05 May 1948
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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1948
Page
1
The clipping lists positions including Advertising Salesman, Bookkeeper, Office Clerk, Society Editor, Mechanical Superintendent, Linotype Operator, Lynotype Operator, Herotyper, and Mailer. It records the diversified staffing of the newspaper’s production and business side.
Listings describe multiple farms in the Bonham area with black waxy soil, cotton and alfalfa, yields up to 293 pounds, and improvements like 4 to 6 room dwellings, barns, chicken houses, wells, windmills, and electric service. Prices range from 5 per acre to 130 per acre, with terms and proximity to Bonham, highways, and school buses noted.
Listings call for appraisal and sales contracts. Multiple properties priced from 2500 to 7000 dollars include 4 room homes on large lots near city edge and an FHA modern home with hardwood floors and garage. Spencer Inc Agency promotes properties in Bonham area with drive to sell.
An advertisement touts an FHA house with first class condition and good fencing. It promises quick possession for $6000, claims low down payment, and notes the seller will not answer calls, urging in-person visit to the Spencer Insurance Agency office. It also mentions another five room home built in 1947 with sidewalk, modern features, and an asking price of $8500.
A business lot measuring about 125 by 147 feet is offered at a reduced price from 3000.00 to 210000 for immediate sale. Listing notes 594 J Spencer Time Agency.
Real estate listing notes a well fenced modern home in the Avalon Addition with a double jot and low down payment financing. Immediate possession offered with a price of 970000, listed by 5H J Spencer Ima Agency.
Three bedroom house in West Bonham priced at 300000. Property is in good condition with a good lot near the center and can be financed for about one half through 534 J Spencer Insurance Agency 64 C.
For sale listings include the Agnew house at 603 West 10th St with six rooms and bath, garage, chicken sheds, redecorated interior, and an inquiry to Mrs Jas W Alexander. Also ads for a house and lot on North Oak seen by Joel Kelly, and a two bedroom modern home on a paved street near a bus line shown by appointment with a contact for 80 percent conventional financing.
A new five room dwelling sits on a large lot in the north part of Bonham. The home is priced to move in the next few days, signaling a quick sale opportunity for buyers seeking value.
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