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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1929
Page
3
A reproduction of the newspaper masthead lists ASHLEY EVANS as Managing Editor and CHAS R INGLISH as Business Manager, with publication by FAVORITE PRINTING CO and publisher HW A McDOUGAL.
The notice lists subscription prices for city carrier and mail delivery, including 1 month to 1 year terms. It also explains change-of-address procedures and the per-line charges for notices of entertainments, dinners, obituaries, and cards of thanks, with cash payments required.
A generic notice states that any erroneous reflection on the character or reputation of any firm individual or corporation will be corrected upon notification to the publisher.
Advertising rates are available upon request and will be handled through the Bonham post office in Texas. This notice marks second class mail matter for the period and outlines where inquiries should be directed.
A brief devotional note cites Jeremiah 2 22 about cleansing and iniquity, urging prayer for washing sins and becoming whiter than snow. The reflection frames sin and repentance with a biblical verse and a prayerful line.
Wordsworth lines describe a daisy shielding a dewdrop from the sun. The verse uses nature imagery to praise humble, steadfast friendship and fleeting moments of protection.
A poem fragment by William Winter describes a mountain road with dark pines and dim vale. Sunset warms a peaceful hamlet while purple banners flash as if signaling a grand overthrow of a distant arch.
The clash pits John D Rockefeller Sr and allies against Robt W Stewart and supporters over leadership of Standard Oil of Indiana. Stewart testified to Senate on Sinclair matters, later denied knowledge, Rockefeller demanded his resignation and vowed to raise funds to remove Stewart in the March elections, prompting a public showdown.
The article contrasts John D. Rockefeller's push to control proxies for his removal of Col. Stewart, with Stewart backed by financial interests. It rejects Stewart’s management if it harms public trust and emphasizes honesty over profit, warning that public condemnation could doom dishonest firms. It draws a parallel to Billy the Kid as a symbol of desperation among modern rackets.
The Commissioners Court selects commissioners to personally visit and appraise every property. They will determine just values by comparing each parcel to nearby property, with no personal stake in any assessment. The aim is to overhaul unrendered lists and correct errors to ensure each piece bears its proper share of taxes.
An officer pursues a dangerous suspect after a shooting, mirroring an earlier era of action first and investigations later. The reflection notes the recurring pattern in police responses to violent incidents.
Gov Moody asks lawmakers to adopt a broad set of recommendations, arguing that even partial adoption would provide the state with outstanding service not seen in years. He emphasizes efficiency, reform, and improved state operations.
A humorous comparison notes the Paleface lags the Red Man in steady trades. The Paleface offers a permanent wave while the Indian tradition once involved a permanent hair cut.
The piece laments springtime political antics and urges the current legislature to set aside partisan games. It argues politics are inevitable but hopes lawmakers will focus on constructive, reasonable tasks rather than theater.
Uncle Tray argues that critics of riches are often broke while optimists of poverty are farther from want. The other speaker notes both sides see evils and blessings in wealth and in poverty, with each side acknowledging tradeoffs and hardships.
A historical public safety column argues reckless drivers deserve stricter punishment and a clearer cure as the public grows weary of being victimized by dangerous steering. It calls for accountability to curb maiming and killing on the roads.
The Clarksville Times urges ample insurance as the season peaks for fires so property losses can be replaced quickly. The Pittsburg Gazette notes stock market capers harming pocketbooks, while local quips lampoon common sayings and add humorous regional commentary about steering wheels and overgeneralizations.
A crowded sightseeing bus guide struggles to explain a newly erected statue unveiled last night. A persistent passenger asks what it stands for, and the guide quips that it may look better standing than lying down, sparking quiet humor among riders.
In a brief dialogue a garage man questions what a girl wanted and whether a radiator might freeze, while a farm note references a political snag as Simmons declines Senator Green’s private secretary offer over signing his letters.
A trio of clipped quips from Denison Herald Gainesville Register and Mineral Wells Index captures local humor about nerve in life, male vanity, and skepticism toward the Kellogg Peace Pact and its impact on ongoing wars.
A brief exchange features a man racing to catch the nine thirty train after a missed departure. The dialogue captures urgency and humor in a transit moment cited by the Boston Transcript.
A snippet shows a playful exchange in a classroom where Alec reports progress as students study words of four cylinders, hinting at a light moment in school activities. The dialogue reflects teacher encouragement and student enthusiasm in a learning environment.
A compilation of light quips from Texas papers. The Dallas News notes the dangers of reading too much as a book worm, while Ft Worth Star-Telegram recalls Aunt Sister and her discipline, and the Dallas Journal jokes Thrift Week should be longer.
Witty dialogue turns a damp plate into a joke about soup and service as a waiter questions the plate while a diner clarifies the steaming error. The exchange captures a light moment of kitchen miscue and social humor.
The piece discusses a nuisance who talks when others wish to speak. It cites Homer Price and an ancient Swiss poet to underline the value of silence. It laments the inevitability of such interrupters and suggests little can be done.
City officials announce a curfew ordinance targeting youths under 15. The proposal signals stricter control in public spaces, aiming to curb juvenile disturbances and align with neighboring city approaches.
The Mc Kinney Examiner notes Ford introduces a theft-proof ignition rack while criticizing reliance on steering wheel devices. It argues lawmakers and enforcers must provide strong laws to curb drunk driving, though no law can fully prevent fool at the wheel.
A collection of trimmed excerpts notes humorous ironies about parking in garages, perceived art, and women in Congress. The sources include the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Philadelphia Inquirer, and Atlanta Constitution, as quoted.
A fragment notes extreme heat on a day described as very hot with terse, incomplete wording. No clear sequence of events, people, or locations is readable in the surviving text.
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