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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1908
Page
4
Local ad notes a new tobacco shipment Tag presenta and urges readers to call for free catalog Sid Smith. Also includes an old medical pitch for Hall’s Catarrh Cure with testimonials and Toledo advertisement details.
North Bound trains No 257 leaves at 9 16 a m and No 723 at 12 35 p m. South Bound trains No 258 arrives and No 724 arrives.
An advertisement extols Dr. Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery and All Healing Salve as cures for blood disorders and skin ailments. It promises internal cleansing with the discovery and external healing with the salve, urging readers to mail fifty four cents for samples and listing ingredients plainly on the bottle.
Amid flood damage and disrupted markets, officials and shippers discuss reestablishing supply lines for hog products. Sherman Democrat notes local merchants, including Ware's, pushing for quicker distribution and aimed at restoring normal trade despite delays and route challenges.
A fragment discusses a man who avoids earthly taxes but lays up treasures in heaven, implying a moral or religious reflection on wealth and fate.
Numerous residents traveled to nearby towns today. J P Turpin left for Bella and J D Cerussell visited Honey Grove while Philp Wise went to Ravenna. Several others traveled to Dodd City, Ravenna, and Am brose with updates on family and farming interests.
Ware advertises Hamilton and Brown shoes as the best option for customers. The short notice emphasizes quality and selection available at the store.
The recital postponed from Monday due to rain will be performed at the Carlton College Auditorium tonight. Admission is 25 cents. The note from Ware comments that even the best shoes are not necessarily the right fit for all customers.
Mrs. Cora Morrow notes a decorative autumn leaf floga with no shading needed.
The Fraternal Brotherhood met in the Russell building lodge room for its regular social event. A special musical program was performed and refreshments served. Attendees reported a pleasant evening and growing membership for the Brotherhood Judge, noted as a strong feature of the organization.
Madill hosts Bonham in a pitcher’s duel as Crowson and McDole dominate. Crowson fans eight, drives six assists on defense, while McDole allows three hits and strikes out twelve. Madill’s only run comes in the sixth on a Bonham miscue and timely hits but no late rally.
An advertisement extols Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound as a decades long standard for female illnesses. It claims the remedy cures displacements inflammation ulcers fibroid tumors irregularities and many pains. It invites letters to Mrs Pinkham in Lynn Massachusetts for confidential free advice.
Thursday services at Trinity Church begin at 10 A M with Holy communion and address by Richard Morgan, V.
Mr Cheasir, the ferryman at Lowell Bluff, says the river is extremely high with Eagle Lake saw mill across the river. He notes 10 feet of water at Eagle Lake, strong current, and that Al and John Gibson and families face grave danger. Rescue attempts from Texas or Oklahoma sides are unlikely until the river falls.
Telephone notices report the flood beginning to recede with river width variances and lingering river current. Losses to crops and livestock loom, while land damage remains uncertain. A prayer service is canceled and a Katy railroad line between Bonham and Deison is temporarily halted.
Notice to the Public announces Bonham colored city schools closing this week with two nights of entertainment. The Far Leaf Clover will be presented at 8:30 p.m. at the pavilion, described as one of the finest up-to-date plays. Principal J. H. Stewart guarantees order for whites.
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