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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1932
Page
1
The speaker describes liquor as supreme over all else and praises Irvin Cobb. He targets drys as hypocritical while noting honest left voices and the nation’s sane youth. He urges remaining firm against external dictates while accepting good advice.
A short verse by Will HM Evans extols a Texas wildflower praying on the roadside and reflecting on the diverse colors and humble growth. The poem frames the traveler’s cheer and the creator’s power, naming God as the source of seeds and beauty.
Paducah writer Irvin Cobb denounces prohibition, arguing the nation must shift away from dry policies. He claims twelve years of effort are needed to restore sanity and asserts he has always been wet despite public ridicule.
The piece argues the bank check tax will push low balance customers to hold wages in pocket or under socks, as costs rise for monthly checks. It blames Congress and public demand for relief and public funds spending for the tax and its impact on ordinary savers.
The friends of Alfred E Smith announce plans to capture the Democratic nomination at the Chicago convention and seek the permanent chairmanship to sway delegates. If the party pushes liquor policy, Smith is viewed as the leading candidate, a known wet, to lead a second time.
A Chicago or Dallas reader notes graft in public life, citing bread prices, crackers, and large payments to New York officials. The writer compares petty Dallas graft to the vast sums allegedly paid to city leaders and questions auditor independence in highway spending.
A critique targets congressional habit of approving large relief and debt to raise taxes while resisting expense cuts. It notes Mayor Cermak denying Chicago’s liquor issue amid clashes with the Association Opposed to Prohibition and questions the outcome of public disagreement among reformers and officials.
About 7 770 citizens sent Senator Sheppard a 22 205 word telegram protesting heavy congressional appropriations. If prepaid, such messages threaten public support for salary reductions and could erode a congressman’s pay.
A Hartford resident, sentenced to life for second degree murder, asks the court to convert the sentence to death so it aligns with a first degree murder charge. The case stems from a grand jury indictment shifting the degree of murder. He argues his request is for justice.
The Oklahoma court sustains the husband’s right to alimony from the wife on par with the wife’s right to receive alimony from the husband. The ruling suggests couples should consider a wife’s earning potential for alimony needs.
The text notes Congress debates creating a fresh round of debt as relief measures. It argues the relief is inadequate for taxpayers and highlights ongoing fiscal strain from prolonged government borrowing.
The proposal aims to borrow a few billion dollars to create jobs nationwide. Taxpayers would ultimately repay the principal plus interest, covering the costs over time.
A Texas man is profiting by selling rattlesnakes in Chicago. The report notes that Chicago buyers seek the reptiles to obtain liquors, and the seller expresses willingness to provide all rattlesnakes Texas has if paid.
Citizens from Texas urge cuts in national appropriations while others demand two billion for a soldier bonus and one billion for public buildings. The piece questions what an honest congressman should do amid varied fiscal pressures.
A candidate for congressman at large launches a campaign on a platform denouncing Andy Melton. The contender argues Melton ruined the country and vows to save it.
The Dallas Dispatch urges citizens to curb bootlegging and careless habits that aid crime. It argues resisting alcohol, securing vehicles, and voting responsibly can curb organized crime and restore law and order in America. The piece calls for vigilant citizen participation in elections and government oversight.
The article attacks Congress for proposing a $40,000 gratuity to widows of members, arguing the payment is unjust and unaffordable as the deficit grows. It contends the budget shows neglect of the public, and implies presidential involvement in a broader fiscal dispute.
A Dallas News line notes Hoover has lived in Washington so long that he no longer knows what Palo Alto Gary and Key West are thinking about, illustrating detachment from regional concerns.
Aderived critique on boasting in individuals and societies spans tradesmen and manufacturers to nations and communities. It cites classic lines and editorials from the Corsicana Sun and other papers, noting how self praise mocks itself and how public figures face scrutiny when claims don t hold.
A collage of short quotes from Mineral Wells Index Star-Telegram and Dallas News comments on car ownership friendship and political life with lines about enjoying wealth and the limits of desires.
A clipped editorial fragment cites a 1700 English wool protection law that imposed heavy fines on cotton goods sales. It jokes that such a law could start cotton bootleggers today, sparking demand and controversy across editorials in several papers.
The Arkansas Gazette quotes a humorous line about French soldiers and office seekers. It jokes that a drummer boy should carry a baton and a political figure should carry portfolios to be ready for future roles.
A Brit marksman boasted of accuracy with a gun and paid a boy for each bull’s eye he missed. The boy earned ten shillings by day’s end, explaining he could have doubled the amount if he had more blank cartridges.
Partners praise last year's trading as the best since starting the business and present the manager with a $100 check as a sign of esteem. They add that if next year matches this performance they will sign another.
A New York actress staged a benefit at Sing Sing delivering lines about prison walls and bars as she spoke to inmates. A back row voice challenged the performance asserting the impact of such efforts.
The text notes a prize awarded during an American Theatre Thursday night event. Details indicate a group or individuals receiving recognition in a local arts page feature.
Announcement notices list deadlines and fees for candidates in the forthcoming election. The notice specifies charges for semi weekly and weekly editions, cash payment terms, and instructions for the order and handling of notices. The Mary to be held on y-23 1982 is referenced in the headings.
A historical list shows candidates for county offices including representative district clerk tax assessor sheriff and commissioners. Names such as F. A. Dale Jas A Agnew Claude C Hodge Jim Cox J M Tidwell J Wright and Vernon Henegar appear with precinct designations and roles by county officials.
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