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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1932
Page
1
A garbled quotation cites Matthew 6 30 about God clothing the field and asks about faith. The text is fragmentary, with misspellings and archaic phrasing, offering a brief, non-specific reflection on divine provision.
A fragmented lyric speaks of a peaceful land beyond the setting sun where courage falters are overcome and a guiding inner star shines. It imagines hope steady within the heart and a tide of effort sweeping toward a fulfilled goal.
Wednesday the Lower House approved the soldier bonus bill by 209 to 176. It now awaits Senate action and faces a possible presidential veto. The president has announced he will veto if sent to him, making a congressional override unlikely. The outlook for passage remains uncertain.
A speaker laments a rising culture of coercion in government. Blocs threaten lawmakers to secure votes and even threaten judges to influence rulings. The piece condemns governance driven by intimidation rather than principle.
A commentary questions the value of the gold dollar, praising its stability over crops, labor, and bonds. It notes mixed reactions to prohibition in the GOP, predicts Butler and Borah’s votes in November, and honors two Texas congressmen for voting against the soldier bonus bill, calling them men of courage.
A fragmented note recalls a time when ten thousand dollar yearly salaries were common for officials. It hints at a congressman or senator and contrasts past ease with present firm conviction in public service.
A Texas candidate for congressman-at-large advocates reducing congressional salaries to five thousand dollars a year. He is one voice among others, while the public reaction remains uncertain and scattered.
The platform emphasizes care for the hard-hit farmer saved by tariff protection. It highlights what the farmer can ship abroad and the duties he pays on purchases, framing tariff policy as a shield for rural livelihoods.
A reader urges balance in judging the Republican platform noting that adherence to party ideals may limit actions. The message argues that even as a Republican one might not perform better while maintaining party loyalty.
The committee in Chicago adopted a party platform that critics say could have been shorter yet remain acceptable and could have been longer without improving it. The remark captures a mixed reception to the document's length and substance.
A gubernatorial candidate advocates repealing Texas highway truck regulations, amid applause from truck owners who form the core of his support base, signaling a pro truck policy stance.
The Denton Record-Chronicle notes Turkey's law reserving many occupations for Turkish citizens has led to 10,000 foreigners losing jobs. It compares to California where Japanese immigrants affected local employment. The piece warns such laws would be ill suited to the United States yet observes foreign born workers dominate several urban occupations.
A satirical verse casts a voter as a shepherd and plaintiff under a Republican era. It laments unemployment, rising taxes, and fearsome profiteers, depicting park benches as shelter and a mortgaged home as lasting home. The speaker rejects politics and insists on cautious cynicism.
A confused Benham News item accuses J Raskob of anti Jewish remarks and pressure on income tax and brewer donors to fund a campaign. The report is garbled with unclear names and numbers but centers on political money and anti Jewish insinuations.
A Dallas News State Press note reflects on campaign finance issues and the tenure of party chairmen. It cites Mr. Raskold as a practical figure and predicts the current chairman may lose the post unless the Chicago nominee shifts the dynamic, with party factions viewing the outcome differently.
Dallas News notes how a new tax bill would affect a married man with a 44000 income though past bills already diminished his position. The Denison Herald mentions Chinese reverence for ancestors and questions about acceptance of evolution.
The column notes a headline about Hoover remaining silent on rum and labels it as a sign of continued prohibitionist stance. Oli Man Grouch comments that wets speak loudly, sometimes in their sleep, while discussing the issue alongside Ernest Parker in Sherman Democrat.
A Greenville adanner argues that nonpartisan conventions will sustain the Windy City name. A Clarksville Times lament contends that it is nearly as easy to buy a home in town or a farm in the country as to steal one, reflecting social concerns of the era.
The Pathfinder notes that age influences worth in many things including furniture and eggs. The Detroit News suggests hiring door to door agents to enforce discipline. The U S Bureau of Standards tests rug and carpet durability with a wear machine simulating years of use in minutes.
Dr J Hardin Mallard a 55 year old Presbyterian minister was found dead Saturday in a pasture five miles east of Jacksboro Texas while searchers looked for him after he failed to return from a Boy Scout camp He organized local Boy and Girl Scout groups and was active in civic affairs He was a Mason.
A Duluth News Tribune note reflects on gravity and cheer amid a general call to curb extravagance. The quote from a Christian evangelist urges optimism while acknowledging limits.
A vignette from Forbes Magazine depicts a hotel lobby where several artisans introduce themselves by craft. A painter, a bronze artist, a sculptor, and a quiet ivory-working professor exchange greetings, each revealing a shared professional bond despite differing mediums. The scene captures light humor about art and trade.
Prente scene shows Dorothy asking which trait matters most in a husband. Alpha replies with appearance as the priority, preferring it quickly. Both girls reveal their bias through a brief, pointed exchange.
A playful dialogue centers on a reform church messenger and a house hunter, with bystanders noting women forming a secret society. The banter questions privacy and gossip as the maid seeks solitude while others anticipate bold, sharing aims.
Washington, D. C. June 14 Tex as had 19 835 retail outlets for gasoline in 1930 ranking third in the nation behind New York and Pennsylvania. Filling stations formed the bulk with 8 523, while other outlets included garages car dealers and various retail shops. Overall 318 000 gasoline retailers existed in the United States.
Washington June 12 Beer and Prosperity Incorporated is the latest net body to be created. Augustus McCloskey former Democratic member of the House from San Antonio is in Washington to file the incorporation papers. The new organization plans a nationwide campaign for 2.95 percent beer with return of prosperity as the keystone argument. The organizers believe beer would facilitate return of prosperity.
An election in Borger Texas to decide recall of the mayor and city commissioners was postponed by a court document. Reported by Texas residents and local officers, the delay appears tied to unsettled legal questions and ongoing proceedings.
A brief notice urges customers to save ten percent on jewelry by buying now before the 21st. Brand unknown.
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