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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1916
Page
1
The Texas newspaper notes the death of T. R. Burnett poet preacher and paragrapher at 74 in Oak Cliff. It recalls his wit in Burnett's Budget and his strong beliefs that drew praise and opposition. The item comments on Mexico intervention and local civic topics.
In a commentary on government programs the writer notes mail delivery of square meals and critiques correspondence schools for restricting religious instruction. The piece laments higher costs for airpower while Congress has boosted the army aircraft appropriation to three million dollars.
Twenty years ago a family of four spent over twelve dollars a month on groceries and the breadwinner would rail at the cost. Today that same amount would provoke a new fit for being too low, illustrating shifting price pressures and living standards.
The Clarksville Times notes no town can please all citizens and suggests railways as a solution while pointing to dirt roads still usable if railway prices are not affordable. The piece calls Fryar to consider transport options and mocks the idea of universal satisfaction.
Advice on female health from Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound promotional piece. Highlights symptoms in women and claims relief, notes four points including testimonials, childbirth readiness, and a free confidential advisory offer from the Pinkham Medicine Co.
Fresh stock of Goodyear tires and tubes available in plain and non skid types for customers.
Reporter Shepherd collects Rotterdam based accounts from travelers leaving Germany to gauge civilian hardship under the food stringency. Notes indicate ongoing series and forthcoming installments.
Rotterdam reports show widespread fat shortages in Germany. Butter lard and oils are scarce. olives and peanuts are commandeered. Sardines and citrus survive, while sugar and salt remain. civilians face hunger as autumn crops approach.
O N has page of blank notes and mortgages for sale. Office on North Mat.
An advertisement urges readers to skip dangerous calomel and try Dodson’s Liver Tone a ten cent bottle. It claims the product cleanses sour liver, eases headaches and dizziness, stabilizes bowels, and is safe for children as a vegetable remedy with no bone necrosis or illness.
An old advertisement urges readers to take Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic to drive out malaria and build up the system. It notes the label shows Quinine and Iron in tasteless form and sells for 50 cents.
L. N. Simms traveling passenger agent for the L. and N. railroad, headquartered in Dallas, was in the city this morning and made the Favorite office a very pleasant call.
Mrs J E Roach arrived back in Paris this morning marking a homecoming after travel.
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