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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1932
Page
1
A faded public notice outlines subscription payments and correction procedures. It mentions pay in advance options for one and three months via City Carrier and states attention to errors affecting a firm or individual will be corrected.
In order to avoid delays, the paper updates readers on a change of address. The notice explains that the paper’s address has changed and provides the new location for correspondence and subscriptions.
A historical column argues prohibition harmed youth more than old liquor, citing groups like the National PTA National Federation of Women's Clubs and Salvation Army. It contrasts charity voices with wealthy skeptics, claiming true wealth lies beyond gold and stocks.
Stefan Zwieg of Vienna in the Living Age portrays the Bank of France’s vast gold and bullion hoard buried eighty five feet beneath Paris. He notes steel vaults and drawers filled with bonds and stocks, suggesting the power such wealth could wield in war or global influence and lamenting Congress’s focus on individuals over national duty.
The Houston State Democratic Convention urged letting voters decide on the Eighteenth Amendment. Speaker John N. Garner favors repeal, signaling possible dry-wet tensions in Texas as delegates react and timing hints at a potential dark horse bid.
The well known Senator Sorghum says he read a paper claiming the Democratic national convention keynoter was born in a log cabin. He weighs the claim and comments on its accuracy and possible political implications.
The fragment notes that Mr. Lippman affirmed that he had for office at least stated a truth. It reflects a cautious, possibly partisan remark without clear attribution or broader context.
Some congressmen and Senators who suddenly joined the campaign for beer support will encounter a stiff response when seeking re election. The piece notes a shift in political tactic and voter resistance to liquor related issues.
A reflective note suggests that folly can reveal truth by exposing a person to learn from errors. It frames the idea as a universal lesson about growth arising from missteps.
The Palestine Herald notes the Republican and Democratic conventions may push repeal of the eighteenth amendment but argues enforcement is feasible now without new votes. The editor doubts full enforcement is possible yet believes steady action could curb major violators and reduce the illicit liquor market.
Ernest Parker in Sherman Democrat argues the public may believe many party leaders were born in a whiskey still and remain so. The remark reflects partisan distrust in political leadership.
A Mineral Wells Inc. observer ponders why a man objects to church attendance citing hypocrisy and suggests he may avoid company due to the same issue.
Palestine Herald notes with humor that a tribe in Africa has been found with an arm reach of nine feet. The remark imagines how such a neighbor would be at a boarding house. The line is presented as light commentary.
A Kentucky man who discharged his pistol during a dance hall scuffle and shot himself has been sentenced to a year in prison for the self-inflicted shooting. The paper notes the possibility of delaying the sentence to pursue a damage suit against himself.
Tyler Courier Times contrasts current talk of states rights with past Northern denial that such a concept existed, noting shifting regional attitudes over seven decades. The piece frames a long-running political thread across states' autonomy debates and party alignments.
Dallas News quotes Mr. Snell arguing the Nation is safe with GOP governance while noting Democratic view that the GOP would fix problems to the point of unappealing.
The Paragraphers note the nation’s demand for a five-cent cigar and a plan to harmonize prices with an old three-cent postage stamp in Albany themes.
A Chicago musician tried an Egyptian oboe silent for 3,372 years, while a Nashville Banner quips about future saxophones. The Weston Leader notes Republican gains could relieve down markets, and the Christian Science Monitor reports T H Cotton and W T Twine contending for the 1,000 guineas golf title.
A Southern Lumberman commentary argues for stricter enforcement over broader legislation, suggesting society would function better with clearer orders than excessive laws. The piece muses on public safety and governance priorities.
A humorous exchange features Cuthbert losing and Jacoby offering a address for a blonde stenographer. The First Actress jokes about her love scene while a Second Actress notes audience indecision amid light dialogue. Towser's Guck delivers a quip on direct and indirect taxation using a dog tax example.
A Montreal Star verse notes that a cheerful grin opens doors where a knocker is unknown, suggesting optimism as social entry. The line celebrates smiles as universal welcome.
The piece argues that merchants who advertise persistently and truthfully attract customers and gain prestige, while those who skip advertising fade from the public mind and risk closing. It urges regular, honest promotion to showcase stock and new lines to drive sales.
The Augie Community club held an all day session on June 15 to make seven foundation patterns achieving 100 percent completion. Seven patterns were created with Mrs. Gauge assisting. A noon covered dish luncheon followed the morning work.
A plan proposes appointing federal employees to two congressional committees, with a caveat that it should not involve the Committee on Domestic Relations in Arkansas as reported by the Arkansas Gazette.
A local shop assistant shows a gentleman braces and offers two pairs. The barber chair quip about not cutting hair too short sparks a playful exchange, and a light joke about Hamlet ends the brief humor column.
Four year old Patricia McDermott lit a match and approached a gas stove. Her clothing caught fire and she ran downstairs. She died shortly after in a hospital.
One man arrested and another wounded after a roadblock attack near Kilgore. The incident occurred when assailants blocked the road with a mobile and attempted to rob O. C. Collins. Collins fired, wounding one assailant.
A local grower in Rio Grande City reported today the nation's first 1932 cotton bale was ginned Saturday, earlier than last year’s first bale. The bale came from cotton that survived winter and received no premium.
The Fox Theaters Corporation was placed into equity receivership by court order today in New York. The move comes as financial restructuring proceeds under court supervision.
Kellogg’s ALL-Bran cereal is promoted as aiding digestion and energy with high iron content, claiming it eases constipation and supports intestinal health. Advert text touts two tablespoons daily as sufficient, and notes recipes and retailer availability.
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