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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1908
Page
2
A California inventor creates an odorless onion while urging readers to buy local products. The piece notes Spring arrivals, a tribute to Senator Bryan of Florida as a brilliant figure, and mentions 35000 pounds of seed peanuts in Fan nin county. It also cites press nudges and political commentary with references to W L Douglas as a potential running mate.
A civic push urges residents to adopt a slogan and work with city services to beautify Bonham. The plan calls for residents to embrace a cleaner image while city crews handle improvements.
Weather notes predict a one third peach crop for Texas noting the impact on supply. The forecast acknowledges limited harvest but emphasizes any yield helps.
An unfinished fragment suggests the steam boat named Charley Culberson will soon resume service on the Red River. The brief text hints at a forthcoming departure or voyage, though details are missing. The source preserves a period voice with partial phrasing.
A tongue in cheek note says the Oklahoma legislature established a toothpick inspector office, joking it outdoes Texas in bureaucratic oddities and poking fun at state governance.
A witty exchange notes that a yellow press reporter would frame the Jonah tale with a whale swallowing twist, suggesting sensationalization in old journalism. The remark contrasts modern restraint with historic sensationalism and highlights media style.
Davis urges crowds prompting new votes for Mr. Bailey while Bailey clubs expand in number and membership day by day.
The notice urges merchants to use this paper for spring advertising promising to reach desired customers and deliver results when spend is prudent.
With warm weather comes a call for every citizen to tidy premises. Filth and accumulated rubbish can breed disease and provide an ideal home for harmful germs if not addressed.
Senator LaFollette spoke against the Aldrich bill on Wednesday Thursday and Monday. The text questions whether he is talking it to death and notes Senator Morgan has died leaving LaFollette a strong successor candidate. The piece questions the Congressional Record tax.
The Dallas News reports Hon. Cone Johnson denying a charge that he was at one time a guest of Senator Bailey at his Gainesville home. The article notes the difficulty of public figures facing accusations while insisting on his absolute innocence and questions why anyone would level such claims.
The speaker warns against unfounded charges about Mr. Bailey and urges both sides to be careful with accusations. He notes the difficulty of proving assertions and calls random shooting the mark of the least fair person.
The piece argues that selfishness fuels conflict and harms others. It labels the selfish person as anarchial and obsessed with possessions and privileges. It claims such egotism blinds one to rights of others and leads to endless envy and quarrels, blocking a joyful life.
Describes coughing pathogens multiplying after a cold as the nasal mucosa inflames and infection takes hold. Claims pneumonia germs lodge in airways and spread. recommends Foley's Honey and Tar to soothe inflamed passages, stop the cough, and expel the cold from the system.
A market observation notes that profit hinges on defying personal judgment. The statement suggests risking money by following contrarian moves rather than instinct. The idea frames speculation as a test of discipline and self-control.
We welcome everyone when digestion is working well. Dr King’s New Life Pills regulate stomach liver and bowels. 99 cents per bottle. 250 bottles available at Saunders Drug.
Farmers enjoy corn planting weather as health improves in Union Valley. Sam Edwards recovers from illness. Mrs. Pete Vaught and daughter Nellie visit Taylorville. Rev Woodson of Randolph preaches. Local school performs fairly well amid conditions. J R White and wife travel to Bonham. Kerr's Pansy and Blue Bell referenced.
Suffering and Dollars Saved. E S Lopez of Manilla New York says as a carpenter he has had many severe cuts healed by Bucklen's Arnica Salve It has saved him suffering and dollars It heals burns sores ulcers fever sores eczema and piles 25c at Saunders Drug Co.
The Bonham Bottling Works sterilizes all bottles in use by passing them through hot caustic solution for an hour. A carload of cotton seed hulls has arrived. those interested should call at the mill at once. Planters Cotton Oil Co.
The article touts blood purification as a cure for skin and glandular diseases. It promotes Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery and All Healing Salve as effective, with instructions to order by mail and asserts known composition and sworn ingredient lists. It also mentions Dr Pierce's Pleasant Pellets for digestive regulation.
Urges immediate treatment for kidney or bladder ailments to avoid Bright's disease or diabetes. Recommends no delay and warns against substitutes. Available in 50c and $1.00 bottles from Saunders Drug Company.
Bonham Texas mayor pro tem W A Peters orders an election for April 7 1908 to choose marshal assessor and collector secretary treasurer and ward aldermen. Polls at City Hall with Smith Lipscomb presiding. Attest city secretary R B Elroy.
I have opened a poultry house and will pay the highest market price in town for all turkeys and chickens, guaranteeing correct weights. I also offer top prices for furs and hides. Visit me on the east side of the square opposite the courthouse. I Rudman.
Will H. Evans & Co offers a farm for rent in Duplex featuring a residence and about 25 acres of sandy land. Property details include location and contact through the listed firm.
An old advertisement claims Foley's Honey and Tar cures coughs and colds and prevents pneumonia and consumption. It warns against substitutes and promotes the product as a universal remedy.
Catarrh cannot be cured with local applications as the disease resides in the blood and constitutional system. Hall's Catarrh Cure, taken internally, targets blood and mucous surfaces and is backed by a physician's prescription. Manufactured by F J Cheney & Co of Toledo Ohio, it is sold by druggists for seven cents with a recommended companion laxative.
An eclectic physician and surgeon advertises special attention to diseases of women and children with office over Graham Crawford and Co. and phone 235, residence on West Seventh Street.
The snippet lists train numbers and times for West Bi East Bon North E South Be lines. It notes arrivals No. 258 and 724 and departures No. 257 No. 723 with times around dawn to evening, including noon and 1 p.m. slots.
George Moore of Grimesland North Carolina credits Dr King s New Discovery with saving his life after a severe cough and lung illness He reports improvement after one bottle and declares himself well after taking twelve bottles The ad promotes the remedy for coughs colds and pneumonia prevention with pricing and a free trial bottle at Saunders Drug Co Trinity.
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