Quash Story Blocked by City Alders
A terse local note reports aldermen blocking or delaying a quash action. Details remain unclear as the brief item notes city officials and a procedural wait.
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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1913
Page
3
A terse local note reports aldermen blocking or delaying a quash action. Details remain unclear as the brief item notes city officials and a procedural wait.
Mayor Spangler was interviewed today about water mains and storm sewers. He said ten flecks of four inch and eight hundred feet of two inch mains have been laid. Three blocks of old mains were removed from the oil mill property and new mains placed to protect unserved areas.
Washington society adapts to no inaugural ball on March 4 with a substituted reception. Mrs Wilson and her daughters will not attend, shocking the social set but not derailing the capital’s formal scene. The Marino band and notable music will still greet guests, while 10,000 extra lamps light Pennsylvania avenue, promising a brilliant night despite the absence of the presidential family.
An advertisement touts Dr Porter’s Tasteless Tonic as a malaria and fever remedy with quinine and iron, claims fast relief for adults and children, and notes its long standing popularity across the South. It also promotes Druggist guaranteed antiseptic sealing oil for wounds and a Bromo Quinine laxative cold cure, with prices and K W Grove signature.
The town enjoys pleasant weather though sickness exists. David Chapman is ill but not seriously. W J McClung of Bonham preached at the Baptist church with Cecil and W J Chapman Jr. present. G F L Duke and family from Farmersville visit Chapman family. Some youths visited the river for a tune. Duplex folks attended Tulip church. News scarce and Blue Eyes tends vegetables.
Bonham residents report kidney trouble relief from Doan's Kidney Pills. Mrs. A Bates of 309 Brazos St. Bonham says she has recommended the medicine privately and publicly and remains a firm believer in its merits. Her family has also used the remedy from W P Claypool with beneficial results.
An advertisement touts Bucklen’s Arnica Salve for ulcers boils eczema and skin troubles. It claims Mrs Bruce Jones of Birmingham Alabama was cured of a nine month ulcer in two weeks and recommends the product through J W Peeler.
The Right Honorable Lord Weardale leads a British Empire delegation to the United States to arrange the 100th anniversary of peace following the Treaty of Ghent. Included are members from Australia and other parts of the empire, with Ghent city representation by Alderman CL De Bruyne and archivist Alphonse Van Wercke.
An old advertisement touts Kickapoo Worm Killer as a candy lozenge that expels worms and restores digestion for children, priced 25c. It also promotes Dr Hobson's Eczema Ointment as a guaranteed remedy for eczema and skin eruptions, offered by Pfeiffer Chemical Co with 50c price.
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