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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1924
Page
5
Charles G. Dawes arrived in Chicago to a hearty reception and declined to discuss his vice presidential nomination. He planned to handle a pile of business at his office and later greet neighbors at a suburban home celebration.
United Press dispatch from Washington notes cotton consumed in May excluding linters totaled 412 649 bales, down from 620 854 bales in May of last year according to the Census Bureau.
The old court house was moved from Warren and placed on the courthouse lawn. It was torn down before leaving the old site and must be rebuilt. Officials say it will stay where it is until a permanent placement is decided and a vote may be held on the site.
A notice urges attendance at the Wesley Clans meeting to hear Bro Cooper in the morning. It promises good singing and says visitors are invited.
A cloudburst near Hampton Tennessee caused heavy losses of life and property. Unconfirmed reports list sixteen dead as wires failed and details remained scarce. Local Bible Class member invites attendance at Sunday service while a drug store advertises prescriptions and contact numbers.
Paul Wage of Tulsa Oklahoma was arrested in Chicago on related charges after police recovered blood stained five thousand and five hundred dollar bills matching the bandits loot. An additional man and a woman were also arrested as A E Germer chief postal inspector said the cash and securities total 3 000 900.
At the Boy Scouts meeting Friday night the following boys passed all tests for Tenderfoot Degree Randall McMahon Charles Kraemer Harry Roberts Ed Ball Billie Caldwell W C McGee Marl Brannon They were commended by the Scout committee and Scoutmaster for their excellent work Several other boys are nearly ready for the Tenderfoot Degree
In Austin on June 24 the trial lasted three hours in federal court before a verdict for Armour & Co. Mrs. D. T. Shirley of Fort Worth sued for 100000 damages claiming her husband died after drinking grape juice distributed by the company.
Raymond Bozeman a painter was hurt this afternoon while painting the residence of J M Darling on East Sixth Street He fell from a ladder against the house from the second story and sustained painful but not serious injuries to his back Bozeman has not long resided in Bonham
Daily price listing shows roosters and eggs with per pound and per dozen rates. Includes white Leghorn, butter, and various items with fractions and cents. A dated feel is conveyed by the casual market brief and partial garbled text.
Constanine Lodge No. 13 A F and A M holds a Sunday 12 o clock meeting at the Masonic Hall to attend Clyde Sowell funeral. Plan to depart for New Hope Cemetery promptly at noon. James R. Carmichael W M
Dr. Herbert Bolton heads to California without a definite decision on University presidency. Authorities say acceptance chances are slim. Bolton explained his remark to a reporter about needing something to say by telling him to go to hell when pressed for a statement.
Pittsburgh reports crude oil in Pennsylvania reduced by 59 cents per barrel on June 14 with all other eastern grades trimmed by 25 cents.
Paris June 14 The socialist government in France becomes reality as Edoard Herriot accepts Doumergue’s invitation to form a cabinet. Herriot aims to complete his ministerial list by night and plans a conference with Prime Minister MacDonald of Great Britain before June 21.
Joseph Clyde Sowell aged 40 died at 601 West Gandy Street at 11 30 a m today He leaves his mother Mrs L A Sowell three sisters Mrs Tom Harwell Mount Pleasant Mrs Annie Irvine Austin and Mrs Gussie Modrall El Paso one brother F Sowell Cleveland Ohio plus aunts and other relatives Funeral services will be in Denison at nine o clock tomorrow then burial at New Hope north of town conducted by the Masonic Lodge The reading includes his relation to Joe Lowen and Will Agnew and notes Wesley Boys services with Presiding Elder Cooper Speaks Also mentions a humorous Arkansas note and an Omaha World Herald quote.
Tom Glick was shot and killed Friday evening in Timpson Texas in the courthouse yard. Sheriff E W Nations is held in connection with the slaying.
A playful question to ten men reveals a unanimous taste for one steak above all others. The responses show a simple, shared preference giving a humorous peek at common meat choices.
The passage highlights a store praised for quicker, friendlier service and meticulous attention to each customer as if every order were its sole focus, creating a highly satisfactory trading experience.
One of the nicest small homes in Bonham features a large lot garage out houses fruit trees running hot and cold water new floors and modern conveniences. Easy to handle bargain offered by J. I. Boon 3t.
In Spain the residue from olive oil extraction, known as olive pomace, is burned as a energy source. Local practices use the by product as fuel to heat factories and facilities.
An advertisement touts essential groceries for every family with a promise of first class quality and a live and let live pricing scale. It emphasizes necessity and value to attract budget minded shoppers.
San Pedro Calif June 14 The battleship Mississippi explosion in the gun turret prompts officers and men to praise heroism Captain W D Brotherton commanding officer says no one is to blame They wept as they testified The exact cause remains a mystery Bodies laid in plain caskets with American flags Funeral planned Tuesday with full honors before shipping home
Five people died and sixteen were injured when a passenger train derailed at a central Berlin station. The train collided with a line of cars, sending passengers spilling into the platform area. Authorities investigated the cause of the wreck.
Allmaster Masons are urged to assemble at the Hall tomorrow Sunday at 12 o clock noon and will depart promptly for New Hope Cemetery. James Anderson secretary
Property listing offers the east wing of Carlton College for sale at reduced terms. The notice invites buyers to act quickly and indicates Mrs Grace and Miss Salie Joe Carlton are connected to the listing.
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