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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1908
Page
3
Fragmentary notes show celestial references with timings and bodies. It mentions Neptune and Trees, suggesting an astral observation entry with moonrise and moonset bearings and a 12 hour interval. The text is incomplete and hard to parse into a full event.
The piece argues that eight years of high prices reflect money depreciation not famine, citing global price indexes and gold supply growth. It contrasts wage and production changes with inventions lowering costs, then cites a separate local incident about a man in Enid, Oklahoma arrested for stealing furs for a Christmas gift, with a defense blaming the woman.
A voice reminds citizens that failing to pay poll tax bars talk of elections or political involvement. The speaker urges payment, labeling non-payers as piker and insisting on filing rights tied to poll tax status.
The Steel Trust President Carey rumored to tire of current life and recall his former wife while an inheritance from an old uncle looms, hinting at personal upheaval and potential financial motive.
The passage notes that many men shrug at a dollar or two more for beer, but a twenty five cent rise in fuel price would provoke groans, highlighting how small costs in essentials hit budgets differently.
The statement urges readers to test the Favourite’s stance on new gold paths for subscriptions to settle any lingering doubt. No additional details or context are provided.
Honors are even as Kipling wins the Nobel literary prize this year while Booth Tarkington defeats two Indianapolis police officers on Christmas night.
Prophets again foretell apocalyptic doom while medical scientists are urged to identify a germ that could explain such alleged end times. The remark underscores ongoing skepticism about doomsday predictions and calls for empirical evidence.
Grovaia and Alabama are placed on the dry list. Jutin Temple Graves is sent to New York with the term skidgoed.
Fewer than twenty five Bonham residents have paid their pull tax to date prompting questions about local compliance and public sentiment toward the levy.
The Officers and Teachers of the First Christian Sunday School will be installed at 7 p.m. on January 5 with a program including preludes readings prayers and music by the orchestra and Sunday School Chorus. The pledge expresses faithfulness to Christ and the church amid strong wording about virtue and trust.
The excerpt previews remedies for children with diarrhea and a cough cure while noting an 18th century play revision by John Sheffield Duke of Buckingham. It cites Chamberlain’s Colic remedy sold by J W Peeler and Dr Shoop’s Cough Cure, plus a brief nod to Pope’s additions to Julius Caesar and Marcus Brutus.
The street car company announces revised departures from Heights at 11 30 replacing 11 15 and 12 45 replacing 12 35. Town service now at 1 20 instead of 1 00. Heights 1 50 moves from 1 40.
Listing notes the Office World building at southeast corner square with street address 616 W. su street and phone numbers for office and residence. It records office hours from 9 to 12 in the morning and 2 to 5 in the afternoon.
A stockholders notice notes audience reaction from last night as a performance drew repeat praise with remarks that the troupe improves each night. The report highlights ongoing interest and positive reception in the city.
Foley's Orino Laxative advertised to treat chronic constipation by stimulating liver and bowels and restoring natural action. Claimed to be mild and pleasant with no nausea or griping. Refuse substitutes. Saunders Drug Co.
The letter cites Congressman Randell's proposal to appropriate 100000 to exterminate green bugs boll weevils and similar pests. It argues success relies on following the plan with public support and scientific research may yield effective methods and rewards for agricultural progress.
Graham Crawford and Co announce half price sale on ladies cloaks and visits plus children's cloaks. Shoppers urged to come before selection dries up as stock remains available.
Bonham Commandery No. 42 K T holds its regular session this evening led by C T Carlton.
A lost gold locket engraved on one side with two pictures inside is reported missing. The item was left at Favorite of fice, and search efforts seek the owner.
Fragmentary advertorial text promotes a tonic claimed to act as an invigorating nerve aid for stomach heart and kidney function. It warned against drugs or stimulants and referenced an unclear prescription and various departments. The readable portion lacks coherent details or authoritative claims.
A young farm laborer visits the registrars office to record his father's death claiming the father will die before morning. The registrar objects noting uncertainty and potential changes. The laborer asserts the doctor says the father will not recover, implying a fatal outcome.
Sir Walter Scott, riding with a friend near Abbotsford, offered an Irish beggar a shilling after failing to find a sixpence. The exchange ends with the beggar blessing him and a joke about paying "in Theo Bone" as a boy asks what the bone of contention is.
Tuesday evening Mr and Mrs Crawford hosted around twenty couples on West Tth Street for a progressive forty two party followed by a two course luncheon. The gathering was well attended and enjoyed by all involved.
In a playful exchange Walter reacts with shock as a customer praises a very tender steak. The remark hints at the proprietor’s skill and standards, reflecting a dining room moment captured by Loudon Standard.
Fragmentary dialogue shows a mother, daughter and mother-in-law in a tense dispute about a kiss. The text hints at threats and fear within a troubled household, with differing accounts of what was said or meant.
A short, fragmented dialogue touches on health worries and daily anxiety. The exchange includes a padre tone about concern for health and general unease, with brief interjections about worry.
Office over Nunn and Jones Co residence at 620 West 9th Street with telephone 303. Residence 303 2r.
A brief trade item highlights crown and bridge work as a specialty. It notes the ease of learning the craft and the appeal of the field to new entrants. It mentions World Building and southeast Pepe areas in passing.
The county court docket lists defendants and charges for January 6 to 10. Violations include theft assault abusive language gaming and carrying weapons. Witnesses attend as causes are set with probate and jury civil matters scheduled in coming weeks.
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