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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1931
Page
2
Poem by Mrs T A Covington extols divine love as eternal, unbounded, and guiding through life’s trials. The speaker pledges devotion amid suffering, referencing Calvary, resurrection, and the infinite nature of Love that seeks and sustains.
European and American stock markets reflect widespread support for President Hoover’s proposal to suspend interest and principal payments on WWI debts for one year from July 1. The plan could revive trade and confidence, with England and Germany weighing heavily on its fate and domestic opposition likely within Hoover’s party.
The piece argues Hoover can push for reduced armaments and easing military burdens, ending national isolation as U S policy shifts toward global involvement. It notes debts must be restructured and credits a moratorium with prospects of recovery and security while mentioning Port Aransas fishing and Carl Estes of Tyler.
A Texas congressman backs a moratorium on war debts if President Hoover and Congress aid American workers. The move aims to help workers and business and should buoy global financial recovery, with business already reacting to the proposal and promising substantial results.
A Bonham man travels to New Braunfels and purchases a large cotton mill for about ten cents on the dollar as cotton prices fall. The mill owners join farmers in suffering from the decline in cotton prices and demand, a hardship not limited to farmers alone.
A Bonham resident reports meeting a large truck on a public highway and receiving half the road from the driver. He admits there is no witness to corroborate the account.
Gov Sterling and former Gov Dan Moody have been connected to an ongoing political matter. Details from the local press indicate investigation notes and public interest surrounding their roles and potential actions.
Coin Harvey cannot find a city to host a third party convention and plans to meet at Monte Ne Arkansas on August 25. Monte Ne, with a small population, should accommodate arriving delegates. Senator Thomas J Walsh seeks information on obtaining support and influence for the event.
The all day sucker is a pleasant confection for children, but the perennial sucker is the man who plays the markets races and the tempting offers of the want ad syndicates.
A farmer said he expected no cotton revenue this fall unless rain comes soon. He warned a drought could ruin his crop and leave his farm without income within the next fortnight.
The advance in the price of cotton yesterday may be just an incentive for the boll weevil to get a little busier, for he likes to feed on dear things.
A speaker argues that a moratorium shorter than fifty years offers little relief as the nation awaits repayment. The claim is that debt will be settled only after the defined period ends, shaping the fiscal debate.
A line from Other Pens BLIND MEN wm the Buddhist Philosophy of Life recounts a man born blind who rejects the world of grit and color claiming there is no sun or moon or stars, suggesting the limits of perception and belief.
A Corsicana Sun excerpt contrasts blind cynicism with belief in life’s beauties, urging readers not to become blinded by doubt. It warns crime and outlawry bring swift punishment, noting the legal system’s delays and deputies false leads in a Waxahachie context.
Frank Gannet, publisher of 17 New York newspapers, spoke on future trends in a recent address. He said papers will glow with color, speed of news delivery will rise, and a worldwide newspaper edited from a central point could reach Europe and America simultaneously within years.
A collage of quotes critiques and quips on film crime and culture. The passages touch on gangster myths Canadian rural life jokes about roadside stands and a mixed view of religion science and economics. The fragmentary text reflects a period tone and humor.
A collage of witty sayings and quips from Texas papers, noting jokes about gunpowder origins in China and a spinster’s remark on men, plus a line about knowledge and ignorance from Spotswood in Richardson Echo.
Humorous fragments quote a variety of jokes and quips about heads, wives, windmills, and parties. The page includes snippets on public figures and literary references like Mark Twain and Don Quixotes, interwoven with lighthearted impressions and social jests.
A fragment from the Ga. Times notes poll related chatter and mentions “poll-weevils” alongside comments about moving year’s end before year begins, indicating local election chatter and timing concerns.
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