11 Jun 1930
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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1930
Page
1
The Bonham Daily Favorite lists H. A. McDougal as publisher Ashley Evans as editor and Chas R Inglish as business manager. Subscription options show city carrier and mail rates ranging from 1 month to 1 year with amounts around 50 cents to 5 dollars.
Notice to the public states that any erroneous reflection on the character reputation or standing of any firm individual or corporation will be corrected upon notification to the publishers.
A brief devotional note quotes Matthew about blessed persecution for righteousness, attributed to Silk in a religious reflection. The item presents spiritual guidance on enduring false accusation for faith.
A brief meditation quotes Lowell on the moment for every man and nation to choose between truth and falsehood in the contest between good and evil.
A poem depicts a cat curling around the speaker, requesting food with a steady purr. The kitten climbs onto the knee, eyes the bread and milk, and feasts from a blue saucer while maintaining a calm, affectionate presence. The scene ends with the cat on the floor, still watching with quiet goodwill.
The article discusses soil erosion as a long debated yet unsolved issue. It notes farmers and officials warning that farms wash away soil, harming gullies, creeks, rivers, and oceans, and that railroads now consider erosion risks to embankments for safety and speed.
A discussion led by Ollie Webb warns that railway weakness endangers farming regions. Farmers must terrace and build soil to sustain yields, as rail rates are set by law and demand. The piece notes Webb’s T and P Railway role and recounts Curtiss Hudson River flights contrasting past and present aviation progress.
A columnist notes the many avenues a criminal may exploit in Texas from evading arrest to appeals and pardons. The piece outlines steps from insufficient evidence to plea of insanity, new trial, rehearing, and possible commutation.
The report notes that while the established Hope business shows room for growth, Mr Curtiss’ journey demonstrates momentum for substantial progress over the next two decades, underscoring an optimistic outlook for the city’s development.
In Chicago a promised peace among underworld factions collapses with renewed shootings and machine gun violence. The piece argues gangland power rests on fear and law evasion, noting a grim urban climate where killings signal dominance and police impotence.
The Paragraphers note a selling point of the latest car radios is their ability to be turned on when back seat driving begins, a feature described as convenient for passengers and drivers alike.
A remark from a mechanical man after-dinner speech in New York is seen as a relief from the traditional after-dinner routine, according to the Arkansas Gazette.
A collage of short quotations critiques from Florence Alabama Boston University and San Francisco Chronicle. The items reference a course for women about buying, a celebrity visiting a transformed hometown, and a remark on early movie talk.
A collage of brief quips and cartoons shows cautious remarks about handling a 2000 year old vase and a playful duet with a professor. Silent wit contrasts with a comic street cleaner and editor’s wife banter as light commentary on time, talk, and daily life. The tone mirrors a vintage newspaper humor page.
The British and Foreign Bible Society reports a rise of 3,240,000 Bibles sold last year, bringing totals to 12,00,000 the largest in the society’s history. Transatlantic calls drop from $15 to $3 for a three minute New York to London line.
A humorous anecdote recalls Mark Favain, editor in his youth, who received a letter asking if finding a spider in the paper signified luck. The editor replied that the spider was simply inspecting merchants not advertising to target them with a web and peaceful life afterward.
Report notes a fog piercing beam enabling English motorists to read a paper over a mile away. In Texas a bankruptcy case for Pauline E. Shinpaugh lists June 7 adjudication and the June 20 creditors meeting in Sherman with Referee Chas Batsell, plus Mason Junior College graduates receive aviation certificates.
Liverpool reports Cunard line has received bids for a 45 000 ton speed ship capable of 28 knots. authorities say the design would be twenty years ahead of any vessel afloat.
Britain signals a 147 to 1 ratio in big cruisers as France weighs terms. Chapman contracts for two 30,000 ton liners with a quoted cost of 21,000,000 dollars.
Bonham officials report only a few tickets remain at the stated low price triggering concern among shoppers. Local organizers emphasize early purchase to secure the deal before supplies run out.
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