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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1921
Page
6
The editor cites Alexander Howat backing a Labor Farmer's Union to press political aims while arguing prolonged workweeks and low pay thwart farmer labor unity. He links long hours, poor schooling, and rural depopulation to discontent, crime, and deteriorating rural life.
No time like the present to get your watches. Elgins, Walthams, Hampdens, and South Bend watches in green gold and engraved cases. Diamond rings, bar pins, ear screws, pearls, wrist watches, wedding and engagement rings offered.
A letter from C. L. Weddle of Bonham urges farm and urban laborers to organize for fair wages to sustain modern farming. He argues high productivity needs living wages, co operation, and direct producer to consumer buying to prevent overproduction and price distortions. He warns against radicalism and calls for rural schools, churches, and roads.
O W Campbell, farmer of Bonham, describes severe kidney pain, a dull back ache, and difficulty breathing. After taking Doan's Kidney Pills from Peeler's Drug Store, his back pain eased the next day and fully improved within days, prompting strong endorsement.
A 44 hour work week with six days pay is described as an extreme demand not just for bankers and teachers but also for workers in health risk occupations. The note urges readers to obtain items such as deeds notes mortgages releases transfers and typewriter supplies at The Favorite Office.
Prices reported by local produce houses on the publication day vary for cats beef cattle hogs hides and poultry. New cats fetch 35 to 38 cents per head hens bring 10 to 12 cents per pound roosters 5 cents per pound turkeys 20 to 25 cents per pound butter packing 7 1/2 to 10 cents per pound table butter 25 cents per pound and other goods shown with typical ranges.
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