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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1917
Page
1
A simple indulgence described as a Liberty Sundae made with pure ice cream is highlighted at the Palace Drug Store, offering a patriotic themed treat to customers.
United Press reports a German daylight raid on London caused 31 deaths and 57 injuries in the city. Fifteen planes bombed an elementary school, killing ten children and wounding fifty, as Bonar Law announced a bomber down in the east end of London.
Card of thanks expresses gratitude for kindness after the death of a baby and thanks for floral offerings. Also notes a Red Cross meeting at 9 30 am in Elks club rooms with attendance urged and a report by Mrs. Evans. Married at Nobility reports Dennis Kennedy and Miss Na Ilanton wed at Rev Milam’s home. Rentals advertised for Jack Kennedy’s home. Three marriages announced including Thekla Pfeuffer and Dr Rennie Wright at New Braunfels.
Forty Mexican bandits crossed at Ysleta ford and attacked a patrol of the Eighth cavalry under Sergeant Mc Dade. Outnumbered, the patrol retreated. reinforcements were sent but the bandits had crossed back. Three bandits were slain. American casualties were none. General Bell ordered thousands more troops to the area.
By United Press Oklahoma City June 13 J A Hall freight engineer killed Geo Bain passenger engineer and A B Brand house passenger fireman fatally injured when Santa Fe passenger No 11 southbound crashed head on into stock train six miles north of Oklahoma City.
Federal agents in Duluth Minnesota rounded up sixty four alleged slackers in the Mesaba iron range district. Many admits they did not register and more arrests are expected to follow.
Washington June 13 The Senate agricultural committee proposed a drastic food conservation measure prohibiting the use of all non-perishable food products in the manufacture of malt spirituous and vinous liquors during the war.
The total subscription to the Liberty Loan stands at 1.65 billion dollars. Only 350 million dollars remain to be subscribed on Thursday and today.
Paris reports 199 of 550 aboard the French steamer Sequana are missing after torpedo attack in the Atlantic. Among the listed missing are some Singalese passengers.
Petrograd reports on June 13 that France has notified Russia of willingness to negotiate new arrangements with the Democratic government. The aim is to organize future cooperation between the two nations.
Gen. Pershing has reached a French port and will travel to Paris this evening. He is to be formally welcomed by Vice Premier Viviani Minister Painleve Marshall Joffre and General Fouche as preparations for a hearty reception are completed.
The United Charities will meet with Mrs. C. F. Allen at 9 30 Friday morning. A full attendance is requested as important business is to be discussed.
A miscellany of statistics notes Russia has 113 non phosphorous match factories and 152000 people employed in its telephone sector. It records aviators killed per mileage and population trends in Ireland, global allegiance to the British crown, and Chilean cattle imports. It also cites counterfeiting arrests in the United States and notes about tropical disease transmission.
Citizens meet at the courthouse to appoint delegates from Fannin county to attend a Dallas gathering next Saturday. They aim to preserve the University of Texas against the governor’s veto and to ensure its continued operation and public education mission for future generations.
London report says the Allied occupation of Greece is only temporary until a real constitutional government is restored. It notes Greece is expected to resume a proper part in the war once governance is reestablished.
Zurich reports Austria has called to the colors all boys aged seventeen, as information from the region arrives.
For sale a few pieces of furniture at bargain prices. Contact J. T. Kinkade over Sid Smith's store or call Miss Maudie Rumans at the Hospital for details.
The Federal Trade Commission urges the Senate to place all paper mills under government control during the war and asks Canada to do likewise. The plan follows findings that mills and wholesalers profited at publishers' expense, with publishers pressing for relief for months.
Meager reports from Chilhcathe indicate a tornado swept Unionville and Mercer last night with fifteen fatalities. The storm also hit Trenton, leaving damage and injuries amid scattered details.
Rogers Woodward Roberts advertises fresh crop honey from Uvalde. Local business note highlights farm produce and product origin.
W A Webb chief operating officer of the Katy replies to Bonham Board of Trade about adjusting Bonham population on maps from 4 800 to 7 000. He says full consideration will be given in future map sales. The Bonham inquiry originated from EK F White. Liberty bond promotion follows.
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