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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1925
Page
2
A classified notice describes a two story seven room residence for sale at 150 feet off Main street West 10th near Bailey Inglish and High schools. The price is 8250 dollars with 1000 cash down. The ad promotes stationery printing by Favorite Printing Co.
A brief classified note in the Favorite points readers toward a rental house previously visited by the advertiser. The item suggests the listing is active and invites inquiries for the property seen by prospective tenants.
An advertisement touts Black and White Ointment and Soap as the fastest way to relieve itching eczema, rash, boils, and related troubles. It urges use in public settings to avoid embarrassment and notes economical pricing with larger sizes offering more value.
This last week of district court heard non-jury cases. Ethel Kimbrough’s divorce and partition were resolved with a property rights compromise. State of Texas v Robert Henry, a 26 year sentence case, saw motion for new trial overruled and appeal noted. Henry stands charged with the murder of Willie Gray on May 17, 1925, near Sfuoney Grove. The next term resumes in October.
The Texas State Board of Health issues warnings and suggestions on disease prevention. Fly controls reduce germ spread. mosquitoes caused malaria last year. screens and standing-water avoidance help. Immunization against Typhoid is advised. boil water from unknown sources. avoid drinking from wells without boiling. Rabies risk from stray dogs noted. suggest milk as affordable nutrition during hot weather.
Promoter advertises a land sale in Bonham offering 40 acres at $200 per acre and four lots per acre at $200 each. The land is described as smooth with streets on three sides, pitched as ready for a new Bonham addition. Contact Will H. Evans & Co. for details.
A note references a 666 dose in a two prescription regimen claimed to treat malaria chills and fever, possibly dengue or bilious fever, with a claim that it halts the germs.
Timetables show Red Ball routes from Sherman to Paris Bonham and Gainesville with morning departures at 7:30, 9:30 and 11:30, returns throughout the day. Direct connections with limited Interurban cars to Dallas allow travel times around three and a half hours, with multiple daily departures listed to Bonham Paris and additional legs via Paris to Dallas.
The readable text shows fragmented times such as 9:00 am 2 and 1:00 pm plus 3:00 pm and 5:00 pm. No clear event names or locations are identifiable. Further context is needed to determine the precise activities or subjects referenced.
A sale offer advertises 14 acres of land with abundant water available for 200 dollars on easy terms. Prospective buyers are urged to call at 31.17st to contact Will G W Evans & Co for details.
QO. B. Fincher introduces a toasted sandwich on the new Tostwich cooker promising a tasty quick bite. The short notice invites customers to try the fresh offering.
Rev John W Inzer pastor of the First Baptist Church of Chattanooga Tennessee will begin a revival at the Banus church on Savoy on the first Sunday in August. The Fannin County native is noted for his forceful preaching and is expected to draw a large congregation and strong interest.
Baylor University’s former president Dr Brooks Whel will speak at the Baptist Church tomorrow evening at 8 o'clock. The talk, aimed at Baylor students, invites all attendees to hear him discuss Baylor’s legacy and notable alumni.
A listing on East Tenth Street offers a mice cottage at a bargain price with favorable terms. Bates' Improved Antiseptic Liniment is mentioned as a product associated with the listing.
Vague recollections describe a neighborhood where locals fear and gossip mingle with nightly activities. A woman confronts a jealous partner as the period hints at unrest and a threat of violence while Bates' Improved Antiseptic Lintment is referenced as a product in the context.
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