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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1908
Page
4
The Birmingham Ledger notes a smaller crop with world demand at 12.5 million bales and argues 10 to 11 cent cotton is possible as buyers push to depress prices. It warns farmers may hold back to sustain leverage, linking market power to organized farming groups and southern wealth.
The Jefferson Club meeting in Chicago last week drew sharp press criticism of Senator Jeff Davis. One paper mocked him with the nickname Low Combed Rooster of the Hillbillies and Bohunk, suggesting distrust if he pursues that stance.
In the panic 800 men, hungry and jobless, marched to the St Louis mayor seeking work or bread at once, lamenting the hardships caused by the panic and the suffering across many regions of the country.
In New York the Thaw trial opened with limited attendance as Evelyn refuses to testify again, leaving the case with uncertain early momentum and questions about forthcoming testimony.
The motive has been settled and Texans will vote on prohibition next year. Proponents are organizing their forces and preparing for a vigorous campaign.
A reader asks about a poll tax measure and whether it would influence turnout. The query notes a man who spoke louder to register his stance and questions if such a tax exists.
Spring approaches prompt trucks to plan road care as vegetables near market. Fannin County farmers already favor the split-lot drag for road building and expect most roads to be in fairly good condition by early spring.
A civic admonition condemns insinuations about ladies or girls. It warns that even true rumors harm sisters and mothers, urges silence, and calls tale bearing a harmful habit that should be dropped.
A Texas editor comments that wrecks declined after free pass abolition, praising editors aboard trains as protective forces. The quip concludes that every train should carry an editor, reflecting Burnett's Budget style and playful faith in editorial influence.
Dudley S. Galbraith, longtime Bonham resident and former contractor, announces his bid for City Tax Assessor and Collector. He emphasizes health improved, strong business reputation, and commitment to serve the public and supporters without causing regret.
D C Storma and Illa Alston, Arthur Mayfield and Connie Baker, J R Baker and Lula Teague, W T Murrell and Musie Cargill, G W Woolfly and Lucy Waldron, J R Wilson and Iussie Johnson have been licensed to wed since last report.
A reflective saying imagines a typical can contemplating its status and future prospects for the year ahead, suggesting self-assessment and modest ambition.
With the new year many men will dedicate a day to repairing those sidewalks and pavements in need, reflecting a citywide push to improve streets and walkways.
A description explains how ice becomes slippery under pressure as it partially melts, forming a thin water layer that reduces friction. In contrast glass lacks this medium, so two smooth glass sheets show increased friction until a water film is pressed out. The effect hinges on pressure lowering water's freezing point.
An amused Strand Magazine tale recounts an Orkney old woman selling whisky near her styler house. A young excise officer tries to convict her but finds she takes only a sovereign in payment and refuses change claiming no license, saying they give in presents instead.
Walter J. Page recalls a university English professor who sought publication for a dull study to maintain professional standing. The professor, secretly proud of a real novel, asked for anonymity to protect authorship and avoid harming his reputation. The anecdote appears in Atlantic via Page.
In Dean Ramsay’s collection a Scottish minister debates with a gravemaker about church doctrine. As officials approving or refuting clergy are named, the sexton finally reveals the minister’s own name and confirms that he is truly sound.
M Omlin of Boyd moves into the community and Lige Lawrence with wife relocate to Amblin farm near Boyd. Rev Walter Hill filled his Mt Zion appointment. Mrs J D Maloney and daughter Dot visited Mrs Earl Lovelace at Doniphan. William Lawrence family returned from Hale to attend the funeral of Mrs Lawrence’s father, Uncle Sige Clark.
Mrs D W Peeples and her young daughter visit Hugo native Gus Steger in town. Jim Jones, a Bonham native now residing in Muskogee Oklahoma, is visiting relatives in the city.
Sunday School at 9 39 a m morning sermon at 11 a m and evening service at 7 p m Endeavor at 6 p m An educational day will be observed at the morning service and in the evening the pastor will preach on the subject Cheer Uplifted Christ The Sunday School chorus is asked to be on hand promptly A cordial invitation is extended to these services.
The legal cotton price range stood at 10.25 to 11.75 per bale today with a substantial number of bales sold at these figures.
A fragment proclaims breakfast as a method to invite enemies from bed at dawn and serve them a hearty wholesale breakfast, expressing wild joy at their discomfort. The line, attributed to London Gentlewoman, reflects a sharp, satirical tone about social conflict.
Advertisement proclaims high prices paid for furs chickens eggs geese feathers and waste aides. It promises higher money than competitors and invites customers to sell poultry before elsewhere. Located opposite the courthouse with directions to Hudman.
Poetic lines compare life to heartbeats and joy to tears while contrasting fleeting moments with the steady passage of years. The verse urges measuring mornings by perseverance and nights by quiet reflection, and weighing errors against continuous striving for righteousness.
An advertisement promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure as a blood purifying internal remedy addressing catarrh and a constitutional disease. It claims it is not a quack medicine and was a physician’s prescription, with testimonials available. Sold by druggists for 75 cents. Also recommends Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
Advertisement note offering Ladies Home access to The Saturday Evening Daily Favorite all year for five dollars. Calls readers to send payment to the office immediately.
A simple remedy claims to stop coughs from LaGrippe and prevent pneumonia. Foley's Honey and Tar is advertised as healing and strengthening lungs without harmful drugs and comes in a small package.
An unclear note imitates a newspaper ad urging trust in a genuine yellow package remedy. It references Honey and Tar,Saundel Oo, and health risk avoidance without clear sourcing or dates.
Wanted for travel hardware sales job by a Chicago concern. Address J A Alex Dearborn Street Chicago Illinois. Weekly earnings around 31092 per year plus expenses.
An OCR snippet promotes Foley's Laxative as a cure for chronic constipation and liver stimulation. It warns against substitutes and presents the product as a pleasant remedy, noting habitual constipation and claiming natural action without nausea.
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