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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1907
Page
1
Punishing English grafters show strict bribery penalties
English guardians in a London district were swiftly tried and found guilty of taking petty bribes from contractors. The largest bribe was 500 dollars and total under a thousand. Each convict received two years hard labor with no delay or pardons. The piece contrasts brisk enforcement with American delays and laxity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Board of Guardians
Chicago girl weds one snowball rival in fast romance
A Chicago girl who struck two young men with a snowball months ago has married one of them. Her friend plans to wed the other, showing Cupid acting quickly beyond a backdrop of violets and field daisies in a comic archery stunt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Chum
Cupid
Bonham Man Profits Catching Snakes for a Living
A Bonham resident is described as a busy professional snake catcher nicknamed vyrabber. The article notes he earns more than others in the community with his unusual livelihood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bonham
Vyrabber
Woman seeks divorce over bow-legged husband
A woman files for divorce citing her husband’s bow-legged condition as a key issue. The brief notes the unusual motive and hints at a broader commentary on choosing partners.
Centenarian in Switzerland Says He Lived 102 Years Unfazed
A man in Switzerland died at 102 after claiming he never took medicine, drank, smoked, or kissed a woman. He attributed his long life to a life without fun.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Switzerland
University professor questions Methu selah age
A Curacao University professor questions the age of Methu selah but stops short of claiming he was too young to be a United States Senator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curiaco University
Methuselah
United States
Marriageable Millionaires Exhausted in Pittsburg Act
The Houston Post notes a shortage of eligible wealthy bachelors in Pittsburg as actresses shift alliances toward press agents, signaling a shift in social pairing patterns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
THE
Houston Post
Pittsburg
District Will See Congress Candidates in Each County
Every county in the district is expected to field a candidate for congress next cycle and some counties may present two contenders.
Likely Green Bug on Hats for Girls Next Year
By this time next year the girls may wear the green bug on their hats. The line suggests a planned or anticipated symbol for the group, indicating future uniform or team identity changes.
Book influence on understanding and moral growth
A quotation attributed to Samuel Johnson notes that reading science increases knowledge even without effort, while moral and religious works cultivate goodness. Ideas persuade the mind and eventually take root when conditions align.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Johnson
Golf Craze In England Prompts Major Investment
The article notes 10 million dollars invested in English golf clubs in 1906 with 20 000 converts, 2 000 clubs, about 300 000 players, and annual expenditure exceeding 27 million dollars. Each golfer uses one ball per week, totaling 15 million balls annually on British courses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Windfall Lore From Norman Forest Laws
A Sunday Magazine note explains how William the Conqueror’s forest laws branded timber cutting illegal while letting peasants collect storm fallen timber, turning storms into symbols of good luck and windfall. The piece links ancient policy to modern superstitions about fortune from nature.
Not Over 400000 On Hand At Bank Open
A New York downtown bank teller says they keep most cash in the main uptown bank. A customer asks how much money is on hand at opening, the teller replies not very much, no more than three or four hundred thousand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Arbuckles
Arbuckle Bros
The Hilarious Russians Quip About Yeager Joke
In a witty exchange, Pavel retorts that those with aching hearts are not the ones who joke most, while he notes Russia would split its side with laughter if that were true. Maxim Gorky is cited through Appleton's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yeager
Pavel
Andrey
Russia
Maxim Gorky
Appleton’s
Publication Path Narrowed for Aldrich Poem Baby Bell
The note states Aldrich's "Baby Bell" was rejected by Putnam's Harpers and the Knickerbocker, forcing its return to the Journal of Commerce for publication as reported by Bos. Globe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arvana
Telegraphs and messengers in the 1857 mutiny tale
An article recalls the outbreak of the Indian mutiny in 1857 with a legend that a revolt order traveled as an unleavened chapatti. It notes swift eastbound camels bearing dispatches and white beacon fires as signals for conveying intelligence.
Public advertising in Berlin shifts to pillar displays
Berlin bans billboards and replaces them with a system of neat advertising pillars along principal street corners. The city confines public ads to these columns at sidewalks edge corners, creating a uniform urban streetscape.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Berlin
Town Bred Warriors Recruit Gains From City Street Urchins
A Country Life piece argues that modern recruits come from great towns where street youths gain streetwise grit after training, contributing courage in critical moments for the nation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Country Life
London
Lecturer Sir Oliver Lodge on atomic scale at Birmingham
Sir Oliver Lodge described matter as extremely dense and tiny at Birmingham University. He stated that two hundred million atoms could fit on an inch and a single atom would require about a hundred thousand electrons to match its size.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sir Oliver Lodge
Birmingham University
Sweet Lavender Hedge Features Yearround Appeal
The hedge of lavender provides a delightful year round feature with grayish foliage that complements summer flowers and enhances garden color beyond the flowering period.
Little Clara Declares Bold Wedding Refusal
Five year old Clara proclaims she will never marry and will become a widow, prompting her mother's question and the child’s emphatic answer. The exchange captures a curious child’s view on marriage and fate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara
Thoughtful city boy asks why cows chew gum in country
Ned, a city boy visiting the country, watches cows chewing cud and asks his uncle if they have to buy gum for all those cows, showing a curious misunderstanding of bovine cud chewing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ned
Feed the Birds with Regular Crumbs and Care
A gentle reminder urges feeding birds daily with crumbs that are soft and fresh. People are encouraged to give at least this minimal amount and to provide more if possible to support local avian visitors.
If We Do But Wait. A Dutch Proverb on Time's Gift
A compact proverb notes that a single day of action yields more than a year of idle waiting. The saying contrasts immediate effort with deferred results, highlighting urgency and the value of timely deeds.
Unhappingss In Roguery TI Never Knew Rogue
Fragmentary line about rogues and unhappiness references Junius in an unclear historical note. The readable text suggests a satirical or literary snippet rather than a clear news event with identifiable persons or places. No verifiable facts for a full card emerge.
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Junius
Love Sidelined by Train Wreck Plot in New York
A man and woman attempted to wreck a New York state train to rob dead passengers for funds to marry and establish a modest home. No one was killed and they failed to obtain any money. The man has received a long prison term that disrupts their marriage plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York State
War on Predatory Magpies Petition for Five Cent Bounty
About 600 residents of North Yakima Township forward a petition to Washington legislature seeking a five cent magpie bounty. Farmers say magpies devastate poultry and sportsmen allege magpies are the chief foe of game birds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legislature
Washington
North Yakima
To Become a Billiard Player
Instruction from C. B. Fry's Magazine urges players to train by shooting a single ball up the table from balk and making it stop at a consistent spot, then move that spot to test touch and strength with ongoing variations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. B. Fry
Ambitious Applicant Promotes Qualifications for a Judge’s Attendant
An applicant for a confidential attendant position to a judge urges his qualifications and declares, with emphasis, that all his acquaintances say he is well qualified to hold a sinecure. The remark is reported in Good Government.
Self-Conquering Quote by Freemont
A brief reflection on inner power and belief, stating a person is not conquered until they think themselves defeated. It claims success remains within reach while the mind holds fear or doubt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freemont
Atarnte
The Eiderdown Trade in Iceland Declines
The Sunday Magazine notes Iceland gathers ten thousand pounds of eiderdown annually with seven thousand exported. It recalls a past price of five dollars per pound that has fallen by more than half in recent years, reflecting a weakened market for the product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iceland
Barmaids’ French Champion Proposal Sparks Debate
A Paris newspaper questions the plan to replace bar maids with men citing the dreary winter on the Thames and the loss of cheerful waitresses. The Matin argues the proposal reflects broader social discomfort and would degrade service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thames
Solemn Smell at Church Service
A church is decorated with flowers and the air is heavy with fragrance as a young girl asks her mother if it smells solemn before the service begins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Small Kitty
Mamma
Plagiarists All and the Illusion of Originality
A brief quotation discusses the lack of originality in doctrine and political problems, noting socialists in ancient Greece and suffragists in Athens. It asserts there is nothing new under the sun for humanity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greece
Athens
Father Vaughans
Egypt
Great American Canals Link Great Lakes
The Welland Canal connects Lake Ontario and Lake Erie on the Canadian side. It spans 27 miles and includes 25 lock sets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Lakes
Welland
Lake Ontario
Lake Erie
The Itch for Persecution Quote by Cromwell
A concise, reflective note quotes Oliver Cromwell wondering if humans ever tire of persecution and pressing others to conform, asking whether spirits can be satisfied only by coercing conscience. The fragment frames a critical view of collective intolerance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oliver Cromwell
Two Ways of Setting Spine Defined by Schoolchild
A pupil near Chatham Square in New York City defines the word spine as a long, limber bone with the head sets on one end and you set on the other, offering a humorous classroom definition of a body part.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chatham Square
New York City
Enterprising shoemaker offers open card in window
A shoemaker posts a bold window card inviting “Any respectable man, woman or child can have a fit in this store,” signaling a playful plainspoken ad. The line suggests a humorous or provocative approach to attract customers.
High Temperature In Rosebridge Mine
The Rosebridge mine records an average temperature of 94 degrees Fahrenheit at its bottom. The shaft reaches about 2,500 feet in depth.
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Rosebridge
Ugliness and Beauty in Moral Living
A compact reflection on how neglect breeds ugliness and how beauty arises from correct action conduct and mindset, urging discipline in daily life.
Of a Different Kind
A compact saying notes certain men avoid carrying bundles yet rarely return empty handed, implying prideful behavior leads to accumulated burdens or consequences. The remark presents a moral stance on readiness and accountability.
London Soap Consumption Hits 760 Tons Weekly
London laundries reportedly use more than 760 tons of soap per week. The estimate highlights the city’s high laundry demand and industrial cleaning needs.
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London
Right of Sanctuary Around Holyroodsr Acne
Reflections note that sanctuary rights extend for a four mile radius surrounding Holyroodsr Acne, marking a historical or legal curiosity in the local area.
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Holyroodsr
Hall's Catarrh Cure Offers Deafness Remedy
An advertisement asserts deafness stems from Eustachian tube inflammation and claims Hall's Catarrh Cure can cure catarrh related deafness. It promises $100 for any uncurable case and provides order details and product recommendations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
F. J. Cheney &Co
Toledo
Bonham Commandery No. 42 K T Meeting Tonight
Regular meeting of Bonham Commandery No. 42 K. T. tonight at 8 o'clock. Visiting Fraters cordially invited to attend. C. T. Carlton E. C. C. T. Lane Rec.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bonham Commandery No
K. T
C. T. Carlton
E. C
C. T. Lane
Rec
Self Care Remedies and Counterfeit Cautions
A reader testimonial extols Herbine as a liver tonic for chills fever and La Grippe and praises its suitability for children. An offer for a free trial size of Dr Shoop's Catarrh Remedy accompanies details on ingredients and relief, with sale by Saunders Drug Co and J W Peeler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Simpkins
Alba
Texas
Saunders Drug Co
Dr. Shoop
Dr Shoops Restorative promotes nerve-based cure claim
An advertisement promotes Dr Shoops Restorative claiming to treat inside nerves to address stomach heart and kidney ailments. It offers samples and a free book from Dr Racine Wisconsin and cites a retailer J W Peeler. Another note touts Ballards Snow Liniment as a modern family remedy with a customer testimonial from Stanberry Missouri.
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