines using the flag stone unit in a summer house or cabin and plans to have it saved for them when Joan accompanies her after his afternoon off.
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Susie
Benham Furniture Company
Vail
Sumner
John
Joan
Bonham Furniture Company
Huge Coal Strike In Prospect If Wage Scale Fails
The United Mine Workers of America ordered 450000 soft coal miners to strike June 16 unless a new wage contract is signed. Strike plans were sent after the Appalachian wage conference collapsed to 5000 locals. 10000 CCC workers will combat soil erosion.
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Associated Press
Washington
United Mine Workers of America Today
Hoax confession from crucifixion drama at a highway station
J R Riggs a High Point filling station operator was found nailed to a crude cross beside his highway shop. He was taken to a hospital with painful but not serious wounds and confessed to arranging the scene with a 15 year old boy to win back his wife.
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Associated Press
High Point
N. C
J. R. Riggs
Hiss
Caston Johnson
Cato Trial Sends Suspects to Jury in Narcotics Case
LUBBOCK June 1 The trial of sheriff W F Cato and eight Garza county men for the machine gunning of narcotic agent Spencer Stafford went to the jury at noon today.
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Associated Press
Lubbock
W F. Cato
Garza County
Spencer Stafford
Union Labor Seeks Peaceful Resolution in Courthouse Project
Sherman reports union carpenters return to work after three day layoff caused by rain and trouble over recognition of unrepresented workers. W L Vanderegriff, Central Labor Council president, signals no strike without international guidance while AF of L organizer W R Williams meets contractor Francis Morgan to avert walkout.
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Sherman
Pacific
W. L. Vanderegriff
Central Labor Council
J E. Mogan
General Contractors
Common Laborers Union
W. R. Wiliams
San Anton
Ae Americal Federation of Labor
Francis Morgan
Rabid Dog Attack Injures Young Man in Gober
Anse Bab's reports a rabid dog attacked a well known Gober youth late Thursday. The bite caused facial injuries and the dog was killed and sent to Pasteur for examination. The injured man was taken to Bonhair for treatment and is reported in serious condition.
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Gober
Gie Pasteur
Auslin
Floods Ravage Southwest Nebraska and Nearby Areas
Weather disaster hits Nebraska and surrounding regions with severe flooding. Readouts note damaged towns, overwhelmed crews, and relief efforts under urgent response as rivers crest and access routes fail. Local shelters open while farmers assess crop losses and residents seek assistance.
Dallas Fatalities To June Ist Rise To Thirty Six
A fragmented Dallas bulletin reports fatalities rising to 36 by June 1 amid a stretch of injuries and local weather notes. Authorities reference the Federal Reserve Bastin area and a Sunday night incident with unclear details.
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Dallas
Federal Reser
Bastin
Children Struck by Flood Demolitions Across Southern Route
An Associated Press report describes Mex a families and others swept by floodwaters away from a 12 mile Southern Pacific line. Four unidentified Mexican children killed or missing. Putty House demolished. 250 people left homeless. A lake ferry incident involved a group fleeing toward safety as a secret organization intervened.
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Associated Press
Dhanis Mendinit Coun
Pacitu
Bonds Called for Redemption on June 15 1935
All First L. L. bonds have been called for redemption on June 15 1935. The move prompts holders to present bonds for payment at the designated redemption date and location per issued notice.
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Treasury
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