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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1925
Page
1
The Bonham Favorite shows publisher Sherwood Spotts and managing editor Ashley Evans with business manager Chas R Inghlish. It lists subscription prices for city carrier and mail options, including monthly, quarterly, semiannual, and yearly terms.
A historical newspaper snippet presents a biblical quotation from Nehemiah 9 17 praising God's mercy and readiness to pardon. The text emphasizes divine kindness and slow anger as framed in a religious context.
The Texas Legislature grants an amnesty to Jas Ferguson amid debate over his suitability for future Texas office. Supporters see it as aid for a political run. critics say it doesn’t erase stigma or determine legality of his previous removal or right to hold office. The piece questions motives and asserts only a future vote or court decision can settle the matter.
A column critiques Ferguson's alleged political atonement and recounts a U S Supreme Court ruling limiting home liberty in bootlegging cases. It notes Judge Baynton's earlier defense of the home as a castle and contrasts it with the high court's decision allowing searches of vehicles for liquor violations. It closes with a whimsical cartoon-like interlude about Little Jack Rabbit and woodland birds.
Irvin Cobé recounts a rural fable about a white visitor who tries to dodge payment for a cigar by swapping it for beer. The colored saloonkeeper uses the twist to teach a lesson on honesty and smart behavior in business. The tale ends with a humorous quip about entering public office.
A scientist claims human intelligence peaks at sixteen, noting the average boy or girl is generally wiser at sixteen than in later years. The remark underscores a widely accepted view that cognitive development slows after adolescence.
The fragment mentions a preference for sunny weather but notes six inches of snow. It reads like a casual weather aside with informal phrasing and unclear context.
The passage of the amnesty bill by lawmakers adds a halo to the reputation of Jas. F. Ferguson, prompting questions about how long Jim will continue to be presented as a martyr in political discourse.
An old advertisement urges readers to rely on Black and White Ointment and Soap to prevent blotches pimples and eczema. It touts visible skin improvements and notes liberal package sizes with different price points and broad dealer availability.
Meet friends at the P. W. G. Club room Friday evening for a good program. Notices list Loar Association for home financing and a soap offer. Leon Richardson sells minnows at Braz Street with phone contact. Favorite Want Ads promise results.
Newark Ledger presents a brief note urging readers to avoid unhealthy aging habits and to adopt healthier routines. The column frames aging as a self-defeating habit and implies long term consequences of neglecting wellness.
Local listing Braynon Jewelry Co markets silver pieces on easy terms this week. The ad highlights affordable options and flexible payment plans to attract buyers, without specific dates or item details.
Notice is hereby given that the Jtirst State Bank of Bonham Texas intends to charge and convert said Bank into a National Banking Association after thirty days after publication hereof as required by law. Williams President Evans Vice-President Net Williams Cashier.
Bowling Produce Co announces top poultry prices and a car starts Saturday March 14 at Bonham Texas opposite the Post Office. Also advertised are Ladies Dove Brand Voile Gowns at 1.75 and 1.25 for Grade Choice items from Risser and Co.
A veteran practitioner with thirty five years of experience offers efficient, accurate abstracts and thorough attention to all work.
Bonham station advises schedules with departures from West Fourth Street Denise Ball Caban for Bonham and Pho son Phone 9. Times listed include 7:30, 9:30, 11:30, 2:00, 4:00 and 6:00 a.m. and p.m. Fare for each car is indicated.
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