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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1908
Page
3
In 1788 a brown-chested Maori named Taniwha led on a voyage with Captain Cook. He was known as the goblin chief, dignified yet bold, stealing calico then hoisted a walking stick as thunder and lightning flashed during a canoe raid. He fell back in the hold with blood on his garments.
A vivid excerpt contrasts the myth of Parisian politeness with harsh daily behavior. The piece cites observing Parisians rushing crowds, seizing seats, and using the word pardon as the sole veneer of civility, then shifts to a medical testimonial praising Foley's Kidney Remedy for kidney and bladder trouble.
Describes a Bengal practice in Gangutta where victims have a wire through the tongue and dance for long periods. Some participants are sewn together via a wire needle with cord, forming a herring-like chain as soldiers oversee the act. Victims appear dazed, with fainting occurring in some cases.
Dentists report broken teeth rise after big east side weddings as wedding cakes hide insensible ingredients. Bakers allegedly embed charms coins dolls and tags into cakes prompting unlucky guests to crack teeth during festivities.
The note cites a line from Harper's Weekly asking about untold wealth defined as property kept off the tax list. It highlights a historical discussion on concealed assets and taxation practices.
A note invites readers to start a dialogue on lawn mowing practices and trends. The call signals interest in practical tips, equipment choices, and sequence planning for home yards.
Me C Farthing of Mill Creekkla recalls a near fatal illness nine years ago and credits Electric Bitters with restoring his health. The druggist recommended a bottle at Saunders Drug Co store under a lifetime guarantee.
A terse insight notes currency functions as circulating medium since it enables trade flows and price signaling. It emphasizes money’s essential role in economic activity and the friction of exchange without cash.
An advertisement notes kidney trouble as an insidious disease and urges taking Foley's Kidney Remedy at first signs to prevent Bright's disease and diabetes. The item also includes an old classified notice seeking two cars of fat hogs by Thursday May 7 and a quip about marriage.
Notices warn that all names appearing in this column are subject to action by the Dieuwe neratie Priuarsy under primary rules.
District Judge Ben H. Denton at Fars District Cork Lars McAlester District Attorney Bob Lattimore of Pate listed in district offices staffing.
A list of county race candidates includes Representative Sam T. Rayburn County Judge H A Cunningham County Clerk W A Thomas Sheriff Chas B Bridge Philip Wise W C Willie Finley County Attorney J Walter Donaldson Treasurer Sid Ridling Tax Collector Tom J Cox Albert Roberson Commissioner Prec No 1 J A Agnew Public Weigher Bonham AJ Cristenden Constable Precinct 7 S P Keene Constable Precinct 11 C B Fincher
The Ladies of Firs Presbyterian church announce a kimona bazaar on Tuesday May 19. A free musical program by the church choir is planned for Sunday night. A local program as being arranged.
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