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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1908
Page
1
Notice informs readers to check subscription status on the paper and that payments must appear as credits within a week. Under new postal rules, papers for those in arrears over three months will be stopped, with subscription rates listed for daily and six month periods at Bonham office on Center Street.
The divorce suit by Mae Wood against New York Senator Platt takes a sensational turn as Justice OGorman orders Wood arrested on perjury charges after denying the marriage. Damaging evidence centers on a claimed marriage certificate, with indictments possible if the case goes to trial.
The piece describes the extreme stress felt by dressmakers during peak seasons, leading to nervous exhaustion, fainting spells, dizziness, sleeplessness, and a breaking down of the feminine system. It ends by offering a tried and true remedy.
Mrs Ella Griffin of Park Street Canton New York writes that three years of female weakness backache side pains and headaches vanished after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and that her health improved greatly, with relief not found from doctors.
An editorial labels the last term of Congress as a do nothing session for delaying action until the next session. It argues lawmakers postponed essential measures and avoided firm decisions.
The piece notes there is nothing new in declaring war on house flies, recalling grandmothers who battled them from morning till night.
Industrial unease and a suspected crime wave collide as train robbers operate across the country. The lull in enforcement has allowed thefts of valuables from various express services, raising concern over security lapses and potential reforms.
The piece recalls ancient sandals and notes current debates on footwear comfort and style. It references historical figures and media voices, hinting at summer wear trends and public opinion on sandals among different groups.
The advertisement extols Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound as a long standing cure for female ailments. It claims the remedy helps with displacements inflammation ulceration fibroid tumors irregularities pains backache and digestive issues and invites women to write for advice from Mrs Pinkham at Lynn Massachusetts.
A flat dweller recalls hanging her waist to dry, losing it for two days, and searching with the janitress and a janitor under the coal chute before finding the waist in her chiffonier drawer the next day. The odd tale ends with a quiet decision not to tell the janitress.
In a dialogue from a London Tatler item a man warns Mary about entering politics. He jokes that cartoonists will mock her appearance and outfits if she becomes a candidate for the Loudoun county council. Mary resists, choosing to stay home to keep peace.
A fragmented OCR passage mentions a confusion about costs and a request regarding boarders. It references a person named John Moss and hints at a situation with customers and fungal issues. The text is garbled and contains no clear date or location.
Lockwood de Forest in Century notes Mexico’s church towers and domes define its landscape. He compares Mexican cities with India and Europe, describing desert plateaus and vivid opal colors. Interiors show revolution damage and heavy gilded wood, with some churches still preserved in former splendor.
A famed judge unpopular for vanity presided over a murder trial. Wielding a black cap, he signaled to the jury, who then returned a not guilty verdict. The foreman explained the jurors followed the bizarre display to absolve the prisoner. The case drew widespread attention and satire in the New York Sun.
A cemetery salesman extols a lot while a prospect cites nearby prominent residents and prefers a closer neighborhood. The agent concedes the lot is distant and the buyer declines, preferring a better area. The exchange ends with the question of who wants to live next to a graveyard.
A fragmented note critiques retail profit tactics urging sellers to cut prices, rotate displays, and present fresh goods to attract customers. It urges frequent rearrangement of showcases to simulate new stock while noting perpetual sameness in the underlying inventory.
A London graph quotes a quip about a wife being winded and a furniture polish peddler, illustrating a playful, clipped exchange on public discourse and language.
A Chicago Record Herald note discusses an alleged method for escaping prison hard stumps by a repetitive beeping process. The piece presents a claimed easy route, citing procedural quirks and potential loopholes used by inmates. It highlights skepticism about the technique and urges scrutiny of its feasibility.
A reflective line urging respect for nature and the sheltering trees that offer refuge. The message centers on reverence for the natural world and the value of trees in providing shade, resilience, and a sanctuary from the elements.
The article notes trial marriages as common among many peoples. Greeks view marriage as temporary, often lasting just over a year, leading to many altered unions and scattered children. Similar practices exist among American Indian tribes, Greenlandic communities, Botocudos, Tasmania, Samoa, and the Indian Archipelago with durations from days to years.
In 1885 Admiral Luce of the North Atlantic squadron hosted visitors aboard his flagship in New York Bay. A learned Englishman claimed Shakespeare autographs were faked, but Luce showed a visitor’s book page reading William Shakespeare mayor of New Orleans January 12 1885, impressing the young woman guest.
The London Globe notes Aberystwyth students chant a lively athletic yell with rhythmic calls and noises. The piece claims such cheers would rally crowds and even prompt a pew opener to sprint, highlighting the cultural spread of college yells.
The text notes no universal date for Jesus birth among early churches with some celebrating in April May or January. It suggests December observances arose later as heathen customs were replaced by Christian celebration.
In a discordant reminiscence a Mississippi licensed figure recalls a Justice of the Peace encounter with a wedding fee and a controversial line about marriage. The tale references a colored visitor and a possum as a provocative element in an old meeting.
A dialog reveals the speaker’s claim that Hette Harry is consistently truthful and tested. The exchange questions verification while referencing a late update about a person named Winstif and a cryptic note about Boston Trams and rape.
A fragmentary note describes a burglary incident with dialogue where a resident asks for pardon and a husband notices someone in the house. The text is incomplete and lacks clearer details such as names, places, or dates.
A 3A student in Massachusetts discovers a turtle bearing markings from his great grandfather. The find highlights local curiosity and connects family history to a living ancient creature.
The article discusses the history of the knockout blow in boxing and promotes Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery and Catarrh Remedy. It claims stomach vulnerability and digestive benefits, touts alcohol free formulas, and offers free booklets and medical advice by mail from Buffalo New York.
Reports indicate discussions about establishing a national university in the Washington area. Officials and educators weigh benefits, funding, and regional impact as plans take shape.
Lester M. Nelson of Naples Maine reports in a letter that Dr King’s New Discovery saved his life after years of use for coughs and colds. The ad claims nearly forty years at the head of throat and lung remedies, preventive of pneumonia and weak lungs, sold at Launera Drug Co 60c and 1.00 with a trial bottle free. Uncle Sam ranks second in naval strength.
A drug store advertisement asserts Foley's Kidney Remedy cures kidney and bladder troubles not beyond medicine, offered by Saunders Drug Co. The claim emphasizes effectiveness and availability through the retailer.
An Oklahoma official overseeing toothpick quality prompts pointed inquiries into standards and procedures. The case centers on how inspectors evaluate wood skewers and the implications for local commerce and safety.
A Mill Creek resident Mr C Farthing recalls nine years ago when his health failed and life hung on a thread. A local druggist recommended Electric Bitters, providing a bottle that restored his health and kept him well since. The testimonial appears as an in store guarantee at Saunders Drug Co.
A fragment notes La Follette did not have a short half pint. The line hints at a humorous or local remark without broader context or documentation of events.
An old advertisement promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure as a blood purifier and remedy for catarrh. It claims the medicine is proven by physicians, uses tonics and bloodstream action, and offers a test free. The copy urges readers to buy and trust the product through local druggists.
W R Ward of Dyes Tenn reports using Foley Laxative for chronic constipation and recommends it, citing a conscientious reference from Saunere Drug Co.
An old testimonial claims Foley Kidney Remedy heals kidney disease after multiple prior failures. The writer identifies as Mrs. 8. L. Bowen of West Virginia and cites fifty nine to sixty nine trips without relief before using the product. The ad asserts the remedy works where others fail and asks a dollar for the first bottle with part of the second curing completely.
A brief item notes three negro dentes in the New World, mentioning their presence amid colonial or explorative context.
An old testimonial ad touts Foley’s Honey and Tar as the safest cough remedy for colds and lung troubles. It claims more bottles are used than rivals and argues Saunders Drug is the place to buy, urging men to choose this “honest” preparation.
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