28 Jun 1930
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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1930
Page
1
A brief notice from a local printing house indicates daily publication with Sunday exclusion. Details remain sparse but reflect a small newspaper schedule or distribution pattern typical of a regional paper.
A notice states that mail is entered at the Bonham Texas post office as second class mail matter. The entry confirms the classification and processing category for the distribution of the item.
The document identifies H. A. MacDougal as publisher and Ashley Evans with Chas BenOtion as business manager in a local newspaper notice. The item lists roles within the publication staff at Ashley and Evans.
Public notice states that any erroneous reflection on the character or reputation of firms individuals or corporations will be corrected promptly upon notification to the publishers. The statement emphasizes accountability and responsiveness to readers.
A fragmentary verse by Leslie Spaulding speaks of binding bonds and broken anchors. The speaker contrasts others breaking their bonds with the speaker tending to personal ties each dawn. The piece suggests intimate attachments and daily rituals wrapped in metaphor.
A letter discusses the Irish potato trade where shipments moved despite lower prices. It notes merchants foresee potatoes returning from cold storage, with storage and freight costs eroding profits. A Bonham man allegedly profits by storing spuds under his house, avoiding losses.
A fragment discusses news value in crime reporting focusing on Bill Jones and horse theft. It contrasts the reader Joe Brown viewing the case with Bill Jones’s distressed family, especially his mother, illustrating how criminal reporting affects those linked to the suspect.
Writers critique the appetite for sensational content as newspapers publish grim items to satisfy public demand, though the trend draws moral questions about sensationalism and responsibility. The piece laments the habit while noting persistent reader interest.
The piece contrasts two forces pushing for moving the penitentiary to a central Austin site. One hints at oil on state lands used by convicts. the other argues relocation would beautify the capital. The column mocks the idea as ornamental, noting perceived fairness and balance in placing a prison for aesthetic reasons.
The speaker laments shipping potatoes to a summer resort and paying high costs, causing weaker bank accounts. They consider keeping produce at home and question whether they will follow through with the plan.
An Electra Texas audience questions gubernatorial candidates about Confederate veterans. The piece notes wartime leaders like Col Ed C Wilson would have drawn crowds, but aging veterans are gone, making turnout harder and the old timer’s apathy evident.
The speaker notes oats sell around 35 cents a bushel, a familiar price for the crop, while reflecting on a Texas land purchase fantasy and a regret over not buying land when cheap. The passage contrasts crop prices with land value and the missed opportunity represented by boots instead of land.
Tyler county votes 300000 in bonds to close wood ups. Fannin county considers concreting a three mile gap east of Bonham to the Grayson county line and asks when it will be done.
Farmers warn that a timely shower by early July could assure a strong corn yield while delays may shorten the harvest. The crop is in a critical stage, with reports of good progress in the region and high hopes for a bumper output if rains arrive on schedule.
In Charleston Mr Featherson claims never to see ugly women after sixty seven years. A flippant exchange follows with a flat-nosed remark and a witty reply about beauty. In Montreal a joke about wedding silver spoons features the bride and groom exchanging quips about nickel silver.
The Missouri coal industry increased its total production by about half a million tons in 1929 compared with 1928, reflecting growing demand and mining activity throughout the year.
By seizing all assets valued at 108000 dollars the government of India gains practical control of the broadcasting industry. All stations will operate under government supervision.
Canada plans a major broadcasting station on Lulu Island near Vancouver. The facility aims to be the largest and most powerful in the region with a range of 5 000 to 8 000 miles.
George W. Koiner, Virginia commissioner of agriculture, reports that 55 percent of farmers in the state own radio sets according to a recent survey. The finding highlights rising radio adoption among rural households and potential avenues for agricultural information and advertising.
A Charleston Evening Post item notes that even vitamin rich watermelons fail to deter small boys from eating them, a humorous observation on children's snack behavior.
Vanderbilt wins fifth first place in eight annual Southern Conference meets as their mile relay teams sweep the event, adding to a strong program record.
Senator Hastings of Delaware argues that President Hoover invites too many insurgents to breakfast. He labels the practice sound policy and preferable to feeding them raw meat in a remark reported by the San Antonio Evening News.
East Texas sees a surge in Clover Carpet installations as homes and businesses upgrade flooring. Local installers report growing demand in Smith and Gregg counties with competitive pricing and quick turnaround.
Regional judges praise forty one leading pastures in the East Texas carpet of clover contest. Contest runs three years with total cash prizes of 1500 dollars and local business sponsors add awards. Aimed at boosting pasture carrying capacity with clovers and grasses, including Bermuda, sweet clover, and lespedera, the program is led by the East Texas Chamber of Commerce with A&M Extension Service and other agencies.
Virginia City reporter notes a California Mining Company may revive Alder Gulch properties in Montana. Publisher T. L. Castle says plans aim to locate the source of historic placer and quartz deposits that yielded vast gold, hoping Alder Gulch returns to former prosperity.
A Michigan educator recently stated that being fat will soon be favored, sparking discussion on body image and social attitudes within educational circles. The remark drew attention from peers and community members who weighed in on health, inclusion, and policy implications.
Lindy will now begin to learn something about 2 cylinder colic and re fueling at 2 am. Dalles Mews locates the quirky item in a late edition note.
More than 900 bushels of cucumbers were marketed in Longview last week with very good quality. Buyers from J. H. Atkinson Company expect large-scale movement this week and the next three weeks to be the peak of the cucumber season in Gregg County where over 1000 acres were planted. Market prices are reported as being paid.
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