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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1932
Page
1
A newspaper argues that the Moderation League exaggerates demand for beer by the glass and warns the public that repeal of prohibition would shift the debate to liquor sales and state r ights. It claims saloon drinking would return to profit brewers and political parties would chase liquor interests.
A religious quotation from Matthew 6 33 appears on the page urging readers to seek the kingdom of God and righteousness. The line emphasizes faith as the path to daily needs and moral guidance.
A weather laden folk ballad credits Padraic Kelley as the speaker laments rain that floods days and delays a trip to Galway Fair. The narrator withdraws, mulls over a pipe, and vows to cast aside the matter once more, ending with a defiant farewell to the load carried.
A leaked Ottawa debate warns that even Canada’s government liquor system risks returning to saloon-style sales. The Moderate League of Ontario promotes beer by the glass in hotels and clubs, challenging the public’s moderation stance and suggesting a shift toward public drinking spaces.
The Democratic Executive Committee of Fannin County faces a decision on using a separate ballot for prohibition in the coming primary. The piece urges voters to oppose pledging the party to repeal, arguing it endangers November success and urges prohibition supporters to vote against the separate ballot.
The writer argues against candidates who support equal wealth distribution and proposes an equal boll weevil distribution to limit cotton yields. The text links pest messaging with economic fairness and criticizes unbalanced crop pressure across communities.
The Texas Democratic Executive Committee chair says ballots for the probation straw vote will be paid for and that additional blanks will be furnished if requested. The source questions who funds the ballots and hints at possible ulterior motives, joking about a Texas Liquorary Digest.
The king and queen of Siam are detained by the army and navy while the nation debates its future. One possible choice for leadership, Arthur Chablain, is proposed if the decision reaches him and if Hearst allows a brief service to settle the crisis.
The group traveling to boost Governor Murray faced a Missouri delay as officers sought the bosses to secure a Missouri license. A further week or month would not have altered Governor Murray’s delegation votes, nor would it affect the outcome.
The speaker argues Democrats favor majority rule except for the presidential ticket. They retain a two thirds rule to encourage internal disagreement. The plan includes not running for governor and using a newspaper to solicit campaign funds while paying income tax on earnings above forty thousand dollars annually.
The clippings note 1932 to be called the year of the Great Conspiracy. Fathers Day coincided with Emancipation Day but was sparsely observed. A quip about fathers paying monthly accounts is included. A remark on federal taxes prompts a speculative joke about roasting cars and crops.
A compilation notes postwar issues across papers. It cites Congress spending from an empty treasury, Navy officials restricting ensign marriages, and Governor Murray expressing no hope for the Democratic nomination, reflecting party and financial tensions of the era.
A Baptist note recounts a humorous wedding scene where a boy acts as the minister, the oldest girl as the bride, and the younger as bridesmaid, while the father asks about the groom. The groom is absent, prompting the line there is no groom in this quiet wedding.
Epworth League Intermediate Department met at First Methodist Church on June 26 at 7 o clock. Leader Kenneth Croft led songs If Jesus Goes With Me and More About Jesus with Vivien Croft and Elizabeth Orme reading scripture. Members gave talks on love and Christian life including What Is Love What the Boy Scout Organization Does About Love and Kindness to Children and Like Christ in Love with poems and a benediction.
A passenger reports finding a dozen eggs left on a train. The station master states ownership will transfer to the finder if no one claims them within 30 days, creating a prize-like disposition of unclaimed goods.
A Glasgow Times quip contrasts a new boss who favors simplified spelling with a pragmatic lady typist who agrees. The exchange highlights attitudes toward spelling reforms in a light, humorous note.
A lighthearted Capper's Weekly item features a quirky exchange about fixing a motor by removing mudguards. The girl congratulates a poet friend, while the father shows mixed reactions to poetry and a past boxing friend.
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