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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1929
Page
2
The Texas Senate invited former President Calvin Coolidge to visit Texas in October to attend the Houston Salesmanship Club's fourth annual gridiron dinner.
Texas consumed 144,643 tons of commercial fertilizer in 1928, the peak year in the United States for this product. There are at least two fertilizer plants operating in Texas, but the larger share of fertilizer used was imported from other states.
Miss Minnie Eldridge leads a three year expansion of the Texas A&M Extension Service fruit program in Fannin County. By last year 590 women planted 20 527 trees and small fruits with 500 women averaging 41 fruits each. Strawberries lead the plantings followed by blackberries dewberries and other fruits.
M. C. Spivy & Co reports Carleton company liquidated its three million dollar dry goods stock. Prices offer bargains on choice new dry goods as the stock is closed out.
Local residents report visits in Hugo Oklahoma to Mr and Mrs Albert Sasser and Mrs Marie Sasser. Notes mention hospital treatment for Mrs Walter Kelly and D T Thurman expected home from Marshall hospital. Illness of J R Campbel reported. Graduation of Rev Jas L Sandlin at Dallas associated seminary noted with planned revival in Gober on July 15. Bessie Elkins and Constance Fitzware recovering from measles. J W Greenlee and Lois Davis family plan extended vacation. Wanted large clean white rags 40 to 50 pounds at 5c per pound by Favorite Prtg Co.
An inspection of Fannin county pastures shows diverse soils suitable for many grasses for dairy expansion. Bermuda with mixed clovers such as white, red, and yellow blossom sweet clover improve grazing and output. Barley clover and lespedeza provide staggered grazing seasons, while a county agent can tailor seed mixes for higher milk production and local prosperity. The note ends with a mention of Carleton company merchandise arrivals via M. C. Spivy & Co.
Farmers and helpers worked to remove cotton from weed due to late rains while many stayed away during the day. By 6 pm families arrived and by 8 pm there were more automobiles in the city than any prior Saturday night, boosting business for local merchants.
Two prominent mothers congratulate the newlywed couple at a surprise ceremony in Englewood New Jersey. Mrs. Morrow wife of Ambassador Dwight W. Morrow and mother of Anne Morrow Lindbergh joins Mrs. Evangeline Lindbergh in celebrating Lindbergh's success and public acclaim since his Paris flight two years ago.
Sunday evening the 371 D-10 engine charged down Bois d Arc bridge toward Clendenen Cut with oil tanks and other loads. Engineer Turbyfill and Grover Phillips worked the throttle while John Owens rode in the caboose and the head brakeman rode the engine. The train bound for Texarkana highlights progress in rail power as the Texas & Pacific expands to haul longer consists and keep pace with demand.
Bonham diary notes veteran Texas & Pacific crews still on passenger and freight runs. Engineer Caudle recalls engines not yet tuned for top speed while may be fastest sister engine reached 70 mph with air. Other long-time staff include conductor Frank Hilliard and engineers Jap Thorne John Edwards Zollie Sanders plus 12 and 334 unit crews. Changes from the Reaper era alter roster as long-time men retire.
Dr. H. A. McDaniel, supervising a residence on West Fifth Street, slipped among joists at noon today and sprained his ankle. He was taken home for treatment and is expected to recover without serious consequences. A Bonham resident quips that building a house with injuries is especially tough.
An itemized sale notice lists Russian sable scarfs and skins offered by a seller identified as Mr Yeage Aubrey Ald SefL. The listing appears to be an online or catalog style ad with no clear location or date provided in the readable text.
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