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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1914
Page
2
City of Bonham proposes multiple charter amendments including two year terms for officers, appointment powers for the mayor in absence, and updated rules for the City Treasurer, garbage crematory bonds, fishing permits, and liability limits. A special election is ordered for May 23, 1914, with official ballot details and notice procedures.
No 173 Alderman Bailey ordinance bans spitting on sidewalks and placing or advertising items on streets in Bonham Texas. It sets a fine of one to ten dollars per violation with each day an offense. A six hour limit for delivery is allowed and the measure is declared an emergency to take effect upon passage.
An ordinance proposes penalties for occupying streets sidewalks and public square with any vehicle or device to sell goods foods or drinks and operating game devices. It suspends usual committee referral and files to take effect upon passage and publication. The measure allows farm and street vending under time restrictions and sets fines from five to one hundred dollars. It is approved June 1 with city clerk attestation.
The City of Bonham Texas will hold a special election June 23 1914 at City Hall to vote on amendments to the city charter including terms for the Recorder Treasurer authority to issue interest on warrants and new powers for garbage plants fishing on lake reservoirs and water sheds and a liability clause for damages. Voters must vote in person at the regular voting place and the notice is signed by WAO Spangler and White.
Fragmented text includes remedies for sore feet arid catarrh cures and advertisement snippets. Mentions drugs and testimonials, with random names and places obscured or garbled. Overall content reads as a chaotic collection of product claims, medical tips, and vendor pitches.
The United States Government seeks mules for immediate purchase over the next ten days. Desired animals are age up to eight years, at least 15 hands high, to be delivered to Baker-Hassell barn. Contact Steger & Co. Ed. 1.
Will EL Evans advertises a large single block dwelling with modern conveniences and excellent condition available for immediate viewing at once. The notice emphasizes a sizeable roaming house concept in a central square area.
A found automobile horn is described and offered for purchase with an option to pay for the item and receive the horn. The notice provides a brief description and a contact or location for completing the sale.
A 19th century advertisement touts "Mother's Friend" as a penetrating external liquid aiding pregnancy. It claims to soften muscles and reduce strain, presenting the product as a key aid for mothers to be.
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