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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1917
Page
7
Bridgeton and Fannin County records reveal court notices from County Clerk Dobbs and a Board of Commissioners session. A public recovery notice names Lydia E Pinkham remedies with a testimonial from Mrs Mitrope T Cummins of Bridgeton New Jersey.
United Press reports that a witness named the Countess Markoeviser as leading an attack on Dublin Castle, claiming she fired the first shot that killed a policeman. In seven days of fighting five hundred killed and fifteen hundred wounded were reported, with hospitals overflowing.
An old remedy claims to cure chronic sores and wounds with Porter's Antiseptic Healing Oil. The advertisement touts relief for pain and simultaneous healing, offering a 25 cent price and a suggested successor.
Four policemen were wounded when a party of Sinn Feiners attacked them at Garrisontown Ireland sixteen miles northwest of Dublin. Eight rebels were captured as slight disturbances continued in Dublin and suburbs.
Friends of Dr. S P Brooks of Waco are asked to meet for a few minutes promptly at 4 p m Thursday May 4 in the directors room of Fannin County National Bank.
Berlin reports after hours of hand to hand fighting the Germans repulsed French assaults south of Douamont and in the Callette forest and held their positions. Prices for hay listed at Don Ryburn's wareroom echo market notes.
An advertisement claims Dodson's Liver Tone safely cleanses the liver and intestines without the dangers of calomel. It warns calomel causes sickness, bone damage, and salivation, urging readers to switch to the plant based remedy and promising a morning wake up feeling fine.
Austin May 2 fire insurance companies petitioned the Insurance Commission for rate hikes due to heavy losses in Paris, Houston and McKinney.
Local notices show J. S. Crouch traveling to Windom while Matt Pratt and Jim Agnew also headed out to Windom and Trenton. Ed Prent and others journeyed to Dodd City and Honey Grove, with Mrs. Atterberry, Miss Miller, and Miss Roberts among those traveling to Savoy Paris and Honey Grove respectively.
One hundred teams needed at Clarksville to haul rock and gravel. Pay: 22 cents per yard per mile. Texas Nat l Construction Co., 31 dit w Clarksville, Texas.
United Press reports French troops have seized 550 yards of trenches south and east of Douaumont and 1000 yards depth on Dead Man's Hill, signaling a check to German offensive. Jubilation follows the gains. Also notes pastors Alderson Lehnhoff Barberes traveling to Bailey for district conference by rail with multiple detours, including Bells and Whitewright, totaling about forty miles for the trip.
Call McClure Tin and Plumbing Co for plumbing tin work mower repair or any repair. Registered fresh cow for sale and Halsell of the area mentioned in fragments.
Comptroller H B Terrell praises T J Cox Bonham Fannin County tax collector for the annual settlement May 1 1915 to May 1 1916 as one of the most satisfactory accounts among 247 in Texas. He commends accuracy neatness efficiency prompt monthly remittances and expresses willingness to cooperate in duties.
An old advertisement touts Dr James Headache Powders as instant relief for headache and neuralgia. It urges readers to buy a dime packet at the drug store and promises rapid disappearance of pain and suffering.
Mrs Hulda Keene is reported very sick today after a period of illness. The notice notes her ongoing illness and current health concerns.
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