Farmer's Union Holds Two Day Executive Session
The TRE Farmer's Union conducted a two day executive session with press and public barred to discuss internal matters and policy directions.
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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1908
Page
2
The TRE Farmer's Union conducted a two day executive session with press and public barred to discuss internal matters and policy directions.
A brief urging citizens to avoid disfranchisement by paying their poll tax promptly. The notice emphasizes the shrinking deadline and calls for immediate action to preserve voting rights.
Street Commissioner Fitzgerald now holds complete authority over the city street forces, consolidating oversight and operations under a single official. The move aligns with expectations of centralized management for public works and road maintenance.
Joan W. Gates reveals plans to settle permanently in Texas while John provides financial support to help him become a valuable citizen.
A dated notice warns readers in arrears to pay the unpaid balances or risk suspension of newspaper delivery by order of the publisher. It emphasizes timely payments to continue service.
The governor foresaw peace but faced a tobacco halt turmoil and an insurrection. After failed negotiations he resorted to force, using a gatling gun as a last measure to secure a settlement.
The veniceman examined for Thaw trial jury duty declared under oath he had never heard of the case and was discharged. Senator LaFullette resigns from the military affairs committee after a disputed assignment. The article criticizes the judge’s handling and the act’s impact on influence. A boy who refuses to play his way receives scant consideration from peers.
The New York World argues that a tax of one half of one percent on gambling transactions in stocks, grain, and cotton would fund all state taxes and city and county taxes in New York. The piece frames Wall Street as the worst gambling place and suggests the reform would cover government needs.
Discussion on taxing gambling transactions and ledger entries raises whether New York state can impose a tax without violating the constitution. The debate considers clearing house sheets and the impact on revenue for state government and canal expenses.
A preacher asks a man named John for ages in a family puzzle. John says he is half his father’s age, his father is two years older than his mother, and siblings follow a chain: eldest sister two years older than youngest sister, youngest sister four years older than youngest brother. The five children are seventeen years older than both parents combined. Determine each person’s age.
A Jacksonville Reformer passage argues that women prefer ads over in store shopping and that newspaper ads with clear prices let buyers know what they want. It notes merchants who advertise succeed by listing goods and prices, keeping money at home and avoiding wasteful trips.
The Friday afternoon program lists scripture Rev 9 17 read by Mrs. Rainey plus a clipping by Mrs. Lilley. Talks cover Our Duty to Strangers by Mrs. Mays and Strangers to be Taught by Mrs. May. Other items include Love to Strangers Commanded by Mrs. Cope and musical pieces led by Mrs. Hassell and Misa McMillen with Mrs. Ridling as leader.
I Rudman offers top prices for furs and fowl with a money back guarantee. Highest cash prices promised for chickens and eggs. Buyer buys and sells geese feathers and urges customers to compare with other shippers before selling.
Local meet gathers ten teams including Lem Gouge to race for hay gold at Wood Arena. Schools feature athletes in sprint and field events aiming for top honors and medals.
A local notice states a large supply of kindling at the old Steger barn and oil mill. Call Steger Lumber Co to place orders and have materials delivered.
Public notice announces the annual stockholders meeting of the Denison Bonham New Orleans Railroad Company to be held January 28 1908 at 10 o'clock am at the Fannin County National Bank building Bonham Texas for director election and other business. Directors will meet that day for officer elections and company business. Edward D. Steger president and John W. Russell secretary.
Vinol boosts growth and strength in undernourished children by supplying cod liver oil elements with iron peptonate. Mrs C W Stump of Canton Ohio reports its success in reviving a weak child after other remedies failed. Saunders Drug Co Bonham Texas offers a money back guarantee if it fails to help.
This advertorial asserts Foley's Kidney Remedy keeps kidneys healthy to strain impurities from blood and urges starting at first signs of danger, published by Saunders Drug Co.
Manning town woman Mrs. I C Willadsen says Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound saved her life after years of heavy female illnesses and costly treatments. She praises the advice and product and urges other sick women to seek guidance from Mrs. Pinkham at Lynn, Massachusetts.
The stockholders of Benham Bank and Trust Company are requested to meet at the bank office on Tuesday January 14 1908 at 3 p m for electing directors for the ensuing year and to attend to any other business. Walter O Siler cashier.
To check a cold quickly, get Preventica from your druggist. Druggists everywhere stock Preventics as safe and effective with no quinine or laxative. Taken at the sneeze stage it prevents pneumonia bronchitis sore throat and grippe. Good for feverish children. 48 tablets 25 cents trial boxes 5 cents. Sold by all dealers.
The notice advertises a one year subscription to the Way Favorite and Semi Weekly Dallas News for a small sum of 2.76 dollars. It emphasizes affordable access to the Dallas papers and invites readers to subscribe for a year.
Letters from Australia Africa and Samoa praise Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. Parents give it to babies for colds and croup with the same noted results. Sold by J W Peeler.
La grippe and plumnia cause more deaths than consumption this winter. Foley's Honey and Tar cures la grippe and may prevent pneumonia overnight. Saunders Drug Co prescribes the remedy to stop a cold quickly.
A reader notes a weekly routine for better results and mentions a weekly Thursday morning harvest. The item suggests consistent action and emphasizes regular timing to maximize value.
An old warning to use genuine Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs, noting Saunders Drug carries the yellow packaged version and advising against counterfeit products.
A Racine Wisconsin mail-order ad promotes Dr Shoop's Restorative tablets claiming to strengthen stomach heart and kidney nerves. It offers a free sample and urges readers to try the remedy to quickly gain better health.
A pair of gentleman's slippers were found wrapped in J. W. Lewis paper and left at the Favorite office for disposition or pickup.
Dr Shoop of Racine Wisconsin mails free trial catarrh treatments to prove the value of his scientific prescription. Tests show the remedy is offered at no cost to recipients, with the remedy sold by all dealers through druggists.
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