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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1908
Page
3
The article discusses a popular New York cafe allowing women to smoke in the dining room, noting strong patronage and public comment. It questions whether women should be restricted and argues for open smoking if harmful or a comfort, urging men to oppose tobacco bans and consider equality in public spaces.
Sky notes mark sun set at 4 48 and sunrise at 7 20 with the Moon setting later. The Moon is 7 days old and at the moment of greatest libration the Moon’s position is noted at 12 42 p. m. This brief guide tracks solar and lunar timings for observers tonight and tomorrow morning.
The Baltimore Sun notes that nominating Taft would resemble a Roosevelt bid again and argues Teddy remains an influential guardian of the big political field.
An exchange quotes Taft as stepping into the conflict with sleeves rolled up and warns he may need to adjust his suspenders before Billy Bryan lands a decisive blow. The remarks frame a charged political clash with rivals and maneuvering.
An Illinois congressman appears to disregard paper costs by mailing twelve tons of government documents to constituents, a move attracting attention as the volume and expense draw scrutiny from readers.
Fragmentary passage mentions nations that would be delighted by changes involving the United States and Japan. Context and details are insufficient to identify events, dates, or parties.
An Ohio police judge ruled that drunkenness is a disease and will not treat it as an offense against the city’s peace. He says he must be one of the boys and admits to an occasional jag himself.
The piece speculates on Count Boni's recent conduct and whether his wife will return. It notes the unpredictable nature of an American heiress's actions once she takes decisive steps.
A Chicago man questions Uncle Joe about drinking, sparking a clash over intrusion and invitation. The report segues to Rev. McClurkin preaching at Honey Grove First Baptist and Walter Illswarth winning re election as president of the Southwestern Poultry Association in Dallas.
Saturday only we will sell Hope Bleach Domestic at 9 1 2 cents. Rogerss Woodwardd Roberts Co announce a sale. Our muslin underwear gate has been such a success that we will continue a few days longer. Graham Crawford Co.
This first letter from Spies west of Ravenna reports a farming community recovering from boll weevil impacts, recent visits by Ada Oklahoma residents, and upcoming moves to Durant Oklahoma. Local social events include Sunday singing and a Saturday gathering at Hugh Parkhill’s home, with several residents traveling or visiting nearby towns. An advertisement touts Graham Crawford & Co’s muslin underwear with fashionable styles and low prices.
Local railroads note a light volume of immigration related traffic in the western section, far below last year. The migration tide is turning back toward the area and Fannin County is among those receiving a share of the movement.
The stockholders of the Ben ham Bank and Trust Company are requested to meet at the bank office on Tuesday January 14 1908 at 3 p m to elect directors for the ensuing year and to attend to any other business. Walter O Siler cashier.
A notice promotes Cham berlain cough remedy for children with coughs colds croup and whooping cough. It stresses no opium or narcotics and cites J W Peeler as the seller.
A. J. Stevenson, Chief, calls a regular January meeting for Thursday night January 9. All members are requested to take notice. Also personal notices: J. H. Burnett offers private tutoring after the holidays. Advertises Preventics cold tablets from druggists, claiming quick relief and pneumonia prevention with no quinine. Prices 48 tablets 25 cents, trial boxes 5 cents. Sold by dealers.
Advertisers seeking value should place ads in the Weekly Favorite which mails every Thursday morning to a broad local audience. The paper offers steady circulation and cost efficiency for small businesses.
The manufacturers of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy receive letters from distant corners of the world praising its use for colds and croup. Parents in Australia Africa and Samoa give it to babies with the same satisfactory results as mothers at home, and praise its merits. For sale by J. W. Peeler.
A fragment lists farm commodities with fluctuating pricing and notes corrections when prices change. Items include Cotton, Cotton seed, Corn, Chickens, Eggs, Butter, Hay and alfalfa, Sweet potatoes, Turkeys, and Turnips with unclear quality ranges.
Advertisement claims catarrh is incurable by local applications and must be treated internally. Presents Hall's Catarrh Cure as a blood and mucous surface remedy, says it is not a quack medicine, and cites a physician’s prescription and testimonials. Mentions price 75 cents and availability from druggists. Also promotes Hall's Family Pills for constipation and a magazine offer in Holland's South edition.
An advertisement urges readers to use Dr Shoop's Restorative to strengthen internal nerves supplying the Stomach Heart and Kidney. It claims quick help and offers free sample tests by mail from Racine Wisconsin.
Property listing offers one hundred acres of fine black land located 412 miles east of Bonham. Contact Ed Weathersby at Haleell Caldwell Co for details and rental terms.
A local drug ad urges readers to treat colds and flu with Foley's Honey and Tar to prevent pneumonia. Saunders Drug Co. promotes the remedy as a quick cure for la grippe coughs that may lead to pneumonia.
The advertisement claims Chamberlain's Cough Remedy will lessen whooping cough severity. It liquifies mucus for easy expectoration and keeps the cough loose. It counteracts pneumonia risk and other serious results. Sold by J. W. Peeler.
A vintage health ad extols Foley's Kidney Remedy as vital for kidney health and blood filtration. It urges starting use at first signs of danger and credits Saunders Drug Co with distribution.
An advertisement urges mothers not to use neighbor remedies and promotes White's Cream Vermifuge as a mild, restorative worm medicine for children. A Tampa claim from Mrs J Smith describes a thin sick baby who improved after one bottle, becoming happy and well.
A worn liver signals poor nourishment and fatigue. Start with digestion and nutrition to restore liver action. Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery claims to improve stomach function, blood gland secretions, and toxin elimination. Avoid hot bread and biscuits and use the product regularly until vigor returns. The formula is non secret with known ingredients and endorsed by medical writers of the era.
Train schedule details show West Bound No 35 arriving 9 15 a m and 12 25 noon later Notes include East Bound No 34 at 8 55 a m and No 36 at 1 15 p m Leaves listed at 9 20 a m and 9 50 p m with 5 15 p m noted for another service Rail times appear incomplete and fragmented
Fragmentary schedule notes list morning and afternoon departures and arrivals for north and south bound trains. Times include 9:15 a.m. and 12:35 p.m. departures, and 5:40 p.m. and 9:10 a.m. arrivals, with train numbers 257 723 258 and 724 referenced.
Kansas reader T. C. H. Horton reports Ballard’s Horehound Syrup cured his cough quickly after years of use. The ad notes its claim to treat bronchitis influenza and pulmonary diseases and lists Saunders Drug Co. as a seller.
The pamphlet notes that most appendicitis victims are chronically constipated. It promotes Foley's Crino Laxative as a mild remedy that cleanses the liver and bowels, restores natural action, and avoids nausea. Launder Drug Co.
J. L. Crouch announces a new wage yard at the old C. C. Jones stall on South Main Street and says a grocery store will open there in a few days.
Advertisement advises avoiding pneumonia and serious illness from a cold by using Foley's Honey and Tar. Claims the product stops coughing heals and clears the system. Mentions Saunders Drug Co and the yellow package as genuine.
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