This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 13 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1908
Page
1
An advertisement touts Mr Bill Planter as unusually strong and suitable for the busy man with little time. It states the device is widely used in Texas with more Mr Bills in service than any other riding planter. The ad also lists seed potatoes cane seed millet alfalfa seed corn and Rouden Big Boll cotton seed in stock.
Miss Eta Pricilla Grove a Chicago school teacher now staying in Long Beach has fasted thirty one days and believes she can continue for one or two more weeks. She remains strong but avoids sun during her five mile daily walks preferring shady streets and admits fatigue has increased since the start.
Five hundred people were poisoned at a social by the English Lutheran Church ladies after eating chicken and waffles. Some stores could not open as clerks were absent. Officials believe no fatalities will occur.
Prof. Alexander Graham Bell unveils the Red Wing with an eight cylinder motor as it crosses 318 feet 11 inches in a test by the Aerial Experimental Association. The flight reached 10 to 20 feet high and is claimed as a national record.
A seller offers a few hundred bushels of Mebane Triumph Cotton Seed at 90 cents per bushel with a guaranteed first class quality. Buyers are urged to respond by letter, phone, or in person to authorize ordering any amount, up to 80 bushels, or decline.
The Liberty League organized with Chicago as national headquarters and branches in New York Atlanta Louisville St Louis Denver Seattle and San Francisco. Backed by liquor interests it plans to combat the anti saloon league and Prohibition efforts nationwide and may play a role in the presidential campaign.
Mrs. Sallie Sanders, a white woman of Denton, was jailed on insanity charges after wandering City streets and screaming near the Baptist Church. She believed her child was harmed and later returned home with her husband Aubrey Myers.
The week old meeting at First Christian Church gains attendees after weather improved. The pastor praises sermons and singing with future plans for two discourses titled Christ in You the Hope of Glory and Honest Doubt and its Remedy. Services at 11 a.m. and 7:45 p.m. welcomed all.
A photographer named Foster offers a loan of an Ausco camera noted for straight shooting and true film work for kolaks, claiming Kodaks finish.
The article encourages quick action in selecting a spring suit with emphasis on readiness. It suggests the initial choice is the best and urges prompt decision to secure a well suited ensemble. The tone implies confidence and immediate availability in fashion selection.
The commissioners court named Fannin County National Bank and First National Bank as lawful custodians of the county’s funds. Both banks bid 4 percent interest, and deposits will be split between them. Other county banks were contenders.
Vague notes describe a new improved A- deer Cultivator and regional mention of Thompson Aber nabhy Go, signaling a farm equipment upgrade. Details remain unclear, but the item attracts attention for rural cultivation needs.
One secondhand survey good as new and two secondhand bun ds are wagons for sale. Deere Planters are the strongest and best planters in the market. See them at Thompson Abernathy Co's.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.