17 Mar 1907
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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1907
Page
1
The Daily Favorite presents a header line from the paper indicating President Editor as the designation. The snippet signals masthead attribution to The Favorite Printing Co with possible editorial leadership.
Public notice states The Favorite will correct any erroneous reflection on any person firm or corporation appearing in its columns once brought to the publishers.
A Jacksonville Recorder excerpt features a playful boy’s critique of editors. He jokes about editors’ roles and heaven, notes editors “cuss” and raise hell with subscribers, laments a failing paper, and ends with a comic portrait of his impoverished editor and unpaid subscriptions.
Beatrice Mairfax argues marriage should stem from love not home necessity. She urges women to seek an intelligent, worthy partner, cautioning against hasty marriages to unsuitable men and noting societal pressure to marry has diminished in value.
A good size crowd gathered in Bonham yesterday boosting local trade as merchants reported a very nice day's business.
A Devoe & Co advertisement argues lead-and-oil paint wears poorly and covers poorly, citing a Sheffield Pennsylvania customer who bought 40 gallons for two houses, then returned 10 gallons after trying Devoe, asserting Devoe provides full measure and lasting coverage. The letter urges readers to use Devoe for better results and to favor gas for cooking.
The Current Literature Club schedules next Tuesday events led by Mrs. Chas Nunn and Mrs. Chas Hassell. Topics include Antony and Cleopatra and a general survey of plays with talks on Rome and art in churches.
Notice announces a 30 day storewide sale by J Fowell on Southain Street with furniture and cook stoves offered at flat cost. It promises the biggest bargains and urges quick participation.
Notice to customers announcing Foley's Honey and Tar cough remedy is not regulated under the National Pure Food and Drug Law because it contains no opiates or harmful drugs. It is recommended as a safe remedy for children and adults and offered for sale by Saunders Drug Co.
The article surveys Ireland's castles and ruins with Grianan of Aileach, Rock of Cashel, Dunluce, Sligo Abbey founded in 1283, and Donegal Castle as enduring witnesses to historic battles. It notes northern princes, Strongbow era clashes, and ongoing social gloom from prolonged conflicts across the landscape.
Dispatches describe Muslims breaking the fast at sunset with the cannons signaling prayer time in Istanbul. The city lights glow around mosques and cafes as families and servitors share the evening meal under Shah Zade Mosque crowds and theater entertainments.
The snippet lists locations at the southeast corner square and at 9th Street with residence at 150 and office at 156. It notes office hours from 9 to 12 am and 2 to 6 pm.
Rev Dr J C Peck former Trinity Methodist pastor reports estate action and seeks discharge as administrator in Fannin County court. The filing notes final accounting and April hearing date set for 1907 at Bonham courthouse. A humor line recalls Peck joking about a church plumber who robbed him.
In a compact verbal quip, a local exchange likens a boy’s deeds for his father to scant reward, contrasting with another boy’s acts for a stranger that earn a penny. The wry exchange reflects everyday humor and social norms in the community.
Dialect humor from The Sketch depicting a patient asking about daily whisky intake and a doctor prescribing a heavy, round the clock schedule. The exchange underscores excess drinking and cautions against continuing such habits.
State of Texas Notice to all interested in the estate of Laura A. Bono deceased. W W Slagle administrator has filed in Fannin County Court the final account and an application for discharge. The hearing is set for the first Monday in April 1907 at the Fannin County Court House Bonham. Interested parties must appear and contest if desired. Witness W A Thomas Clerk of the County Court of Fannin County.
Frank J. Cheney of F. J. Cheney & Co. testifies that his Toledo firm will pay one hundred dollars for any case of catarrh cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Notary A. W. Gleason notes oaths dated December 6, 1886. The advertisement promotes internal use and blood mucous surface action with testimonials available. Sold by druggists. also Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
Fragmentary excerpt shows circus chatter about marriage and weighty jokes. Characters discuss a fat man and Mercy with a Bearded Lady, hinting at a carnival or fair setting and banter about commitments and antics.
An office address line appears with Nunn and Jones Company, listing residence at 620 West 9th Street and a telephone number Telephoneso 303 2r. The text notes both business and home contact details.
A Bonham Texas dentist office operates atop Hargrove and Reynet Drug Store, providing dental services to African American residents. The facility is noted as serving colored people in the local area.
A listing notes an office location over Saunders, Martin with an office phone number and a residence phone number both listed as 11, with two rings for the office line.
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