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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1925
Page
3
A southern born colonel in a US army negro regiment, famed for athletic zeal, forms three teams and stages a championship game. He joins the plate without shoulder straps, hits a three bagger, and is urged to slide home amid colorful crowd cries, in a Central Press Association vignette.
The Favorite has urged a new bridge over the Red River north of Bonham, insisting it would benefit the area. The idea has been repeated many times, but no construction has begun yet.
A garbled excerpt mentions street activity and charity, with phrases about burning items and not passing the hat, reflecting informal talk on communal giving and mention of an order. The fragment lacks clear names, places, or events to specify.
The speaker insists no outside help will aid Bonham and no money is available to pay boosters. All actions for the city must be carried out by its residents who have a direct stake in the outcome.
The Bonham mayor urges all residents to support his administration, stating he seeks nothing beyond what is due to him and implying a duty to the community. The remark references a refusal to exclude any group.
Bonham adopts a new settling tank for the water works system to remove sand from artesian wells and deliver what is claimed as the best water in the country. The tank is expected to prove highly satisfactory by reducing sand in the supply.
The city anticipates gradual improvements that benefit Bonham across all areas. Residents favor steady development over rapid booms, likening the city’s progress to a patient oak that grows slowly but surely.
Clutter school closes on May 8 with Mrs Helen Muller as principal and Miss Bonnie Goins as primary teacher. A large crowd enjoyed a fine dinner with Uncle Henry Nichols and parlor songs before noon. Two nights of exhibition follow Friday and Saturday. Rev Jeriy A Bone Gober Texas.
The Shreveport Journal notes that an entire play will air by radio from New York, but audiences must wait a long time to hear the actors’ applause.
An advert announces Mates' Improve antiseptic liniment claimed for human and animal use. It promotes quick relief from wounds, sores, and skin irritations with a trusted veterinary and medical approval stance. The copy emphasizes versatility and household necessity.
A devotional notes Psalm 103 2 4 passage highlights God forgiving all iniquities healing all diseases and redeeming life from destruction. This compact reflection urges gratitude for divine mercy and restoration through faith.
The Justice Department faces a petition from a state constabulary over whether a Sam Browne belt worn on the left side is legally a Sam Browne belt. The Boston Transcript notes the odd question and asserts only federal soldiers may wear such belts.
A reflective poem by Luther N from Newberry honors mothers as enduring loves. It contrasts a fragile flower of memory with a reverent tribute to maternal sacrifice, tying devotion to Christ’s sacrament and a shared noble lineage.
In Shady Forest a anxious Little Jack Rabbit hurries to call Policeman Dog via a stump telephone as Old Man Weasel creeps closer. Bobbie Redgest the bird races to summon help while Yellow Dog Trains camp in the meadow and events unfold with the rabbit facing danger.
The Favorite offers transfer paper in sheets sized 18 by 2 inches at a price of two cents each.
Times listed 7:30 to 4:30 depending on stop with fare 300. Service departs Bonham Red Ball Depot West Fourth Street and Denison Ball Cafe Simpson H. For more information call Bonham 372 or Denison 957.
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