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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1908
Page
1
An editorial from the Memphis Commercial Appeal warns against spoiling boys and the rise of precocious youth. It argues for strict yet compassionate guidance, proper schooling, and parental responsibility to curb street misbehavior and preserve character. It emphasizes the need to fit boys into their proper roles and restrain vanity.
A Boraun News column warns readers about the “poor wave” of political and religious fashions that toss people about. It urges individuals to be true to themselves, investigate righ t from reliable sources, avoid pretenses, and stand firm in honest beliefs amid public pressure.
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The article explains plurality as the lead of the highest vote getter over the next candidate, and majority as over half the total votes. It provides examples showing a candidate can win by plurality without a majority and defines both terms, noting a tie changes outcomes.
A fragment from a 19th century column contrasts sailors who cannot swim with a druggist, debating survival choices at sea. It then notes historical uses of playing cards to teach morals, geography, and history in Europe, citing examples from Italy Germany England and France, per London Saturday Review.
Dr. Pierce promotes two leading medicines, Golden Medical Discovery and Favorite Prescription, as potent alteratives and tonics. They claim to purify blood, invigorate nerves, and treat mucous surfaces, with Favorite Prescription aiding weak women by rebuilding strength and regulating functions. Both are non alcoholic, non secret, glyceric extracts of native plants and sold by medicine dealers. Dr. Pierce's Pellets are also touted to aid digestion and bowel function.
Jesse P. Morrin of Skippers Virginia faced a severe pneumonia scare in 1906 with a harsh cough and weakness. He credits Dr King s New Discovery with immediate relief after two and a half bottles and notes its effectiveness for coughs and lung diseases. Saunders Drug Co offers a 50 cent trial bottle and one dollar sizes with a guarantee.
Claims the pills purify with no grinding or griping to relieve biliousness headaches jaundice and stagnation. notes availability at Saunders Drug Co and cites common experiences with inevitable ailments.
An advertisement promises a free ten cent package of Conkey s Lice powder and a valuable poultry book worth twenty six cents for bringing the advertisement to J W Peeler. Also notes fresh crackers and assorted cakes available at Kincaid Reedy Hughes.
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