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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1921
Page
1
The notice lists subscription rates for City Carrier and Mail options and notes a paper address change to avoid delayed deliveries. It also discusses views on the Klan, commenting on potential good and evil outcomes, and quotes Secretary Weeks on peace and disarmament amid global tensions.
A public notice states that any erroneous reflection upon the character reputation or standing of any individual or corporation will be corrected promptly when brought to the attention of the publisher.
A brief post office incident in Bonham is noted as second class mail matter with emphasis on the main filing status.
The Favorite says the Ku Klux Klan remains a dangerous organization yet could yield benefits by exposing evils and pushing for stronger law enforcement. It cites a Brenham case where a German ancestry physician endured a Klan reprimand after expressing un-American views and pledges reform and possible departure from the city.
A Kansas town reports Republicans urging appointing a Democratic postmaster. The position pays under $100 yearly, prompting continued hesitation about Republicans allowing any office to slip away.
A Mississippi congressman urges passage of a law imposing a $50 fine for any woman to smoke in public in the District of Columbia. He opposes laws benefiting women only and states he will oppose if it limits his residence in DC. He says he is ready to denounce the measure.
Wheat farmers in Texas set a fixed price for harvest laborers sparking debate on potential union actions by laborers. A union could push for higher wages while growers weigh alternate labor sourcing and cost implications.
Government officials swept Titus County this week destroying about fifty illegal stills and fifteen thousand gallons of mash as part of a wider effort to curb illicit liquor production in the area.
A Jangs woman punched a man who she said insulted her during a film showing. She followed him to the sidewalk and delivered a decisive blow, with the Sherman Democrat approving of using fists over guns. The Denison Herald notes broader political calls for change after unmet promises.
The Wichita Daily Times critiques Attorney General Daugherty for urging preservation of property rights. It argues for a clear, future concrete standard, noting past rights in saloons income inheritance railroads and slaves faded to serve public welfare. The piece questions which rights must be preserved and warns today’s rights become tomorrow’s government assets.
A fairy tale narrated by Mary Graham Bonne centers on a squash unhappy with its dull uninteresting name. The potato contrasts feelings about fame and dish preferences, noting how people cheer tomatoes and cucumbers, while squash receives little excitement or praise. The squash laments its fate yet accepts its role in meals.
The piece portrays Herbert Hoover as a powerful yet controversial Secretary of Commerce. It notes friction with fellow cabinet members and bureau heads over his expansion of the department, his media strategy, and hints at possible future political ambitions. It includes a retail ad for a sale at Zidell's.
Registered Duroc boar ten months old offered for sale or trade. Contact Ben Baker Mule Barn for details.
Auction notices describe a shabby pile of junk and a cheap cottage on No Center Street offered for 1800 dollars with easy terms. Also listed is a complete thrashing outfit including separator, steam engine, water tank wagon and pumps for 700 dollars with a contact at McRae & Hull.
A four year old boy, walking with his nurse, passed a blacksmith shop where a horse was being shoed. On the way home he told Jill snother that he saw one fall off the feet and exclaimed he found the place where they make horses.
Notice advertises high cash prices paid for hides and country produce. Mentions contact with WwW. T. Christian via phone 5.
Activist George W. Dixor urges overhaul of Texas penitentiary system, citing brutal conditions, inadequate wages, and alleged state property theft. He claims investigations failed and calls for abolition of the Prison Commission, appealing Texans to vote for reform.
Mrs W Benz of Altoona writes of six births and a four month old baby helped by Lynn E Pukham Vegetable Compound. She claims the medicine cured female ailments and brought health and happiness to her family. A photo is included to prove the baby’s health.
Western and eastern bound trains listed with arrival and departure times between Texarkana Sherman Clarksville Fort Worth and Whitesboro. Missouri Kansas and Texas line connections noted with several arrivals in the afternoon and morning slots.
Local council in Birney meets to review municipal deliveries and resume routine services after a disruption. Officials discuss immediate steps, response timelines, and public safety considerations impacting residents.
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