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Newspaper

Bonham Daily Favorite

Location

Bonham, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1929

Page

4

Fragmentary Admits Hidden Offer for Shoes

Fragment of an old advertisement appears to reference shoes priced at 95 cents. The legible portion mentions Michigan and a general sale context amid broken text. Further details are unreadable.

French Monoplane Continues Journey Across Atlantic

AUSTIN Texas June 14 The department of Agriculture estimates the wheat crop at 31 018 bushels a condition 72 percent compared with 56 last year The forecast for peach production is up 20 percent from last year despite a national outlook 25 percent lower.

United Press Austin Texas

Yellow Bird Faces Low Gas as Transatlantic Flight Struggles

The French monoplane Yellow Bird, with dwindling fuel, neared the Portugal coast 27 hours into its Atlantic hop. Wind headwinds pushed it off course, making Lisbon landfall unlikely while about 500 miles remained.

New York Portugal Lisbon

Truck Wreck Near Arlington Injures Driver After Doze

Butler Martin 31 of Troup Texas was hurt when his truck veered off an embankment near Arlington while en route to Fort Worth with a tomato load. He was taken to Dallas Parkland Hospital via passing motorist after initial treatment at a local clinic. The crash caused vehicle damage and minor injuries including teeth and skin cuts.

Dallas Butler Martin Troup Smith County Por Worth Arlington Tarrant County Martin Dallaemer Beny Hospital Parkland Hospital

Doctors invite cancer testing observers at Sherman hospital

Dr. David M. Hestand head of the test hospital in Sherman Texas invites the American Society for the Prevention of Cancer to send representatives to observe his cancer treatment. He recently hosted hundreds of physicians to witness his method and discuss patients he has treated. Pathological tests by outside physicians will be ready for the society’s visitors.

United Press Sherman Texas David M. Hestand Itest Themerican Society For the Prevention Cancer Hestand

House and Senate Conferees Reach Agricultural Bill Accord

United Press dispatch from Washington reports the House and Senate conferees on the Agricultural bill reached agreement today eliminating the debenture revision. An effort will be made to secure passage in both houses before night.

United Press Washington House Senate

Farmers in Ranger Section Fight Wolves End of War on Wolves

Rangers in the Ranger Texas farming area report success from hunting with hounds. Six years ago wolves were numerous on nearby ranches requiring two yokes of hounds to trap them. Since hunting began, wolves have largely disappeared from the lanes, with remaining animals hard to catch as they hug the outskirts of settlements and evade yard dogs.

United Press Ranger Texas

Woman Warned After Pipe Ashes Start Fire

Miss Ida Tyler a traditional woman who favors a pipe over a cigarette was warned to mind her matches after ashes from her pipe fell on the couch and started a house fire in Westport Connecticut on June 13. She escaped injury.

United Press Westport Conn Ida Tyler Ida

Devil Offers Tiara in Exchange for Vain Wish

A cryptic old note describes the devil offering a diamond tiara to a man in exchange for a vain wish, a theme echoed in cautionary folklore about greed and temptation.

Farm Relief Bill Too Late For Wheat Crop Says Expert

Dallas grain expert J Perry Burrus warns that any farm relief bill from Washington would come too late to help the 1929 wheat market. If defeated by 47 to 43, even approved action would not impact the winter wheat harvest underway in Texas. Burrus notes Panhandle wheat moving next week and details Texas forage space and storage needs for a large Oklahoma and Texas wheat output.

United Press Dallas Texas Washington J. Perry Burrus Burrus Vernon East Panhandle Oklahoma

Change of Venue Sought for Judge Hamilton

United Press reports Middleton type story noting a change of venue action for Judge Hamilton. The dispatch mentions attendance by distant dignitaries and ongoing legal procedural steps as of June.

Paris L'Nive Hamilton

Hoover Wife of Negro Congressman Featured in Story

The report notes the wife of a congressman and President Hoover in a clipped narrative. It mentions White House ties and a mystery veiled by garbled text. A strange item references a farmers campaign and a health test plan near Dallas with 25 000 cows to be tested within a 100 mile radius.

Bercuelin United Vie Dallas Tes Lane 3 Cooke Jurectur of Publ Health

Evidence Shows Robison Raised 18 Orphan Children

Testimony in Austin revealed that Land Commissioner Robinson took eighteen orphan children to aid in raising alongside his four own children. Debate focused on limiting details to witnesses charged with funds issued by Robinson. Dr. Robinson of Houston, his son, and Bobby Robinson, an orphan, were named among those to whom testimony is allowed.

United Press Austin Robinson Houston Bobby Robinson

Palestine Lawyers Clash Over Oil Land Dispute

A heated court dispute in Anderson County, Palestine, involving Texas Attorney General and local lawyers, escalated as attorneys grabbed a heavy law book during a tense exchange over oil land. No injuries reported.

United Press Palestin Jewel Lightfoot Kurt Worth Texas Attorne J. PD. Pocket Palestine Anderse

Residents Face Hunger After House Looting

After a break in, some people in the house report nothing to eat and rising worry about basic needs. Neighbors assist with small aid while authorities review the incident.

Scions of Texas Honor Hoover Supporters at Reception

A Texas resolution congratulating voters for President Hoover for a lavish White House reception was sent to Senator Barron for House presentation. It notes coverage of a Negro congressman’s wife at the White House tea and cites remarks by Senator Tom Love on Democratic reactions as adjournment nears.

United Press Austin Texas Hoover White House Barron House Senate Devriest

Texas District Attorneys Earn Up To 25000 A Year

Senator Walter Woodward and others in the Legislature charged that some Texas district attorneys and tax officials receive as much as 25000 a year in salary plus fees. The remarks were made in Austin on June 14.

United Press Austin Texas Walter Woodward

Tobacco Men Protest Passage of Tobacco Tax

Tobacco merchants in Dallas protest a bill taxing tobacco as it advances in the Texas legislature. A prominent dealer says the tax would force duplicate sales records for wholesalers and retailers and impose a 10 percent tax on retailer sales, hurting the tobacco trade. He notes out of state wholesalers would escape and cites Louisiana's failed tax experiment as precedent.

United Press Dallas Txeas Harper Titus County Texas Louisiana

Gas prices stabilize at 19 cents at some stations

On June 14 most independent stations and Gulf refiners moved to 19 cents while Texas Company sites stayed at 17 cents. Despite expected increases, Magnolia Petroleum Oriental GL and other majors raised prices Tuesday with Gulf Refining and Texas Company keeping them steady midweek.

Weather: Partly cloudy tonight and Saturday in West Texas

A brief weather notice reports partly cloudy skies tonight and Saturday for Texas with fair conditions in West Texas.

West Texas

Texas Editors Meet In Annual Session At Wichita Falls

Texas Press association gathers in Wichita Falls with editors from Dallas, Marshall, Corpus Christi, Waco and other cities. Speakers will discuss reminiscences from fifty years ago and explore other subjects as the gathering continues.

Texas Wichita Falls United Press Vernon Texas Press Association W. A. Adair Marshall E. G. Senter Dallas Heli T. Merriman Corpus Christo Frank Gaston Granbury Mission Wright A. Patterson Chicago, Il W. A. Salter Kerrville Sam A. Roberts Haskell John I. Massey Ardmore Ollie i H. Webb Sam Bb. Fryar Clarksville Charles D. Johnson Baylor University Waco

Mississippi Weevils Equal to Last Year in Statewide Check

State plant board inspectors report ball weevils in thirty-one Mississippi counties during the last week. Weevils were found on eighty-one farms, 67 percent of total, compared with 50 percent last week and about 40 percent last year at this date. Cotton squares attacked on twenty-two farms averaged 2 percent punctured. Overall, 100 farms averaged 180 weevils per acre, with 305 per acre on infected farms, signaling potential heavy damage barring unusual heat or drought.

A. & M. College Miss Mississippi State Plant Board

New Cotton Uses Highlighted by Washington Committee

Washington June report notes cotton styles in women garments boost consumption. The Cotton Textile Institute and U.S. bureaus discuss new uses for cotton including goods for tents and awnings. Palmer cites rising demand stressing supply. committee anticipates relief from coarser counts and long staple premiums easing.

Washington Entithea Temale Bureau of Bereagn and Doomestic Commerc Arthur W. Palmer Ivisios Bureau of Agricultural Farnume

Explosion at Brooklyn Dry Dock Kills Three

An explosion at a Brooklyn dry dock kills Thomas Kennedy Christopher Kelly and Philip Burns. Several others are reported seriously injured.

Brooklyn Dry Dock United Press Brooklyn Thomas Kennedy Christopher Kelly Philip Burns

Hole in one double at Trumbull Country Club

Warren Ohio June 13 Dr E P Hoover and Geo Jones recorded consecutive holes in one during a foursome at Trumbull Country Club. Hoover's 195 yard tee shot rolled in the cup then Jones matched the feat with a second ace on the same hole.

United Press Warren Dr. E. PD. Hoover Trumbull Country Club Geo. Jones Jones

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