Tithing Emphasis Draws Crowds at First Christian
Amid weather, the First Christian church held strong Stewardship services with Claude L. Jones urging tithing as a universal duty. He cited Old and New Testament teachings and explained benefits for Bonham and pledged new enrollments as tithers. Tonight an open conference will address objections to tithing and tomorrow leaders from city churches discuss its advantages.
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First Christian Church
Claude L. Jones
Bonham
Southwestern Oil Company stock prospects and payouts
An advertisement proclaims high returns from Southwestern Oil Company shares. It cites a West Virginia Goose Creek well returning 400 percent in 42 days and claims $120 in 42 days from $820, or $950 yearly, with $10 shares and $2 cash plus $2 monthly payouts. Contact Cec A. Bross.
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Southwestern
West Virginia
Goose Creek
Cec
A. Bross
Willow Bt
Varmied A L Lakewond and Francis Chance Tie in Bonham Home
Corpus Christi groom A L Lakewond and Tulip bride Francis Chance wed today at Eld. Jas. Weae residence in South Bonham.
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A. L. Lakewond
Corpus Christi
Mise Francis Chance
Tulip
Eld. Jas. Weae
South Bonham
High Class Entertainment At The Tent Theater Tonight
A brief public notice promises refined entertainment at the tent theater tonight with a claim of exceptional value for the price. The wording emphasizes quality and venue as a selling feature for attendees seeking premium showmanship.
British Advance Their Lines Across Somme Front
London May 6 British troops advanced on a considerable front on both sides of the Somme between the Somme and the Ancre and near Morlancourt despite strong resistance. The action yielded 150 prisoners two machine guns and a trench mortar with heavy enemy losses at Morlancourt.
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United Press
London
Somme
Haig
Ancre
Morlancourt
Americans Use Their Big Guns Near Montdidier
American forces shell Montdidier Cantigny Mesnil St Georges and surrounding towns west of Montdidier. Montdidier is badly damaged though the church remains. Cantigny church intact. likely used as an observation post. An explosion near Cantigny destroyed what was probably an ammo dump. An American patrol engaged over forty Boches in No Man's Land, returning with heavy enemy casualties.
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United Press
Montdidier
Cantigny
Mesnil
St. Georges
Mondidier
No-Man’s-Land
The Lion and the Mouse at the Tent Theater Tonight
A dramatic treat titled The Lion and the Mouse plays tonight at the tent theater. Performers present a lively stage adaptation in a vivid, engaging production for local audiences.
White House to probe charges against air craft board
Washington May 6 The White House orders an official probe of charges made by Borglum against the air craft board. President Wilson asks Baker to examine possible court martial needs and directs the Justice Department to sift charges for grand jury inquiry.
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United Press
Washington
White House
Wilson
Borglum
Baker
Department of Justice
Supreme Court upholds draft act for all enrolled men
Washington May 6 Supreme Court rules men drafted under the act may be sent anywhere to fight for the United States upholding the draft law in every particular.
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United Press
Washington
United States
Supreme Court of the United States
Governor Hobby to Speak in McKinney May 11
Special to The Favorite. Governor W. P. Hobby will deliver a public address Saturday May 11 at the courthouse in McKinney Collin County. He will discuss state affairs and the record of his administration while in Austin during the current political campaign.
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Hobby
Mckinney Way
Dalas
Tex
W. P. Hobby
Court House
McKinney
Collin County
Austin
Texas
Land for sale near Gober offers 122 acres at 115 dollars
Property located one and a half miles south of Gober comprises 122 acres of first class black land offered at 115 dollars. Listing under J M Lowrey.
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Gober
J. M. Lowrey
French Repulse German Attack Near Abancourt and Rheims
Paris reports a German attack after a violent bombardment failed southeast of Anchin Farm with the enemy left dead. Reconnoitering parties took prisoners in the Abancourt region. In Champagne our forces penetrated German positions west of Rheims and inflicted heavy losses while capturing material.
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United Press
Paris
Anchin Farm
Abancourt
Champagne
Rheims
Protest Against Consular Action In Russia Siberian Autonomy
Washington May 6 The State Department received a protest from the Soviet republic of Russia alleging the American consul at Vladivostok improperly encouraged a movement to establish an autonomous Siberian government. The notice appears in a Bonham Texas area clipping referencing a booklet project by Bowling and Peterson and a protest at Honey Grove branch.
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Cal
Bowling & Peterson
Post Office
Bonham
Honey Grove
United Press
Washington
State Department
Soviet Republic of Russia
Vladivostok
Siberian
Vaudeville Night At The Tent Theater Tonight
High class vaudeville between the acts at the tent theater tonight features acts and stage entertainment for patrons. The program promises refined performance and a vibrant variety show in a classic venue setting.
American Artillery Pounds German Trenches With Sixty Thousand Shells
Paris reports American artillery fired sixty thousand shells into German trenches before a recent attack, completely blotting them out. The high volume of bombardment is described as decisive in eroding enemy positions.
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United Press
Paris
Russian Fleet Reported Captured by Germans at Sebastopol
May 6 dispatch from Constantinople says German forces occupying Sebastopol seized much of the Russian Black Sea fleet. Official lists mention six battleships, four protected cruisers, two gun boats, nine transports, two armed yachts, two mine layers, two mine sweepers, one training vessel, twenty-one destroyers, seven torpedo boats and five submarines.
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United Press
Constantinople
Sebastopol
Crimean Peninsular
Sultan Selim
Property for sale near Law School with cultivated land
Two and a half miles out, seventy six acres of fine black land with a three room house, good barn, and perennial water. All in cultivation, on the school road. Asking price eighty dollars per acre, total around one hundred twenty dollars. Contact J. M. Law or J. M. Lowrey.
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J. M
J. M. Lowrey
British make some advances on Somme front
With the British Armies May 6 the British have advanced twelve hundred yards on a front of over a mile between Ancre and the Somme. North of the Somme the Australians have advanced seven hundred yards more on a two thousand yard front. The enemy casualties were heavy and those of the Australian were light. Intermittent shelling is continuing. It is raining today.
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United Press
Ancre
Somme
Farm for Sale Near Overflow in Bottom Land
Three and a half miles out this property includes fifty two acres mostly in bottom above overflow a four room house and outhouses offered by J M Lowrey for 105 dollars.
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J. M. Lowrey
Army program asks for multi billion ordnance funds
Washington May 6 The army program for next year calls for an expenditure of three billion three hundred seventy eight millions for light ordnance Acting Chief of Staff March tells the House Military Committee Expenditures for heavy ordnance will be about seven billions while the quartermaster corps will require five and three quarter billions
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United Press
Washington
Army
March
House Military Committee
Quartermaster Corps
Lester Lindsey Theatre Opens Tent for Six Night Engagement
The Lester Lindsey Theatre Company sets up on the Steger lot for an eight thirty show tonight, running six nights with a Saturday matinee. A change of play and vaudeville nightly features a New York success titled The Lion and the Mouse, described as action filled and well presented. High class vaudeville between acts.
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Lester Lindsey Theatre Company
Steger Lot
New York
The Lion and the Mouse Tonight at Tent Theater
Audiences are invited to the tent theater tonight to see The Lion and the Mouse. The family show features a brief performance suitable for all ages and will run under the evening lights.
Casualty List Expands From Scheieprey Fight
Washington reports additional names of American soldiers believed captured in the Scheieprey action. Fifteen are missing, with six dead in action, three killed by wounds, nine due to disease, two from accidents, one from other causes, and forty eight wounded or slightly hurt.
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United Press
Washington
Scheieprey
Oteier
The Lion and the Wardrobe Story Sparks Reader Debate
A fragment references The Lion and the Witch and the Wardrobe prompting readers to recall scenes, characters, and moral lessons. The brief notes suggest excitement and discussion about the book's themes and its impact on young readers.
Burial of D. T. McMahon at Savoy Cemetery
The burial of D. T. McMahon occurred at Savoy cemetery yesterday afternoon at 4 30. The day was poor with rain and wind.
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D. T. Mamaron
D. T. McMahon
Savoy
Fannin County Sends Ten Men to Aviation Camp
Today ten local men enlist for Uncle Sam's Army training. Nine departed by 3:00 PM train, with one transferred from San Antonio. The group includes David K B Glenn Herman H Hicksang Hugh Smith Leonard J Robertson Thomas B R Roberts Luther Laughlin Wm B R Nobles Herman G Eubanks Geo B R Finley and Mack Neal. They head to the aviation mobilization camp at Wace.
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Fannin County
Uncle Sam
San Antonio
David KB. Glenn
Herman H. Hicksang
Hugh Smith
Leonard J. Robertson
Thomas BR. Roberts
Luther Laughlin
Wm. BR. Nobles
Herman G. Eubanks
Geo. BR. Finley
Mack Neal
Wace
Coreene Money We 2 Wale Te
Coreene Money is a historical note about a musical duo performance titled We 2 Wale Te featuring artist Coreene Money. The brief item highlights the act and venue context in a mid century entertainment listing.
Red Cross Seeks Simple Desk For HQ
Reader offers to supply a table with one or two drawers for Red Cross headquarters. Preference is a table between three and five feet long.
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Red Cross Headquarters
Vaudeville Show at Tent Theater Impresses Crowd
The vaudeville act headlines the tent theater tonight delivering strong entertainment value. Audiences praise the single act as the main draw and the performance fills the venue with energy.
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