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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1908
Page
1
Sherman Texas March 9 Ladies of the First Presbyterian Church initiate a custom of removing hats at all services. The move follows discussion about large hats and is praised by the pastor and male members. The notice closes with an ad for Halgel & Caldwell Co carpets and curtains sale.
Rural route No 4 out of Temple farmers with land worth 100 dollars per acre have formed an agreement to not delay their work listening to candidates. They will permit candidate visits only if the candidate brings a hoe and their dinner while the ground is prepared for the crop.
Ora M. Leedom, arrested for deserting his wife, told detectives the maximum he would tolerate is six kisses daily. He fled to Springfield seven weeks ago, then returned with the claim that his wife is loving but overly affectionate. He cited a New York actress whose kiss lasted 45 seconds as inspiration to limit affection.
An express shipment of hand tailored and exclusive ladies suits has arrived from New York. Graham, Crawford & Co invite you to view them. March 9 to 14 sale on Axminster and Velvet Carpets Snow Flake Curtains and Portieres Hassell & Caldwell Co. Ware's displays many new goods.
Remnants of the disorganized Populists in Kansas will convene in Topeka to elect delegates for the national convention in St Louis. Hearst and Watson have been suggested as a presidential ticket and may seek endorsement. The party acknowledges difficulty winning Kansas but aims to ally with the Independent League and reform groups to influence the election.
An agricultural authority outlines a diversified forty acre plan for North Louisiana. Crops include onions tomatoes cabbage sweet potatoes Irish potatoes peanuts radishes and more across 12+ acre allocations. Add hogs cattle sheep horses poultry and eight acres pasture with potential proceeds around 91050. A note urges diversification as farmers best strategy and cites Fannin county as a model.
Mayor pro tem W A Peters orders an election for April 1908 to elect marshal assessor and collector and city officers. Polling at City Hall with Smith Lipscomb presiding. terms run two years. Attest: R B Elroy City Secretary.
Berry Growers request poplar Berry Box Material for March 14. They plan to order only the amount spoken and ask others to include any needed quantity in their order before that date. Sender: R. White.
We are not making a big noise about it but new goods are arriving and available for viewing at Ware's. The message encourages customers to come in and see the fresh stock being carried by Ware's.
A terse note suggests pride in citizenship correlates with avoiding jury duty. The text mentions Bonne Femme Curtains and a company line about wok and costs, but the readable fragment mainly reflects a social observation rather than a clear event.
Worcester March 9 Jake Dower secretary of the Young Men’s Christian Association here is heir to a fortune of 10 million left by his uncle Thomas Wallace who died in Melbourne Australia Dower will keep his job whether the inheritance comes or not satisfying his commitment to the local branch.
I offer the highest market price in town for all turkeys and chickens with guaranteed correct weights. It will be money to you to see me before you sell your poultry and butter. I also pay top prices for furs and hides. I am on the east side of the square opposite court house. I. Rudman.
Upright piano offered by RR J Hawkins in Bonham Texas. Buyer must act now as the buyer cannot take the piano. piano may be sold at a large cash discount or shipped back to the factory. Includes a note about discharging obligations with two weeks notice.
The 46 star American flag that recently floated over the National Capitol is now on display in Guthrie Oklahoma. Presented by Speaker Cannon to Mrs B S McGuire wife of Oklahoma Congressman to honor Betsy Ross as the first flag maker. The flag appeared at the First Congressional District GOP convention in Perry and will move to the statewide convention in Oklahoma City on Wednesday.
Jno Deere planters touted as the strongest and best in the market will be shown at Thompson Abernathy Co. The display highlights durable design and reliable performance for farmers seeking proven equipment.
Lace curtains priced at 40 cents per pair are advertised this week by Halsell and Caldwell Company. Curtains advertised as bargain home decor items are showcased in a local retailer’s sale circular.
Texarkana Arkansas March 9 burglars dynamited the Bank of Horatio vault but did not reach the money. Damage to vault and safe about 500 dollars covered by insurance. Bandits took only 40 cents in pennies and left no crew.
Halsell Caldwell Co advertises Axminster carpet available this week at 89 cents per yard. Made and laid service included. Limited time offer highlighting affordable installation.
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