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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1924
Page
2
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A religious verse proclaims praise to the Lord for redeeming life from destruction and crowning with lovingkindness and tender mercies.
A column reflects on bootleg whiskey, pioneer routes, Pat Harrison as a keynote speaker, and the Democratic Party. It questions campaign pledges to farmers, notes delays in platform details, and compares leaders in New York to possible outcomes in November.
The article notes the Democratic convention taking the lead in national politics with broader implications, while the Republicans counter with a notable moment featuring a Catholic bishop giving a prayer.
The article contrasts Democrats securing a Cardinal and a Catholic permanent chairman with Republican opposition. It notes doubts about Catholic voting impact and criticizes preacher salaries for missions. A McKinney man claims bad eggs cost him fifty dollars daily, illustrating broader party-position tensions and internal opposition.
The article notes Pat Neff’s unclear aims in New York and his confusing impact on Texas governor ambitions. It reports dispatches that William J. Bryan had not spoken at the convention and likely would not, predicting a tame convention unless Bryan speaks, when it could become lively.
A Dallas judge fines a speeder 56 dollars for driving 56 mph, ruling a dollar per mile fair. After learning the accused had spent the night in jail, the judge remitted six dollars, joking a man earns that much by using jail as a hotel.
A Corsicana Sun critique argues books on First Aid give no rules for comforting a crying woman and suggests men should infer causes before drying tears. The Gainesville Register notes lots filled by garages and filling stations. pedestrians need more repair spaces as corners vanish.
The Denison Herald critiques self rule for the Philippines, arguing independence in ten years is a vain hope. It states Filipinos may be better off under U S protection, while admitting uncertainty about their capacity for self government and noting distrust of promises.
Fragmentary line asserts that complete autonomy would come with permission to pursue salvation through self effort, framing independence as a conditional right tied to moral and national prerogatives.
Jas E Ferguson spoke yesterday at the county court house urging voters to back Mrs Ferguson for governor. A full audience including many from other counties heard his appeal for vindication through her election. He promised an economical administration and a definite platform if elected. Several contributions were received for his campaign.
R. Caruth died shortly after midnight at his home five miles northwest of the city. The body was taken this morning to Celina for burial. He was sixty five years of age.
Cord wood offered for sale at 5.50 per cord delivered, cut last winter and suitable for burning this coming winter. Listed by Gt D. W. Hill. Also notes Bates' Improved Antiseptic Liniment advertised for man or any animal.
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