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 23 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1922
Page
1
An expansive labor led show of force builds in Ohio as unions and farmers unite to back a political bid. Wil Johnson of the Mechanics Union calls for broad, decisive action to maximize labor influence this election cycle.
United Press reports Admiral Kato may become the next premier after his role in the Kington arms limitation center. The notice suggests he is considered the strongest candidate for leadership.
Crescent Motor Co advertises Goodyear tires at 9.85 for 30x3 and 10.95 for another size in a compact catalog style noting prices and store location opposite PR street.
The Senate consideration of the revised bonus bill was blocked briefly when Senator Williams of Missouri objected as Senator McCumber presented the report. Unanimous consent is required under the current tariff bill discussion. McCumber said he would try to introduce the report again later today.
Republican members of the Senate Finance Committee report the adjusted compensation measure. They say cash is needed for the Soldiers Bonus and can be paid over three years without new taxes, later funded by reducing spending and foreign debt payments. The bill’s total cost is about 3.8456 billion dollars, with over four million veterans set to receive benefits.
Thousands lined the funeral route in Pittsburg led by a Marine detachment. The casket carried a wreath donated by President and Mrs. Harding as dignitaries from many walks of life attended the service.
Mrs H L Rodgers hosts a Thursday party announcing the engagement of her sister Miss Fila Dickey to Rev A C Buchanan D D of Collegeport Texas. The couple will wed June 14 at the Rodgers home with flowers, games, and a salad ice reception.
A notice invites the public to a revival at the First Presbyterian Church conducted by Rev. O C Huston. The call asks attendees to bring someone and join the event in progress. Also included are ads for coal, rag purchases, and local news notes on visitors from Honey Grove.
A local bid to approve a mixed seafood market featuring buffalo and drum fish in North Main attracts attention. Officials consider licensing, with community support and concerns about sustainability and traffic impacts.
Rogers Woodward Hoberts Co advertises new crop Uvalde honey in comb and extract forms with any quantity available. The brief notice emphasizes best quality and wide choice for buyers seeking both comb and extract honey.
Bonham Texas mayor recalls May proclamation requiring dogs to be chained or muzzled. A $1 yearly dog tax remains due. unpaid dogs will be impounded and sold to the highest bidder, not killed. A June 6 1922 notice also mentions evangelistic meeting and church preaching at Second Baptist.
A New Jersey Negro Republican declares administration leaders spineless for resisting the Ku Klux Klan and plans mass meetings June 15 to push a negro candidate for United States Senate or Governor. The convention is to be held under Crispus Attucks Protective League auspices.
In Dallas Federal Court the Veritas Oil Corporation suit against W K McLain E D Steger J W Russ L Bradford and W K McLain of Bonham and H E Jones and FE Hi Jones of Celeste was decided with no liability against the defendants. The jury awarded no damages to the plaintiff, with Bailey Nickels Bailey of Dallas representing the plaintiff and Cunningham and McMahon of Bonham for the defense.
Cincinnati June 8 A vote of the Railroad workers on the strike question may be the only answer by the Railroad Union to a statement of six railroad executives in Chicago declaring that strike talk was the result of union agitation. B M Jowell head of the railway employee department of the AFL said he would make no reply at present.
Last night the Bonham Chapter of De Molays was instituted by H. L. Rodgers. Officers elected include Elden Bates Senior Councilor Malcolm Campbell Junior Councilor Lloyd Rodgers Treasurer Tillman Caldwell Scribe. Twenty five boys were initiated with Sherman De Molays assisting. The next meeting is June 16.
A Bonham Fuel Company listing shows McAlester domestic lump coal offered at ten dollars per ton. The brief item records price and product for local buyers.
A wireless report to the Navy Department says eight sailors from the U S S New Orleans are missing near Amurday Russia after a two day shoreline search. It is believed the motor boat capsized in a squall. Among the missing is Robert Henley Free of Sweetwater Texas.
United Press reports Congress passed a law allowing the Del Rio Texas international bridge to be built to Villa Acuna Mexico. Construction will begin immediately under a local contractor. Plans for an international railroad bridge are under consideration.
Representatives from Lions Clubs across Texas gathered in Beaumont for the first day of a two day meet. The event was moved from Dallas following the death of the Dallas Club president.
Classified snippet shows Crescent Motor Co listing offering a 30x3 ad space for 1-2 NS at a rate of $10.93, located opposite the Post Office Gf.
Tonight cloudy in Bonham and vicinity. Tomorrow generally fair with improving conditions as a high pressure builds in. Winds light. No precipitation expected.
D. Bomar remains at home under illness restrictions and is not listed for public events or appearances. No further conditions noted.
Separate your flock now and pen or sell roosters to earn top price for old birds from J. F. Bowling Produce Co.
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.