19 Jun 1907
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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1907
Page
1
Notice to the public stating that any incorrect reflection about a person, firm, or corporation in The Favorite will be corrected when brought to the publishers’ attention. The statement emphasizes accuracy and accountability in column content.
In Southern France a widespread strike disrupts wine production as adulteration laws are flouted. Mayors resign and municipal business halts. taxes collection stops and weddings cannot be performed. Peasants demand government action to curb adulteration and support failing vineyards.
John H. Kirby, president of the Five Million Club, leads state advertising efforts and devotes time and resources to promote Texas. His enthusiasm, if shared by 100 more members, would make Texas widely known as the best place in the United States to live.
The piece argues that harsh views of city corruption fade as reform is pursued after Mayor Schmitz is convicted, comparing San Francisco to Sodom and Gomorrah and noting citizens are given another chance to fix the city.
The article hints that the summer meeting between the Kaiser and the Czar is organized for their benefit, suggesting political aims behind the planned talks.
The Five Million Club promotes Texas pride urging every loyal Texan to become a booster, backing state projects and booster efforts with civic enthusiasm.
Old time adage live and let live does not appeal to Harry Orchard who pursues a hard nosed approach in business conflicts. The brief notes imply a combative stance and assertive personality guiding his career choices.
A woman declares that fatty men make the best husbands and is entitled to the shop’s sweetest mushroom hat. The remark ties personal taste to fashion whim in a playful local vignette.
Fragmentary line "'SGARGLE after the fifth kisa' is the hygenic advice somebody hands us" suggests unclear guidance. The text shifts to "Then there is no dan ger in four" implying potential typographical or translation errors. No identifiable people, places, or events are confirmed.
A short note notes a boy liking to try a new lawn mower, running it for about five minutes and enjoying the moment.
The Texarkana Courier notes a reader question about dubbing a sunken red bug in an unreachable body place as an undesirable citizen. The reply mocks the query as foolish and cites being tired from a picnic and scratching as reasons to defer.
A Mc Kinney Courier-Gazette sentiment urges residents to defend their town and stay, saying a dissatisfied man should leave and is not worth contributing to the community. The piece condemns negative outsiders and favors local loyalty.
Advertisement lists hay presses and equipment including Wood's Mowers Steel Beauty and Simplex presses offered by Thompson of Abernathy Company with ample stock of hay ties.
W O Reilly Fogarty of Kingston Jamaica reports a positive experience with Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. He says one bottle eased a persistent cough and plans to buy another. For sale by J W Peeler.
Bonham adopts an ordinance compelling poll tax defaulters to work on streets at one dollar per day or pay penalties and costs after notice. The city will list assessed and liable individuals, issue notices at City Hall, and allow substitutes. fines up to ten dollars apply for noncompliance. Attest: W. A. Spangler, Mayor. B. Elroy, City Secretary.
Dr Shoop presents a free trial box of Catarrh Remedy a snow white antiseptic balm with ingredients like Oil Eucalyptus thymol menthol promising instant and lasting relief for nasal and throat catarrh. Address to Racine Wisconsin and note large jars priced at 50 cents sold by J W Peeler.
An advertising page touts Hall’s Catarrh Cure with a money back offer and urges readers to mail for circulars. It also promotes Dr Shoop’s Restorative and related health books claiming internal nerve support for the stomach heart and kidneys, with samples offered by mail from Racine Wisconsin and J W in Toledo.
Colic and diarrhoea pains are quickly relieved by Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. For sale by J. W. Peeler.
A prominent farmer told the FAVORITE yesterday of a wonderful improvement in crops over the past ten days. He said the corn was fine and the cotton was coming at a rapid rate.
An office over Nunn & Jones Co at 620 Went 9th Street lists telephone numbers 303 2r for residence and business inquiries. The ad presents contact details for the firm and its office location.
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