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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1929
Page
3
A humorous tale describes an Indian father carrying a baby in a self made buggy, contrasting old tribal labor norms with a modern playful stunt. The article hints his wife, a white woman, may have taught him the trick and ends by urging readers to peruse the want ads.
Mrs Homer Thompson advertises at The Smart Hat Shop featuring the new straw hats from I-1 to 1-2 their real value Bangkok Rallibuntal and Perle Visea. Includes horsehair and pastel shades in lightweight imported felts. All head sizes available for summer outfits.
Bonham Rotarians heard impressions from the International Rotary Conference in Dallas. Speakers cited world‑wide service to youth, peace education, and Rotary’s mission, with focus on local boys and girls’ college aid and a new twelve‑month committee slate under incoming president Martin Hassell.
A kindergartner named Mary about six creates a clay Statue of Liberty with a pipe in its mouth, saying she made it because she had seen the statue and imagined it in her artwork. The exchange ends with amused parental commentary.
Floresville Texas June 4 A man, J J Musgrave of Toby is bitten on the hand when he reaches into a trunk tray to grab a pencil A large rattlesnake coiled in the tray struck him He was given rattlesnake serum and is expected to recover The cause of the snake entering the trunk remains unknown
Mrs. Charles H. Sabin, wife of a former Republican National Committee member, is described as the leading figure behind a newly organized National Women’s Committee for Modification of Prohibition. The group faced sharp criticism after its activities were disclosed.
Myrtle Evans a 20 year old shoplifter confessed to stealing a spring hat after claiming a three year racketeering run. Judge N G Williams sentenced her to one year in jail and costs amid scenes of distress in the County Criminal Court Dallas. Detectives say she has a history across Kansas City Oklahoma City Denver and other places.
Closeout sale offers refrigerators at cut prices along with 9x12 grass rugs for 3.95 and a portable phonograph for 15. Good second hand kitchen cabinet priced at 12.50 and four burner oil stove for 27.50. Also witness report of a congressman and five others killed in Mexico during a seditious meeting disruption. T. F. Keeton and W. C. Finley advertise items including a Corona typewriter for 10. See it to believe.
Chicago reports a surge in grain prices as congressional plans for a 500 million dollar farm relief appropriation boost optimism. Wheat for July delivery climbs to 1.08 to 1.97-8 and September to 1.13 1-2, with corn rising from 77 to 9 1-2 a bushel amid rapid intraday moves.
Advertises for large quantities of clean white rags weighing about 40 to 50 pounds. Pays five cents per pound. Includes contact phone for appointments and lists location at 480. Ends with dated local line.
Notice from Mayor L K Crawford states a city election in Bonham is set for Saturday June 15 1929 from 8 am to 7 pm. Voters will decide if the city shall establish and maintain a municipal band at city hall under the usual election officials.
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