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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1908
Page
3
Mrs MacQueen’s Spring Millinery opened with a lively crowd of women praising the new stock from the east and foreign markets. The Merry Widow hat was introduced and drew heavy sales as the store showcased diverse styles and prices. An orchestra provided music as assistants managed busy day and night crowds.
Roosevelt outlines a legislative program to be sent in a special message next week. The plan calls for tariff revision after March 4 1909, an amended Sherman act favoring labor and capital, limits on injunctions in labor disputes, an employers liability bill, and the Aldrich financial bill. Support from Middle West business and financial interests followed a White House conference, with a separate leaders’ meeting scheduled.
The Texas State Democratic Executive Committee in Fort Worth set May 2 for a primary to choose four at large delegates to the national convention in Denver. Debates over legality centered on the Terrell law and “as far as practicable” phrasing. The majority report prevailed, ordering parallel columns for Bailey and anti Bailey candidates and a subcommittee to simplify canvassing.
The FAVORITE announces Albert Roberson as a candidate for Tax Collector of Fannin County. A longtime resident, he serves as deputy sheriff for two years, described as efficient and fearless, and plans to present his private and public records for scrutiny by the county and the people.
Mrs. If D. Charles of Harbor Maine extols Electric Bitters as a neighborhood favorite. The tonic is said to aid dyspepsia liver and kidney issues malnutrition nervousness weakness and general debility and to purify the blood. Saunders Drug Co guarantees it. 600
A line contrasts the frilla and pilly a rich mother lavishes on her child with the poorer patchers a poor mother must use. The statement highlights social inequality and parental care under economic strain.
Suffering and dollars saved by S Lopez of Manilla New York who says as a carpenter he has had severe cuts healing with Bucklen’s Arnica Salve It eases burns sores ulcers fever sores eczema and piles Saunders Drug Co offers the product for 256
The Millinery Bazaar in Bonham opened Saturday featuring domestic and foreign hat designs in vivid colors. Proprietor Mrs. Barnett, with years in the trade, reported crowded aisles, strong sales, and growing customer satisfaction throughout the day.
An OCR fragment advertises Foley's Honey and Tar cough cure with claims to heal lungs and prevent pneumonia, noting no opiates and a yellow package. It also promotes Saunders Drug Co offerings and a laxative product with a positive guarantee and refund if ineffective.
An attempted jail break was thwarted by guards at the jail. Inmate John McClure seized an old knife and filed the cage lock but could not escape. The cage opens into a run around, making escape difficult, and he was found before causing further damage. McClure would not reveal how he worked the lock.
J Jacks of Bonham Texas offers seeded Ribbon Cane seed at 45 cents per gallon. Halsell Caldwell Co promotes a special weekly sale and urges customers to view their line for an extension or library table.
A garbled barter notice offers a gun and an Ausco Camera with claims of straight shooting. Mentions film, a Paris mushroon shipment, and odd names Pogter Protos and Kincaid. Requests applicants contact the office for a hearse or pony related to a hoard and olahes.
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