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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1908
Page
2
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Scientific American reports United States Agriculture Department progress turning cornstalks into paper. Any corn type works. cheaper, faster pulping could rival wood pulp, boosting farm income and reducing forest drain. Carlton College programs offered by Grace Carlton with classes in piano, voice, violin, art, and domestic science for girls and boys in Bonham.
A reflective verse asks what use crying sighing groaning or moaning has when sun shines and work waits. It urges singing farming effort and moving past sorrow toward hope, love, and cheer. The piece champions a positive, action oriented outlook.
The packed court room watched Baptist and Methodist contestants in a spelling bee. Baptist team of Mrs Sisson, Mrs Frank Gray, and W A Thomas won after Methodist entrant F M Gibson fell on the word ambergris. Proceeds were split between the two classes.
Prices today were about the same as yesterday ranging from 8.50 to 8.90. Receipts exceeded any previous day this week signaling higher trading activity.
A New York Press report notes a court house meeting to form an immigration bureau aimed at drawing home seekers to the area. F P Wells chaired until a permanent organization formed with P C Thurmond elected chairman. Attendance was small, planning another gathering to pursue action and spur land use. The piece urges community support for the venture.
An advertising notice promotes Foley's Honey and Tar as a remedy for throat irritation and persistent cough. It claims to soothe inflamed membranes and ease sore lungs, asserting the cold is expelled from the system. Saunders Drug Company markets the genuine yellow package.
A Farmers' Union meeting convened this afternoon in the county courtroom behind closed doors. No details were released for publication.
The weather forecast predicts fair conditions tonight and Sunday. No rain is expected, with light winds and comfortable temperatures overall. Public advisories remain minimal.
The Bonham markets list produce and livestock prices including oats at three dollars per sack chickens and hens priced around three dollars, sweet potatoes and potatoes listed, prairie tag and alfalfa values shown. A closing quip comments on the effort a man makes to seek trouble and wealth.
The Norwoods, pen face comedians, again headlined at the Crescent Theater last night thrilling a large audience with clever act. New film The Prodigal Parson received high praise as their engagement ends tonight before Allen and Kenya take over the stage.
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