20 Jun 1918
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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1918
Page
1
Texas Power and Light Co promotes saving money by bringing Colorado climate into homes using an electric stove and electric fan. The message emphasizes affordable comfort for residents without traveling to Colorado.
Heavy rains turn the Piave into a flood destroying Austrian bridges and isolating crossing forces. Italian artillery mauls retreating Austrians as they struggle to restore pontoons. Italians push along the Piave from Nervesa to Montello, threatening Venice.
Fragmented dispatches indicate possible war actions against Turkey with references to American interests in Spain and Sweden, detailed mentions of hospitals and consular officials, plus a stray note about a theatre ad and a found purse offering reward. The text blends geopolitical claims and local classifieds, reflecting chaotic OCR of a June issue. Managed items include theater listings and an ad for a play titled Daughter of the Gods, with ticket prices.
Eugene Randle aged 45 an department store employee shot and killed his wife after leaving a note declaring he was a nervous physical and financial wreck. He then died by suicide in Dallas on June 20.
The secretary requests readers to call at the Bonham News office in the morning to obtain their quota of Salvation Army literature, asking those who have not yet received it to do so.
United Press reports Vienna facing extreme bread riots with cavalry deployed. German sources say mobs stoned the premier’s residence and plundered bakeries. Also note automotive ads from Steger Motor Co and Bonham Garage offering used and new tires.
The Favorite plans to specialize in producing candidate cards with prompt service and high quality design ensuring recipients receive a card that will not be a source of shame.
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