13 Nov 1920
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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1920
Page
1
Notices of entertainments dinners and other benefits with admission fees will be charged one cent per word. Obituaries resolutions of respect and cards of thanks also charged at the same rate. Cash must accompany orders. Include old and new address to avoid delays in changes.
A Bonham Texas listing shows subscription prices for City Carrier and Mail delivery including options of 1 month 59 cents, 3 months 1.40, 6 months 2.75, 1 year 5.00 by City Carrier and 1 month 40 cents, 6 months 1.75, 1 year 3.00 by Mail. The notice states the item was entered at the Bonham post office as second class mail matter.
The Times argues that low sales stem from scarce buyers not reduced prices. It calls for an export finance corporation in the South to mobilize cash, credit, and materials, warning against dependence on a New York dominated national bank. It notes farmers must act as exporters to gain profit and control.
A column of political quips and maxims debating post election blame and the era’s issues. It mocks candidates for president, notes party fault lines, and tosses in folk wisdom about luck, restraint, and social behavior for Southern readers.
Cork November 12 nine Irish prisoners in Cork jail end an eighty day hunger strike. The decision comes after Arthur Griffiths message to Lord Mayor O Callaghan praising their devotion and urging them to live for Ireland. Survivors listed include John Sean Hennessy Matthew Reilly Michael Burke and nine others. The strike began August 11 with arrests in August for Ireland disorders and a keep-up until released.
A ragged blend of local notices and ads. Brannon Jewelry Co and Bonham Lodge Knights of Pythias publicize services and meetings while Thedford's Black-Draught laxative promotes its product. Fragments mention Siumagh troubles, a mail list, Kodak albums, and film development services.
Mayor SEE MYERS announces Bonham will hold a December 13 1920 election to adopt or reject amendments to the city charter. The proposals add salary provisions for officials expand city powers over utilities and taxes and require public notice for ordinances. City Clerk R H Trimble and officials prepare official declarations and notices.
A Honey Grove citizen asks if the editor of the Clarksville Times is a dipper, noting local chatter about tobacco habits. The inquiry cites exchanges about chewing tobacco and snuff among residents in Red River county and seeks the Citizen editor’s view on the rumor.
A dated retail ad offers discounts on suits or overcoats, with ten percent off when ordered singly, plus a free extra pair of trousers with a suit or overcoat. It promises quality material, cleaning, pressing, alterations, repairs, dyeing A No. 1, and guaranteed satisfaction with best work.
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