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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1916
Page
3
Eagle Pass Texas June 22 The Carrizal affair excites locals as four to five thousand Mexican troops including Yaquis gather at Allende fifty miles south of the border. General Green has twenty five hundred men stationed here.
Mme Petrova departs for New Orleans with Mrs Covell leaving tonight for the same city due to a family illness. Mr Covell will accompany her to Dallas.
Announcement sells men women and children high and low cut shoes at reduced prices. Also notices recruiting men at once for the New Mexico National Guard border patrol with a recruiting office at Bonham Candy Kitchen.
J. L. Ware & Son advertises a large sale with significant price cuts on nearly all items, inviting shoppers to take advantage of reduced merchandise.
Paris reports United Press says Greece accepts all terms of the Allied ultimatum dated June 22. The central demand requires complete demobilization of Greek armies as specified by the Allies.
Children's Dresses priced up to 1.00 with 50 cent options. Cane seed stock peas fetere tia maize and kaffir corn offered. Prices stated as reasonable by Rogers, Ward & Roberts Co.
Columbus New Mexico reports twelve Americans dead including the commander believed to be Captain Lewis Morrey of the Tenth Cavalry. Seventeen Americans were captured and many wounded. Mexican losses were fourteen killed and several wounded.
Rome reports on June 22 that a special Austro German council has prepared to evacuate Lemberg. Bucharest confirms the discreet move amid wartime pressure.
An old sale notice urges shoppers to visit the Herrick Bonham House Furnishings Co for appliances and a Big Sale. It advertises two month ladies waists priced at $1.25 at J L Ware storefronts.
Washington June 22 Senator Works has called up the resolution he introduced five months ago directing intervention in Mexico. Chairman Stone says the foreign relations committee had thought best not to act on it. Both decline to debate it.
Actress Olga Petrova headlines a stage production titled Playing with Fire billed as a dramatic queenly debut at the local theater. The show features Petrova in a leading role with a companion cast and stage design noted in previews.
J L advertises a selection of children’s dresses with prices up to one dollar and a choice at fifty cents, inviting shoppers to visit the store for bargains on children's apparel.
Reports from El Paso and San Antonio describe heavy Mexican losses, 40 Americans killed, 17 captured, many wounded, and U.S. forces withdrawing after an ambush near Carrizal. Pershing says troops seized Casas Grandes while Mexicans evacuate Juarez. Funston awaits Pershing's report. Baker moves militia to border.
Ambassador Arrendondo, acting on Carranza instructions, seeks State Department clarification on why Pershing's men are far from their base and the Carrizal fighting. Secretary Baker asks Congress to authorize Wilson to draft the militia for Mexico service as U S forces near the border are mobilized. Mexico City officials condemn the American note as unjustifiably provocative and say the presence of U S troops is no longer justifiable.
A clipped line notes that men's and boys' odd pants are included in a big sale. The message credits J. L. as the source.
Bar Harbor Maine reports the marriage of Mrs Madeline Force Astor to William Carl Dick in an afternoon ceremony. The couple plans a California honeymoon.
Waco Texas June 21 The Supreme Court of the United States will decide the constitutionality of the workmen's compensation and employers liability act in a suit brought by Charlie Middleton of Waco against Texas Power and Light Company seeking 5000 dollars for alleged personal injuries. Middleton's lawyer said the case will be carried to the U S Supreme Court.
J L promotes heavy discounts on men and boys suits from sizes 1-4 to 1-2 off. Shoppers find bargains on formal wear as store advertises a limited time event.
Public notice urges readers to attend a band concert tomorrow evening. It asks attendees to check tomorrow’s paper for the program and to bring friends.
Crystal Ice Cream received daily. Get It at Claypoots is advertised as the pickup point with the store slogan likely promoting daily deliveries or stock.
Every automobile owner in this city should see the feature titled Wife and Axio Troubles tonight at the local theater, promising a dramatic exploration of domestic tensions and automotive misadventure.
J L Ware and Son advertise a sale offering Ladsow waters valued at 1.25 dollars for 88 cents, highlighting substantial savings to customers.
Purveyor Woodward and Popes announces pure Avalde honey available in comb and extract forms in any quantity. Local sellers promote natural sweetness from trusted honey producers.
The Favorite publishes Hon. T. M. Campbell speaking dates. Events occur in Paris on Monday the 26th at 2:30 p.m. Bonham on Tuesday the 27th at 2:30 p.m. Greenville on Wednesday the 28th at 2:30 p.m. Kaufman on Thursday the 29th at 2:30 p.m. Ennis on Friday the 30th at 2:30 p.m. Waxahachie on Saturday July 1st at 2:30 p.m.
Lieut. A. R. Meonald of the United States Army is in the city today seeking interested local men to enlist. He called at the Favorite Office, hoping to find recruits and answer questions about joining the army.
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