08 Jun 1907
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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1907
Page
1
Public notice states that any erroneous reflection on character standing or reputation in The Favorite will be corrected if brought to the publishers. The notice emphasizes accuracy and accountability for all persons firms or corporations mentioned in the newspaper.
A reader asks if the addressee belongs to the Business Men's League and seeks reasoning if not a member. The reply clarifies membership status and any applicable eligibility or reasons for nonmembership.
Attorney General Davidson may review operations of a thread trust in Texas for potential legal issues. The inquiry centers on compliance with state statutes and possible regulatory concerns affecting the trust’s activities within the state. Further details on findings or scope are not provided.
The piece argues for a monthly salesday and notes other towns have tried it and report satisfaction with the results.
Booker T. Washington will in a few days occupy his summer residence near Oyster Bay. It is not advised whether he is located in hearing of the dinner bell.
One hundred years ago last Saturday Brigham Young was born at Whittingham Vermont. He trained as a carpenter before becoming a prominent Mormon leader. Known for visions approving his wants, he left seventeen wives and fifty six children. He never complained of rising living costs.
Local dealers report a one centa spool price rise announced by the thread trust. Merchants selling below the quoted price face boycott and loss of supply, described as the worst trust action seen, raising questions about its legality in Texas.
Gossip from Europe claimed a Servian king proposed to Mrs. Potter Palmer and was jilted. Chicago reports say if she remarries she cannot be buried beside her mother in law. Public curiosity centers on why she would reject a crown for Palmer millions.
A North Carolina girl declares she will receive no attention from young men until she has learned to cook sew and manage all domestic branches. The Houston Post notes Texas offers opportunities for a girl like that including a grocery accumulator job. Bonham also has promising prospects for such a girl.
A loaded plea from the Ladonia News urges men to refrain from harming a woman’s reputation with words or insinuations. It warns that even the purest woman can be damaged by a single careless hint, labeling such behavior as damnable. The piece calls for broad reading and listening by all community members.
Mrs I G McKinney of this city spoke Thursday night in Fort Worth to the Christian Woman's Board of Missions of Texas. She urged large, sustained support for China work, detailing past persecutions, the Boxer uprising, and current reforms, and called for funding for a South China Mission to begin in Pittsburg in 1909.
The Bonham fire boys rehearse nightly for a Dixie Minstrels show on June 1. Charles Roltare trains the talent and cites strong amateur material. The McKinney Courier-Gazette called last night’s performance in McKinney one of the best amateur entertainments, with proceeds aiding the volunteer fire department. Reserve seats at the usual place, price 50c.
Local report notes Mrs. G W Gambill found and killed a four-foot rattlesnake on the Market Street back porch. Windom School Board elects E S Repp as principal Miss Smith and Miss Geneva Blair as assistants. Hudson case settled with payment of $44 to the State. A Santa Fe bob engine wreck incident injures a brakeman. two extra engines called to move the train. Government bass minnows shipped to Galbraith Milling Co and Fin and Feather Club pools. Maggie McFarland dies after illness and failed operation. family mourns.
Two splendid meetings were held yesterday with one conversion and several others requesting prayers. Attendance grows and Bro. Pulliam's sermons are greatly enjoyed. Services today at 10 a.m. and 8 p.m. Everyone invited.
United States Senator Philander C Knox of Pennsylvania said he would run for the presidency in 1908 if the Republican party nominates him. His remark followed the Republican State convention at Harrisburg endorsing him as a candidate.
Honey Grove Texas June 6 The School Board elected teachers P E McDonald as superintendent S W Dicker man principal High School S R Terry Francis Brock Oliver Shrop shire Annie Goree Annie Hunter Blanche Brock Ethel Boyce Mabel McGee Le DeMaurie Pearl Hood Myrtle Anderson vocal music Katherine Murrie and T J Jones two miles south of town. Jones used a split log drag on his road section yesterday and travelers say the surface is smooth as Bonham streets.
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