05 Nov 1907
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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1907
Page
1
The Daily Favorite from the Favorite Printing Co and editors announce page roles and staff positions including EE H Pritchett as business manager and editor in chief. The item reflects the paper’s organizational details and leadership credits.
The Dallas driven effort led by State Senator E G Senter seeks to create the Democratic Club of Texas to press Bailey retirement and probe his ties to trusts under the Terrell law. The letter accuses Senter of misrepresenting Bailey while praising Bailey’s Senate record and duty.
County Clerk Thomas receives new blank forms with detailed instructions from Dr. Brumby health officer. Death entries require date place residence citizen status race age caregiver and undertaker details. Birth entries demand child name sex race legitimacy birth place parents' nationalities and occupations. A revised death form adds complexity and workload but is officially urged.
Mr. F. McBroom aged 69 collapsed and died in his Grayson county home while trying to start a fire in the family room. Funeral services are set for this afternoon at Bethel graveyard.
State Senator B F Looney of Greenville says he will run for Texas attorney general next year after considering requests from supporters. He is popular in the county and across the state with many letters urging his candidacy and is noted as a fluent speaker and capable lawyer. He is a warm friend of United States Senator J W Bailey.
A Bonham Texas letter discusses two similar houses in Lufkin owned by Judge J D Fairchild. It notes both were painted by JM Torranco with different paint brands and volumes, highlighting that one used 16 1/2 gallons of Devoe and the other 25 gallons of a cheaper 26 gallon mix containing 15 percent whiting, causing the variance. The note is signed by 65 W Devoe & Co and Steger Lumber Company.
A hoax-style appeal by Jack Marston promises huge returns from Mexican mining stocks. It urges investing in active, reputable companies like Pittsburg Oaxaca Mining & Co and claims readers can earn thousands with only a small start, with no need to travel to Mexico.
The Ladies of the Hospital Advisory Board host a tea at Mrs. Monroe Wells home Friday from 2 30 to 5 30. A free will offering asks for oat meal sets dainty plates brooms trays doiles flannel night shirts large and small and money contributions welcomed.
J. R. Johnson of Edhube arrived today from Arkansas. Mr. Payne replaces Jack Saunders as bookkeeper at the cotton mill, with Saunders soon departing for Jacksonville, Florida to assume a position.
Druggists nationwide stock Preventics little candy cold tablets. They claim safety and prompt action without quinine or laxatives. Taken at the sneeze stage they allegedly prevent pneumonia bronchitis la grippe and related ailments. 48 tablets for 25 cents and trial boxes for 5 cents. Sold by all dealers.
Texas Agriculture Commissioner Milner released county by county figures for September noting 528 519 square bales and 26 816 round bales ginned though not all ginners reported. August totals were 107 468 square and 4 276 round bales with September cumulative 645 987 square and 81 091 round bales. October figures are being received and will be opened October 8 with totals released the next day.
A committee from the Tri County Teachers Association met in Paris to choose the next summer normal location. Fannin Red River and Paris counties discussed rotation, with Paris ultimately selected as the central site between the other counties. N. H. Ragland offered Paris High School facilities and help with advertising costs estimated at 150 to 200 dollars.
At high noon Sunday at L. P. Thomas residence on West 9th street, John G. Lane formerly of Bonham now of Texarkana wed Le nios DeLamar of Bonham. Officiant J. H. Rosecrans. The couple left on the 1 pm Texas & Pacific train for Texarkana to reside. The families and friends in Bonham send congratulations and best wishes.
Matting Tarpley and Co report Everett Tarpley, who has spent several weeks in Cook county, returned home Saturday.
Advertises Dr Shoop's Headache Tablet as a universal remedy for pain including headaches stomach cramps and neuralgia. Claims pain stems from congestion and high local pressure and promises rapid relief by normalizing blood flow. Offers a free trial package via druggists and a Racine Wisconsin address.
In Namhoi district two Scandinavian women missioners Miss Wendall and Miss Eric won were stoned by locals amid anti foreign sentiment. They were accused of forcing native women to convert and of immoral purposes. The Namhoi magistrate restored order.
Regular meeting of Fraternal Brotherhood to be held tonight. Members urged to attend as business of importance will be transacted.
A printer notes they can reproduce letterheads and business items for any city house at competitive prices and pledge uniform pricing. They warn against outsourcing to save money only to face higher charges elsewhere, and emphasize not pressuring customers or overcharging.
Frank J. Cheney sworn as senior partner of F. J. Cheney & Co. in Toledo Ohio to pay $100 for each uns cured catarrh case. Notary A. W. Gleason notes. Ad promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure internally and testimonials. Also mentions Dr Shoop's Restorative with claims of quick relief via nervous control of stomach and related ailments.
An advertisement from Racine Wisconsin promotes Dr Shoop's R tive claiming to strengthen weak stomach and heart nerves. It urges readers to write for a free test and says health is worth a simple trial, available through all dealers.
A notice advertises a daily favorite semi weekly Dallas News subscription for two dollars and seventy five cents. The ad highlights affordable pricing and an easy sign up for readers seeking local coverage.
One day only sale at White Blakeney Fuller on Monday offers Seal Zephyr gingham for ten cents per yard. Slogan notes limited quantity and special discount, urging shoppers to visit the store for the bargain.
W J Bill Marcom opens a yard west of the First National Bank on 4th Street Bol Texas. He will board horses and ponies for trade and act as foreman blacksmith at Starnes and Roberts shop joining the yard.
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