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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1908
Page
2
An editorial from The Favorite Printing Co notes the president editor role and outlines the paper’s stance on local issues. It reflects typical early 20th century newsroom policy and authority of the editor in shaping public discourse.
The notice lists prices for daily, six months, and monthly prepaid subscriptions. Amounts shown include 82.00 for daily, 1.25 for six months, and 12 for monthly in advance.
A critique of yellow journalism and yellow politics arguing surface claims mislead reform efforts. The piece notes government seizure of whiskey due to coloring matter, joking that all whiskey must contain coloring matter.
A fragment notes that the escape of the man who hit Billie Patterson could embolden the person responsible for the late panic to hope he will not be found. The item emphasizes ongoing concerns about accountability and pursuit.
The editorial questions whether the public will accept the delegates nominated at Waco, suggesting strong dissent and a potential setback for those in power.
A newspaper note asserts there are no Kentucky night riders in Texas and warns anarchists there is no elbow room in the country. The remark frames a stance against militant violence while addressing regional tensions.
An OCR fragment shows a sales note for hay in Bonham Texas and a letter to Tom Rogers discussing farming questions including milk watering gains for pigs, paint adulteration profits, and Devoe paint pricing. It also mentions Steger Co selling paint, Reindeer Cultivator, Thompson Abernathy Co and knee pants at Ware's with boyhood nostalgia.
The Jodie Akridge rape case ended with a not guilty verdict after a high profile trial. Will Dean’s rape charge was dismissed for insufficient evidence. Nancy Jane Wilson, a Cooke county resident, was brought in by the Cooke county sheriff and sent to the county farm for care. Oliver Stull burglary case was reset to Tuesday March 17.
Reams and Marshall buy the Ryon meat market on the north side of the square and will consolidate with their North Center Street stand. The new firm is formed by Sidney Reams and Lewallen Marshall. The Furrier wishes success to the new firm.
Mrs Mattie Copenhaver of Parsons Kansas testifies after two years of severe feminine ailments she found relief with Lydia E Pinkham Vegetable Compound. The ad promotes the remedy as a standard treatment for displacements inflammation ulcers fibroid tumors irregularities backache and other female health issues and invites letters to Mrs Pinkham of Lynn Massachusetts for free advice.
In March 10 Augie Items reports overall good health with one mumps and one measles case. The piece lists visits: John Fuller and family to T. M. Durham. George Moshier and kin to Nobility. Hale, McMillen and Durhans at Grove Hall. Mattie Edwards with her brother at Booham. Lee Cunningham to Hall. Bertha Hale to Moses Lanter. Wm. Smith to Ivanhoe. Ada and Amber Durham at Bailey Church. De Sifford from Ravenna visiting parents. stray line about Ware's fur and breeches.
The column notes farmers in the Spies Switch area preparing corn ground after light rain interrupted work. Measles have not reached the community, health has improved, and people enjoy occasional social events. Bebo Carter left for New Mexico, and several locals visit relatives or travel to nearby towns.
Commissioners court invites sealed bids from banks and bankers to serve as county depository from selection through February 1909 and 60 days after. bids open March 18 1908 at 10 am with a $320 certified check required. failure to bond results in forfeiture. filings with County Clerk H A Cunningham.
Bonham Texas mayor pro tem orders an election for marshal assessor and collector secretary treasurer and eight aldermen across wards to serve two years. Polling at City Hall April 7 from 8 am to 7 pm with Smith Lipscomb as presiding officer. Also notices buyers and a found bracelet advertisement.
Office over Graham Crawford & Co. Phone 23, Residence W. 7th street.
An office is located above Peeler's Drug Store with a contact phone listed for both office and residence use.
The schedule lists West Bound trains No 85 and No 83 with arrival times 9:38 and 9:40 a.m. and 12:25 and 12:45 p.m. plus 9:30 and 9:50 p.m. for No 83 and No 84 with morning and afternoon slots. East Bound trains appear as No 82 1:15 p.m. to 1:35 p.m. and No 36 5:10 p.m. to 5:15 p.m.
North bound trains No 257 departs No 723. South bound No 258 arrives No 724. Arrival and departure windows listed at 9 15 am 12 35 pm 5 40 pm and 9 10 am. The fragment indicates timetable timing for multiple trains.
The United Charities report should reflect a grocery expense of 27.40 instead of 5.05, correcting the earlier figures. This erratum affects the financial summary already published, aligning the entry with the actual disbursement.
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