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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1908
Page
1
Notice from the Pany Favorite Printing in Bocban Texas about subscription rates and payment timing. It explains advance and six month rates, a method to check standing via the address margin, and that papers delinquent over three months will be stopped under new postal regulations.
An eastern writer argues against home ownership for the poor until age sixty and only after prosperity. He says debt grows when attempting to own while raising a family and children miss spending money. Renting can be cheaper than ownership in many cases, with insurance taxes and repairs adding up. He notes advantages of ownership despite hardships and the sense of being settled.
The Bonham Camp of Woodmen held their annual decoration services. A parade went to Willow Wild cemetery where graves of twenty one deceased brethren were decorated. The program at the hall featured invocations songs duets sermons and comments. A health note praises Bucklen's Arnica Salve for curing a twenty year old health issue.
Reports show St Louis 8 Cincinnati 7 in one game and 2 1 in another at St Louis. Chicago beat Cleveland 3 1 in Chicago and 2 0 in a separate game. Detroit defeated St Louis 2 11 and 4 ? results listed. Dallas 4 Austin 2 and Fort Worth 3 Houston 2. Waco 7 Galveston 5. Shreveport 6 San Antonio 5 in 12 innings. Also notes a local sermon and advertising for Spotless Flour and Electric Bitters with testimonials.
A reader expresses hearty gratitude to the Bonham Fire Department for prompt aid in saving a small home last night. The note credits the firemen with efficient service and a debt of gratitude that cannot be paid. The closing line hints at store promotion at Ware’s with embroidery and sale items attracting crowds.
A fire broke out at 1 30 this morning destroying the old Lawrence place located 3 W and northeast of town. Winds hampered efforts as firefighters battled the blaze through the night. The incident leaves the structure severely damaged and the cause under investigation.
A pasted selection shows medical cure pitches for pneumonia coughs and lung diseases with Dr King’s New Discovery,Freys Kidney Remedy, and Saunders Drug Co offers. It also includes humorous quips about dieting and barbershop banter and an excerpt on Pan-aung river fishing methods and local fire department praise.
The First Christian church ladies agree to avoid Merry Widow hats during morning services and not to wear them at night, aiming for clear sightlines to the preacher. The plan is described as practical and likely to gain broader support in worship communities. A note promotes Ware's embroidery sale alongside the announcement.
Fragmented OCR notes describe a patent remedy claimed to target mucous membranes and catarrh in nasal passages stomach and pelvic organs. It touts antiseptic anti ferment properties and soothing benefits with claims of curing chronic coughs hoarseness and related symptoms.
A cowboy attempted to ride an ostrich in California and was quickly tossed. The bird grabbed his leg, toppled him, and trampled him before three others could separate the pair, leaving witnesses to doubt native Australians can ride ostriches.
Farmers report last night's and this morning's rain as a needed boost for corn and cotton. East of town, recently cultivated ground will be softened and leveled, improving soil condition. Overall, crops are in satisfactory shape and hold much promise.
Advertises Foley's Honey and Tar as a cure for obstinate coughs and colds with claims it prevents pneumonia. Sold by Saundera Drug Co.
A reflective line notes that much happiness and sadness arise from what we do not know or understand. It suggests awareness as a path to balance, urging contemplation of unseen factors behind feelings. The wording emphasizes personal insight over external circumstance.
Miss Carrie Harden of Bowling Green Kentucky reports relief from kidney and bladder trouble after using Foley's Kidney Remedy. She says the first bottle eased pain and the second fully cured her, with Saunders Drug Co selling the product.
The note appears as a fragmented line about an owner and a lawsuit in an apartment context. The readable text is incomplete, but hints at a dispute over ownership or tenancy. No clear individuals, dates, or organizations are identifiable from the fragment.
In a Lynn Massachusetts note the author praises Mrs Pinkham for offering timely guidance to young women suffering from menstrual issues. The article asserts her understanding and claims most cases improve when letters are written for personal advice.
A vintage customer letter promotes Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a remedy for female troubles. It claims relief from headaches backache irregular cycles and nervous symptoms after others failed. Personal testimonials include Miss Abby Barrows of Ohio and Miss Elsie Hook of Vermont praising improved health.
Advertisement touts Chamberlains Core Remedy for whooping cough with relief of cough and expectoration. Promotes Chamberlains Liniment for muscular rheumatism sprains and bruises with quick relief. Sold by J W Peel.
An ad promotes King's New Life Pills as reliable purifiers to relieve head- ache and biliousness caused by liver and bowel stagnation. The copy claims they cure without grinding or gripping and directs readers to Saunders Drug for purchase.
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