Juvenile in Court Over Shilling Theft for Cinema
Tommy faced a juvenile court charge for stealing a shilling and spending it at a cinema. He sobbed that he could not help it and wanted to see the Ten Commandments.
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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1929
Page
3
Tommy faced a juvenile court charge for stealing a shilling and spending it at a cinema. He sobbed that he could not help it and wanted to see the Ten Commandments.
Public Square unit details the high price of that brick business house in downtown See ma today at 301 31 J M Lowrey. Local listing notes the property and inquiry for buyers.
Bonham merchant T. Z. Reynolds has purchased a wingless airplane mockup used as a ceiling fan. The device moves merchandise with a gusty breeze, drawing crowd interest at his store. Len Morgan operates the unit, showcasing its surprising power.
A Tulsa World opinion piece refuses to gossip on political shock across the South after a November shift. It notes Southern reactions in Richmond Raleigh Nashville Mobile Jacksonville Waco New Orleans, urging restraint and respect over headlines and scandal.
Texas dairying relies on bull circles, with 196 circles in 14 counties averaging over four bulls each. Farmers pool funds to buy bulls and swap every year, giving many farms access to top sires at the cost of one. County agents note circles hold a sizable share of registered dairy bulls, with over 2,000 bulls placed nationwide last year.
U. S. pro golf champion Leo Diegel and Canadian Open winner seeks overdue honors as he tackles the demanding Wingsfoot course in Mamaroneck New York. He flashed in qualifying rounds but his nerves faltered later, and observers expect him to rebound with a steadier approach as the field pursues the crown.
The Mercury-Cole Co. promotes vacuum packing from Memphis Dallas and Louisville detailing coffee preservation benefits. Vacuum sealing excludes air to prevent rancidity and maintains consistent strength, enabling more oils and fresh taste per pound. A teaser notes examples of feline terms from a reader exchange.
The piece contrasts the old method of writhe by hand with the modern practice of typing notices. It argues typewritten copies are more legible, faster to produce, and provide exact duplicates for records and future reference.
City of Bonham advertises a water cut proposal for the summer months. Meyer Crawford says the price will be cut in half to allow lawn watering and twice weekly baths. No price reduction. the city plans to supply double the current water flow during June July and August.
A morning newspaper in Westeraa s Sweden carried a notice asking the public to keep off the streets today between 11:30 and 12:30 while Mareit undergoes her driving test. The advertisement was signed by Mareit’s proud parents with their address.
A new swimming pool has been opened in Terrell Texas at the city park drawing large crowds in June.
Believed to be the largest potato patch, this 2,140 acre Sugarland operation owned by Sugarland Industries produced a May harvest valued at about 500000 dollars. The average yield exceeded 200 bushels per acre, aided by rich river soils and extensive irrigation. Potatoes were shipped by train to Chicago and Kansas City for nationwide distribution.
Data shows over 30 000 travelers use the air route annually near Paris. About half of the 10 000 annual passengers on each direction between Paris and London are Americans, with notable share of travelers from the United States.
Notice from the Alexander Hotel states the dining room will close for the summer starting June 24 1929 and will reopen in September. The brief notice appears with a separate Washington Star quotation about a bride-to-be and a friend disputing a claim of proposing.
Auction note from Bonham area offers black berries seven miles north for 50e a crate. Pick Mondays and Thursdays, contact C. M. Maloney at 302-6 for details.
A fragmentary exchange questions what to do with a buggy whip relic and proposes donating it to a national collection. The terse wording hints at controversy over preserving or politicizing cultural artifacts.
Police Chief George Elam warns locals to keep dogs at home to avoid sick or stray animals and the danger of pounds and boneyards during mad-dog season. Citizens receive daily complaints about roaming dogs.
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