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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1907
Page
1
The Favorite advertises it will correct any erroneous reflection on the character standing or reputation of any person firm or corporation that appears in its columns upon being brought to the publishers’ attention.
Two New York City police officers are dead and a wounded young man lies in a groin injury after a Sicilian immigrant Governale shot at officers in Washington Square. The incident followed a local dispute and led to a gunfight in a hallway as officers tried to arrest him. Authorities claim widespread crime tied to carrying weapons, prompting a citywide weapon confiscation drive and harsher sentences to reform behavior.
A large crowd attended last night as Bro. Barton preached a salvation message emphasizing universal invitation and personal steps. The program included multiple prayer meetings at the church and nearby Shortridge building with child and adult sessions throughout the afternoon and evening.
The present legislature faces sharp public backlash as newspapers criticize its actions. Voters anticipate renewed scrutiny in the upcoming campaign season.
The statement argues that the unwritten law remains unsuitable for public consideration and will likely continue to be unrecorded or informal in nature, reflecting ongoing debate about customary conduct.
Town officials call for expanding sidewalk network with new concrete paths. The project aims to improve pedestrian safety and accessibility while funding details and contractor bids are under review by the council.
A Bonham remark contrasts attitudes toward whiskered men and pet dogs with a lighthearted defense of local girls. The piece notes readers’ preference for avoiding poodle contact while joking about kissing in a small town setting.
A Ft Worth Telegram excerpt criticizes the state legislature recruitment noting many smart men exist but few run due to low pay. It argues raising the salary would attract capable candidates and improve the state’s governance.
The technical school director of Lima notes Peru’s rivers yield vast power with Rimac capable of 100,000 horsepower and Chile river offering major motive power. Lake Titicaca, 3800 meters up with 6000 sq km area, presents a strong possible hydro source, requiring surveys and a congressional commission to assess feasibility and concession terms for foreign capital.
A collage of quips, poems, jokes, and satirical vignettes. The piece threads reflections on aging, moral foibles, domestic life, and social norms through brief lines, playful puns, and caricatured scenes. It weaves pop culture references with wry humor and miscellany observations.
The text surveys creatures and mechanisms that rely on sight alone. It notes a greyhound guiding by vision, a carrier pigeon returning home by eyesight, a dragonfly with many lenses darting with rapid, sword-like movements, and a swarm of mosquitoes evading contact despite minute spacing.
An advertisement from Saunders Drug promotes Herbine as a universal liver regulator and cure for constipation dyspepsia malaria chills and liver complaints. A testimonial from Mr C of Emory Texas claims his wife used it for five years with success for constipation and malaria fever.
A lost stick pin shaped with a lady’s head and small diamonds, left at Favorite office. A reward is offered for its return.
The public debates a health crusade praising Ballard's Herehound Syrup for coughs influenza bronchitis and pulmonary troubles. The ad urges readers to join the procession and overcome sickness with the product priced at 25 and 1 00 dollars and Saunderg Drug details.
The article surveys interments from ancient Egypt and Rome to England and Athens. It notes marble and stone coffins, cedar emphasizing aroma and preservation, a legend of Alexander the Great in gold, Arthurian wooden trunks, and early patented and metallic air tight coffins appearing in 1796 and 1861 respectively.
A young man with long hair and a large black tie proclaims he will sell the editor a joke. The office boy, sweeping, questions if it mocks car breakdowns. The seller boasts six jokes bought for the editor that week, while the editor’s new automobile breaks down on a trial spin forcing a six mile walk through mud.
A Boston woman describes the moment police subdued a man found in her room. She says the scene was awful and that the intruder fought back as officers intervened.
In a heated exchange, an extremist labels a reformer as dangerous, arguing his ideas would destabilize society and business and claiming he would jail those who deserve it. The dialogue highlights fear of sweeping reform and political backlash.
Absent writer reports on April 30 with notes of visitors and travels. G W Smith caught thieves in his store last Friday night and many Randolph residents attended the Orangeville exhibition. Visitors include Berch Queener of Commerce and the W G Martins of Ridgeway. Mrs H F Hardwick of Louisiana visits her Reynolds relatives. Mrs N E Walker returned from Dover at her daughter's bedside. The Rigdon couple brought a baby for treatment from Dover. Miss Bragg Deshane of Ector and Miss Clay Woodson and Miss Eula Shelley visit locally. Rev R W Tarpley preached here. John Queener came from Madill. Jim Tarpley of Bonham and Charley Lamen of Ely attend church. Mr and Mrs Crockham of Commerce visit relatives. Bill Hicks went to Ely yesterday. Rufus Woodruff of Klondike visited last night. Panay.
Rain dominated the week in the village with sun returning today. Funeral services were held for M Katie Green of Danner at Brown cemetery on Saturday evening, leaving a bereaved husband and relatives. Mrs. George Bradley and children and Mrs. O'Brien returned from Bonham. Miss Alice Hill was a guest of Miss Painter on Sunday.
Fifteen carloads of iron to be delivered before the first of July with the highest prices paid. We buy all kinds of metals and iron. Also top prices for poultry feathers wool and beeswax. Western Fur Iron Metal Co Bonham Texas.
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