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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1931
Page
2
A collage of quotes questions liquor repeal arguing speakeasies outnumber pre prohibition saloons, concerns about jobs agriculture and personal liberty. Other assorted snippets mention fashion mishaps postal stunts and a golf university proposal in southern England.
Fragmented text recalls a film set tip where a director sought the look of water pouring from a barrel onto boards to create a scene. The note mentions a sound technician and a casual discussion among crew about best practice, with other adrift content on advertising and daily life interwoven.
Publication details show Ashley Evans and Ch R Inglis as business manager and owners with Favorite Printing Co. listed. Indicates a local Bonham paper transition or branding note in a historic issue.
The notice instructs readers to report address changes to avoid delays. It requests listing both old and new addresses for smooth mail delivery and emphasizes AP news usage and publication rights.
Notice details an admission fee of 74 cents per line for entertainments dinners and other benefits with monetary consideration. Also applies to obituaries resolutions of respect and calls of thanks. Cash must accompany order.
Public notice states any erroneous reflection about a firm individual or corporation will be corrected upon notification to the publishers. The statement urges readers to report such reflections for prompt remedy.
Advertising rates listed for city carrier delivery and mail options with durations from 1 month to 1 year. The notice notes rates in cents and dollars and states rates are available on application. It also declares the item entered at the Bonham Texas post office as second class mail matter.
Quotation attributed to Cavour notes that a man who trusts people makes fewer errors than one who doubts them. The line emphasizes the value of trust in judgment and leadership.
A quotation from Proverbs 28:13 urging confession and forsaking sins to receive mercy. The line emphasizes accountability and divine mercy for those who admit fault and turn away from wrongdoing.
A lyric day brings nature to life as birds sing around a brook and wrens, a parson blackbird, a frog cello, and other chorus join in. The scene features vivid, living imagery with a small violin, reed-note sounds, and a jay’s call amid birch and fern. The piece is attributed to Bowed note poet Scollard.
Homer Price of the Marshall News offers homely philosophy about enduring hardship and tying a knot in the rope when faced with overwhelming strain. The piece reflects a year of global and national crises, hunger, sickness, and personal crises, noting many who have not found a way out.
The text extols enduring hardship with faith that brighter days follow. It cites brave souls who suffer, persevere, and emerge into green pastures, urging the mindset of hanging on rather than giving up to find resilience.
The Corsicana Sun notes heavy spend in search for oil in Fannin county and elsewhere, predicting further drilling costs. It jokingly compares oil riches to a rainbow and quips about cosmetics and the modern clean-shaven look amid discussions of old-fashioned girls.
The passage notes that when show business slows, criminals use threats or fake stunts, with the party seeking a divorce heading to Reno to end a martial knot. It highlights a penchant for publicity and disguised methods in these schemes.
A rural road project progresses toward connecting the city’s east edge with Bonham. Officials say completion may extend beyond the next month but is expected with time.
The onion crop at Trenton has been one of the best efforts there, putting thousands of dollars in circulation and relieving the financial situation significantly.
A quirky line about rangers guarding us from burning oil wells and laughing at a moth flying, reflecting a humorous or ironic aside within a larger piece.
The piece contrasts sparing expense with real-world outcomes. It notes a Nat moralizing about silent restraint, while a sideshow in a circus tests true economy. The tone questions how far frugality can go before it harms everyday joy and success.
A Bonham man returning from oil fields reports widespread poverty among the workers, noting the absence of actual oil fields nearby and describing the economic hardship as the real difference.
Farmers urge rain as corn and cotton crave moisture, while local residents debate if the sultry weather can spark a revival. The piece notes the role of climate in prompting interest among average sinners and questions what is delaying a spiritual renewal.
Georgia reports a drought lasting about sixty days, noting it would resemble the Sahara if the same length occurred in Texas, illustrating severe dry conditions across the region.
Stamford, Texas plans an old fashioned rodeo and roundup as West Texas editors prepare a traditional free feed. The event showcases rural pageantry and community gatherings with locals and visitors expected to attend.
Heat slows chatter as the grand jury continues its work. The galley slave remains in the printing office. Local oats yield better than market prices.
A fragment notes increasing liquor consumption in New York while steamship lines carry large volumes of thirsty travelers, implying a paradox between drinking habits and transport demand.
Denton Record-Chronicle notes the English method of unemployment relief is under scrutiny for abuse and high costs. A survey cites doles to able workers and nonworking spouses, totaling about 25 million dollars annually, prompting debate over eliminating paternalistic relief.
A Greenville paper headlines club girls drawing attention as Fred Horton promotes clubbing at high speed. The text notes a Times piece on a 3 year old boy weighing 100 pounds and questions how many football offers he may have, with Tyler and Marshall papers cited. The items close with a remark on a wise husband and Cousin Minnie’s marriage.
Paris fashion notes ankles reappear in evening gowns as hemlines rise four to five inches from the instep. The current style favors shorter gowns over previous long lengths. Local observers report the revival of ankle exposure in formal wear.
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