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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1916
Page
4
The Bonham City Council debates a comprehensive hack and omnibus licensing rule taxing operation and requiring visible licenses on hire vehicles. The measure sets annual fees, license issuance by the City Clerk, penalties for noncompliance, and a public readied schedule for posting license numbers on vehicles.
An Atlanta physician links 8 9 3 to catarrh relief via cleansing the blood. The Swift Specific Company promotes 8 8 3 to purify blood, ease nasal symptoms, and reduce headaches. Available at drug stores. for blood diseases write Swift Specific Medical Dept Atlanta. Avoid substitutes.
J K Platt of Bonham Texas reports severe kidney pains after heavy work and bending. He used Doan's Kidney Pills purchased at Peeler's Drug Store and says one bottle cured his kidney attack and back pain. Price 50 cents at all dealers.
A Bonham audience heard ex governor Campbell and candidate John W. Robins discuss anti trust issues and state finances. Robins touted his railroad commissioner bid while Campbell praised national measures and derided ongoing administration. Both left with Tom Campbell Jr. for Denison.
An old advertisement extols Hall's Catarrh Cure by F T Cheney Co Toledo Ohio as a constitutional remedy that acts through the blood to mucous surfaces. It offers a $900 reward for any case cured and invites readers to request circulars and testimonials.
Mrs. Florence Slife of Wabash Indiana reports using Chamberlain's Liniment for sprains bruises and rheumatic pains and says the relief justified strong recommendation. The ad claims prompt relief for rheumatic pains and notes availability everywhere.
The Favorite office advertises a surplus of old papers available for sale at inexpensive rates. The offer highlights abundant stock and bargain pricing likely to attract readers seeking historic print.
Dr. E. L. Burton visits Ambrose for the day. Dr. E. W. Alderson went to Dodd City. H. G. Wheat and wife traveled to Paris. Mrs. Chas Hassell left for Sherman. Miss Pearl Minyard headed to Bennington Oklahoma. Miss Margaret Simmons departed for Texarkana. Mrs. Chas Erwin returned from Dallas. A. J. Moore came home from Oklahoma. Mrs. E. F. Chester returned to Texarkana after visiting here. Rev. H. R. Lee and wife left for Denison after meetings at Oakland. Mr. and Mrs. Ray Burton visited from Greenville and returned home.
A patent medicine advertises Dr James Headache Powder as fast relief for all headaches and neuralgia. It urges readers to buy a dime package at the drug store and avoid suffering by obtaining the powder.
Harry Roberts of First Methodist hosts the Wesley Class at Simpson Park. Twelve was played for entertainment and refreshments were provided by Lois Newton Lelia Beth Roberts Louise Gibson Conway Crider Delphine Crider Minnie Lee and Helen Evans. Robert L Sweeney spoke on The Object of the Men's Wesley Class, noting his ongoing work in this area.
Local advertorial for a North Side barbershop promotes 25 cent haircuts with a guarantee of first class work and invites readers to try the service.
Thomas P. Steger arrived home this morning after spending time in Denison, marking a homecoming note for the family and community observers.
The commissioners court ordered an August 3 1916 election in Good Roads District No 3 Bonham to vote on a 135000 bond for construction and maintenance of roads. The goal is to fund completion and extension of an improved road system in the district with already fine roads in place.
An advertisement touts Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy as a cheap at home solution to grey hair. It claims the tonic darkens evenly, adds luster and thickness, eliminates dandruff and itching, and can restore natural color after regular use.
T M Scott of Austin formerly with the Texas Railroad Commission as a rate clerk is in the city in the interest of O B Colquitt running for the United States Senate. Scott called at the Favorite office.
Mrs. W C Duncan is reported to have returned to her home in Duncan Oklahoma today.
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