25 Jun 1914
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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1914
Page
1
Washington forecast notes Wednesday in Bonham and vicinity as fair and colder. East Texas expected to be fair.
Numerous residents and visitors are listed as in town or traveling to Dallas Sherman Ladonia Denison and Fort Worth with mentions of court business visits and family travel. Names include J C Saunders L C Wilson Rosser Thomas John Blocker George Gambell Henry Holland T. L. Atterberry and many others with several heading to Dallas Durant Leonard and Ben Hur outings.
Names of people visiting or leaving towns are listed including Jim Oliphint departing for Steamboat Springs Colorado and Mrs. W E Cotton traveling after a visit. Others return to Dallas Fort Worth Sherman Paris Honey Grove Maude and Windom with several attending or departing on trips or visits.
Bland, son of J A Tarver and wife, was struck just above the eye by a golf ball while playing at the school grounds yesterday afternoon. He required several stitches and is resting well today.
A cassy hat for the spring is available now at Mrs Homer Thomps on’s shop.
A short help wanted notice seeking a domestic job. The ad requests a place to perform housework with a preference against laundry duties and provides contact as Box 283.
Dallas reports that Jack Estes, popular editor of the T. & P. Monthly, was in the city today promoting a strong paper for the road project, signaling progress for the publication.
A reading criticizes opposition to Good Roads arguing some residents fear costs. The piece praises the ladies rest room for country women and urges support for women and children and the Good Roads measure in next Saturday's vote, noting local church connections in Fannin county.
The notice states a relocation to the North Side of the Square next door to Kincaid Grocery Co and Bonham Electrical Supply Co. The message announces the new address and adjoining businesses for the public.
Old casings are repurposed into refiners with a phone contact at 35 for City Tire Exchange.
Here, from Honey Grove Wd McKinney has been in the city on business today. 4d is trying mighty hard to make a Honey Grovette out of himself. He will come back now and then, however, to see the old town.
A pocket book was found on Arledge Ridge road between the T P railroad and Rois da Arc Creek containing a $10 bill two nickels and several Woodman receipts and two First State Bank deposit slips. A suitable reward is offered for return.
A meeting at Moore's Chapel is planned for tomorrow with county candidates expected to attend. Organizers say several speakers will address voters about the upcoming elections.
J. 1. Grouch opens the City Meat Market in a rebuilt building north of the post office. Fresh bulk meats will be stored in a modern refrigerator and displayed behind a glass topped counter for easy sanitization. Kizzy Corzine joins as staff, and Bonham Decorating Co. furnished the upgrade in first class style.
A note from Mrs Homer Thompson announces a new shipment of spring hats ready to wear now. The message conveys immediate availability and fashion appeal for the season.
Mrs. Joe Rawls and her two grandchildren arrived from Waco to make their home with Mr. and Mrs. Homer Thompson, Bonham.
Announcement fees for county offices in the Daily and Weekly Favorite will be 15.00. Precinct offices in Daily 7.50 and in the Weekly 5.00. It has been our custom to receive cash with each announcement order and we will appreciate no deviation. Your announcement will be appreciated and we will endeavor to give you your money's worth. Respectfully, Favorite Printing Company.
A brisk sales pitch from Mrs. Homer Thompson encourages customers to choose spring hats now before popular styles sell out. She stresses variety and timely selection to avoid missing favored designs.
The Bonham Decorating Company proclaims it can decorate any room in the house to please you. The ad emphasizes room makeovers and home styling services offered by the firm.
Mrs Homer Thompson urges customers to pay water bills to avoid penalties and mentions new spring hats available by calling to view them.
Congressman Sumners praises the National Corn Exposition to be held in Dallas in 1914 and urges government and agricultural groups to back the event. He notes prior support at Chicago and Columbia and predicts a 12,000 square foot, multi-department exhibit to boost farm national well being and food security.
Hon. James L. Slayden praises the Sixth National Corn Exposition to be held in Dallas Texas February 10 24 1914. He says the expo will boost agricultural interest and increase production to ease high living costs and improve marketing for farmers.
The quoted Puck joke notes nourishment in a pint of peanuts and two pounds of steak, joking about gravy for the cat and a busy day. It preserves a humorous, archaic tone with scattered phrases.
Holhhube community farmer R D Purdy asks voters to consider him for the Good Roads Commission. Neighbors praise his character and experience with roads, arguing his farming background gives solid insight into better rural infrastructure and urging a careful hearing of his candidacy.
A Bonham based decorating firm supplies a range of wallpapers paints varnish and glass products for home interiors. The listing highlights available materials and potential services for renovations and refurbishments.
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