29 Jun 1917
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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1917
Page
1
A notice invites men seven and over in Rham to meet at seventh street on July 1 from seven to ten. Attendees will share talk and refreshments including cake and lemonade. Open to all ages whether they have a car or not.
London reports Premier Lloyd George warns peace without indemnities would be civilization’s disaster. He says the peace congress must decide disposition of colonies and asserts Mesopotamia and Armenia should not be returned to the Turks. He predicts a stronger future for Russia’s revolution. Also notes Troop M First Texas Cavalry will assemble in Bonham for federal inspection with a cot shortage plea for civic support.
Auction note urges landowners to place farms with a broker who promises honest effort to sell. No sale no commission. Mentions asides about eighth and ninth grade Latin English and algebra and provides a phone listing. The ad blends real estate pitch with school subject nods.
Washington testimony before the Senate Interstate Commerce Committee warns of a coming coal famine for the poor this winter unless railroads provide enough coal cars. C E Maurer of Cleveland and W B Colver of the federal trade commission urge immediate redistribution of cars to meet mine demands.
Marines at headquarters and recruiting stations speculate whether Colonel Doyens force were the first ashore on French soil. His twenty seven hundred men, touted as Americas first to fight, are believed by home battalions to have been the initial landers. The reported landing is expected to boost recruiting nationwide.
Bonham Motor Co offers immediate delivery of a few Ford chassis. Buyers are invited to place their orders now for prompt fulfillment and pickup or delivery arrangements.
The Board of Trade has decided to establish a board of control to assume charge of prices for raw cotton.
Rome reported the Chamber of Deputies approved the government by a large margin, with a tally of 127 to 28. The support indicated strong parliamentary backing for the administration.
Washington June 27 The House approves the rivers and harbors bill totaling twenty seven million dollars by a 232 to 203 vote.
Rogers Woodward Roberts Co advertises corn kaffir corn milo maize stock peas and cane seed promising a fine feed crop due to abundant rains. The notice urges planting on stubble land to maximize yield.
Paris reports violent artillery action continuing in the Huertebise and Cornellet sectors following infantry fighting. High casualties and shifting frontline pressure are noted as the conflict persists.
About 800 acres on Red River fourteen miles north of Bonham with seven improvement sets. Includes 200 acres red bottom and 100 acres upland in cultivation plus fine pasture. Priced at 20 dollars per acre. One fourth cash, balance 1 to 10 years, eight percent interest. J. M. Lowrey.
Little weaknesses in children's feet may develop into serious foot ailments if not treated. The Scholl foot expert will examine children's feet and teach how to care for young feet and prevent troubles, including choosing shoes with room to grow.
The document outlines exemptions under a wartime regulations system. It lists married men with dependents, workers essential to national interest, and officials as potential exemptions. Affidavits from claimants are required and boards may grant exemptions after review.
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