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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1908
Page
2
The notice informs readers how to check subscription standing via the issued date and margin of paper. It warns that payments should appear within a week and that under new postal rules the paper will not be sent to those in arrears beyond three months, resulting in stoppage.
The Morse case heads toward a likely conviction as the noted fee trust promoter faced a damning trial. Witnesses described his schemes as bold, selfish and illegal, with prosecutors linking him to stock manipulation and a panic that damaged the banking world. Former bank officials were portrayed as tools of Morse, while calls grew for stronger banking oversight following the looming penitentiary sentence. In other news, Denison’s split log drag praised as a top road improvement and Fort Worth Star highlights Texas road gains.
A local editor extols the split log drag as a civic aid promising better roads. The article suggests its value in improving travel and notes neighbors may adopt the practice for safety and self defense.
Bonham markets report prices paid for cotton and sweet potatoes with ranges such as 87 1 2 to 9 05 for cotton and 20 to 0 76 for sweet potatoes. The text notes that the harness and saddlery department is in competent hands with W. G. Clark Co and Wilt SparKman, expert horse shoer, now with Coleman Kennedy.
Notice calls all Elks Lodge members to attend the regular meeting Tuesday night. J. V. Chapman signed as secretary.
Three good farms five miles northwest of Bonham with good land and houses. Workers only need apply. Claude Allen Bonham Texas.
The notice urges turkey holders to wait until December as prices are expected to rise and birds will weigh 24 pounds or more per bird. It advises selling now only if necessary to fetch higher returns than others, and mentions a location west of the First National Bank near White Produce Co following a fire.
In the general election the public free schools amendments carried 1427 for and L117 against. The governor’s salary increase to 8000 faced a crushing defeat with 0 votes for and 1987 against in this county.
Invitations issued for a reception on the 24th at the home of Mr and Mrs TD Aldwell to honor Rev and Mrs Edgar W Williams upon their return to the city.
Fire crews rushed to a grass patch in South Bonham after dinner this afternoon. The flames were quickly extinguished with no damage or injuries reported.
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