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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1908
Page
1
A fragment from a period paper lists EB B. Pritcherr as sports and business manager with editor and president positions noted. The clipping names the Favorite Printing Co. and references standard newspaper roles of the era.
Notable births and deaths listed include WiR Miles Coverdale translator born 1487 and John Witch inventor of the steam boat born Windsor Conn died 1798. Thomas Jonathan Jackson known as Stonewall died 1863 in Clarksburg West Virginia. U S assumed temporary protectorate of the republic Santo Domingo. Josiah Flynt Willard author of scientific writings died in Chicago born 1869. Night and day timings noted with moon phase and celestial positions.
The Greenville Herald warns subscribers about the Postmaster General ruling restricting newspaper mail with three months credit for daily papers and twelve months for weekly. Delinquent accounts after April first will be dropped, effective January 1, 1908, with a three month grace period to adjust.
Fragmentary OCR shows a movement in fantasy prose urging prohibition in Washington DC with mentions of land and farm progress. Irregular dates and times for trains appear, including arrival and departure at 9:15 to 9:50 a.m. and 8:55 to 5:16 p.m.
A Lamar County farmer found a human jawbone in his cotton patch. The note urges caution for visitors to the community and warns voters about poll tax and political pressure with a taunting tone.
Jefferson Texas telegram reports death of Joe C. Preston at his home Sunday morning. Preston formerly traveled Texas for twenty years for a rope firm and was known by Bonham and Fannin County residents. He was 73, married Mollie Bradford in 1855, and leaves a wife and six children. Funeral held in Jefferson this afternoon.
An 19th century advertisement extols Dr Pieres Favorite Prescription as a safe tonic for women with uterine disorders and related nervous symptoms. It claims to relieve dyspepsia heart liver and kidney distress by treating underlying disease rather than symptoms and promotes Pleasant Pellets for stomach liver and bowels.
An ad praises Herbine as a liver remedy with endorsements from EH Harrell of Austin Texas. Saunders Drug Co sells it. A Paris Advocate note reports a color striped alligator-shaped creature seen after Georgia prohibition, with other startling mentions around Paris including footmen.
A Kansas reader from Horton endorses Ballard's Horehound Syrup as a cure for coughs bronchitis influenza and pulmonary diseases. Saunders Drug Co. advertises the remedy with a low price and strong local customer testimony.
The OCR note lists passenger trains with departure and arrival times for southbound and connecting services, including No. 267 leaving at 9:15 am, No. 728 at 12:35 pm, No. 268 arriving at 5:40 pm, and No. 724.
Mr and Mrs J C Evans and daughter Maud of Duplex are confined to their rooms with the grippe but reported slightly improved. Attend the coffee demonstration at Kincaid Reedy Hughes Thursday Friday and Saturday.
Public notice from Bonham Texas dated December 21 1907 states the annual stockholders meeting of the Denison Bonham and New Orleans Railroad Company will be at the Fannin County National Bank building in Bonham on January 28 1908 at 10 oclock AM for director election and other business. The directors will meet the same day at the same location immediately after adjournment to elect officers and conduct further business. Edward D Steger president and John W Russell secretary.
Highest prices paid for furs and hides. We guarantee you will get more money for your furs from us than by shipping elsewhere. Highest cash prices paid for chickens and eggs. See me before you sell your poultry. We buy and sell geese feathers. East side square opposite court house. I Rudman. Will H Evans and sister Mrs Jesse Briley visiting their parents J C Evans and wife at Duplex. Hily should your baby suffer Don't Parxperiment on him and use any L Qrd thing your neighbor recom mends. Buy a bottle of Whites Cream Vermifuge greatest known worm medicine and cure for all of children's diseases. It is mild in action, builds up the system, makes their babies fat. Mrs J C Smith, Tampa Fla, writes: My baby was thin and sickly, could not retain its food, and cried all night, I used one bottle of White's Cream Vermi nge and in a few days baby was laughing happy and well. When a man carries a cork screw he is generally looking for an opening. Whooping Cough. Chamberlains Cough Remedy will greatly lessen the severity of whooping cough. It liquifies the tough mucus, making expectoration easy and keeps the cough loose. Any tendency toward pneumonia or other serious results is promptly counteracted. Sold by J W Peeler. There are times when it is advisable to keep the door closed that leads to your dome of nought.
A brief medical notice advises immediate attention for a child’s first loose bowels this season. Recommends Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy followed by castor oil, with directions on each bottle. Sold by J. W. Peosler.
An ad advises avoiding pneumonia from a cold using Foley's Honey and Tar. It claims the remedy stops coughs heals lungs and expels the cold, urging customers to choose the genuine yellow package from Saunders Drug Co.
A concise admonition on social conduct urging caution when commenting on a woman’s child. It warns that praising another’s baby to the mother can be awkward or unwelcome and may imply comparison or judgment. The saying underscores tactful speech in family contexts.
An advertisement urges readers to use Dr Shoop's Restorative tablets or liquid to strengthen the stomach, heart, and kidney nerves. It promises quick relief from internal nerve weakness and offers a free sample test by Dr. Shoop of Racine Wisconsin, noting health value and dealer availability.
A deep-voiced opera star could also contribute at bat, suggesting a crossover between performing arts and baseball. The remark notes the singer’s potential to make a base hit alongside athletic teammates.
Claimed to cure catarrh by acting on the blood and mucous surfaces. Presented as nonquack medicine prescribed by leading physicians and sold by druggists for 75 cents. Includes testimonials and recommends Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
Reading from a sanitized notice the document lists a professional office in square area with address 616 West 9th and phone 156. It provides hours in two blocks 9 to 12 am and 2 to 5 pm. The text resembles a small business listing with contact details.
Dr H H Mitchel advertises crown and bridge dental work in World Building at the corner square. Office in World Building Room 5 and Office 150 with residence phone 260.
D T Boyd announces a new surgery and general practice office situated above Peeler's Drug, with phone service at both office and residence for patient appointments and inquiries.
Dr J A Lannius, physician and surgeon, offers special attention to women and children. Office at Graham Crawford & Co, phone and residence on West 7th Street.
An offer promotes access to the Ladies Home tour with The Saturday Evening Post and the Daily Favorite for a combined year subscription at five dollars. Readers are urged to mail payment to the office immediately.
Coughs common with la grippe are treated with Foley's Honey and Tar, which claims to stop coughing and heal lungs. The ad markets Foley's H and Tar as a safe, non harmful treatment in a small package.
A classified notice offers weekly salary of 109.00 per year for a travel position at Home and urges using a genuine slow package. It lists J A Alexander Dearborn St Chicago Ill as address contact for the sale and positions.
Public health note on preventing appendicitis cites routine habits and bowel function. Mentions Foley's Orino Active as a mild hepatic stimulant claiming to restore natural bowel action without nausea, offered by Saun Drug Co.
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