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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1914
Page
2
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate a Bonham Texas post office entry marked as second class mail matter with unreadable filler text. The readable portion confirms the location and mailing status without additional details or dates.
A compact, era voice notes oppression through work and unemployment. The speaker recalls the irony of sharing wealth contrasted with a lack of funds, and laments the fate of the old-fashioned woman tied to frugal habits and flags of scarcity.
A column cites Dr. Eliot urging daily renewal and trying new things to sustain progress and happiness. The piece notes spring as inspiration, warns against stagnation, and adds quips on politics, moon perception, pedestrian laws, and a quiet Bonham Fourth of July without a baseball game.
An open letter to Bonham residents explains six proposed charter amendments. It outlines changes to recorders in emergencies, treasurer duties and banking depositories, interest on idle funds, a garbage crematory plan with bonds, liability protections to curb lawsuits, and lake use allowing fishing for revenue while preserving water purity.
The Department of Agriculture promotes home tests to ensure canned fruits and vegetables are wholesome and not adulterated. Key tips include inspecting for bulges, pouring contents into a glass dish promptly, checking for greenish patches, testing for gas with water and a pinhole, and using copper tests to detect sulphate adulteration.
Pony contest tickets are on offer as the favorite handles printing duties. Local organizers urge buyers to secure entries for the upcoming event with teams and participants to be announced.
Those seeking Chau tauqua tickets for the seven day event opening Wednesday June 24 may buy at the Favorite Office. Season tickets for adults cost 2.50 and children 1.00. Support the Board of Trade by purchasing before opening day. tf W. S. Spotts, Sec’y.
Clifford Jacks of Bonham Route No. 6 announces his entry in the merchants car giveaway contest and asks friends for votes and support.
An advertisement from International Mills, West Philadelphia, offers women a home business selling hosiery to friends and neighbors. It promises 70 percent profit and about ten dollars daily with no prior experience required, addressed to Box 4029.
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