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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1934
Page
1
Notice lists advertising rates and public notice wording from Ronham Baily with pricing for City Carrier periods and a general disclaimer that errors in character or reputation will be corrected upon notification to the publishers.
Notices of entertainments, dinners, and other benefits charging admission or money are billed at four percent per line. five words per line. Obituaries, resolutions of respect, and cards of thanks are also charged by order.
In ordering address of paper change, provide both old and new addresses to avoid delays. The notice emphasizes including the previous address along with the new one for accurate processing.
A narrator recalls family beliefs in weather signs and omens from moon phases to moss on trees. They discuss a Waxahachie editor’s view on moons predicting rain, share mixed experiences, and note charms like sassafras tea and a rabbit’s foot still carried. They also mention a dog’s nightly howling signaling a nearby death.
A man convicted in a mail robbery conspiracy before a federal court protests the severity of his sentence. He claims only conspiracy to rob mails but the judge notes possible death in a state trial. He argues for state jurisdiction and a potential pardon versus twenty five years in prison.
The article discusses federal and state efforts to capture Barrow and Dillinger and notes the HaIlton letter denying recent killing ties. It pays tribute to Judge Dohoney of Paris and recalls the Avonue editor’s memories, praises the Leonard Graphic’s anniversary, and comments on Samuel Insull and dairy subsidies. It also reflects on Chicago gangsterism and national currency ideas.
The Albany Kinickerbocker Press notes lumberjacks in Wyoming strike until baths are installed in camps, while other papers muse on disarmament and war, citing Britain’s navy plans and U S calls for peace amid global tension. The collection includes quips on alliances and an ad for lawn mowers by Wells & Hump.
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