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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1914
Page
1
The passage contains boilerplate about refunds and advance payment terms and a policy stating erroneous reflections on any firm individual or corporation will be corrected upon notification to the publishers. It references time frames and publication details but lacks clear event or names.
A collage of wry quips and anecdotes cites Schumann Heink, tongue paralyzing croakers, high costs of West Point education, and a probe of public utilities in Bonham. Notes on rainless days, cotton crops, turkey peace plans, ship contracts, and a call for sanitary drinking fountains anchor the lively items.
A collage of rural opinions satirizes public virtue and local prospects. The writer jokes about public notices, a Maryland woman’s misfortune after cooking, and social trends from fashion to agriculture. Pokes at Huerta, Bonham races, and a possible Bonham fair. Notes Persia prices and perpetual motion quip.
A compact collage contrasts cheap news with ancient power, noting the poor man’s penny access to global headlines. It includes cheeky quips about Edison, cigarettes, and theories on Mexican and brunette races tied to redheaded genetics.
Local election notice lists candidates for sheriff, county clerk, county judge, attorney, auditor, treasurer, superintendent, district clerk, commissioners, justice of the peace, tax collector and assessor, constable, and representatives. Names include BIGGHRSTAFF, DENTON, HARDY, WHPPNEY, BLEDSOER, DOBBS, LAUGHAIN, DONALDSON, LESLIE, BROADFOOT, GROSS, MCLEANe, MELTON, WHELESS, CRITTENDEN, PARKER, MERAPPY, PETERSON, BARNS, MYERS, PARKER, KEENE, McDOWELL, MCGRADY, BRAGG, RAIDEN, PEARSON, COX, VAUGHAN, FINCHER, MOSS, CUNNINGHAM.
Woman from Phelps New York says indigestion and years of constipation vanished after taking Chamberlains Tablets. She used them for several weeks and was cured. Sold by all dealers.
An advertisement for Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic promotes its general tonic benefits, claiming it strengthens the body, drives out malaria, and suits adults and children. The price is listed as 6 cents.
A testimonial notes Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy cured the author during illness and is recommended to friends. The ad also lists Bates Antiseptic German Liniment and mentions availability at all dealers.
County court last week heard numerous cases. Several were dismissed for lack of evidence or prosecution, others continued to July term, and a number settled by guilty pleas with fines. Notable items include theft trials, aggravated assault, and adultery charges with varied penalties. The next term begins July 6, 1911.
Local candidate Forrest H. Taylor appeals to voters to support his bid in a Ford automobile giveaway organized by merchants. He requests ballots and promises to advocate for community interests if elected.
Friends of Hon. Sam Rayburn formed an organization led by Thomas P. Steger as chairman and L. Couch as secretary to manage his re election bid since he cannot travel to campaign. The group vows to oversee the campaign from now until election day with Sam Rayburn visiting to lead efforts.
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