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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1931
Page
2
The Bonham Daily Favorite shows its publication details with HY Favorite Printing Co. as the printer and N. A. McDougal as publisher. Ashley Evane serves as editor and Chas R. Inglis as business manager.
The text confirms that the Associated Press holds exclusive rights to publish all AP credited dispatches and local news in this paper. It serves as an attribution and rights notice for content used from AP sources.
Notice requests readers to provide both old and new paper delivery addresses to ensure prompt change. It emphasizes the need for complete details to avoid delays or misdelivery.
Public notices announce admission fees for events and other benefits with five words per line plus obituaries and thanks notes charged at the same rate. cash must accompany orders.
Public notice states that any erroneous reflection on the character reputation or standing of any firm individual or corporation will be corrected promptly upon notification to the publishers.
Advertising rates are listed for city carrier and mail delivery options. Prices include one month at 50 cents, two months at 1.50, six months at 2.75, and annual rates, with mail rates noted but partially garbled. Entry indicates Bonham Texas post office classification as second class mail matter.
A short Bible verse notes that keeping one's lips quiet preserves life while opening them wide leads to destruction. Proy 133.
A poetic piece from Helen Maring in the Christian Science Monitor describes sunset fading, silhouetted peaks, and the earth’s rest as a ruby sun sinks in the west with dusk’s acrid smoke. It uses evocative imagery of candles and moths to capture the day’s final glow.
The Rotary Club and the Lions Club of Bonham announce new officers. Rotary sees W R Holder step down for Dick Saunders with Tom Simmons serving as secretary. Lions replaces former president Alexander Bolding with J Lumphrey while Clyde Monds remains secretary.
The text praises two service clubs led by Bolding and Alex for long term benefits to Bonham. It describes clubs as social hubs that connect citizens and visitors, widening acquaintances. It notes these groups influence community life beyond their current officers and meetings.
The piece critiques news reporting cautioning reporters to avoid evasions and unverified claims. It cites a clipped Texas notice where James Jayton is wounded in a fray with Hank Monk and notes sworn statements, a warrant for Monk, and prior trouble over a decedent, highlighting how vague phrases can mislead.
The article discusses claims that a man testified to shooting to death and that Monk fired at Jayton twice before Dirk was alleged to have died in his defense. It questions the safety of labeling Joe James as legally electrocuted for an unproved murder.
The strawberry crop was weaker than in past years while dewheny and blackberry yields lag. Charles G. Nunn notes plums did well but grapes will be short due to frost, with grapes expected to rebound later. Elberta peaches also reduced by frost, though rain could bring better fruit in this section.
In Windom a joint two night gathering brings a Methodist minister and a Christian church preacher alternating each night. The events are marked by harmony, with words that one night may be deep and the other a light sprinkling. The unusual union, while puzzling to the devil, shows peaceful cooperation.
In Texarkana a new factory will operate at cost to produce screen doors and sash for the poor to keep out mosquitoes and curb malaria. An expert notes that convincing bankers you don’t need money is key to obtaining funds.
A fragment shows bankers being pressed to justify why funds aren’t needed. The speaker contemplates finding another financier who can demonstrate how to persuade a banker about avoiding additional money. The tone hints at cautious plans and future prospects.
A Texas man living in Alabama has constructed a small 280 pound airplane that can reach 85 miles per hour. It reportedly uses only one gallon of fuel to fly 45 miles, a compact craft described as potentially a big idea.
A writer claims Britain is in its worst shape ever, yet the article shows many large buildings under construction, suggesting a clash between dire prose and visible development. The piece appears to mix up pictures and narrative, producing a contradictory impression.
Denton Record Chronicle reports a Juarez banquet for the Texas Police Chiefs and City Marshals Association where about 400 attendees reportedly drank 7,000 glasses of beer. The piece notes unusual publicity and contrasts domestic policing norms with Juarez behavior across the river.
The Christian Science Monitor notes Mary Pickford's plan to destroy most of her films arguing they suit only the present age. The piece compares such a move to Virgil seeking to burn the Aeneid and stresses the historical and artistic value of her early and mature works.
In Honey Grove the state loses a valuable business man and the county a good citizen. The town endures one of its severest losses as John Underwood dies, leaving impact on local commerce and community life.
Russia's vast geography makes travel distances vast with towns several thousand miles apart. The five year plan, now three years underway, remains far from a sensible conclusion and reveals challenges in coordinating nationwide development.
The notice promotes replenishing the family wardrobe with cheap goods and invites readers to compare with the ads in this issue of the Favorite, implying significant discounts on clothing for all.
A reflective note praises plentiful fish in streams and affordable gear, while urging steady effort. It mentions age honesty, spoofing long marriages, aviators over the pond, and shifting focus to grain crops after the war.
A wry line notes the season’s split bills with gas costs easing while ice expenses climb, capturing household concern over fluctuating energy and winter utilities.
A playful exchange about a nutty remark on the platform is noted alongside a humorous image of a cat carrying two kittens by the neck. The Boston Transcript appearance and a public reaction are hinted, with mention of a mothering comment and a lighthearted tone in recent newspaper items.
A fragmented Texas page tease rumbles about a Hollywood preacher delivering an unusually long sermon. The piece hints at jokes about luck and miscommunication during a chaotic service and drawing reactions from guests at the event.
A garbled newspaper fragment mentions Aunt Lucy ignoring her husband, a daughter marrying wealth, and a mother in-law role. It also references Will Rogers and a peace advocate idea, ending with a clipped name Denis Terald, reflecting mixed society commentary.
A collage of quips on women emancipation humor and household tech cites the Louisville Times and Duluth Herald. It notes windshields tested with a shrub or wheel mechanism and jokes about domestic servants and spare clothing amid hot weather. The Ft. Worth Record Telegram questions whether a spare tire or extra pants matters more.
A passed fragment shows a salesman and the Punster joking about selling goods in a town and the impact of mobile units and flats. The exchange hints at urban commerce and the changing retail scene with a playful jab at location and mobility.
The McKinney Courier-Cr edited by Tom W. Perkins and B. Wilson notes a rural scene with a 35 acre farm selling peaches at 2 dollars a bushel and various livestock. The piece weaves depictions of garden stands, corn fields, and local trades amid a mood of cautious reflection.
Report from Jasper County notes a 3700 pound soybean seed purchase for hay and planting with a shift to Toloxi variety in cropping due to bean scarcity. Separately in Kansas City, students at Kansas Teachers College promote clear diction under a campaign motto Say What You Say Well, aiming to reduce regional twang and improve speech.
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