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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1914
Page
3
Texas hosts 5 000 factories with 70 230 wage earners and annual output of 272 896 000 dollars. The state adds 300 new factories each year with capital investment of 216 876 000 dollars. One point six percent of Texans work in manufacturing. Texas ranks seventh in factory output and first in opportunities for new enterprises.
Mrs. Virgie Massey returned from Texarkana where she visited her daughter Mrs. F. E. Chilcote. W. M. McCarter and wife left for Sulphur Springs. Mrs. R. E. Blood traveled to Fort Worth. Miss Mary Hunter went to Sherman. Mrs. Mary Brannon left for Brookston. Mrs. P. F. Wilburn and her son arrived from Fort Worth to stay with P. J. Catron’s family. Miss Zola Kerr and Virgie Rourer arrived from Fort Worth to visit Mrs. Charles Garner. G. C. Chapman and wife arrived from Farmersville. J. W. Howard arrived from Farmersville. Mrs. S. R. Duncan and children headed to Clarksville. Mrs. R. E. Phillips went to Ravenna.
The report notes 825 per capita factory creation in Texas with one manufacturing enterprise per 850 people. It states 50 percent of factories are owned by individuals, 30 percent by corporations, and 20 percent by firms. Texas hosts 3,000 steam and 80 gas engines, plus 3,454 electric, 1 water motor, and 31 water wheels for power. Fewer than 2 percent of Texas factory wage earners are under 16.
To run Texas factories on year, needs a million tons of coal, 200000 cords of wood, 3.5 million barrels of oil, and 100 million cubic feet of gas. Only 3882 women work in Texas factories. Prevailing hours of labor reach 54 per week. Bates Antiseptic German Liniment.
A note invites readers to nominate a friend who would enjoy a grand trip to the Exposition next year. By showing a little work and enthusiasm, supporters can encourage their candidate to be selected for the journey.
Sherman shut out Bonham 3 to 0 as Merrill pitched for Sherman in his home debut. Rust and C Allen drove in runs for Sherman in the fourth inning, with Eagan, Naylor, and Dorsey keying the offense. Bonham’s defense held, with Faulkner, Nichols, and Gaines turning in relief duty as the game lasted 1 hour 25 minutes at Sherman.
A local printer promises fast service and fair pricing with dependable results for urgent printing needs.
A Fort Worth property is offered at two hundred fifty dollars for sale by F. Tapp & Co. and presented as a nice lot ready for purchase.
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