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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1908
Page
3
Bonham residents urged to support C B Jackson after a devastating house fire that destroyed his home and left him financially ruined. P C Thurmond called for a subscription list at local papers with a $25 starter and Clifton W White added a $10 donation. Also advertised were farm seed and feed offerings from J B Jacks of Bonham Texas.
The local cotton yard has received 5078 bales to date and the cotton mill has bought about 700 more, lifting the season total to 5778 bales. About 1661 bales are stored in the Farmers' Union Warehouse, with 1907 receipts likely not exceeding 7000 bales.
New feed store invites customers to call for corn oats bran chops millet alfalfa Johnson and prairie hay. Contact details emphasize local supply of farm feeds and animal fodder.
Advert shows turkey purchase offer by W R White raising price to 9 cents per bird and inviting bring in. Claim emphasizes highest payment.
Bonham continues to host a stream of visitors and departures. Henry Gale returns home from Bells and Miss Georgia Harrison travels to Paris for a short visit while Jim Hughes heads to Denison. Numerous residents visit relatives in Dallas, Sherman, Paris, McKinney and other towns.
Sunday schedules from First Methodist Episcopal and other churches list services, Sunday schools, and prayer meetings. Notable items include Bishop Garrett's confirmation on March 15 and special services led by Dr. Geo Truitt with various worship times for Methodist, Episcopal, Presbyterian, Christian, Bible study, and Baptist congregations.
Mr Paul E Williams of Paris spoke at the courthouse debating peanut culture. He said a Paris peanut factory would send an agent to handle crop output and buyers would exist in Terrell and Greenville. Yields range 40 60 bushels for Spanish nuts and higher for Virginia nuts. Hay yields about 1.5 tons per acre with markets at $11 per ton. A peanut thresher costs around 400 dollars and threshing costs about ten cents per bushel. A lively crowd asked questions and the speaker showed deep knowledge. The peanut is seen as a growing staple with demand exceeding current production.
The Chaminade Club will meet Monday February 24 with Hostess Mrs Perry Claypool and Leader Miss Florence Foster The lesson is France The program features a duet Rigaudon Chaminade Mr 3 9S Smith Miss Abernathy vocal solo If I were Gardener Chaminade Mrs Bland Smith sketch of Chaminade Mrs Perry Claypool vocal solo The Palms Faure Mrs F C Allen piano and logselected Chaminade Mrs Henry Cunningham vocal solo Sag from Fauet Gounod Mrs M V Gray
The Fannin County Odd Fellows Association met in Bonham with about 100 in attendance. Visitors toured the Cotton Mills this afternoon, and a lavish banquet was planned for the evening followed by an elaborate program to be announced later.
A Bonham Texas letter to Lee Tarpsey & Co reiterates that Devoe paint uses fewer gallons than competitors and promises payment if Devoe does not cost less. The note also references Stoger & Co as a paint seller and urges Pant half the job with Devoe.
J. Rudman advertises highest market prices for turkeys and chickens and promises correct weights. He operates on the east side of the square opposite the courthouse and seeks poultry and hides. Mrs. MacQueen notes daily shipments of spring novel ties belts collars and purses.
An advertisement from The Mother’s Guide extols Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound as essential for girls experiencing mood shifts headaches dizziness and sleepiness. It claims the product supports the body during puberty and has helped three generations transition from girlhood to womanhood.
A testimonial-style note claims Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound cured Miss Olson of backache and menstrual irregularities after doctors advised operation. The ad extols the remedy for female ailments including displacements inflammation and pain, and invites women to write for advice with address given.
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