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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1908
Page
1
A local appeal urges farmers to improve soil health with commercial fertilizer. The notice warns that land starved year after year will yield blighted harvests and higher costs, claiming shipments of fertilizer have already reached the area and inviting discussion.
A seed listing highlights Cane Seed Miller Seed Seed s Rowden Big Boll Cotton Seed and Seed Irish stoes, indicating a broad catalog of crop seed offerings for farmers.
In a 1907 dispatch Rear Admiral Evans will leave command May 3 as the fleet moves from San Francisco for a world cruise. Admiral Charles Thomas will captain the second division temporarily, with Rear Admiral Sperry taking overall command as the fleet begins its voyage. Separately, a census reports 1907 cotton crop at 11,261,163 running bales and 25,577 active ginneries, versus 1906’s 18,305,265 bales.
The Texas and Pacific Railway refuses to comply with the railroad commission's ballast and rail upgrade orders. Vice President L S Thorne informs the commission the plan cannot meet deadlines, will ballast gradually, and rejects heavier rails. The commission notes its limited power to enforce and cannot seek forfeiture or receivership.
The Bonham Commandery No. 42 K T call meeting for the night has been postponed. C T Carlton and E C C T Lane sign the message as Recorder.
Seeded Ribbon Cane seed offered at 45 cents per gallon by J. F. Jacks of Bonham Texas. Also available fine prairie hay from Tom B. Brown of Bonham Texas.
A concise note describes well tailored ebee clothes that cause a coat to stay in place. The description emphasizes fit and durability for daily use.
Chaminade Club plans a March 238 gathering at 2 15 with Mrs Bland Smith as leader and Miss Foster hosting. Activities include England lesson, vocal and piano solos, and a piano piece by Coleridge Taylor. Also note Dave Russell leaves Texas Telephone Co for Central Ice and Cold Storage in Dallas. Library tables in Golden and Early English items receive notices. Hassell Caldwell Co advertises breakfast foods and crackers. Lost notice requests return to J A Musa.
Washington Lodge of Odd Fellows in Detroit declined a $150,000 bid for its 50 foot Randolph Street frontage next to the Hotel St. Claire. The lodge rents enough space to cover all expenses and has not charged dues for years, ruling money unnecessary as they stay content with their location.
Property owners warn trespassers at Willow Wild Cemetery for pulling flowers and removing shrubs. Any further trespassing will lead to prosecution, signed by J. A. Duncan Superintendent. Local notices mix with ads and misprints about sales and Emma Goldman collapse.
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