17 Nov 1907
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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1907
Page
1
The coming session faces pressure to raise pay for soldiers as Chief issues say desertions have cut the regular army by a third. Descriptions note wages from $13 to $100 for various tasks and flag the harm to discipline morale. Recruits slip away to farm labor, threatening national defense.
Notice to the public announces a Farmers Union meeting in Bonham Court House on Thursday November 21 at 10 a.m. A mass meeting of farmers merchants and bankers follows at 2 p.m. to discuss finances cotton prices and cooperation with 15 cents. O P Pile Dallas and Neil State Union president to speak with local talent addresses.
The text argues that people imitate those they closely associate with and that virtue and vice spread like disease. It emphasizes the contagious nature of behavior and temper through social influence and example.
The readable portion asks about road and wagon usage with doubt and casual tone. It mentions uncertainty about travel paths and vehicle options without concrete facts or names. The fragment lacks clear entities or dates to identify a specific event.
J C Clark of Denver Colorado reports a long winter cough vanished after using Ballard's Horehound Syrup. He says he has not had a sick day since and endorses Saunders Drug Co. sale. The notice also advertises a Daily Favorite and Semi-Weekly Dallas News one year subscription for $2.75.
This office advertises printing for letter heads note heads bill heads envelopes statements visiting cards and invitations. It claims to print anything city houses can do at similar or lower prices and warns against ordering from distant shops that end up charging extra for other items.
Professional card for M. L Helbing, eclectic physician and surgeon, based at World Building southeast corner of Square. Residence at 616 West 9th Street. Office phone 156, residence 150. Office hours from 9 to 12 and 2 to 5.
Dr J C Carleton physician and surgeon listed with office over Saunders Martin Co and contact details including office phone 112r. residence not specified.
Dr J E Nevill is listed as practicing general medicine with office over Nunn Jones Co at 620 West 9th Street and both office and residence telephone numbers provided 303 2r and 303 respectively.
Dr H H Mitchell operates as a dentist offering crown and bridge work. His office is in the World Building on the southeast corner square, room 6. Office phone 166 and residence phone 260.
The Fraternal Brotherhood lodge celebrated its second anniversary in Bonham with supreme vice president Mrs. Nellig and State Organizer Mr. Attorgan Duke in attendance. A three course banquet followed a lively program of short talks and toasts praising fraternal unity and insurance from both genders.
The Bonham High School girls defeated Honey Grove High School 41 to 5 in a well attended, exciting game. Players listed include Honey Grove Ruth Richardson Hazel Carr Isabel Huffman Margaret Sadler Pearl Gilbert Dora Payne and Bonham Lola Bridge Gladys Welch Mary Blakeney Alma Carter Daisy Barrett and Allien Richards.
Letter to F. H. Welch in Bonham Texas offers half the painting job covered by Devoe paint and the other half at owner choice. If Devoe costs more or uses more gallons, there is no payment. Signed by ff W Devoe & Co and Steger Lumber Company.
Dr C A Gray announces his medical practice and office location above Saunders Marin and Co Drug Store with contact numbers for office and residence.
Office and residence phone numbers listed for the business location with the operating office upstairs above Veoler's Trug Store.
Advertisement extols Herbine as a superior liver remedy claiming it cures constipation biliousness dyspepsia and all ills from a torpid liver. It urges readers to buy from a local drug co and promises lasting relief with no need for other products.
Dr J A Lannius an eclect ic physician and surgeon offers special care for women and children. Office over Graham Crawford and Us 235 Residence WW itn street
The article traces the boll weevil origin in Mexico and spread across Texas Oklahoma and others. It describes life cycle from eggs to adults dramatic reproduction rates and suggests early spring eradication through destroying punctured bolls and killed weevils. It notes a Texas prize of fifty thousand dollars for a extermination plan and that the weevil harms cotton crops across the region.
Advertiser seeks about 2000 fat turkeys for Thanksgiving and will pay 9 to 10 cents per pound. Young birds not fat enough are declined. a few fryer turkeys may be acceptable. Delivery requested from the 18th to 21st with craws only. Contact R. White.
One of the youngest on the American stage Miss Corcoran has achieved notable success in a challenging part Nora in Ibsen's. Her appearance drew praise from critics who compared her to Duse and related actors and found merit in her Rachael portrayal.
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