Rosser’s will opens funds for the poor and sick
The article reviews Rosser the lender's death and $12 million estate, noting a two million dollar gift for cheap but decent housing and substantial endowments for hospitals to aid the poor. It contrasts public view of his greed with the said charitable bequests and hints at lingering questions about his legacy. The piece also critiques legislature actions on foreign insurance taxes and calls for enforcement of law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosser
Legislature
Providence Journal on Texas reform and insurance withdrawals
The Providence Journal calls the Texas reform move unfortunate and notes that 25 insurers withdrew due to new rules requiring 75 percent of premiums from Texans to be invested in Texas. It warns of lost tax revenue, questions whether firms will actually withdraw, and cites business opposition and public indifference as factors shaping outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Providence Journal
Texas
Prickly Ash Bitters Offered as Kidney and Liver Tonic
Saundera Drug Co promotes Prickly Ash Bitters as a cure for kidney issues and liver regulation, claiming stomach toning and bowel purification as benefits. The notice presents the product as a special agent remedy.
College professor laud physics department visit
Prof N H Brown head of electrical engineering at the State A M College visited the High School last week and delivered an engaging address. He examined the physics work and equipment and praised it highly saying it is among the best he has seen in the state. The praise reflects well on Miss Harlow who leads the physics program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. H. Brown
State, Agricultural and Mechanical College
Brown
Harlow
Public School Art League Meets to Organize at High School
The Public School Art League will meet at the High School Building on Tuesday afternoon May 14 at 4 o clock. The session aims to complete organization and begin steps toward beautifying interiors of all school buildings with artwork. The Current Literature Club and city teachers sponsor, hoping for broad town citizenship participation.
School Graduation Plans At Local High School
The graduating exercises will be held in the High School Auditorium on the evening of May 81. The senior class has fifteen members: five boys and ten girls. Names include Robert Abernathy Sam Levine John Kincaid Harry Crissman Fred Thompson Susie Corenbleth Ervie Blair Willie Bridge Lydia Judson Stella Kennedy Maude Pitchford Hallie V Scales Clara Ragsdale Katie Sutton Hazel Ellsworth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Abernathy
Sam Levine
John Kincaid
Harry Crissman
Fred Thompson
Susie Corenbleth
Ervie Blair
Willie Bridge
Lydia Judson
Stella Kennedy
Maude Pitchford
Hallie V. Scales
Clara Ragsdale
Katie Sutton
Hazel Ellsworth
School Board Funds Juvenile Library Initiative
The School Board appropriates 150 dollars to start juvenile libraries for grades below high school. The move aims to guide the reading of about 1000 school children, with already evident life quickening in the lower grades from new books.
TCU Affiliation Granted and Scholarships Offered to Graduates
The Texas Christian University district grants the high school affiliation and offers a scholarship to the honor graduate of this year’s class. From Colorado College in Colorado Springs, Colorado we have an offer of two scholarships—one to be presented to the first girl and the other to the next recipient.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas Christian University of
Ten Texas Counties Pay Over Half State Taxes
Ten Texas counties, including Bexar Dallas El Paso Galveston Grayson Harris Jefferson McLennan Larrant and Travia, paid more than half of the state taxes last year. Senator Senter notes these counties render $290 395 170 in property but receive only 11 percent back from the available school and general revenue funds, challenging tax dodging charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Texas
Bexar
Dallas
el Paso
Galveston
Grayson
Harris
Jefferson
McLennan
Larrant
Travia
Senter
Senator Senter
Senator Sentor
Black Land Belt
Black Land
General Revenue
Bexar Pee
Dallas Panes Ee
Sean Este
Tarrant
Scholarships Open to Engineering and Arts Departments
Two scholar ships are available this year to students across engineering and regular academic departments. The awards apply to the first day of the academic year and cover multiple disciplines within the university.
Attendance Leader Miss Francis in Bai ley Inglish School
Miss Francis room at the Bai ley Inglish building posted the highest attendance for the week at 98.4 percent. The school reported no tardies during the period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis
Bailey Inglish
Prickly Ash Bitters Promises Quick Energy Boost
A quack claim touts Prickly Ash Bitters as curing tired spells linked to stomach liver and bowel derangement. It asserts a few doses restore vigor and send blood tingling through the veins with renewed energy, via Saunders Drug Co. as special agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saunders Drug Co
Special Agents
Mrs. B
Oklahoma cotton seed for sale at our store
Thompson Abernathy Co lists Oklahoma cotton seed for sale at its store. Available varieties and prices are provided by the retailer for local customers seeking agricultural supplies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma
Large wedding in Waycross links 585 pound groom to 105 pound bride
In Waycross Georgia on May 4 W B Brinson a 585 pound turpentine operator and widower wed Miss Lucious Allen of Sopherton daughter of W G Allen at the Methodist parsonage. Brinson noted Elk and claimed to be the world’s largest member. Mrs Brinson reportedly maintains youthful looks aided by Prickly Ash Bitters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waycross
W. B. Brinson
Lucious Allen
Sopherton
W. G. Allen
Methodist Parsonage
Brinson
Misa Allen
White's Cream Vermifuge for Babies Sold by Saunders Drug Co
The ad promotes White's Cream Vermifuge claiming most babies have worms and mothers may not know it. It asserts the medicine rids the child of worms and cleanses the system pleasantly and urges every mother to keep a bottle at home. Price is 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saunders Drug Co
Adam the man who had nothing at all
A stark portrait from the St. Louis Republic describes Adam as utterly without possessions, social ties, or memory of time. The satirical sketch lists lacks a home, money, friends, mail, work, roads, clothes, and even knowledge of the date, presenting him as a famous but pitiable figure.
Optician Rt B Nall Sets Glasses at Hotel Alexander
Rt B Nall the optician will be at Hotel Alexander from Monday to Wednesday to repair and fit glasses for customers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rt. B. Nall
Hotel Alexander
Ballard's Snow Liniment Promises Quick Pain Relief
An advertisement urges relief from rheumatism sprains and muscle pains with Ballard's Snow Liniment. It cites prices 25c 50c and $1.00 and includes a customer testimonial from C.R. Smith of Tenaha Texas and Saunders Drug Co. endorsement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ballard
C.R. Smith
Tenaha
Tex
Saunders Drug Co
Vinol praised by Saunders Drug for Bonham readers
A Saunders Drug Co representative urges Bonham residents to try Vinol, claiming it restores strength for all ages. The ad touts Vinol as a concentrated cod liver oil product without its nauseating oil, fortified with tonic iron, guaranteed by thousands of druggists, and available in Bonham and many towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bonham
Saunders Drug Co
United States
Vinci
Trustees Election Yields Twenty Six Votes Cast
Yesterday was election day for school trustees with twenty six votes cast. The results show J A Duncan D W Sweeney F M Thompson and M Regenbaum receiving votes in a terse local tally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Duncan
D. W. Sweeney
F. M. Thompson
M. Regenbaum
Letter to W S Mead Bonham Texas About Paint Supply
A 19th century note from Devoe & Co to W S Mead in Bonham Texas discusses paint quantities for jobs. It specifies 25 gallons requested, compares to 24 normally used, and mentions past experience with new agents. The letter references Messrs W A & Flower of Methuen Massachusetts and Steger Lumber Co as distributors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dea
Messrs. W. A. & Flower
Methuen
Maas
Devoe & Co
Steger Lumber Co
Summer Trip by M E T Ry to Jamestown Exposition
Plan a summer journey via the M E T Railway to the Jamestown Exposition in Norfolk Virginia. Low rates and flexible one way routing via New York are advertised. Free booklet and leaflet of rates and routes are sent on request to W G Crush Dallas Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M.e.&t. Ry
Norfolk
New York
W. G. Crush
Linz Building
Dallas
Texas
Look Out for Rheumatism Advice in Winter
The article warns that the winter grip season often leads to macular rheumatism, a common, less dangerous form without joint swelling but with disabling pain. It recommends rest, Chamberlain's Pain Balm application with massage for quick relief, and notes the liniment is sold by J. W. Peeler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
J. W. Peeler
New Life Pills Promise Pain Free Appended Life
Advertises Dr King's New Life Pills to prevent alimony by keeping the appendix regular. Claims gentle action and no complaint from the appendix. Saunders Drug Co guarantees results and sells for 25 cents. Try them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Saunders Drug Co
Wanted Iron and Metal Buyers in Bonham Texas
Western Fur Iron Metal Co of Bonham Texas seeks 15 carloads of iron and other metals before July first. They advertise highest prices ever paid for metals bones poultry feathers wool and beeswax. Sell to Western Fur Iron Metal Co to make money from your scrap.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Fur-Iron-Metal Co
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Aids Nature
Cure touts medicine that aids nature by easing coughs and aiding expectoration. It opens secretions and restores healthy systems, with many witnesses supporting its superior excellence. Sold by J. W. Peeler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Aids
Nature
J. W. Peeler
First Christian Church Hosts Reception for Weavers Visitors
The ladies will hold a reception Monday at the Abernathys home to meet Mr. and Mrs. C S Weaver, newly returned missionaries from Asahi Japan. Hours are 4 to 5 and 8 to 10 o'clock.
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Bonham Democrat
the Favorite Printing CO
BE .H. Pritchett
Ww. S. Sports
Saundera Drug Co
Georgia
Adam
St. Louis Republic
W. S. Mead
Bonham, Texas
East Side Square
CITY
City Dye Works
J. H. Trout
Prop
Philip Wise Real Estate
Nunn & Jonas Company
J. Lee Tarpley & Co
Nat'l Bank
Biggerstaff @ McMurray
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