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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1911
Page
4
In Chickasha Oklahoma on July 20 Jesse Taylor a farmer chewed a weed nicknamed braiding weed in a hay field. The juice is said to cause vocal paralysis swelling and a swollen throat. the weed allegedly removes hair from cattle when applied to skin.
County superintendent R. M. Parker completed the consolidated scholastic census for ten independent Fan nin districts. The table lists 1910-11 and 1911-12 enrollments for districts including Honey Grove, Lecenneard, Lacon, Reitina, Triton, Dod City, and Windom, with totals and changes.
A traditional testimonial piece claims Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound relieves female disorders without surgery. It cites millions of letters from workers at the Pinkham Laboratory in Lynn Massachusetts and features a Coloma Wisconsin testimonial from Mrs John Wentland praising restored health after several bottles.
Despite threatening clouds Rentfrows show a strong crowd at Byg Tent for The De serter with praise for company. Tonight Lord Baltimore debuts a musical comedy melodrama blend, with a mistaken tramp plot and a setting of blunders. The program also features the Passion Play second series and Great Milky Way, followed by a Souvenir Matinee and Lena Rivers revival. Bleatric Bitters praised for health benefits with claims of curing digestive and skin issues.
The people of Stool Grub plan a major prohibition rally next Sunday with Rev. L. Kl. Pickett to speak in the afternoon and evening. Pickett, a strong county speaker, hails from Kentucky and once ran for governor on a prohibition ticket.
A concise note observes that recurring grievances ignite revolutions, suggesting cyclic discontent spurs collective action. It emphasizes the pattern of repeated issues driving upheaval and the persistence of underlying causes.
Notice from S. D. Nelson agent for Singer Sewing Machine Co Bonham Texas. Due to family sickness the seller could not attend to business but plans to sell a new Singer for an old one. Call in person or phone Singer Sewing Machine office for details.
A health advisory recommends Bucklen's Arnica Salve to treat dreadful wounds from knives guns nails or fireworks and prevent infection. It is praised as the quickest healer for wounds burns boils rashes eczema corns and piles, endorsed by J. W. Phoelet's.
After taking Dr Kings New Life Pills you will experience quick relief from constipation and indigestion, a suppressed appetite, and renewed energy. The pills regulate the stomach liver and bowels and provide overall strength. Available for 26 cents at J W Peeler's drug store.
A Louisville confectioner, Harry D. Mason, reports his wife and about one thousand dollars missing after a Thursday disappearance. A 8 year old clerk who worked for Mason is also missing and a postal card from Chicago to Mason’s 16 year old daughter hints at family distress. The matter complicates a planned sale of Mason’s business as signatures of wife are required. An advertisement for a $10 drop head sewing machine concludes the notice.
A blaze in Westminster at twelve thirty morning half destroyed the town fifteen miles north of McKinney. Loss estimated between 25 000 and 30 000. Bucket brigade failed to stop the flames until a concrete building halted them. Heaviest losses include CG D Manning general merchandise 12000 and Mrs J A Comeroy 5000. Manning had 800 insurance.
Advertisement notes fire proof safes available in two sizes, a large and a medium, priced as a bargain. Interested buyers directed to Favorite office with a yearly rate of three dollars.
The notice promotes Singer Sewing Machine Co assistance for out of order machines. Agent G. D. Nelsich in Bonham, Texas offers prompt service with all work guaranteed.
A playful pun plays on a chemist's readiness to respond with a ready retort. The line trades on wordplay between science language and a sharp comeback.
Stoney Grove reports a protracted meeting led by Lockett Adair and assistants yielding more than thirty conversions and many reapings. A lost gold bracelet with initials N M was described as missing near the Baptist church and East Tenth Street. A sale notice lists two fine Percheron mares aged six and five, valued at 2900 pounds, bred to a Missouri horse, Box 64 Bonham Texas.
Newark man James B. Mershon recounts a life‑threatening illness tamed by Dr King’s New Discovery. He credits the treatment with restoring strength after eight months of debilitation and dangerous lung symptoms. Available 50c and 1.00 per bottle, free trial bottle offered, guaranteed by J W Peoler.
A medical ad claims deafness stems from inflammation of the Innerus lining of the Jdustachian Tube and asserts a catarrh cause. It offers $100 for any deafness case due to catarrh not cured by Mall's Catarrh Cure, with circu las free and Hall's Family Pills for constipation sale.
Bonham Creamery, Lindsay Dalry, and Benson's Reserve Lindsey and Benson, proprietors, advertise years of creamery and dairy experience. They claim unbeatable ice cream quality and offer large or trial orders delivered anywhere in the city.
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