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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1908
Page
2
The Bonham Daily Favorite issues a subscriber notice about payments and arrears under new postal rules. The column mentions a post office address and margin date for subscription standing and credits, and references a social gossip note about Anna and Prince Helie.
A collage of editorials mocks autocratic rulers and self serving politicians. It references King Manuel, critiques the vanity of power, and ridicules local political egotism while weaving in satirical snippets about newspapers and public discourse.
A Mill Creek Oklahoma man recalls nine years ago when his life hung by a thread and credits Electric Bitters, bought at Saunders Drug Co, with restoring his strength. The ad notes other local promotions, including art squares and Foley remedies for kidney and nerve symptoms, and mentions Saunders Drug Co. and Bonham House furnishing Co.
A speaker laments not running for county sheriff after opposition from Josh. The piece includes rants about women in office, widows needing jobs, and a home marriage report at W. M. Stimpson’s home. It also notes a recent storm causing varied damage, plus community updates and local sayings.
Fragmentary note cites continued wet weather affecting events. General Green reportedly holds a stable position amid damp conditions, with observers watching for improved or worsening conditions as reports trickle in.
Mr Stinton and family have kept vigil near Hon ey Grove over several days. Mrs Fate Groves tends her very ill daughter near White nvnt. Tannery preached Friday night at Dewey to a Jarpe audience. Ed Mc Cure and family visited at Sandyford near New Hope Saturday and Sunday.
Ravenna Texas postmaster H W Holley owns a gold breast-pin captured at the 1863 Winchester Virginia battle. The four pointed cross carries Dulce et decorum est pro patria mori and Kearney on the center button, with Col Enrico Lardalla 101 N Y Vols inscribed on the reverse. Holley may have paid $8 and has refused offers up to $23 while seeking the original owner.
O S Woolever of LeRaysville New York says a twenty year health sentence was ended by Bucklen’s Arnica Salve which healed his bleeding piles. The ad claims the salve cures sores boils burns wounds and cuts quickly and is sold for 25c at Saunders Drug Co.
An old classified notice offers sales positions with $65 monthly and expenses to start or a commission. Experience required. Hermingsen Cigar Co. seeks representatives in Toledo, Ohio.
Jesse P Morrin of Skippers Virginia credits pneumonia and a lingering cough with nearly fatal weakness. He reports immediate relief after using King’s New Discovery from Saunders Drug Co, selling 50c and 1.00 with a trial bottle offered free and a guarantee.
A Miss Carrie Harden of Bowling Green Kentucky reports kidney and bladder pain eased by Foley's Kidney Remedy. She praises the first bottle for relief and the second for complete cure, with Saunders Drug Co selling the product.
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