17 Nov 1920
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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1920
Page
1
Public notices from The Bonham Favorite include correction policy for erroneous reflections, rates for notices of entertainments and obituaries, and instructions for address changes. Subscription rates and mailing options are listed, with postage and payment terms.
The piece recounts ancient and modern horse history from cave dogs to English breeds, notes cavalry exploits including Lord Alfred Paget and Marengo, and cites millions of American horses. It urges readers to support the Literary Digest relief drive for starving children, linking charity to national spirit and holiday meals.
The Bonham Favorite questions hog and beef pricing while the Rockdale Reporter notes high production losses. Texas press leaders Jon Isten Cooke and Sam Po Harben launch Confidential Messenger amid industry strain and dwindling print paper supplies, with many papers forecasting upheaval in the next year.
City of Bonham Council proposes amendments to the charter adding salary control for mayor and city clerk, adjusting mayoral time, removing residency requirements for police, restructuring city board of equalization, enabling excess school taxes, regulating utilities, and publishing penalties. a December 1 1920 election is scheduled after proper notices.
A fragmentary newspaper page shows a bus line timetable with a Ford Sunvick Car Station address, and an assortment of housing rental notices. It lists Furnished rooms, a four room bungalow for sale or rent with city water, cistern, barn, chicken house, and staged terms including a $1000 cash payment option. Ashley Evans is named in the classified copy.
An unsigned ad fragment promotes Doan’s Kidney Pills and Dear’s Kidney Pills as cures for backaches and kidney trouble, claiming relief from swelling, headaches, and dizziness. It cites W. A. Stahl, a Bonham farmer, and includes several local business references and ads for Veterans bonds and turkey prices.
In a holiday promotion, the shop touts silverware as a lasting gift offering Sterling and plated flatware and new Sheffield holloware designs. Stock shortages mean replenishment before the holidays is unlikely, so customers are urged to choose early and let staff assist in selecting perfect gifts.
An item note from J B F Sowling Pro Co promotes sweaters underwear and ginghams with offered goods and pricing details. The fragment hints at a catalog or sales pitch before finalizing purchase.
Try Musterole. Rub it briskly and relief comes quickly for sore throat chest congestion and many pains. Musterole is a 132 clean white oil of mustard ointment used as a plaster substitute by doctors and nurses who recommend it for neuralgia rheumatism sprains and cold symptoms.
An estimate from the Council Bluffs Nonpareil places the mail car theft at about 5.5 million dollars. L. J. Patterson, superintendent of mails, says the figure is fairly accurate though officials offer cautious comments. Postmaster George Hughes and Assistant Postmaster Fred Johnson acknowledge the Nonpareil’s figure but do not dispute it.
Eyewear shop invites customers to improve fit and optics by fitting new frames or duplicating existing lenses. Staff promise precise work, quick turnaround, and careful handling of prescriptions. Local service highlights personal adjustments and affordable options.
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