16 May 1930
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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1930
Page
1
The notice lists Bonham postal rates and staff roles for I A McDougal publisher Ashley Evans editor and C R Inglish business manager. It shows carrier subscriptions in advance with 1 month 50 cents 6 months 1 75 1 year 3 00 and other durations.
Public notice fragment mentions advertising rates on application and a Bible Thought For Today urging to serve the Lord with gladness from Psalm 100:2. No identifiable person or organization beyond generic publishers.
A brief reflective line on forgiveness and restitution, urging mercy toward guilt and wrongdoings. The phrasing suggests a moral meditation rather than a news item, inviting quiet contemplation.
A mixed May page includes verses by Florence Jene Gubbins and Dwight W. Morrow on repeal of the 18th Amendment, plus a forecast of rain and social commentary. It reports Judge H. M. Garwood’s death in Houston and calls attention to a May 22 meeting where C. O. Moser will discuss cooperative cotton marketing, arguing the need for a viable market to sustain southern production.
Fragmentary remarks attributed to John Garner discuss division of Texas and a Republican move. The garbled text references Pampa and claimed near one thousand percent growth over a decade, with unclear context and uncertain quotations.
The article notes daylight saving time, a WWI innovation, is adopted in 16 U.S. states, 28 Canadian cities, and five European countries with varied acceptance. It cites Connecticut's attempt to standardize clocks and New York’s divided opinions, highlighting state, local, and national debates.
A Women's Auxiliary meeting is set for 8 PM Saturday at the Fannin Club to organize clothing drives for storm victims. Mrs Chas Hassell requests donations of wearable clothing, shoes, and bedding for box packing Monday to ship to Frost Red Cross Relief HQ. Families of all ages are urged to contribute what they can to aid the bereaved and displaced.
A brief appeal pleads for readers to send or bring aid at once to assist the state facing a period of distress. The call emphasizes urgency and local involvement in relief efforts.
Readers learn the water glass method to store fresh eggs for winter. Use a 5 gallon jar, mix one part water glass with nine parts boiled water, keep eggs covered with solution, and seal the jar in a cool place.
The article warns of a fatal poultry disease Coccidiosis especially in warm rainy springs. It affects 4 to 6 week old chicks causing diarrhea, weakness and unthriftiness with losses up to 100 percent. Prevention includes clean new lots each spring, thorough disinfection of houses and breeders, and plowing old soil before planting crops.
Radio listings detail 6 to 12 p m broadcasts on WFAA WPAP WEAA WBAP and other stations. Programs include NBC music news Amos n Andy and orchestras with times from 6 30 p m to midnight for stations KSAT KTHS WRR KRLD and others.
A mix of farming tips on poultry care and a Bonham Texas ordinance. The text covers geese feeding and chick roosting practices, plus an ordinance banning tents near residences with fines up to one hundred dollars. It notes no band concert that night and a stainless steel invention claim from 1916.
The Edhube Merry Workers Club met in regular session on May 13 with twenty members present. Miss Eldridge demonstrated 4 H pantn and spoke on proper food choices while the program committee delivered a brief, well received routine.
A closing notice states that from June 1 for three months the following stores will close at 5 pm each weekday except Saturdays: dry goods, furnishings, shoe, millinery, jewelry, and furniture stores. Retail Merchant Assn.
Saturday thrift day features hats one fourth off with items priced from 1.00 to 1.95. Vanity Fair underwear on sale with reductions. Mention of Mrs. Virginia Johnson II and Senatorial naval treaty data prep noted in adjacent copy.
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