This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 15 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1918
Page
2
The passage contrasts minimal living ideals of old-fashioned men with grandsons who become profiteers. It alleges German propagandists strike at Mexico by portraying lime juice as balm of Gilead, aiming to incite belief in a cure.
The piece suggests that if all else is set, the Allies may grant the Kaiser a padded cell at the peace conference. It also notes women view men as alike aside from marital status and ability to evade responsibility.
A lady candidate enters the field for State Superintendent of Public Instruction while expectations grow that Superintendent Doughty will depart the position. The article notes little doubt about Doughty’s fate amid the contest.
The Kaiser spent vast sums on spying in the United States, yielding little benefit and causing harm to loyal citizens of German birth. Fashion plates distract, while the only appealing attire for a young man is now the U S Army uniform.
The article argues that while ships may be lost, women’s push toward marriage signals social priorities. It contends German atrocities like the Lusitania sinking and Belgian mistreatment would force the German people to face real costs in dollars and cents, delaying any revival of demand for German-made products.
The Honey Grove area recalls Leonard Mauldin, a fine horseman who fought Germans in France. He captured a Boche and rode him to the American camp without bits or stirrups, embodying Texan courage. Mauldin lived in Denison before enlisting, earning a lasting place in wartime memory alongside other US servicemen.
Robert West of 620 W. 4th Street Bonham testifies to long lasting relief from kidney trouble using Doan’s Kidney Pills. He recounts dramatic early symptoms and says he still trusts the remedy years later with occasional prompt relief. Price 60c at dealers. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY praised.
In an April 15 1918 missive from Somewhere in France Sergeant Roscoe V Penwell describes meals bought in France including eggs butter and cakes after a payday and notes Paris visits with sights such as Napoleon's tomb and Y M C A hotel. He mentions six weeks at the front and hopes for home at Christmas via Berlin while sending love to his parents.
A short health note explains mild indigestion from eating too fast or too much and suggests eating slowly chewing well reducing meat at dinner to avoid sour stomach. It endorses Chamberlain's Tablets to aid digestion if symptoms occur.
Dr Fred Gassaway manager of the J H G medicine conducted a Saturday night rally in Elwood, selling a pair of overalls to the highest bidder for 40.25 dollars. The event supports a charitable cause and includes praise for the doctor and local participation.
F B Treasey of Richmond Kentucky praises Chamberlain's Tablets calling them a wonder and saying he never sold anything that beat them for indigestion or constipation and recommends giving them a trial.
Lieut D A Bledsoe son of Mr and Mrs J C Bledsoe of Bailey left for Abilene to take command of a machine gun crew in the army He recently graduated from Peacock Military Institute in San Antonio and received his commission He is twenty one years old and a grandson of Uncle Frank Taylor an early respected Bailey citizen The writer predicts he will make good like other Fannin County boys
Mrs James Croker of Pittsburg credits Vinci with restoring health after a weak nervous condition and loss of appetite. The ad claims Vinci builds up the weakened system and creates rich red blood, sold by J W Peeler in Bonham and in drug stores everywhere.
J C Megouirk advertises a usable McCormick blade for sale. Contact phone number 538 blue for details and arrangements.
A messy note questions disease risk and mentions food as a factor. It references worry among women and hints at possible health harms, without clear details or sources.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.