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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1918
Page
2
New Judgments on Manhood for Army Draft
The article discusses shifts in draft standards from strict physical ideals to evaluating fighting and endurance potential. It argues that minor defects no longer disqualify as long as a recruit possesses good soldiery qualities, noting that appearance is less important than suitability for service.
Too Valuable to Lose Gorgas Urged to Remain in Office
The Houston Post argues Surgeon General Gorgas deserves continued service due to his disease control innovations in the new armies. It warns retirement would come from a peace era promotion law, not loss of ability, while praising his impact and urging presidential retention. The piece also blends a lighter aviation joke and notes Fannin county grain is largely shocked with excellent expected yields.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gorgas
Texas voters urged to support Hobby for governor
A political pitch highlights many reasons to back Hobby in Texas gubernatorial race. The speaker links postwar shifts to leadership changes and contrasts Hobby with rejected railroad executives.
Advice on running a newspaper from a Mississippi editor
A Mississippi newspaper man offers humorous guidance on funding editors. The note accompanying a $1.50 check urges paying editors promptly and supporting local prosperity. The piece contrasts prosperous editors with amateur agitators driven by financial motives and calls for constructive work toward communal prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Augustine
State Press
Dallas News
Spartan mother seeks delay for son before exemption board
A Spartan mother testified before the exemption board on Saturday claiming illness prevented her son from reporting for examination and seeking extra time. Her appeal was praised as a model for others trying to shield relatives from service while the country demands sacrifice. The Denison Herald notes her stance as a noble example in the home front battle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denison Herald
Mothers of
America
Dogs Needed for War Service to Front Lines
The Sherman Courier urges that five thousand more dogs be supplied to the war effort, joining the five thousand already there, with Airedale breeds highlighted as highly serviceable. Washington will provide a thousand dogs to soldiers, and all owners are urged to offer their dogs to the Government regardless of breed, for use on the front.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington City
Sherman Courier
Teen Wisdom and Fatherhood Echoes in Houston Post
The Houston Post contemplates teen attitudes and parental discipline with a wry note. It suggests a father’s trouble when restraining snippy children and hints many households face similar teen challenges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston Post
George
Feles
Bonham Favorite editor buys new duplex press
Sherwood Spotts, editor of the Bonham Favorite, has purchased a duplex perfecting press. The Honey Grove Citizen hopes his installation will lead to about three more lines of reading matter in the paper. Be patient, old fellow, the reading matter is on the way.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherwood Spotts
Honey Grove
Bonham Sets 4th of July Celebration With Airship Flights
Bonham marks Independence Day with Love Field airship flights and a 9 30 parade led by the Municipal Band. Congressman Sam Rayburn will speak at Brown Park at 10 30 after the parade, followed by Love Field birdmen exhibitions. Bring dinner and stay through the day as the town honors the nation and war effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bonham
Board of Trade
Love Field
Sam Rayburn
Washington City
Brown Park
Local Officials Nominated for County Posts
Announcement lists candidates for county offices including County Judge A P Bolding W A Spangler and O M Biggerstaff County Clerk Deets Dorough J B Laughlin County Attorney O L Coach A L McRae John Norton with no further details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. P. Bolding
W. A. Spangler
O. M. Biggerstaff
Deets Dorough
J. B. Laughlin
O. L
A. L. McRae
John Norton
Jefferson Highway tour stops at Whitewright Trenton Leonard Celeste
General Manager J D Clarkson and publicity man McDougal visited Whitewright Trenton Leonard and Celeste Saturday afternoon to explain how towns can contest for reestablishment of the Jefferson Highway. Clarkson spoke in the Guaranty State Bank directors room drawing interest from local residents who joined the officials on their stops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Clarkson
McDougal
Jefferson Highway
Trenton
Whitewright
Leonard
Celeste
Trenton Tribune
Dr. Jekyl and
Mr. Hyde
Dr James Headache Powders Ad
An old advertisement touts Dr James Headache Powders as a quick cure for dull throbbing or nerve headaches. The ad urges readers to buy a dime package at the drug store and promises relief without disappointment. It also includes a United Press note about France urging food restriction essays by pupils with prize posters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fr. James
Dr. James
United Press
Paris
France
Ford One Ton Truck Redirects Hauling Costs
An advertisement from Bonham Motor Co. urges readers to get a Ford one ton truck to speed hauling and reduce expenses, highlighting efficiency and savings for business and personal use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bonham Motor Co
Women in Moscow Driven to Despair Under Scarce Food
Washington reports from a YMCA worker that women in Moscow are going mad and committing suicide due to severe mental and physical strain. Food shortages worsen as women appear older and more pinched from hardship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Washington
Moscow
Doan's Kidney Pills Help Bonham Farmer Says
Bonham resident J. H. McClung reports back pain from lifting caused kidney trouble with sediment in urine and dizziness. After taking Doan's Kidney Pills from Peeler's drug store he claims complete cure. Sold everywhere for 0c. ask for Doan's Kidney Pills. Foster Milburn Co. Mfrs Buffalo NY
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bonham
Dean
J. H. McClung
Doan
Peeler
McClung
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
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W. J
Bill) Markham
R. L. Kennedy
Jim Harris
Burb Wright
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Fannin County Bank
Stice
G. P. Ball
North Main
J. L
Pariser
Palsep Drug Store
Martin
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MR. Farmer
Federal Reserve Bank
Sgt Ahay
Wells, Nuunnelee
Humphre
Briscoe
Benjamin Briscoe
Nch
Bonham, Texas
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