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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1914
Page
2
The item notes brisk sales for Chautauqua tickets supporting the Board of Trade guarantee, remarks on local newspapers in Austin, and playful digs at politics and current events. It mentions a California volcano rumor, Texas Pacific dividend, grape juice imports, and wartime language about Huerta with satirical tone. The piece ends with a harsh joke about Chinese people, reflecting outdated attitudes.
The premium list from the Dallas Fair management is praised for quality and presentation. The piece credits Dallas and its citizens for maintaining high standards, noting the fair's profits fund improvements and attract patronage. Dates given are October 17 to November 1, 1914.
A nostalgic column urges Dallas area readers to attend baseball games, praising the team’s form after seven games and urging town pride. It notes Ohio electrocution news, references racial violence in harsh terms, and mentions the Board of Trade funding Chau Tauqua Polks with $1500 for outdoor entertainment.
A Denison tale reports a burial relief policy collected for a deceased Black man who later revived. Money had been spent on funeral arrangements, and now questions arise over reimbursement to the insurance company as the living man returns.
An old advertisement extols Mother's Friend as a trusted external lotion to ease breast and nerve strain during pregnancy. It claims to prevent nausea and distress by lubricating muscles and relieving tension on cords and ligaments. The copy notes long US use and urges readers to obtain the product from Bradfield Regulator, Lamar Building, Atlanta.
A scanned list names county officers and candidates including county clerk James Dobbs Laughlin county attorney Broadfoot judge Gross Os, superintendent Parker, commissioner Keene, representative Cunningham and others. The text reads as a roster of officials and postings from a governmental slate.
Will H. Mayes dean of the University of Texas School of Journalism told the Texas Press Association in Wichita Falls that newspapers are the education for the people and should train journalists as post graduate teachers. He urged direct university outreach to the public and higher professional standards for the field.
Classified notice offers a single cylinder motorcycle for sale at a low price. Contact person Jim Boone for details.
Reporters describe a lively Methodist Sunday school outing at Simpson Park with kids enjoying ice cream and games. The scene notes many cones consumed and several children claiming minor illnesses the next day. A separate note advertises Bonham land for sale by J Alderson from Ector Texas, describing parcels and a four room house.
The Roach family expresses gratitude for the kindness and support received after the death of their daughter, acknowledging the many tokens of sympathy from friends and those who offered help during their sorrow.
Philip Wise sells Chautauqua tickets at his south side square store and offers coupons redeemable for an automobile.
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