13 Jun 1907
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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1907
Page
1
The Fa sarite editors promise to correct any erroneous reflection about individuals firms or corporations appearing in the columns upon notification to the editors. The notice underscores a commitment to accurate fair treatment of readers and subjects alike.
The agricultural department bulletin estimates rats cost the country 50 to 100 million dollars annually through grain consumption and damage to poultry, clothing, and homes. A single pair can multiply to over 20 million rats in three years, with two ounces of grain eaten per rat per day.
The writer urges the Dallas crowd planning an anti Bailey dinner to redirect energy and funds toward Texas growth. They warn that a few disgruntled politicians may use the event to influence others, questioning the value of such manipulation.
Yesterday morning Favor-IT ran a piece under the caption Women Worse Than Man, preserving its arguments. The Bonham News should have received credit, as the article is from editor Ashley Eivang.
A humorous note suggests the bride in June favors verses over financial support, implying romance tops legal obligations in the social scene.
A brisk editorial voice notes a woman with a train to her gown can draw her own conclusions while remarking that many men have weak eyesight and would struggle to tell the truth. It concludes with a bachelor warning about women on the street carrying shopping bags.
The city imposes poll tax collection with street work in lieu of payment for those failing to pay. Violation leads to mandatory labor on streets at one dollar daily, with fines up to ten dollars and costs including notices. Officials to issue notices. substitutes allowed. enforcement by Street Commissioner and City Marshal.
The T and P announces excursion fares to Norfolk Virginia for the James Town Exposition. Season tickets May 1 to Sept 30 with a $52.00 rate and Norfolk return by Dec 15. 60 day tickets $46.70 and selling May 1 to Nov 19. 15 day tickets $37.20 with 15 days from sale. Diverse routes priced at $65 55 and $54.65 with routes via New York and Old Dominion Steamship Co. or Cape Charles. For details contact the railroad.
Poem on fate and accountability leads into a druggist notice from Bates Medicine Co about distributing Bates Improved German Liniment through Bonham Wholesale Grocery Co. The column also notes Patsy McDonald’s return from Denison and J N Hughes’s Dallas trip.
Local readers urged to subscribe to Fort Worth Semi-Weekly Record at a clubbing rate of 1.75 dollars for the Weekly Favorite and Semi-Weekly Record for one year. The notice highlights family focus, market reports, agricultural articles, household page, and Buster Brown comics each Friday.
A four room house with a hall on the south side of East Rose Street offers good terms. Also a two room building in East Bonham, near the old cotton yards, sits on 1-2 acres and is priced at 350 dollars.
A 1 to 2 acre property with a seven room house including halls on East 8th Street offered for S75 with easy terms. Modern conveniences noted. Potential buyers are invited to inquire for further details and conditions.
A two story frame house in the northwest Bonham area between 10th and 11th streets is offered at a reduced price with favorable terms. The sale emphasizes good terms and affordability for buyers seeking a fixed location.
Proposition L lists a two-room house on one acre with a good cistern garden and well. Price options: $50 down with remaining balance to suit purchaser.
This tract offers 74 acres in two parcels with 64 acres cultivated and 10 acres pasture, located 1 to 2 miles north of Lan nius on a public road. It includes a two story six room house with well and two pools, a small barn, outbuildings, fine fruit, good fencing, and sale terms under bargain conditions with more particulars available.
Seven room story with bathroom porches gallery city water everlasting well barn and garden space. Lot measures 90 by 216 feet located at the corner of Fitzhugh Avenue and Booth Street in Paris Texas. Will sell at a reasonable figure.
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