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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1916
Page
2
The column riffs on Roosevelt and the GOP, notes good roads and a hopeful cotton harvest in Fannin County, and mocks Democratic figures like Bryan. It references St Louis and San Antonio conventions, Poindexter, and front news while linking rainfall to crop prospects and local economic hopes.
A Tennessee style voter persistence debate emerges from quotes in Indiana ballots and Dallas News, criticizing long, complicated ballots. The Timpson Times notes a requirement visible leg detail at booths, while Bloomington voters struggle with folded tickets and complex voting methods amid class discrimination claims echoed by the Brownwood Bulletin.
W. S. Spotts editor of the Daily Favorite was elected vice president of the Press Association of Texas at its El Paso meeting. The rule elevates the vice president to president the following year, so he is expected to become president at Texarkana next year.
A Denton Record Chronicle reader jests about Moses as author of the Ten Commandments as editors argue orthography and biblical accuracy. Bonham News notes the revising bishops may trim meaning, while a local paper defends amature spelling and editor Evans amid lighthearted controversy.
A jail scene is described where inmates hear prayers and songs from visiting Christians. The article notes gratitude for visitors who offered comfort to those confined and asks for continued acts of mercy toward the prisoners. It mentions a former school leader from Sarda who also served as superintendent and joins the appeal for forgiveness.
Honey Grove plans a new brass band under Rev. R B Wilkes pastor of the Methodist church in charge. Mr Withe funds the project and expects a strong musical group. The old Honey Grove band led by Percy Cox was highly regarded in Karnin county.
Mrs J L Simmons of South Star street sustained a painful fall while working on a porch yesterday afternoon. A physician was summoned and she received treatment. she was reported this morning to be doing very well.
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