15 Mar 1907
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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1907
Page
1
The publication welcomes corrections of any erroneous reflections on the character or reputation of persons firms or corporations appearing in the Favorite. Readers should bring such issues to the attention of the publisher for prompt action.
The case of Abe Rulf shows how a political boss can dominate a territory’s politics and force officials to act for him. Rulf’s indictment reveals graft and manipulation of elections, with officials colluding until a special officer’s intervention led to his capture.
At Dallas the W O W convention announced standing committees for the next two years including Medical Examinations Logrolling Associations Texas Legislation and Good of the Order. Head camp officers were elected: Lattimore Hinkley Blake Bloodworth Rossman Glenn Thomason and others. A Bonham area reader offered a 280 acre black land farm for sale 212 miles south of town via Dr M M Alexander Bonham Texas.
An advertisement by Saunders Drug Co and Ed V Price & Co promotes Vinol as a blood purifying tonic that increases red corpuscles and enriches blood. It claims cod liver oil components with added tonic iron and offers a money back guarantee. Also mentions Vinol agents nationwide and a local Friday Saturday store appearance. A separate note invites readers to a free opera house event next Friday night with front seats.
A local editor questions the fate of a park proposal weighing options to approve or reject. The piece notes multiple priorities compete for attention and urges clear community decision.
Rumor of a $50,000 job for Senator Spooner persists well ahead of his public denial. The report notes ongoing speculation and references the senator’s repeated refusals to confirm or comment.
San Jose speaker B B Burton presented the second lecture of a course titled In the Corridors of Antiquity. His nervous energy and vivid description drew applause and laughter as scenes shifted, with Lafayette readers noting an enthusiastic reception if he returns. A brief notice mentions a tailors representative at Spivy's store and an ad urging gas for cooking.
Bonham Texas March 8 1907 mayor L K Hargrove orders an election for mayor and eight aldermen across Wards 1 2 3 4 6 to be held April 2 1907 at City Hall with M A Bridges presiding. City Secretary R B Elroy attests.
A local notice discusses the growing occurrence of Brights Disease and cites a testimonial from a prominent town resident who credits Prickly Ash Bitters with a full recovery after weeks of treatment. The piece promotes Prickly Ash Bitters as a kidney and general health tonic, urging readers to obtain the genuine bottle marked with a red figure 3 on the label.
Bonham News reflects on the ache of a childless home. A speaker recalls infant laughter, cradle memories, and the hush of an empty house, acknowledging nature and fate while lamenting the absence of children. The piece ends with a resigned plea, Childless.
A reader statement from D N Walker editor of the Enterprise Louisa Virginia praises Bucklen’s Arnica Salve for healing a nail wound with no inflammation. The ad claims it heals sores burns and skin disease and is guaranteed by Saunders Drug Co at 25 cents.
The notice urges inspecting a new line of pat tern hats before purchase. It mentions opening day on Saturday March 16 with a signature initials Mra G A MacQueen.
C. E. Foater offers remnants of picture moulting for hat price. The notice states sale terms and a quick disposal of stock. The item appears as a casual sale pitch from a local seller.
The poem contemplates angels as everyday figures—parents, mothers, and caretakers—whose quiet care during hardship shapes a child. It contrasts visible angels with those who go unseen, noting a schoolboy’s jacket on the youthful angel and the enduring pull of distant calls across years.
Notice to all interested in the estate of Laura A Bon n deceased. W W Slagle administrator filed a final account and seeks discharge. Hearing set for the first Monday in April 1907 at the Fannin County Court House Bonham. Interested parties must appear to contest. E issued by Clerk W A Thomas.
Bonham resident Joe Farrier praises Mrg as a family remedy noting satisfactory results and wholehearted recommendation for every family.
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