Spanish peanut crop touted as best North Louisiana farmer crop
An interview with Henry Sevi of Hicks Company highlights the Spanish peanut as a reliable profitable crop. He notes yields of 30 to 95 bushels per acre, prices up to 85 cents per bushel, and a growing area including Texas and Georgia. The candy firm uses 100 to 200 bushels daily and anticipates doubled acreage next season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Sevi
Hicks Company, Limited
Shreveport
Shreveport Times
Hein
Marshall
Georgia
Abilene
Texas
Peanut farming notes on price and hay value
A farmer discusses peanut economics noting potential prices up to 75 cents per bushel and peanut hay worth as much as alfalfa at $20 per ton. He explains yields of 1 to 4 tons of hay per acre after thrashing, potential markets for peanut hay, and land enrichment benefits from two to three crops. He adds candy factory supply may need ten more railcars.
Little Favorites and Odd Sayings From Bonham Notes
A column presents maxims on manners and society with wry observations about debt, timing, sympathy, law, religion, and marriage. The notes reference Bonham engagement rings and a lottery of social mores, including a Want ad seeking ten young men age 18 to 25 who do not drink smoke or swear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bonham
Committee Dooms Anti Liquor Bill
Washington reports the House Judiciary Committee voted 10 to 7 to defer the Littlefield anti liquor bill until March 6 in executive session. Supporters expect it may be stalled for the session, with Speaker Cannon opposed and charges it was engineered to defeat the measure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Littlefield
House Judiciary Committee
Mr. Henry
Texas
House
Senate
Limefield
Cannon
Oat Seed Sales Boost from Rogers Woodward Auction
Quick Money: seed oats touted as a fast money crop with good harvest prices. Rogers Woodward Roberts Co promotes oat seed sales as a hedge against green bugs and market dips.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rogers
Woodward & Roberts Co
The Knock-out Blow in Prize Fighting History
The article discusses the evolution of the knock-out blow from targeting the jaw to a focus on the solar plexus and stomach. It promotes Dr. R. V. Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery as a cure for stomach and digestive ailments, claims it strengthens mucous surfaces, and offers free booklets and medical guidance from Buffalo New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corbett
Pierce
Sage
R.V. Pierce
Buffalo
Dr. Pierce
Pierve
Quayve
Cox Announces Candidacy For County Tax Collector
Tom J. Cox, of six miles southwest of Bonham on a farm, announces his bid for County Tax Collector. A 27 year resident, he seeks the office to serve diligently and urges voters consider his qualifications before the upcoming primary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Jr. Cox
Cans Didate
Coxia
Cox
Bonham
Office World Building Southeast Corner Square
Directory entry lists address at 616 W. 9th Street with contact numbers 156 for police and 150 for residence. Office hours run 9 to 12 and 2 to 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Office World Building
Comer Square
W. 9Th Street
Dr J A Lannius Eclectic Physician and Surgeon
Dr J A Lannius is listed as an Eclectic physician and surgeon offering special attention to diseases of women and children. Office location is over Graham Crawford & Co with phone 235 and residence on W 7th street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graham Crawford & Co
W. 7Th Street
Crown and Bridge Work at World Building Office
Dental office listing notes Crown and Bridge specialization at World Building southeast corner square Room 5 with office phone 156 and residence phone 260.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oficea
World Building
Comer Square
D T Boyd S D Surgery and General Practice Office
D T Boyd operates a surgery and general practice with the office above Peeler’s Drug Store. Phone numbers are listed for both office and residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peeler’s
Railway Time Table Shows West Bound Arrivals and Departures
The timetable lists West Bound trains No 36 39 31 33 with varied times from 9 15 a m to 5 15 p m plus North Bound No 257 723 and South Bound No 268 724 with the given hours. Details include arrival and departure times across multiple trains and denote no clear dates.
Leap to Fame A Smithsonian Story of a Leap Cat
A Smithsonian case in Washington preserves the skin of a cat that leaped from the unfinished Washington Monument during construction. The tale says the cat sprang from the upper edge, body spread like a flying squirrel, and fell about 500 feet before a terrier killed it. The remains were mounted for display.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smithsonian Institution
Lia
Smiithsonian Institution
Washington
Washington Monument
Yanth
For Sale Speder Cultivator and Two Planters
For Sale a speder cultivator and two planters offered by I M Gorman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M Gorman
Help Wanted Live-In Caregiver in Bonham Texas
Bonham Texas seeks a woman to live with a family and help care for children. No kitchen work required. Contact C Lane for details and application.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C, T. Lane
Bonham, Texas
Local Races List County Officials Candidates
The ballot shows County Judge H. A. Cunningham County Clerk W. A. Thomas Sheriff Chas Bridge Assessor J Lee Tarpley Tax Collector Tom J. Cox Commissioner Prec 1 J A Agnew provide names for voters.
Unsure Allegations of Stereotyped Work Ethic Arise
A terse remark questions diligence and method in a group described as certain men who linger and pretend to know proper procedure. The statement hints at a debate over standards and competence without detailing specific actions or outcomes.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Louisiana
Industrial
United States
Macauley
New York World
Bonham Gas Co
Tom
J. Cox
Toby
Waco, Texas
Practical Business College
NEW York City School of Corz
Incorporated Capital
Soolkeeping
High Gabe
Arlington Helbing, M. D
Eglectic
J. A. Lannius
H. H. Mitchell
D.T. Boyd, M. D
Texas & Pacific
M. K
T. G North Bound
Jon Anwar
Zubius
Chas. Ervin
Arthur P. Stephens
R. B. Elroy
Ben H. Denton
Paris
Earl McAlester
Bob Lattimore
H. A. Cunningham
W. A. Thomas
Chas
B. Bridge
J. Lee Tarpley
J.walter Donaldso
Sid Ridling
Tom J. Cox
J. A. Agnew
Tom Stou
Shortridg Building
North Main Street
Fannin County National Bank
J. W. Russell
J.T. Ces
C. L. Bradford
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!