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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1922
Page
1
A clutter of notices and opinions touches on advertising charges for obituaries and cards, mail delivery residency numbering, and varied social commentary. It cites government and oil taxation themes, wartime references, and local issues about schools and roads. The piece mirrors a busy editorial page with disparate items and speculative takes.
A skeptical remark noting debates over Columbus as the discoverer and suggesting the world waited long to learn how mistaken his claims were.
In a note on congressional strategy, La Follette would win support from wets if they prove enough votes to challenge the Supreme Court’s power over liquor policy. The piece outlines the push to repeal Prohibition and explain the political maneuvering to secure a majority.
The piece cites Illinois miners, many foreign born, killing miners and mine guards who sought to work. It contrasts the justice system with the killers and contrasts U S history debates on Lincoln and the Civil War with a call to accept umpire rules in sport and in society. It notes labor unions must be proven responsible for damages before liability and compares views within the AFL.
The Bonham Board of Trade offers a bounty on boll weevils and reports receiving its first batch of cotton destroyers last week. It says Collin county could spare some weevils for removal, while Fannin county has none to spare and aims to exterminate the entire weevil family.
Reader admonishes fans not to argue with the umpire for an official game. The umpire’s call stands even when wrong, and fans have no recourse beyond the stands. The piece urges restraint and explains consequences of challenging officiating.
The United Mine Workers journal argues unions can sue to protect members against oppression and damage. It notes proposals for union incorporation to strengthen court standing, though this advice has not been widely adopted in recent years.
A devotional note reflecting on John 15 7 where abiding in Christ and his words empowers believers to ask and receive. The brief piece emphasizes faith and obedience guiding daily prayers and spiritual abundance.
The piece explains why birds on live wires are not electrocuted while a person touching a wire can die. It notes current needs a ground path to flow through the body and that a person bridging ground and the wire or grounding themselves risks lethal shock, while a bird lacks a ground connection.
Tirana has succeeded Durazzo as capital due to Durazzo’s harbor advantage. The new republic argues a harbor on the Adriatic, east of Fiume, could pose a risk, prompting the capital move.
A reader asks if a cat's whiskers are more than ornaments. The answer: whiskers are essential to judge openings. Tabby uses whisker width to gauge if she can fit. if whiskers touch the sides she will not attempt to squeeze through.
The Rand refers to the Witwatersrand, a 50 mile ridge of gold bearing conglomerate. Since 1906 it produced more gold than any other region, and 1921 marked a banner year with about 200 million dollars mined from the Rand.
An old article notes that film cameras favor certain features for actresses. It explains that glossy black hair, blue or red tones, and pale or pink skin can register poorly, while tan skin, brown eyes, and fluffy hair photograph best. It also mentions wigs and strong lighting as workarounds.
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