This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 16 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1925
Page
6
The Times Herald editorial questions the new Texas hot check law and its effect on merchants and defendants. The Denton Record Chronicle notes the district attorney’s cautious handling of complaints, emphasizing a 15 day grace to make good funds and the need to prove the check writer had notice before prosecution.
The community enters a busy period with many visits and gatherings. Residents attend singing in Farcly and Hale meetings while relatives and friends share meals and evenings across several households including Dodson Leeth Dewoody and Leeth families.
The Bigbee column reports hot dry weather and illnesses in the community. It notes the June 13 marriage of George Newhouse and Mary Mendenhall and mentions several visits and social calls among residents, with Sunday School at 10 o clock and pastors’ appointments listed.
In Bonham the Van Alstyne Leader reports a humorous tale of interurban fashion rules. A woman’s sleeve debate sparked a quick needle fix and bemused husband as the dress code clash reveals gendered style understandings.
Judge Blackburn opened the criminal docket with several dispositions. Md PT Jess Smith received two years for theft and aiding an escaped felon. Nath Huston got one year in three cases. Emmett Gooding one year for manufacturing liquor. Walter Daingerfield and Tommie Garner got three year suspended sentences for manslaughter and liquor violations. Jim Anderson of Durant pleaded guilty to burglary with a three year suspended sentence. Dave Bloxham was acquitted on liquor violations.
A special venue of seventy five has been called for Friday to hear the case of the State versus A A McDonald charged with murder. McDonald stands accused of killing his brother in law Allen.
Property listing notes a house and lot for sale on a paved street. Contact J. H. Phillips, owner, for details.
The banks and stores closed across Waxahachie for the 83rd birthday of "Uncle" Charlie Gibson former speaker of the House founder of the Waxahachie Enterprise and now columnist for the Daily Light and Enterprise The Daily Light suspended publication for the day as he noted the event says he received a dollar a year gift and other tributes from locals.
Two small brick business houses on North Main Street are for rent at 25 dollars each. The properties are in a good location, ready for immediate occupancy. Contact 299 381 Will H. Evans & Co at phone 31.
Money to loan on used cars repaid in 10 monthly payments. Loans closed promptly. Writer A R Holmes. Office back Ist Nat Bank Grenville Texas.
A historic note describes Bates’ Improved Antiseptic Liniment marketed for both human and animal use. The advertisement highlights its claimed healing properties and wide applicability, underscoring its place in early 20th century remedy culture.
Public notice lists Red Ball Stage routes via Blue Ridge Farmersville with multiple daily Bonham and Dallas departures and arrivals. Also advertises a vacant lot opposite the high school for sale at $1600 with terms.
Denton auto fanatics revive old style horns using a rubber bulb connected to a horn. Dealers doubt broad adoption as bulbs are cumbersome and prone to puncture, though the sound remains noted and jaunty.
Mr. Joe Goss of Riverby, a leading local farmer, entertained four to five hundred guests at a large barbecue on the Lake West Farm across the Oklahoma line. Attendees came from Texas and Oklahoma including Honey Grove Paris Bonham Durant Hugo Boswell and Denison. Crowds ferried across the river. traffic stalled by high water and ford travel. After dinner the plantation’s maployes staged a thrilling rodeo for guests.
Brief notice about a loan related to a vehicle with zero monthly payments and early closure. Mentions A. R. Polmes Office and Ist Nat Bank, plus references to Greme Tere, 200 401 wates and a liniment product.
Calvin Cook, former Nueces County engineer, arrives from Corpus Christi to headquarter in Paris and begin a state highway maintenance contract for five counties in Division engineer district No 1. He will base his family in Paris and run an office on North Main Street.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.