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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1908
Page
1
The Texas Corn Growers Association executive committee is to meet in Dallas on the 21st to choose a site and arrange for the regular January mid winter meeting. Bonham would gain publicity and help to the country by hosting the convention. Citizens urged to invite the committee.
The Lakes-to-the-Gulf Deep Waterways Association second session drew a large enthusiastic crowd in Chicago. William Jennings Bryan sparked tumultuous applause as he was greeted on stage and repeatedly bowed before delivering his speech. The day included a roll call of states and ten minute delegate talks before an automobile parade. Bryan spoke to Evanson students at Northwestern University in the afternoon.
A Milwaukee report describes sixty seven babies of two to five years in a special New York Home Finding Society car en route to St. Paul. Sisters of Charity and two nurses accompanied the children as the train passed through Milwaukee. Conductor recalls the poignant scene. beds were improvised with boards and sheeting to shield them from dust, highlighting hope for loving farms away from sorrow.
Chicago defeats New York 5 to 4 in a dramatic season finale crowd of around 20 000 inside and outside the park. Two spectators die in New York amid the excitement as Chicago’s three runs erupt in one inning and Pfiester and Brown shine for the Cubs.
The Philathea class will hold a Saturday market at Kincaid Reedy and Hughes on October 10. Phone orders can be placed with Mrs. C. L. Bradford.
An ad notes the arrival of the New Fangs pants at White Blakeney Fuller and invites parents to contact Carlton College to arrange private or class violin lessons. Also mentions Kincaid Reedy Hughes offering dried fruits such as apples peaches apricots and prunes.
Pitcher Christy Matthewson of the New York Giants is described as the most valuable ball player financially. C W Murphy offered $50,000 for Moe, but John McGraw refused. He notes Matthewson is not for sale. The report cites other big buys like Marquard for $50,000 and discusses the high prices before.
A Bryan county club invites the public to attend a rally at the courthouse tonight to boost enrollment and elect officers. Speakers Sam Rayburn and Hon Thomas will provide enthusiastic, line focused oratory as members join and support the event. Local sponsors include Kincaid Reedy Slughes.
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