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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1908
Page
2
Post office notice from Bonham Texas explains standing on subscription books, to check date and address on paper margin. It states payments appear as credit within one week and that papers in arrears over three months will be stopped under new postal regulations.
A Texas town reports surprising finds among poultry lays, including a half carat diamond and other valuable deposits. Merchants enjoy brisk trade as locals joke about mining riches from hens and roosters, while a visiting observer recalls circus crowds.
A fragmentary column notes Trpp, famed for a big stick, nears the end of his influence. It declares no one who avoids paying the poll tax has a right to speak politics loudly. The piece condemns illicit love as a cause of corruption. It laments frost harming tender vegetation and hay fever, yet calls the world less beautiful but still worth living in.
Archbold asserts letters were stolen and not meant for publication as part of ongoing political intrigue. William Randolph Hearst continues his tirade on the campaign, with arrangements discussed to expand the campaign dumping ground. The New Jersey governor inherits $200,000 while Taft and Roosevelt remains in a gate of all presidential chutes.
Fragmentary text references Whitelaw Reed and James Brye and a plan to compensate a deficit. No clear event date, place, or outcome is provided.
The fragment suggests President Roosevelt will set dates for political action as a new tradition takes shape, with B.iy Latt's finish anticipated to come into view.
A reflective verse contemplates delaying good deeds until time allows. It speaks of helping those in care filled lives and guiding a loved one along pleasant paths. The refrain notes that timing may render intentions unreachable for friends and loved ones.
Charleston West Virginia druggist A Potterfield praises Vincl for family use and universal satisfaction. J F Bradley of New Brunswick New Jersey vouches for cod liver preparation Vindles. The endorsements describe Vincl as a holy-builder and strength creator for the elderly and ill, with a money back offer if it fails. Saunders Drug Co Bonham quotes strong testimonials to throat and lung relief.
The North Fannin county teachers Institute holds its first session at Lamasco on November 14. Trustees are invited to participate in the program and work. Teachers should secure White’s Art of Teaching and Tompkin’s Philosophy of Teaching for study.
A passage advises the over sensitive person to recognize ego driven behavior alienates others and to externalize thoughts. It urges evaluating criticism, discarding unjust remarks, and coping by gradually limiting compulsive habits to reduce worry and improve social ease.
A reflective verse explores longing and memory, recalling a beloved with images of twilight. The speaker laments distance yet feels the beloved's presence, noting enduring beauty that transcends death and night. Florence Earle Coates is cited from The Century Magazine.
A notice announces a meeting of the Bryan and Kern Democratic club at the district court room at 7 30 PM Friday October 9 inviting all members Democrats and the ladies. Speeches planned by Hons Rosser Thomas Sun T Rayburn W A Spangler I M Gibson C H White and the Committee.
A brief opinion notes that a young man’s steadiness stems from regular work and that generous pay motivates honesty and reliability.
A large attentive audience heard Gen Gano speak on Faith at the Central church last night. Despite nearing 90, he remained active and earnest as Austin Taylor led an excellent song service. Services start each night at one o'clock and all are invited.
Henry Jones was partly acquitted with one case dismissed and another hung jury. Lon Williams had bond forfeited after failure to appear for concealed weapons charges. Walter Haven failed to appear and faced bond forfeiture for affray. George Stone stood trial for abusive language as proceedings continued.
A Franklin North Carolina Times reader describes quiet parlors clean floors and bright furniture and observes that tone and temper shape happiness more than wealth or status. Good sense and kindness, plus God’s grace, set the open stage for a blessed life in any home.
Sheriff C B Bridge returns home after pursuing a criminal from Denison through the Panhandle and into Mexico where the pursuit ended without success. His brother Menry ridge of Cisco accompanied him for a visit.
Tam speaker offers top prices for chickens eggs turkeys and hides and urges sellers to visit Rudman Produce Co located just north of the fire hall to get the best prices. The notice also seeks two or three cars of stove plate and cast iron.
The Knights of Pythias Lodge will hold a regular session at 7 30 tonight. All members are urged to attend due to important business. W A Thomas C C
The market saw few bales traded due to rain and prices edged slightly from 8:25 to 8:50. Lawrence building prep for occupancy by Mark Fairly as he opens a jewelry shop November 1. King s Daughters bazaar October 13 at Hartwell Caldwell’s. hemonas for children and teens. Clothing stocks remain attractive with strong value in boys and men’s suits and trousers from M. C. Spivy & Co.
A notice listing Lustre and Persian doss fabrics in various colors and stamping patterns from Atry and Cora Morrow. It directs readers to describe property and arrange payment for tubs, with prompt attention requested.
District offices list is headed by District Judge Ben H. Denton of Paris and includes District Clerk Earl Mcalester and District Attorney Bob Lattimore, both noted as of Paris.
Sample list shows candidates including SAM T. RAYBURN for Representative H A CUNNIN and W A THOMAS for County Clerk Officials include WILLIE FINLEY for Sheriff J WALTER DONALDSON for County Attorney J A AGNEW for Commissioner Proc No 1 and A J CRITTENDEN for Public Weigher at Bonham with no further details.
State of Texas Sheriff sells on first Tuesday in November 1908 under an execution from Tarrant County Court. Property described as 148 acres east of Ladonia known as J S Donaldson land with portions from McFarland Simmons surveys. Judgment amount $300.30 plus costs. subject to credits. Sheriff C B Bringer signs.
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