01 Nov 1913
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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1913
Page
1
Russell rose early with George Jones for a duck hunting outing revealing a brisk morning hunt. Ducks were retrieved, featuring steady progress and shared guidance between the pair.
Neal Hardage comes back from Marshall claiming his injured hand from Sherman is healing well. The Favorite notes this is good news and reports his recovery progress.
Classified notice seeks three or four men with small families for a job. The ad names Simp Moore as reference contact.
Tom Ross lost his home in the South part of the city and now suspects rags saturated with linseed oil and turpentine caused the blaze. He stored oily rags at home then burned more, leaving ashes and a keg, prompting a warning to burn oily rags safely to prevent future fires.
Yesterday saw about 270 bales moved as cotton buyers attracted by favorable prices. Farmers plan to return to Bonham today with more bales as the square at 1:30 shows strong activity and asks everyone to bring in their cotton.
Halloween night in Bonham drew many observers as ghosts in colored dominoes roamed the streets. The event was spooky though not dangerous, with numerous portable items removed from their moorings and scattered around town.
Mutt and Jeff in Panama drew a good crowd with musical comedy and fresh routines. The act mixed humor with fashionable costumes for all ages and earned hearty applause from a sizable audience.
A caller named Leman from north of town on Route 5 handed $1.00 to send the Favorite to I O Stansberry in Bradley Texas. The office reports such visitors are common and urges others to come forward without hesitation.
Cooperative ad style notice invites patrons to Cooper on South Main Street for ducks and oysters cooked to order. The message emphasizes casual dining and personalized service at Cooper's location.
The article notes that in the past men shunned ready made garments for poor fit and quality, but times have changed and men can now buy ready to wear suits overcoats and trousers at about half the price of custom tailoring.
The Steger night attraction presents Robin Hood in a grand opera style with a large company of 70 cast members. Reginald DeToven, famed for Oh Promise Me, headlines this notable production carried by its own orchestra.
Notice to public states after November 1 milk will cost 5 cents per pint and 10 cents per quart. Very Respectfully Lindsey's Dairy.
Lefty Russell and his wife depart Bonham to join the baseball squad on a coast trip. Russell heads to Houston to pitch Sunday, then travels with the team toward the Pacific slopes before returning to Bonham around Christmas for spring training.
Notice states sweet milk will cost 5 cents per pint and 10 cents per quart after today, issued by Robinson Dairy.
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