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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1908
Page
2
From a 19th century ad or testimonial, Bucklen's Salve is praised for curing boils ulcers and burns with no failure. The note mentions a local druggist Saunders Drug Co. and a customer Hardy of Last Wilton, highlighting a trusted remedy and friendship in a harsh world.
The text identifies hexamethylenetetramine as an ingredient of Foley's Kidney Remedy. It notes the chemical as an uric acid solvent and antiseptic for urine and advises taking Foley's Kidney Remedy at first signs of irregularities. Saunders Drug Co. endorses the product.
A terse note suggests essence cannot win favor with a second rival. While details are sparse, the statement hints at ongoing tension between competing parties. No names or locations are provided to specify who is involved or what event sparked the remark.
Mrs Mary Dowling of Ave 238 recommends Electric Bitters for stomach trouble and digestion. She says the remedy rapidly aids digestion and liver weakness, purifies the blood, and acts as a strong tonic. 50c at Saunders Co.
A vintage ad touts Joley’s TLoney and Yar claimed to clear passages stop throat irritation soothe inflamed membranes and widen sore lungs curing a cold. It asserts the genuine product is sold by Saunders Drug UY with yellow branding.
A reader reports ongoing money owed causing personal stress and financial strain. The note highlights frustration with unpaid debts and seeks advice on remedies and next steps.
An honored town citizen recovered from a severe dysentery after using Champlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy. He told a friend a bottle would cure him as it had in the West. M. J. Wh. druggist of Walcott Vermont notes its stock and quick sale by J. W. Peeler.
A terse reflection notes the relentless pursuit of money by a person who already has plenty. The proverb-like line suggests greed drives continual striving for greater wealth regardless of context.
A fragmented ad-like passage promotes Foley's Kidney cure and Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs, lung strength, and bladder issues. It mentions Saunders Drug Co and a general claim of restoring vitality though wording is unclear. The text references pneumonia, consumption, and winter illnesses with limited details.
A reflective line notes the need for self knowledge to grasp the harshness in others. It frames inner clarity as a path to empathy and restraint in behavior. The statement implies personal growth as a remedy for social cruelty.
A vintage ad touts Dr King’s New Pills as a remedy to keep biliousness and jaundice away. It emphasizes avoiding liver and bowel bile with the product sold at Saunders Drug Co amid bold sales language.
An OCR fragment discusses lung disease and coughing remedies. It mentions pneumonia consumption, cough germs, and a claim of a genuine product in a Pens package from Saunchers. The text reads like an old medical advertisement with dubious cures and emphasis on lung ailments.
A letter from Mrs J Hanson of Columbus Ohio praising Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for relief during the Change of Life. The testimonial claims the remedy eased nervousness headaches and other symptoms and helped her resume daily work. The ad touts the product as a long standing standard for female ills and invites women to write for advice from Mrs Pinkham in Lynn Massachusetts.
J. W. Seal, a retired farmer of Bonham Texas, recounts relie f from kidney trouble after using Dean's Kidney Pills. He recommends the product, notes Saunders Drug Co distributed them, and lists Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY as agents for the United States. The ad urges readers to remember the name and buy only this brand.
A 19 year old boy was spotted in front of Nunn & Jones wearing Earl Robinsons stolen coat. Robinson identified it as his property after a call to move nightlife. The youth first claimed ownership by Paris then said it was his brothers before admitting trading for it. Police were alerted and the thief fled. Earlier the same youth was caught taking trousers at White Blakeney Willers but the goods were returned and no prosecution followed.
A Milan based music school will offer laughter lessons in its curriculum. A prominent suggestion urges establishing a similar school in the United States to correct discordant laughter. Experts warn wrong laughter strains the vocal chords while proper laughter is healthy.
The elevation of John Morley and Sir N I Fowler to the peerage entails fees for letters patent at least 1090 dollars for a viscount and higher sums for greater ranks. Duke of Devonshire faces 1750 dollars plus death duties, earls 1000, barons 150, baronets 500, with investiture and heraldry adding costs. Past sums included 8750 for Lord Roberts garter. James I taxed baronets for defense or 5475 yearly. Fees now go to the exchequer, not officers, and proposals have included tithe taxes and even selling titles by auction.
An advertisement claims Toley's Orino Laxative cures constipation and liver trouble by stimulating digestive organs to act naturally. It asserts no griping, pleasant taste, and avoids continual laxative use, urging readers to avoid being slaves to pills. Saunders Drug Co.
W V Cleury of Panna Mo touts seven years of proof that Dr King’s New Discovery cures coughs and colds and throat lung illnesses. The world has thirty eight years of proof, a remedy for grippe asthma hay fever bronchitis and early consumption. Saunders Drug Co guarantees it for Hoe and $1.00 trial bottle free.
A bilious attack is caused by fermentation of food in the stomach. Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets clean the stomach reduce irritation and inflammation and restore it to health. For sale by J. W. Peeler.
Dialogue shows a Sunday School teacher reprimanding a pupil for quarreling with Jones. The pupil defends the delay as brainstorming names to call Jones, highlighting a clash between discipline and clever retort in a small lesson.
An Indian civil servant in eastern Bengal’s Shillory leaves home with belongings and a rat‑hunting cat. After days, his steward Kumer Ghosh reports the cat is absent and, on his own responsibility, installs a deputy cat on half rations.
At a New York reception Gutzon Borglum was told by a society woman she remembered him from a Los Angeles police court case. He claimed no memory, but she recounted a Southern California incident where his English mastiff was charged with a vicious act and the case was dismissed.
In a New York theater checking room, large audience bouquets sit in water to stay fresh for the audience. An attendant notes the fashion for women to carry oversized flowers, but says they are not seen by anyone and would wither in the auditorium, so they are checked with hats and wraps.
A spelling bee hosted at the court house 7:30 pm features the worst spellers from Baptist and Methodist churches. Admission is 30 cents for adults and 10 cents for children under 12 with proceeds split equally between contesting classes.
Willie Keene was found not guilty of disturbing religious worship. Sam Logan was found guilty of violating local option law, fined 26 dollars and given 20 days in jail. DB Legg was found not guilty of aggravated assault and battery. Henry Warnell’s aggravated assault and battery case was dismissed. J AL Glasscock faced aggravated assault charges due to a prior conviction.
Dr F C Allen and Jack and Bob Russell depart for San Angelo then travel about 150 miles west to pursue wild turkeys said to be abundant in the region. Bears are reported there but the party claims they are not after them and have notified local bears in advance.
The Armless Wonder gave an open air exhibition at the square today. He rides a bicycle with no arms, performing a single wheel stunt and other feats that amazed spectators in Bonham and beyond. His dexterity with the wheel is described as marvelous.
The cotton market fell again today by about thirteen points from yesterday. Prices ranged from 8 40 to 8 80, reflecting softer trading and lower asking levels.
Mrs. Cora Morrow invites mail orders for Jepousse embroidery materials. Embroidery flosses are on hand and ready for prompt attention. The notice promotes a Baptist Methodist spelling bee with 15 cent admission and 10 cent for children under 12 at 403 West 6th and Maple Street.
An advertisement asserts catarrh cannot be cured locally and promotes internal remedies. It touts Tall's Catarrh Cure and Hall's Catarrh Cure as blood purifiers acting on mucous surfaces, claims physician approval, and urges send for testimonials. price 75 cents. Also promotes Walls Family Pills for constipation.
A girl feels isolated when she harbors dislike for a man beloved by all her friends, highlighting social tension and personal choice within peer groups.
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