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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1929
Page
3
In Fowler Kansas involved citizens joined a road-building bee to surface streets leading to four churches. Businessmen closed stores as 760 truck loads of sand were hauled in one afternoon with a steam shovel from the Pumecite mine aiding loading efforts.
In Nova Scotia farmers report that the darkest and most lustrous minks come from their region. The claim highlights local breeding quality and potential economic value for fur producers.
Ernest Duane, 35, stands trial in Hamilton County on charges of violating the woodland code and murdering Ula Davis, a forest guide known for training Gene Tunney. Davis was found shot in his Whitaker Lake cabin on November 24. Duane allegedly confessed after being found with $209 in his pocket, a bullet hole in the wallet, and a weapon.
A three-tunes stone grave dispute in Santiago led to a scandal and the imprisonment of cemetery officials. Poor families rent graves for two to five years in a general cemetery where niches in brick blocks hold many caskets. When fees lapse, bodies are moved to a fosa commun and epitaphs altered to harvest multiple plots, with fraud dating back years and uncovered after complaints from relatives unable to locate loved ones.
In South Bend Indiana a con artist dubbed the most contemptible man in the world appears. He posed as a blind man named Henry Emmeps and collected papers and small change by giving blank sheets and a newspaper to victims. The scheme recurred with later accounts showing blank slips replacing sums.
A historical note explains that phosphorus in its natural state is never found uncombined, existing only in compounds with other elements.
J P Lair a Confederate veteran recounts attending the 4500 attendee reunion in Chiflot Nc where veterans were cared for by 1400 Boy Scouts. He recalls harsh wartime privations and notes the upcoming Biloxi Miss gathering as the last large gathering. The piece reflects on fading veteran ranks and mutal respect across the North and South.
Oklahoma House approved a bill empowering the Highway Department to acquire toll bridges by purchase or condemnation and passed a Senate bill to bar renewal of intrastate bridge charters after expiration. The measures move toward Governor approval though the interstate bridge acquisition bill awaits Senate action.
When meerschaum is first dug from the soil it is soft like sap, and its texture suggests a pliant, claylike state before it hardens. The observation notes its initial malleability and potential for shaping before processing.
At three o clock yesterday afternoon district court met after adjournment to summon new grand jury members. The grand jury includes W. B. Richardson foreman Lee Dolin R W. Wren L. A. Johnson J. M. Hodges Bland Smith S. A. Maynard H. I. Allen J. D. Cotham George Carlock Charley Lane Frank Campbell. The judge charged the panel and work began with Frank Blair as door bailiff J J Crouch and precinct bailiffs serving as constables.
Two licenses issued to Jesse Allen and Juanita Goar and to Lb Short and Grace Robinson. The piece warns couples to obtain licenses before a three day statewide delay begins at midnight on the thirteenth. A health certificate and higher fees will apply. The county plans to defend a damage suit against the county.
Citizens wait to be heard as the Commissioners Court sits in the county assessor's office as a popular body. The meeting centers on equalization matters with many residents present for the proceedings.
Tyler Texas notes boll weevils infest cotton in nearly all areas as rains persist. County Agent J Gentry reports widespread finding of full grown weevils, with W W Riley counting multiple specimens weekly. Farmers may dust with arsenic at 1 a m to let dew absorb the poison. many have doubted poisoning but some plan to try it.
Attica reports Herbert Hanapel tested a cigarette lighter with a Myhler causing a small blaze. He pressed the automatic ignition, it sparked, fumes burned his hands. Firefighters used smothering agents and the department responded promptly. Hanapel escaped serious harm.
Brick building on public square with long time lease and strong rental. Market value suggested by owner. Attractive price asked. Contact J M Luwkey at 2yu-F -M7 for details and viewing.
A readable list of trivia questions and answers tied to the Karo contest in Daily Favorite. Items cover sugars, starches, radios, balloons, barber shops, and brands like Argo, Rexall, Goodrich, Frigidaire. Mentions Brannon years in business and local merchants in Bonham and North Texas.
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