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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1930
Page
1
Publication notice from Saan Daily Favorite listing Bonham Texas post office entry and pricing for city carrier and mail subscriptions with rates for 1 month to 1 year and business staff credits.
Public notice states erroneous reflections on any firm individual or corporation will be corrected upon notification. Advertising rates are available on request.
Reflective note quotes Matthew 5 44 to 45 urging love blessing and prayer for enemies Despite OCR quirks the message emphasizes kindness and forgiveness toward those who oppose or mistreat you
A compact thought reflecting on honours as fleeting shadows that follow those who uphold them, contrasting pursuit and denial as a moral mindset. The quotation evokes Benson Baxter style wisdom with a caution about vanity and integrity.
A fragmentary reflection on the prodigal son tale. The speaker recalls a moment at night with God and a fatherly forgiveness, contrasting personal doubt with a renewed desire to return home. The memory centers on a rustic scene, prayer, and the possibility of grace.
The so-called inventor of Flag Day is identified as a four year old German native named Altheimer who became rich in the United States. He reportedly celebrated the day out of gratitude to the country where he amassed his fortune, rather than returning to his homeland. The passage notes few Americans show such exuberance after gaining wealth here. The writer condemns the common habit of spending wealth traveling abroad to view other flags.
A reader notes that the right course is to follow Mutt's counsel and act with discretion rather than backing one man over another. The remark emphasizes practical judgment over punditry in choosing actions.
The piece argues political leaders should not expect spontaneous shirt tearing or public display of zeal. It notes orderly conduct in voting is a citizen's right and duty and that such dramatic demonstrations faded after 1776. It claims post election shirt tearing would be unlikely.
A London couple quarrels over a so called infernal triangle described humorously as essential in mathematics and a musical instrument. The husband sues his wife amid the bizarre dispute, highlighting a comical yet bitter domestic conflict.
The speaker expresses a wish to live long enough to witness a political era free from constant fundraising pressure and scrutiny of every fund and expense. The idea stands as a humorous yet earnest demand for fiscal restraint in campaigns.
A traveler rides across West Texas prairies noting the vast land and pondering what it would be like if watered. He recalls recent flooding that overwhelmed the area, remarking that the deluge was perhaps excessive.
The piece recalls boat racing on the Mississippi and notes the Robert E. Lee defeating the Natchez in a romantic yet lamentable outcome. It contrasts motorboat speed with old style contests and reflects on the fading era of poetic competition on the water.
The speaker claims the Canadian prohibition effectively stopped whiskey imports to the United States and asks why not cultivate it domestically. Brother Cannon intends to sue, alleging libel. The bishop may favor selects who can pay, a sharp prelate remark.
Sam Fryar forwarded a poster promoting a print shop and a hamburger joint in town. The item hints at illicit deals with bootleggers to keep printing costs low, suggesting a collusion between local businesses and illegal operations.
Readable sections note Fan nin county reports unusually strong crops, signaling potential wealth. Yet observers warn uneven growth may create future tension and instability as agricultural gains affect prices and livelihoods.
A New York man tried to hang himself with a belt then with a shirt then with trousers. He was cut down after each attempt but died before the funeral the next day.
The fragment discusses listening to radio music and questions why someone has not created a real musical number. It suggests the performer who delivers it could skip further notes and act with cash in hand.
In the death of Judge W L Estes of Texarkana the state loses an able jurist and a good citizen. There never have been too many good jurists nor too many good citizens.
The bell in Garland Texas doubles as both church bell and local fire alarm, warning residents of fires in the area and serving a dual civic role despite its worn condition.
The text presents scattered remarks about Columbus and a Peruvian claim, mentions West Texas refugees fleeing by row boats during floods, and references Ruth Jane Mix escaping authorities with a casual, humorous tone. The passage blends rumor and anecdote without a clear single event or dates.
An Asheville, North Carolina man, driven by extreme despair, attempted suicide by shooting himself with two pistols at once to avoid taking any chances. Authorities report no further details available at this time.
The passage discusses President Hoover and proposals about free silver, mentions a large number of grooms burned in a New York home and suggests cremations. It notes Hoover’s planned visit to Texas and his West Southwest trip. The tone hints at political reactions from Democrats.
A garbled note reports a racketeer conviction in Chicago and hints at a broader struggle with tariffs. The fragmentary text references meeting an enemy and a missing link, leaving the precise event unclear.
A proposed waterway project across Dallas and North Texas calls for a thorough survey of traffic facilities and possibilities by competent hands. The note stresses including Dallas and other regional interests and highlights the importance of this phase in advancing the movement.
The Trinity River project is being studied by Major Milo Fox of Galveston with plans for a comprehensive survey. Findings may show navigability from the gulf to Dallas and Fort Worth is feasible and beneficial, aligning with federal inland waterway goals and connecting to a larger intracoastal canal system.
A Los Angeles Times note mocks a new currency and a garage mechanic’s hands while a London humorist critiques modern plays. The piece cites a critic’s claim that current theater lacks realism and cites a long month passing between acts with the same parlormaid appearing.
A Washington Pie joke told by Sessuo Hayakawa after returning to Japan. He recalls visiting Seattle and Chicago and confusing Washington pie with two Washingsons George and Booker T. The piece includes quips on language and a brief list of quoted figures.
A Dallas News columnist laments that Americans are forgetting basic walking but notes a trend of people learning to jump again, suggesting movement skills and athletic training are evolving even as everyday gait declines.
A collection of editorial excerpts discusses Dwight Morrow's stance for New Jersey Senate favoring state option over national prohibition, the impracticality of stopping interstate liquor shipments, and calls to penalize buyers in bootlegging cases amid debates on constitutional repeal and enforcement. The pieces reference Kansas City Star Cincinnati Inquirer and Greenville Barner as sources.
A fragmented verse laments a life without time for civic acts and kindness, citing Josephus Daniels and Nebraska congressman Johnson as figures. The poem critiques lagging world peace efforts and ends with a tongue in cheek note about pencils, vows, and a horseshoe title.
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