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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1908
Page
2
The snippet lists editor and business manager names for the Bonham Texas publication and notes a post office entry. It shows an office address on North Center Street and a price of $2.00 plus a filing code. No broader story context is provided.
A columnist mix of remarks on town idle talk, fish story size linked to bragging, faithfulness bringing reward for Bailey’s persecutors, spring millinery costs, and a doctor advising patience with underwear changes until mid May. The piece ends with a comment that most workmen build sidewalks or roads rather than fame or fortune.
Anna Held, noted actress, recently purchased a coat for $25,000. The article notes the style is unlikely to become popular among the better halves of the newspaper fraternity.
The Houston Chronicle notes speculation about the complexion of a person linked to editor Frank Putnam, described as a Massachusetts importation. The piece emphasizes caution in drawing conclusions about race and identity while reporting the remark.
A clipping notes that a caption about Evans and his men appeared in recent daily papers and hints the greeting near Cussing Bob during illness was not home related. The piece implies humor or misdirection in the headline versus the surrounding events.
The T, P. railway declares it will meet a commission order by laying heavy steel on the Transcontinental and ballast the track. The plan promises job creation for unemployed workers and to improve traveling conditions.
A Bonham Texas letter from Devoe & Co claims livery 12b paint uses fewer gallons and lasts longer than others, while Steger & Co details a refund policy for Suoley's Honey and Tar noted to cure coughs. Saunders Drug Co sells the product with no opiates, in a yellow package.
Sunday services at First Methodist include Sunday school at 9 30 a m preaching at 11 00 a m and 7 30 p m Junior League at 3 p m and Senior League at 6 p m Prayer meeting Wednesday at 7 p m All welcome led by Pastor W A Stuckey.
The Episcopal parish postpones the bishop visit due to sickness. Services for the Second Sunday in Lent include Children’s Services at 9:45, Morning Prayer and Address at 11, and Lent services Monday at 4. Richard Morgan, Rector. First Presbyterian holds Sunday School at 9:30 with services at 11 and 7:30. An offering for Schools and Colleges is taken in the morning. Westminster League at 6:30.
American Presbyterian Church hosts a 3 pm men meeting on Jesus Heals a Man Born Blind, with A P Barrett leading. Sunday School at 10 am, 11 am sermon, Junior C E at 4 pm, 6:30 pm prayer, and 7:30 pm stereopticon talk Making Americans on immigration. No admission. free will offering.
A local comedian warns that humor can misfire with audiences in unexpected ways. The piece explores how timing and context affect reception and notes lessons for performers seeking sharper punchlines.
Bankruptcy petition filed by Price & Son and T D Price and R P Price of Windom and Colorado seeks full discharge from debts. Court orders a March 24 1908 hearing before Referee F B Dillard in Sherman with notice by newspaper publication and mailed copies to known creditors. White Blakeney Fuller ad promotes Joles Honey and Tar remedies for coughs and consumption.
A witty observation notes that a person who clings to sausage meals worsens his own health and enjoyment through stubborn appetite and poor choices.
Miss S Bell Chamberlain Boise Idaho State Superintendent of Public Instruction returns home from Washington to urge Taft support among Idaho and Western women she says women are not rabid politicians but share deep convictions and favor Taft for his policies she notes women leaders have boosted clean politics while keeping their womanly traits
S. Lopez of Manilla New York says Bucklen's Arnica Salve saved him suffering and dollars as a cure for burns sores ulcers fever sores eczema and piles. It is described as the best healing salve he has found and is sold at Saunders Drug.
A large audience welcomed the new program last night featuring Ride of Paul Revere and Indian Ways. Both films were described as highly realistic and must be seen to be appreciated, with the remainder of the program also rated strong.
Bonham Texas mayor pro tem orders a city election for marshal assessor and collector secretary and treasurer and eight aldermen across wards 1 2 4 5 8 to serve two years. Polling at City Hall 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. April 7 1908 with Smith Lipscomb presiding.
A promotional blurb touts Dr King s New Life Pills as regulating stomach liver and bowels so readers feel good. The ad notes 250 at Saundera Drug Co with a call to join the open house for healthy digestion.
Medical office advertisement notes care for women and children. Located over Graham Crawford & Co at 7th Street residence with phone 235.
A brief notice states a telephone line or office is located over Peeler's Drug Store with contact at the office and residence. The item provides routing for inquiries and indicates available services or correspondence.
Train No 84 arrives at 8 50 a m and leaves at 9 05 am for a 32 billings. Later 1 15 pm to 1 35 pm and 5 10 pm to 5 15 pm. See timetable details for stations and times.
Notices report train arrivals with schedules showing No 268 at 5 40 p m and No 724 at 9 10 a m, indicating planned inbound services and timing.
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